Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake Back Massive Wellington Luxury Community

Published: June 25th, 2026 | Updated: June 25th, 2026

A 600-acre luxury community with golf and equestrian facilities, and homes starting at $6 million, is taking shape in Wellington. The investor list includes big names, but all the projects going on in this South Florida city are even bigger.

Key Takeaways

The Wellington was approved in February 2024 and is targeting a 2028 opening.
The project includes 253 residences, an 18-hole championship golf course, and equestrian facilities.
Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding joined the partnership in November 2025, bringing sovereign-adjacent capital.

When Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake, and a billionaire sports-team owner all back the same real estate project, it is worth paying attention. The Wellington is a roughly 600-acre luxury community in Wellington that combines private club living, championship golf, and equestrian culture in a market already known for all three. According to CBS12, more than $10 million in infrastructure work is already underway, and the project is targeting a 2028 debut.

What is The Wellington?

The Wellington is a private residential club community spanning approximately 400 acres (within a larger 600-acre footprint controlled by the developer). The project sits adjacent to Wellington International, one of the world's premier equestrian destinations. The Winter Equestrian Festival held there contributes more than $536 million annually to the Palm Beach County economy.

Residences (253 total): Five formats are offered, all starting at $6 million: custom estate homes, equestrian villas, townhomes, luxury condominiums, and 4-acre equestrian farm estates.

Golf: An 18-hole championship course designed by David McLay Kidd, plus practice facilities. The plan includes acquiring and renovating the existing Cypress golf course, which Mark Bellissimo purchased from Glenn Straub for $35 million in April 2023.

Amenities: Four resort-style pools, a 120,000-square-foot sports complex, a 16-acre Central Park with a lake and trails, yoga gardens, and an outdoor center.

The Marketplace: A separate 17.9-acre walkable town center across the street from the residential community. Approved in August 2025, it will include an 80-key boutique hotel, 89 condos, and 117,000 square feet of commercial and Class A office space.

Who is behind The Wellington project?

The developer is Wellington Lifestyle Partners (WLP), a joint venture between Mark Bellissimo's Wellington Equestrian Partners and the NEXUS Luxury Collection.

As Larry Mastropieri explained on the Discover South Florida Podcast: "One of the more interesting parts is that this is a Nexus Luxury Collection property. Nexus is a luxury hospitality and real estate platform that lets members access properties worldwide. That connects this Wellington project to the same kind of ultra-luxury lifestyle network as Albany in the Bahamas."

NEXUS was founded by Joe Lewis's Tavistock Group along with Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake, and Ernie Els. The same Joe Lewis who redeveloped Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale. NEXUS developed and operates Albany, the 600-acre resort community in the Bahamas that serves as the clearest model for what The Wellington is meant to become.

Key investors: Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake, Ernie Els, Joe Lewis (Tavistock Group, $6.1 billion net worth), Jeff Skoll (eBay's founding president, joined January 2025), and Modon Holding (Abu Dhabi-based, joined November 2025). The UAE investment in Wellington continues to grow.

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Why are Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake involved?

Larry addressed this directly: "Tiger Woods makes sense because of the golf connection, but Justin Timberlake is the one people may wonder about. Somebody clearly put the deal on his radar, and he got involved. When you have names like Tiger, Timberlake, Ernie Els, and Joe Lewis connected to the project, it gets attention."

Both Woods and Timberlake were original celebrity partners, announced through NEXUS in April 2023. Their involvement signals the kind of buyer this community is targeting: ultra-high-net-worth individuals who want access to a global network of private clubs and luxury hospitality. Owners at The Wellington will receive NEXUS Luxury Collection membership, which includes access to Albany, Bahamas; NEXUS Club New York and London; and Baha Mar.

What approvals has The Wellington received?

The project cleared a major hurdle in February 2024 when Wellington's council approved "Wellington North" and "Wellington South" after roughly 18 hours of hearings across three January meetings. The approval removed 96 acres from the 9,000-acre equestrian preserve, the first time land has ever been removed from the preserve. Wellington South passed unanimously; Wellington North passed 4-1.

The approval came with more than 30 conditions. The key one: Wellington Lifestyle Partners cannot build homes on the Wellington North parcel until the new, expanded showgrounds are finished and dressage has moved there, with a deadline of the end of 2028. If the showgrounds are not completed, no homes can be built, and the 96 acres revert to their prior equestrian-preserve restrictions.

Opposition has been persistent. The Equestrian Preserve Committee unanimously recommended denial in 2023, and preserve property owners offered Bellissimo $25 million to buy the land and block Wellington North before the 2024 vote.

How does The Wellington compare to other luxury communities?

True like-for-like comparisons are scarce because The Wellington is rare: an equestrian-anchored luxury community with a championship golf course and global hospitality network attached.

Albany (New Providence, Bahamas): NEXUS's flagship and the template for The Wellington. A 600-acre resort and sport community with ultra-luxury, eight-figure estates. Already operating.

Panther National (Palm Beach Gardens): A modern golf club community in Avenir with a Nicklaus/Justin Thomas course. 392 acres, 218 custom estates. Homesites from approximately $2 million to $5 million; homes from $3.2 million to $20 million or more. Golf course opened in 2024.

Steve Ross is also betting big on Wellington with Apogee, another private club with golf and villas. The market is attracting serious capital from multiple directions.

Understanding how country club dues affect home values is essential for buyers considering properties in these communities.

What does this mean for Wellington buyers?

The Wellington is more than a celebrity-backed real estate play. It is a 600-acre bet on luxury homes, golf, equestrian culture, wellness, hospitality, and private-club living in one of Palm Beach County's most unique markets. If they execute it, this could reshape Wellington while still leaning into the identity that made Wellington valuable in the first place.

And The Wellington is not the only major project reshaping the area. Village Landing is bringing Wellington's first walkable town center with retail, dining, and residential. Meanwhile, the collapse and sale of Main Street at Tuttle Royale show what happens when these ambitious mixed-use projects don't work out. The difference with The Wellington is the depth of capital and the global brand behind it.

Joe Farrell's luxury homes in Wellington and other recent projects show the market is already moving upscale. The Wellington takes that trajectory further with global branding and institutional capital.

For buyers, the key question is timing. The 2028 target depends on the completion of the showground, and the conditions attached to the approval create real uncertainty. But when Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake, Joe Lewis, Jeff Skoll, and Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth are all in the same deal, the project has staying power.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will The Wellington open?

The project is targeting a 2028 debut. However, homes on the Wellington North parcel cannot be built until the expanded showgrounds are completed, per the conditions of approval.

How much do homes cost at The Wellington?

All five residence formats start at $6 million: custom estate homes, equestrian villas, townhomes, luxury condominiums, and 4-acre equestrian farm estates.

Who are the celebrity investors in The Wellington?

Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake are original partners announced in April 2023. Other investors include Ernie Els, Joe Lewis (Tavistock Group), Jeff Skoll (eBay's founding president), and Modon Holding (Abu Dhabi).

What is the NEXUS Luxury Collection?

NEXUS is a luxury hospitality and real estate platform founded by Joe Lewis's Tavistock Group, Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake, and Ernie Els. Owners at The Wellington receive NEXUS membership with access to Albany Bahamas, NEXUS Club New York and London, and Baha Mar.

Where is The Wellington located?

The project is located at 13410 South Shore Boulevard, Wellington, FL 33414, adjacent to Wellington International, home of the Winter Equestrian Festival.

Local help for luxury buyers and investors in Wellington

If you are buying, selling, or investing in Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, or Loxahatchee, understanding the luxury equestrian and golf community market matters. Reach out to The Mastropieri Group, Realtors®.

For practical, hands-on support across western Palm Beach County, call (561) 556-9853.