For waterfront hotels, resorts & marinas
A new way to experience the waterfront.
Ocean Drive Golf develops site-specific golf experiences that give guests a memorable reason to gather, play, and see the shoreline differently.
The idea
Made for the shoreline in front of you.
Every waterfront property has its own rhythm. A short, social chipping challenge may fit one terrace; another location might have the space to consider a longer driving experience.
We start with the site, then shape the activity around the guest experience, operating team, and questions that need real answers before launch.
The formats
Play that fits the place.
These are concepts to explore with each property. The right format depends on the actual water, guest circulation, surrounding uses, and approvals.
Choose a format
A small moment with a big backdrop.
Guests take short, controlled shots toward a floating target. It is a natural starting concept for properties where a long shot is impractical, though the tee position and surrounding activity still need review.
Open water, open possibility.
At a suitable site, a full driving format could create a striking waterfront activity. It calls for substantially more distance, separation, and operational review than a chipping setup.
Our approach
From shoreline to pilot.
We explore the idea with the property team before settling on an experience, layout, or operating model.
Understand the property
Walk the waterfront, map guest and vessel activity, and identify possible tee locations and no-go areas.
Shape a workable concept
Compare chipping and driving, define the guest flow, and develop an initial equipment and staffing plan.
Resolve the open questions
Seek documented answers on safety, materials, environmental impact, insurance, and applicable permissions before a pilot.
Test and learn
If the site and approvals support it, run a limited pilot and use guest and operator feedback to guide what comes next.
Before a pilot
The exciting part needs a careful foundation.
A good view alone does not make a location viable. These questions remain open until the property and appropriate specialists confirm them with evidence.
Shot direction & separation
Where can a shot travel, and who or what could enter that area?
Waterfront activity
How do boats, wildlife, tides, weather, and other uses change the operating window?
Materials & impact
What are the ball's verified properties and what does the site require for use or recovery?
Permissions & operations
What approvals, insurance review, supervision, and stopping rules are needed?
Each property needs its own review. No installation or permit approval is represented here.
Questions worth asking
A pilot should begin with a conversation.
Every property has different opportunities and constraints. These are the first questions we would explore together.
Does a property need to support full driving?
No. Short chipping is a separate concept and may be more appropriate for constrained sites. Both formats still require a site-specific review.
Are the golf balls biodegradable?
The concept anticipates evaluating biodegradable ball options. Supplier claims, suitability, environmental requirements, and any recovery expectations must be checked for the proposed site before use.
Has a waterfront setup already been approved?
Approval depends on the specific location and activity. We would identify applicable property, local, environmental, and insurance requirements before proposing an operating pilot.
What would an initial property conversation cover?
Possible locations, intended shot distance, guest and vessel traffic, the property's goals, operating support, and who can answer safety and permission questions.
Explore a pilot
What could this look like at your waterfront?
Start with a location, a possible guest moment, and the questions the site needs to answer. A worthwhile pilot begins with a candid feasibility conversation.