Jacksonville Golf & Country Club schedules $30 million renovation starting fall 2026, with course closure planned 2027
Member-approved plan targets clubhouse expansion, new aquatics and a full golf-course redesign
Jacksonville Golf & Country Club, a private, member-owned club on Hunt Club Road in the Gate Parkway/Southside area, is preparing to launch a multi-year, $30 million renovation program expected to begin in fall 2026. The club’s published project timeline outlines construction of a new dining, pool and fitness building from the third quarter of 2026 through the third quarter of 2027, followed by major golf-course work and additional clubhouse renovations extending into 2028.
The program, branded “Blueprint for Tomorrow,” was approved in a club-wide membership vote. The scope combines new construction with infrastructure upgrades and a redesign of the championship course, positioning the work as both an amenity expansion and a replacement of systems described as past their useful life.
What is planned
Clubhouse and recreation expansion: Plans call for a new, two-story building adjacent to existing club facilities, designed to add expanded wellness and fitness space, spa-related amenities, and additional areas for events and social gathering.
Pool complex overhaul: The current pool setup is slated to be replaced by a resort-style aquatics complex, including features oriented to both adults and children and additional deck space for seating and shade structures.
Dining changes: The project includes a new casual indoor/outdoor dining concept and a separate poolside venue.
Golf course renovation: The club plans a full redesign of the golf course led by architect Andy Staples, including design changes intended to adjust strategy and playability and upgrades to key infrastructure such as irrigation and drainage.
Timeline and potential disruption
Project materials indicate design, documentation and permitting work has been underway across major components, with construction sequencing intended to reduce disruption for members. Pool-area construction is planned after the 2026 pool season, with an internal goal of having enhancements ready ahead of the 2027 season.
The largest golf-related disruption is expected in 2027. Reporting tied to the project indicates the club anticipates closing the golf course around September 2027 for roughly 10 months to a year to complete the renovation efficiently. The club’s overall construction window for the golf course is listed as the third quarter of 2027 through the third quarter of 2028.
Costs and assessments
Project information tied to the renovation describes member assessments as part of the funding approach, with figures reported at approximately $31,750 for resident golf members and about $19,150 for social members. Separate project breakdowns describe the overall $30 million program as split between a new building and pool complex and the golf course renovation.
Planned work spans multiple construction phases from 2026 through 2028, with the golf course expected to undergo its most intensive closure period beginning in 2027.
Regional context
The Jacksonville-area private-club market has seen additional renovation activity in recent years, including publicly reported plans and permitting activity at other established clubs. Jacksonville Golf & Country Club’s schedule aligns with a broader wave of capital projects focused on modernized clubhouses, upgraded aquatics, and major course work across Northeast Florida.