Designed by renowned golf architect Jim Fazio, Hawk's Nest was carved from a heavily wooded sand ridge. This unique feature gives the course one of the highest elevations in southeast Florida up to 50 feet above sea level in contrast to most other coastal courses. The undulating terrain and dramatic contours of Hawk's Nest afford golfers spectacular views and a challenging round of golf.

Another unique feature is what golf architects term a "green course." Longneedled pines, live oaks and nature itself line the fairways - not homes or other signs of residential development. It is truly a golfer's golf club. Members can live where they choose, having privacy at home and at play.