West Palm Beach Golf Course was run as a municipal facility by the city since 1947, had fallen into disrepair and was closed by the city in 2018. Resulting opportunities emerged to work with the city of West Palm Beach to reimagine the site, yet several proposals had come and gone, all involving various commercial elements. However, an idea being discussed among a group of dedicated and influential local business leaders and golfers was inherently simple: Could something special be done with the site? Something that would attract broad, private financial support and allow for the creation of a world-class, non-profit operation dedicated to inclusivity, community outreach and junior golfer development programs? They agreed to pursue this beautiful vision and mission under the unifying motto, "Giving Back to the Game."