Panther National is a private, gated golf community of about 392 acres inside Avenir in Palm Beach Gardens. Its centerpiece is an 18-hole championship course designed by Jack Nicklaus with two-time major champion Justin Thomas, plus a par-3 course, surrounded by estate homes on some of the largest lots in Avenir.
Stefan’s take
Panther National is the new big-league golf address in the Gardens: a Nicklaus and Justin Thomas course, estate homes and a gate, all wrapped in Avenir’s preserve. It is spacious, private and brand new, with Avenir Town Center and everyday conveniences minutes away. If golf is your lifestyle, this is the one to see.
Panther National by the Records
- Homes: about 70 single-family homes built, with about 150 more planned
- Typical lot: about 0.34 acre (middle half of lots: 0.33 to 0.50 acre)
- Size: about 392 acres within Avenir
- Jurisdiction: City of Palm Beach Gardens
Sources: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser parcel data (recorded as Panther National at Avenir, Pods 12 and 14) and July 2026 reporting on the community’s sale. Panther National is still building out, so counts will change as homes are completed.
The Essentials
- Location: inside Avenir, off Northlake Boulevard in western Palm Beach Gardens
- Golf: 18-hole championship course by Jack Nicklaus and Justin Thomas, completed in 2023, plus a par-3 course
- Homes: estate homes, originally planned at about 4,700 to 10,000 square feet
- Gated: yes
- Club: private, with membership separate from the home purchase
- Ownership: acquired in 2026 by Ohana Real Estate Investors
The Club and the Course
The course was designed by Jack Nicklaus with Justin Thomas and opened in 2023, set into the natural terrain and native landscape of Avenir’s preserve, with a par-3 course for quick rounds and practice. Plans call for a clubhouse of about 60,000 square feet. Club membership is private and handled separately from buying a home, so confirm current membership categories, availability and costs directly with the club before you buy.
Life Around Panther National
Avenir’s master plan includes resort-style community clubhouses, more than 300 acres of lakes and waterways, more than 2,400 acres of preserve with walking trails, golf cart paths, dog parks and a planned working farm. Avenir Town Center opened its Publix in May 2026 and is growing into a local hub for shopping, dining and everyday services, and Health Park at Avenir, a medical campus with hospital and medical office space, broke ground in June 2026. For golfers, Panther National, a private club with a Jack Nicklaus and Justin Thomas course, sits inside Avenir with membership private and optional, and PGA National’s five championship courses are a short drive east.
Homes in Panther National
Homes are estate-scale single-family residences on large lots, many with golf and preserve views. Early plans called for homes of about 4,700 to 10,000 square feet with private pools, outdoor kitchens and two- to three-car garages. About 70 homes are built, and roughly 150 more are planned under the new ownership, so buyers can choose between finished homes and homesites.
Getting Around
Panther National is about 31 minutes from The Gardens Mall and about 29 minutes from Florida’s Turnpike at PGA Boulevard, with Avenir Town Center and Northlake Boulevard just outside. The beach at Juno is about 40 minutes east.
Drive Times
| Destination | Approx. drive |
|---|---|
| Juno Beach Pier | 40 min |
| The Gardens Mall | 31 min |
| I-95 at PGA Boulevard | 30 min |
| Florida’s Turnpike at PGA Boulevard | 29 min |
| Jupiter Medical Center | 40 min |
| DJT International Airport | 40 min (22.9 mi) |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | 34 min (19.1 mi) |
Approximate drive times in light traffic, the median of five homes or homesites across the community, calculated with OpenStreetMap routing. Peak-hour and season traffic run longer.
Before You Make an Offer
- Membership first: confirm membership categories, initiation and dues with the club, since they are separate from the home price.
- Ownership change: the community changed hands in 2026, so ask about the build schedule, clubhouse timing and any updated plans.
- Home or homesite: compare finished homes with homesite and build options on timing, design control and total cost.
- Associations and district fees: budget for the Panther National association and the Avenir master association, and ask whether a community development district assessment appears on the tax bill.
- Taxes after you buy: file for homestead with the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser by March 1 if the home will be your primary residence.
Compare It With
- Avenir: the master community around Panther National, with more than 4,000 homes planned
- PGA National: five championship courses and more than 40 neighborhoods
- Old Palm Golf Club: a private club community of custom estates
- Coral Isles at Avenir: Kenco estate homes nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the golf course at Panther National? Jack Nicklaus, with two-time major champion Justin Thomas. The 18-hole course was completed in 2023, and there is also a par-3 course.
Is Panther National gated? Yes, it is a private, gated golf community within Avenir.
Is club membership included with a home? Membership is private and handled separately from the home purchase, so confirm current options with the club.
How many homes are in Panther National? About 70 homes are built, with about 150 more planned.
Ready to Look in Panther National?
Curious what Panther National homes are selling for? Search homes on my Illustrated Properties site, or call (561) 632-7705 or email slevine@ipre.com and I will set up a custom alert for new Panther National listings and send you recent sales.
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Sources
- Commercial Observer: Panther National sale (July 2026)
- Florida YIMBY: Panther National estates
- Nicklaus Design: Panther National course
- Palm Beach County Property Appraiser parcel data
Community details are based on published sources and may change; confirm club, membership and association details directly before you buy. Stefan Levine, P.A. | Illustrated Properties LLC | License SL3228095
