Bulldozers are now moving across the grounds of The Club at Ibis in West Palm Beach, where a multi-year campus transformation officially broke ground on August 4. The project, which covers phased renovations and new construction across the private club's sprawling campus, is being overseen by Hedrick Brothers Construction under a Construction Manager at Risk contract.
According to Florida YIMBY, the club selected the West Palm Beach-based contractor as its project partner, and Hedrick Brothers is tasked with executing the improvements while prioritizing member safety, operational continuity, and coordination between active campus areas and construction zones. The first phase of the program will focus on interior renovations to the main clubhouse, while the club's fitness center is set for a complete renovation and expansion. As reported by EIN Presswire, the timeline relies on preconstruction planning designed to keep member access uninterrupted throughout the work.
What's Coming In Future Phases
Beyond the clubhouse and fitness work, future phases outlined in the plan include upgrades to the main racquet facilities along with new pickleball and padel courts, additional bocce and basketball courts, and a casual restaurant with outdoor seating. The program also calls for a new spa building and a member activity center to be built inside the former Property Owners Association building, according to Florida YIMBY's reporting on the project.
That POA building carries its own significance for residents. Per a real estate guide published by The Telchin Group, Ibis residents belong both to the Property Owners' Association, which oversees community infrastructure, and to individual neighborhood homeowners associations that handle local rules — a structure that explains why converting the POA building into shared amenity space required coordination beyond a single neighborhood board.
Club Leadership On Why Hedrick Brothers Got The Job
Sharon Meirav, general manager and COO of The Club at Ibis, said the club chose Hedrick Brothers because of its understanding of executing a large project in an active club environment, per Florida YIMBY. Burk Hedrick, chief operating officer of Hedrick Brothers Construction, said the project reflects the type of complex, high-end work the firm is built to deliver and called it another important milestone for the company as it expands its portfolio of premier hospitality and luxury community projects throughout South Florida.
The team assembled for the job includes David Rawdon as project manager and primary club liaison, Ryan Hutchins leading preconstruction, Bob Cashin providing executive oversight, and Eric Hudson and Brad Harrison serving as lead superintendents, according to the same report. Hedrick Brothers has also completed work at Old Palm Golf Club, whose clubhouse renovation was named 2024 Golf Inc. Clubhouse of the Year, and at BallenIsles Country Club, where the firm's work received second place for Amenity of the Year in the Multiple Amenities category at the 2026 Golf Inc. Awards.
A Firm With Deep South Florida Roots
Hedrick Brothers Construction was founded in West Palm Beach in 1979 by CEO Dale Hedrick and has grown into one of Palm Beach County's largest privately owned construction management firms, according to TwoTen Magazine. The company has also shown up in other recent South Florida development stories, including a $56.5 million Kissimmee apartment project where it serves as general contractor.
The Club at Ibis itself is no stranger to major capital investment. Executive Golfer reported that in the six years preceding 2021, the club poured more than $57 million into member amenities, including a main clubhouse project, a 24,000-square-foot Sports Village, and a Jack Nicklaus Signature course renovation. That same reporting put the club's footprint at 1,934 acres across 33 distinct neighborhoods, housing more than 1,800 residences and over 1,000 club members.
Three Generations Of Nicklaus Golf Courses
Part of what sets Ibis apart is its golf pedigree. GolfPass has reported that The Club at Ibis is the only private country club community in the world featuring three courses designed by three separate generations of the same family — Jack Nicklaus designed The Legend, Jack Nicklaus II designed The Heritage, and Steve Nicklaus designed The Tradition, with both courses opening in 1991 and 2001 respectively. LinksNation reported that following a redesign of the Heritage Course by architect Chris Cochran, the club scheduled a major renovation of the Tradition Course for 2027, meaning the current campus work will unfold alongside continued golf course upgrades.
The current expansion also builds on the club's existing racquet sports base. Golf Life Navigators reported that prior to this newly announced program, the Sports Village already offered 16 Har-Tru clay tennis courts, four pickleball courts, and a 15,000-square-foot fitness complex — infrastructure the new padel courts and expanded fitness space will now supplement.
Part Of A Broader Palm Beach County Trend
The Ibis project fits into a wider pattern among Palm Beach County's private clubs. Regional market reporting from June 2026 notes that post-COVID population inflows to South Florida have pushed country club initiation fees past $250,000, prompting private communities across the county to invest tens of millions of dollars in upgraded wellness, racquet, and dining facilities. The Club at Ibis, ranked #43 among the Top 150 Country Clubs in the United States for 2025–2026 and #115 on the 2026–2027 Platinum Clubs of the World list, appears intent on protecting that standing as the multi-year build-out continues.
