Experience Golf in its Purest Form.

Step onto our 18-hole championship golf course, expertly designed by Jim Fazio, and discover the essence of this majestic game. With no tee times, members can indulge in a round at any time, immersing themselves in the tranquility of the natural surroundings. The course is carefully crafted to provide an exciting challenge for players of all skill levels, while preserving the beauty of the lush tropical landscape and protecting native wildlife.

A Course Steeped in History and Tradition Boca Grove's golf course has been graced by the likes of golf legends Arnold Palmer and Gary Player, who called our community his first American home. Our strong connection to Mr. Player remains evident in our commitment to health and fitness, exemplified by the beehives on our property that produce honey enjoyed by the golf great himself. With a focus on nutrition and wellness, we offer members tailored advice and programs to strengthen their bodies and their game, whether they prefer golf or tennis.

Golf at your Convenience...
No Tee Times Required.

Experience golf as it was meant to be played with no restrictions on tee times. At Boca Grove, you have the freedom to enjoy the beauty of the course at your leisure, whether you're honing your skills or simply savoring the tranquility of the surroundings. Our community is dedicated to inspiring and enabling our members to live their best lives, and our exceptional golf experience is a testament to this.

Join us and elevate your passion for golf to new heights

Boca Grove offers the latest in technology to sharpen your game with Toptracer Range Mobile. With this technology, members are able to:

Track the variables of each shot to get a better understanding of their swing and make adjustments to improve accuracy and distance.
Engage in a variety of game modes that can make practicing more fun and engaging, helping golfers stay motivated and improve their skills over time.
View 3D visualizations of the flight of the ball to better understand how their swing is affecting the ball, which can lead to better contact and more consistent results.
Store data from practice sessions to track their progress over time and see how they are improving. This can be a valuable tool for motivation and goal setting.

Golf Staff

Meet your Pros

Dan Pendola, PGA - Director of Golf

Originally from Rhode Island, Dan has been a PGA member since 2014 and has spent most of his career in New England and in Southwest Florida. He is PGA Certified Professional, specializing in Golf Operations. Dan is married to his wife Tiffany and they have two young children, McKenna and Nash. He started playing golf at the age of 13 and was a single digit handicap by the age of 15. Dan turned professional at the age of 20 and worked most recently as the 1st Assistant Professional at Audubon Country Club in Naples , Florida. He has worked as an Assistant Golf Professional at Shelter Harbor Golf Club in Rhode Island and Lake of Isles in Connecticut. He played professionally in the State Open circuit throughout New England and competed In the Nevada State Open in 2008. He has learned under the tutelage of some of the best instructors in the world, including Hank Haney and Stan Utley.

Phillip Gabes, PGA - Head Golf Professional

Phillip has been a member of the Boca Grove team since 2012. Born in upstate New York, Phillip moved to Northwest Florida at an early age and was a standout baseball player. Phillip found his way to golf and graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a BBA in Finance in 2015. Phillip's passion for the game of golf was the driving force for his decision to become a Golf Professional. He is also a TPI Certified Instructor and loves integrating that into his teaching. Phillip is married to his wife, Kali, and they enjoy spending time with their dog Sal.

Robert DiMatteo - Golf Professional

Robert was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Merrick, Long Island until age 12. His family then lived in Toronto, Canada and he attended The University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. In 1993 he came to South Florida to become a golf professional. Robert has worked as a golf professional at numerous South Florida facilities including Boca Woods, Palm Beach Polo, Stonebridge and Indian Spring. Robert enjoys all aspects of working as a golf professional at Boca Grove from tournaments and teaching to helping the daily operation run smoothly. Of course, his favorite part of being a golf professional is looking sharp and providing excellent service to the members and guests of Boca Grove.

Melissa Rath - Assistant Golf Professional

Melissa has been a seasonal Assistant Golf Professional here at Boca Grove since 2020. When she is not here at Boca Grove, she spends her summers working as an Assistant Golf Professional in Long Island, NY, where she grew up. Melissa graduated from the State University of New York at Cortland in 2016. She started golfing at the age of seven, and it became a dream of hers to become a certified Golf Professional. In April 2022 she achieved this dream by becoming a Class A LPGA member. However, she is not stopping there as she plans to become a dual-certified Golf Professional and obtain a Class A PGA membership as well. When she's not on the golf course, you can typically find her spending time with her friends, family and 2 dogs.

Anthony Sileo - Guest Service Supervisor

Anthony is married to his lovely wife Dawna for 29 years and has two boys, Anthony and Christopher. His golf career started at Rye G.C. as a shop manager. From there, he was given the opportunity to become the caddy master at Tamarack C.C. in Greenwich, CT. It was at Tamarack C.C. where he received the award of Caddymaster of the year by the Metropolitan Golf Association in 2017. His most fulfilling moments come from the numerous kids he put through the Caddy scholarship program in the Metropolitan Section of the PGA. When not working, he enjoys golfing, fishing, and a good cigar.

Golf @ Boca Grove

GOLF AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE PLAYED

Experience Golf in its Purest Form.

Golf at your Convenience...
No Tee Times Required.

Join us and elevate your passion for golf to new heights

Golf Staff