Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart: A 2026 Guide
Quick answer: Willoughby Golf Club is a gated, member-owned community in Stuart: about 375 homes on roughly 400 acres around one Arthur Hills golf course. Club privileges come with home ownership through the community's HOA structure, and the location puts you about 15 minutes from the beaches and downtown Stuart. Recent listings have run from about $500K to $2.9 million.
Not everyone wants a huge club. Willoughby's appeal is the opposite: one excellent course, 375 homes, and a clubhouse where the staff knows your name. Here's what buyers should know in 2026.
The community at a glance
| Location | Stuart (Martin County), about 15 minutes to the barrier-island beaches |
|---|---|
| Homes | About 375 single-family homes on roughly 400 gated acres |
| Golf | 18-hole championship course by Arthur Hills, par 72, with a 6-acre practice facility |
| Membership | Private, member-owned; residents receive club privileges through home ownership |
| Typical prices | Roughly $500K to $2.9M; recent average sales around $1.1M (approximate) |
The golf
The course is an Arthur Hills design from the late 1980s, refreshed since (Drew Rogers led an update in 2007). It's a par 72 known for its bunkering, more than 50 of them, and it stays uncrowded because the membership is small. There's a 6-acre practice facility for range time and short-game work.
Membership
Willoughby is member-owned and set up so that residents become part of the club through their home purchase, with an initial contribution that carries clubhouse, tennis, fitness and pool privileges. The club also offers non-resident memberships to people who live nearby on the Treasure Coast. Fee amounts aren't published and the structure has evolved over the years, so ask the club for the current membership sheet before you make an offer.
Life at Willoughby
For a 375-home community, the amenities are generous: a 25,000-square-foot clubhouse with two dining rooms, a heated pool with its own cabana restaurant, five lighted clay tennis courts, pickleball, and a 4,800-square-foot fitness center with classes and personal training. The gate is staffed around the clock. It's an all-ages community, not age-restricted.
Homes and prices
Homes are single-family, roughly 1,800 to 6,000 square feet, most with golf or water views. Recent listings have run from about $500K to $2.9 million, with average sales around $1.1 million. For in-town Stuart golf living, minutes to shops, the hospital and Witham Field, it's hard to beat the location.
Frequently asked questions
Is Willoughby's golf membership required?
Residents receive club privileges through their home purchase under the community's HOA structure. How golf is layered on has changed over time, so confirm the current arrangement and costs directly with the club.
Can I join Willoughby without living there?
Yes, the club offers non-resident memberships to Treasure Coast locals, subject to availability.
Is Willoughby a 55+ community?
No. It's all ages, though the lifestyle attracts many retirees and seasonal residents.
How does Willoughby compare to Mariner Sands?
Mariner Sands is about twice the size with two courses and more amenities; Willoughby is smaller and quieter with one course and an intimate clubhouse culture. Pricing overlaps. See the full Treasure Coast golf communities guide for the side-by-side.
Talk with William. William can pull current Willoughby listings and recent sales, explain how membership works, and set up tours. Call or text (772) 800-2274 or send a message.
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Prices, fees and club rules change; confirm current details with the club and association. William Merchant, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Gold. Each RE/MAX office is independently owned and operated.
