Boca West Country Club Earns Ninth Consecutive Elite Distinguished Club Honor

Boca West Country Club Earns Ninth Consecutive Elite Distinguished Club Honor

BOCA RATON, FL – Boca West Country Club, a prominent private club in Palm Beach County's South Florida, was recognized for the ninth consecutive year with the prestigious Distinguished Club award, including a special “elite designation.” This honor, determined by BoardRoom magazine’s annual Distinguished Clubs award program, was announced on August 4, 2021.

The rigorous evaluation process for the award includes a committee nomination, a site visit with Matthew Linderman, CCM, President, COO, and General Manager of Boca West Country Club, along with various department heads. A formulaic audit based on compiled site-visit data, a confidential evaluation report, and a review of awards and recognition are also part of the yearly verification.

John Fornaro, Publisher of BoardRoom magazine, commended Boca West Country Club, stating, “Boca West Country Club provides an excellent member experience, and we are delighted to award the club with the Distinguished Club status for the ninth consecutive year.” Fornaro also extended special recognition to Matthew Linderman, the club’s board of directors, department heads, and staff for their dedication to member experience.

Mr. Linderman expressed his pride in the club’s achievement, remarking, “We are so proud to be recognized for our continual efforts to provide our members with an exceptional experience. I’d like to thank our team at Boca West for their dedication; each and every day we strive to offer our members excellent service and amenities.”

Boca West Country Club, located in the heart of west Boca Raton, is a private, resident-only luxury community. It features four championship golf courses, an award-winning USTA tennis facility, a luxurious spa, six renowned restaurants, and an active social community spread across 1,400 acres. The club is also nearing completion of a $45 million Club Expansion Program, which includes a 96,000 square foot Aquatics Center with five pools and a new restaurant bar, as well as a full renovation of the two-story Sports Center Complex. This renovation will add facilities for spin, aerobics, Pilates, and core training, along with a serene spa relaxation courtyard and an outdoor rooftop bar overlooking the Palmer Golf Course.

Boca West has consistently received high accolades, including being a Platinum Clubs of the World since 2017, currently ranked 4th out of 100 by Club Leaders Forum, and a 5-Star Private Club ranking by Platinum Clubs of America since 1997. It has also been recognized as an Elite Distinguished World Club by BoardRoom magazine since 2013, a 2013 USTA Outstanding Facility Award winner, and honored with the 2019 and 2020 AGM Platinum Award by the Association of Golf Merchandisers. Additionally, Boca West was named a 2021 Top Workplace USA by Energage and a 2020 South Florida Sun-Sentinel Top Workplace.