"A golf course without interesting greens is almost defenseless because of todays technology," says Nicklaus II. "The subtle changes in green elevations and creating small pin placements within the green allow us to put some teeth back in the golf course. The course also has a lot of natural elements. There were a number of pockets of large oak trees we were able to use in the look and strategy."
This is a very well-maintained executive course that is constantly receiving new course renovations. Most holes have tree-lined fairways and the terrain is slightly hilly. Water hazards come into play on at least four holes. The average-sized greens vary in undulation and their speed is determined by the seasonal weather conditions.
Westminster Golf Course was built in 1994 and designed by well known architect Ted McAnlis. This Championship par 72 golf course plays from 5133 yards (ladies tees) to 7005 (championship tees) with some of the most challenging par 3's around. The course travels around eight lakes with generous landing areas making it both beautiful and player friendly as well as exciting to play. These strategically placed water hazards, as well as the "few" sand bunkers, make for a challenging round of golf.
he amenities include a very challenging 18 hole executive golf course that is situated along 12 lakes. Residents enjoy league events and tournaments throughout the year.
Serene natural views and sparkling fountain-sprayed lakes set the tone for an inspired day of golf at the beautiful Plantation Golf and Country Club. Our Ron Garl designed, 36-holes of championship golf, feature two distinctively different layouts, providing challenging play and a rewarding golf experience at every level. Impeccably maintained year-round.
Magnolia Landing is a new course which offers enjoyable golf for every level of golfer. The experienced golfer is challenged during a round of golf at Magnolia Landing, yet the beginner can enjoy a round as well.
Renaissance features outstanding golf amenities, including on-site PGA Golf Professionals, well-stocked pro shop, practice area and a challenging 18-hole Arthur Hills Golf Course, which winds through the community.
The course is a showcase of undulating greens, rolling fairways and sharp elevation changes. Designer Darwin Sharp III creates a memorable experience also witnessed by countless species of birds and deer, which share the natural habitat accentuated with stately pine trees.
This challenging par 72 course was designed by the widely renowned architects Jed Azinger, and Gordy Lewis. With seven sets of tees, Stoneybrook offers a golf course for everyone and is one of only 200 courses nationwide to be certified "BEGINNER FRIENDLY" by the National Golf Course Owners Association.
San Carlos Golf Club, located in tropical Fort Myers, Florida, is a semi-private facility which offers year round golf on a championship 18 hole course.
The 18-hole "Sabal Springs" course at the Sabal Springs Golf & Racquet facility in Fort Myers, Florida features 3,279 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 60
This is an executive course where the greens are tough and challenging. The fairways are tree lined and both open and narrow in width. It is not a forgiving course, though it is short. This public course is on the Caloosahatchee River, which is as wide as a bay and empties into the Gulf. There are families of eagles that nest in the trees on the course.
A championship golf course designed by Davis Love III. A full-service golf club, including pro shop, locker rooms, a club grille and a professional golf staff.
This club offers three nine hole courses that can be played in three eighteen hole combinations. The terrain is nestled among 31,000 acres of rolling hills and beautiful countryside. The River and Lakes courses feature water hazards on sixteen of their eighteen holes while the newest nine holes, the Woods Course, incorporates four ponds into the design. Majestic oak trees and wide fairways are found throughout the design, as well. Among many great holes, #1 on the River Course, a 600-yard, par 6, is a favorite of the members due to its length. Another favorite hole on the River Course is #3, requiring a tee shot over a bridge.
Pelican Preserve's 27 holes of championship golf offers any level golfer a unique and memorable experience. Abounding water, sand and grass hollow hazards are perfectly complemented by generous landing areas and the gentle contours of Tifeagle "Ultradwarf" greens. You'll appreciate the challenges and rewards of each hole, with striking fairways that weave through the 1,100-acre community. The pristine greens and natural preserve surroundings of each hole creates the perfect backdrop for every round. It is an experience you don't want to "fore-go"!
This course has plenty of palm trees lining its fairways, and water hazards (fifteen ponds) come into play on every hole. The greens and tee boxes are all slightly elevated. Additionally, the large greens are well bunkered and undulating. The signature hole is #6, a 421-yard, par 4, featuring a dogleg left fairway and an elevated green.
Olde Hickory has a par-72 golf course designed by Ron Garl and it was built in 1992. It plays 6,601 yards from the tips. There is little rough but much wetland areas. The well-maintained greens are large and undulating. The signature hole is #17, a 185-yard par 3, requiring a tee shot over water to an island green.
Due to minor inaccuracies in the mapping of this course, we have chosen not to display a MapQuest map link. If you would like further clarifications on the directions, please call the course. Old Orange Course at Verandah. Become A Member For A DayTo visualize golf at Verandah begins with understanding a long forgotten methodology. It's heyday dates back to the early 1920's during a time of prosperity in America. Courses were created in a way that complimented the landscape: tree lines were preserved, waterways went untouched. And with this devotion to the natural surroundings came some of America's most famous courses including Winged Foot, Oakmont, and Pinehurst. With the Old Orange Course at Verandah, we've recaptured this "Golden Era" of golf.
The Jack Nicklaus-designed par-72 championship layout meets the highest design criteria. Since OCGC is not part of a real estate development, this course is a "core" or "stand-alone" extraordinary golf experience. The course design has been developed to mesh precisely with the Corkscrew site's outstanding natural assets - mature oak, pine and cypress trees and a natural flow way through the center of the property... adding up to one spectacular golf course.
his resort offers two eighteen hole courses. The North Course is tight and well bunkered. There are many trees and a defined cut of rough bordering the fairways. The small greens are somewhat sloped, and some of them are elevated. The signature hole is #16, a 176-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot over water to a rock-banked green. The Mirror Lakes Course is much longer than the North Course, but it is more forgiving and has wider fairways. There are only a few trees that come into play on this course, and the greens are somewhat sloped and average in speed. The signature hole is #1, a 356-yard, par 4, with a lake that comes into play on the right side of the fairway.
For those who prefer the great outdoors, Miromar Lakes boasts the only Arthur Hills' 'Signature' championship golf course in Southwest Florida providing golfers with a truly unique experience. The award-winning Miromar Lakes Golf Clubhouse was designed to be an amenity that brings people together and functions as a comfortable gathering place for residents.
At Majestic Golf Club, our purpose is to provide any and every person we contact the feeling that they are significant. We want everyone to know they are important to Majestic Golf Club.
The fairways are spacious and forgiving with mounding around the generous-sized greens to create an enjoyable yet challenging layout. Lakes, ponds and creeks set picturesque scenes around 14 of Legends holes.
The Golf Club at Herons Glen is highlighted by an 18-hole championship course designed by Ron Garl in 1991 and redesigned in 2006 by Gordon Lewis that plays to golfers of all levels. Five sets of tees feature total yardages from 4,733 to 6,468 yards. The practice range includes 27 Turf-Hound hitting stations along with Bermuda grass stations, an 8100 square foot putting green and chipping area for golfers to warm up before tee time.
The Azinger/Lewis design features two 18 hole, newly renovated Sabal & Royal championship golf courses which can be considered among the best in Southwest Florida. It's aqua range is serenely situated around a 38 acre lake, along with 36 golf holes and the majestic clubhouse.
This course is reputed to be one of the best maintained par 3 layouts in the State of Florida. The layout, one of Gordon Lewis' earliest designs, incorporates water on seven holes and undulating greens on six of the nine holes. The greens were reconstructed in 1998. The terrain is enjoyable and challenging for players of all skill levels.
In addition to being a great championship venue, Gateway Golf & Country Club is designed with the discerning member in mind. The course features six sets of tees, including senior tees for both ladies and gentlemen, generous fairways, cape cod-style bunkering, and putting surfaces that are often described as some of the finest Bermuda grass greens in the state. The practice facility is second-to-none, boasting a double-sided range, sporty short-game area, fantastic putting green, and two practice holes, a par 3 and par 4, which members describe as two of the most challenging holes on the property.
The Fort Myers Country Club is a joy to play. Designed by the great Donald Ross in 1916 and opened in 1917, it is one of the oldest facilities on the west coast of Florida and the Fort Myers Country Club plays like golf should be! Golfers find it to be a fun quality place. Walking is permitted every day of the year and any time of the day and rarely does a home come into play on the course. The "Fort"is truly a course of the ages.
The Estero Country Club is deeply dedicated to the game of golf and is a true golf community. Our limited 350 Golf Equity memberships ensures an exclusive golfing experience for each of our members. Distinctive to Estero Country Club, our resident members may use their own private golf carts.
Situated on 190 acres of Central Florida land, Eastwood Golf Club features lush rolling fairways that are bordered by strategic mounding and numerous lakes. Water comes into play on just about every hole and the gentle winds are an ever present Florida feature. Although the course is a prodigious 7,100+ yards in length from the back tees, three sets of tees allow golfers of all levels to enjoy Eastwood`s charm. The manicured greens at Eastwood are considered to be among the best in the Orlando area.
Golf in Fort Myers doesn't get any better than this in Southwest Florida. Eagle Ridge Golf Club presents a 6,500-yard championship layout framed by native pine and cypress trees, and laced with lakes and waterways. In fact, water comes into play on 17 of 18 holes, making it challanging for golfers at every level.
This executive course was built on flat terrain, so it's real easy to walk. One nice feature to this course is the fact that there are no parallel fairways. Water comes into play on sixteen holes. This club is only open to the public between the months of May through October. The green fees indicated represent off-season public rates.
The 18-hole "Copperhead" course at the Copperhead Golf Club facility in Lehigh Acres, Florida features 6,680 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 .
The Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida features an 18-hole championship golf course set in a great South Florida location. The immaculate course designed by Gordon Lewis will challenge golfers of all skill levels and great natural scenery will provide a relaxing and enjoyable day of golf. Improve your golf skills on the club's aquatic driving range and putting greens or take professional golf lessons from the facility's highly trained golf professionals.
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