"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.
The Sanctuary Golf Course was designed by the nationally acclaimed golf course architect Arthur Hills, who describes the course as "my island masterpiece" and the property as "elegant, exquisite and rare." Bordering the world-renowned J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, the course weaves and winds for 6,657 yards around nature preserves and lakes, providing panoramic views of the Pine Island Sound and mangrove forests.
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.
Enjoy the extraordinary offerings of The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club. Experience the lush tropical links and stunning back nine at our alluring Sanibel golf course, a wildlife preserve sanctioned by the Audubon Cooperative Society. Hone your game on the unique aqua driving range. Enjoy breathtaking views and superb conditions for premier Sanibel golf while challenging your skill on perfectly manicured greens.
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.
This is a perfect par 3 course for beginning golfers as well as experience ones who wish to work on their short game. There are sand bunkers on the course, and water hazards come into play on many holes. The greens are beautifully maintained, but their speed is a little on the slow side because they are so plush. The are golf specials available through the pro shop.
Tern Bay Golf and Country Club is an 18-hole regulation length golf course in Punta Gorda, Florida. This medium-length layout provides for a fun golf experience for golfers of all skill levels.
This true links-style course is located on an island, featuring ocean views of the Gulf of Mexico from off every hole. This is a very scenic course.
Designed by Gordon Lewis, architect of some of the finest golf courses in Florida, the Shell Point Golf Club has challenging fairways, winding water hazards, and five tees on every hole. This provides challenges and rewards to every golfer, from the newest beginners to the biggest hitters.
The Bonita Bay Group has created a stunning new golf community located in Estero, Florida. The Arthur Hills-designed 18-hole championship golf course at Shadow wood Preserve is one of the best around!
Enjoy 18 holes of championship golf set amongst native Florida landscaping and scenic views of Long Bayou . Seminole Lake Country Club will make you feel like you're back in "old Florida".
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
Royal Tee Golf Club is the premiere, semi-private, 27 hole championship golf course in Southwest Florida. We have combined 50 acres of sparkling lakes, natural wetlands, and the friendliest golfers in Florida to achieve a true golf experience. Our unique, Gordon Lewis designed layout with four sets of tees will challenge players of all skill levels. Come join us for a majestic golf experience. We've got your game.
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 course has fairly open fairways that are mostly tree lined. The greens are elevated and slightly sloped. There are two lakes that come into play on the course.
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"!
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.
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.
The Lexington Country Club course features wide and slightly undulating fairways. The undulation on the greens vary from hole to hole. Typically, the longer and more difficult holes will have large and flat greens. Whereas short holes will have small, and severely undulating greens. Water hazards come into play on seventeen holes. There are also eighty-eight sand bunkers on the course.
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.
The 18-hole "Gulf Harbour" course at the Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club facility in Fort Myers, Florida features 6,706 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 72.7 and it has a slope rating of 136.
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.
Signature 18-hole Championship Course located on scenic Charlotte Harbor ... an island course on its own private island. The Gasparilla Golf Club is considered the crown jewel of this historic resort.
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.
Play the only golf course on Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy the 1/2 mile of Bay Side Golf. Our 18 hole semi-private executive golf course is open to the public. This is a great golf course for every level of play and offers a challenging round for the serious golfer.
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.
Locals say that this course's design is superior. Numerous tree line the fairways, and a number of water hazards come into play throughout the course. Since the course is located near a river, many people believe it to be one of the most scenic around.
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.
You always feel at home when you come to Del Tura Golf & Country Club. For the ultimate golfing experience in Fort Myers, there's no better choice. With 27 holes of Ft. Myers' finest golf and a complete range of clubhouse facilities and amenities, Del Tura has everything a golfer needs.
he Ron Garl-designed, 18-hole golf course has the overall character of classic Florida golf design with touches of the old Scottish and Irish links-style courses. The fairways and greens are creatively routed around the site's native wetlands, mature pines and scrub oaks to produce a highly strategic layout of outstanding variety and interest. The luxurious clubhouse features a formal dining room, informal grille room and terrace, as well as social rooms, a fireplace, piano bar and men's and women's locker rooms.
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.
Coral Oaks Golf Course is an 18-hole, Arthur Hills designed, championship course built within a century old oak hammock. The course boasts large TifEagle greens, contoured fairways, and rich natural surroundings. The 8 lakes and 37 bunkers on the course add to its allure and make it entertaining and challenging for golfers of all skill levels.
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.
This target course is an excellent place to practice your short game. The fairways are narrow, and the small greens are undulating. There is one pond that comes into play on four holes. The terrain is flat and easy to walk.
This is the perfect course for beginners and experienced players who wish to work on their short game. There are three par 4's on the course and water hazards occasionally come into play on several holes. Hole #8, a 380-yard, par 4, requires a tee shot that can either be played over a pond or onto the dogleg left fairway. The greens are medium-sized and easy to read.
Offering a beautiful 27 hole Executive Golf Course,Linkside Cafe and a vibrant Activity Club for your Social, Dining and Recreational Enjoyment
Blue Heron Pines Golf Course is an 18-hole executive length golf course in Punta Gorda, Florida. This short layout has 3 sets of teeboxes for a fun, but challenging golfing experience.
Our semi-private, 18-hole, Par 70 championship golf course wrapped around the scenic beauty of the Sanibel River offers an unforgettable golf experience for players of all skill levels. If you enjoy nature and wildlife, you'll love Beachview!
Alden Pines Country Club is a Semi-Private 18 Hole golf course. It is set in a native landscape with wildlife, such as ospreys, eagles, wood storks, and alligatore.
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