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Contents

Cover Story

Quail Village Golf Club has finished upgrading their golf course and added new amenities.

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Where to contact us, plus a letter from our publishers

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Cover CLUBS

Quail Village offers all the luxuries of membership at an exceptional value.

Featuring The Club at Gateway, Heritage Bay and Olde Hickory Country Clubs.

30 PUBLIC GOLF COURSE FEATURES

30 BONITA FAIRWAYS Newly renovated and under new ownership and management.

Featuring several top notch courses in the Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties.

DIRECTORIES LEE, COLLIER & CHARLOTTE COUNTIES 46 47 49

LEE & COLLIER MAP LEE & COLLIER FEATURED COURSES SHOPPING, SERVICES, AND ENTERTAINMENT 50 LOCAL GOLF COURSE LISTINGS 60 CHARLOT TE COUNT Y COURSES

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Slightly cooler weather, friends returning from out of state, busier golf courses…it’s official, the season has returned here in beautiful Southwest Florida. As more and more people are returning to the freedom of traveling, the influx of golf rounds has continued to climb, and Florida continues to be a favorite golf destination for many travelers. This season will be no exception.

Many of the area’s private and public clubs took the summer to complete course renovations and club expansions. We visit Quail Village in this issue’s cover story, who have renovated their golf course with new fairways, roughs, greens, and bunkers. Heritage Bay and Olde Hickory Country Clubs have also completed the renovations and expansions to their facilities as well. Bonita Fairways is under new ownership and management, and has upgraded their course, facility, and overall property.

The Chubb Classic, held annually in Naples, has remained the longest-standing PGA TOUR Champions tournament that has been held in one urban region to date since its beginning in 1988.

It is set to occur this February and we can’t wait to attend.

Golf Locker is back, making it easier than ever for golf lovers to create a whole new look. They have all the top apparel and accessories, plus in-house embroidery, and free shipping on most items.

As the summer is ending, and with many people already planning their holiday getaways, we hope Golf Coast Magazine will be your map to all that Southwest Florida has to offer for this upcoming season. You can visit us at GolfCoastMagazine. com to keep up to date with all the latest golf stories and local news as well. In addition, don’t forget to subscribe to our free e-newsletter that goes out every week.

You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn as well. So let us all welcome to new season on Florida’s beautiful West Coast.

Fairways and greens,

Mary Raimondo, Ryan Ruppert and Rose Ruppert

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COVER FROM THESTORY EDITOR

Quail Village Golf Club

One of Naples’ Best Golf Values is now NEWLY RENOVATED

Quail Village Golf Club has

always been one of our favorites. It has redefined the Naples golf market by offering all the luxuries of membership at an exceptional value. With its recent renovation, Quail Village is raising the standard for its Village.

Quail Village has now finished the first phase of its renovation project.

This phase involved an investment of $1.2 million which went towards an enormous improvement in the golf course, as well as new lifestyle amenities. The renovation was completed in the summer by Glase Golf, a local construction company GolfCoastMagazine.com

that has earned awards and accolades for its work with the top golf communities in Southwest Florida.

The renovation has not left any section of the course untouched – the team re-grassed the entire course, installed new fairways, roughs, greens, rebuilt the bunkers, replaced the cart paths, improved the course drainage, and laserlevelled all tee areas.

The upgrades further Quail Village’s reputation as one of the best maintained golf courses in Naples.

The club has also invested in adding

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new lifestyle features – adding two new Bocce Ball courts and engaging a new head chef, Julio Gomez, who has been thrilling members with delectable new dining options.

They are also growing their team, by welcoming new Head Pro and Membership Director Mike McBroom.

Quail Village has set out a roadmap to continue improving its course and community. The second phase of their enhancement project is slated for 2022. Upon approval it will involve a complete makeover of the clubhouse, a wellness center, and a

wide variety of new amenities for members to enjoy.

“Quail Village has always offered a premier golf experience for our members,” commented John Lane, General Manager, “This investment will ensure that the course is in phenomenal condition for years to come, and further improves on the playability of our course.”

Playability has long been a hallmark at Quail Village.

The course was purposefully designed to be different. While most courses reward those of us who can hit longer

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drives, Quail Village rewards ball placement, club selection, and strategic play. Water comes into play on 14 of the 18 holes, forcing players to make intelligent risk/reward decisions while playing. Players should expect to use every club in their bag – there are three par 5’s, nine par 4’s, and six par 3’s – no matter who you are, the course will test and challenge you. All this means that players of all ages can stay competitive, and it’s helped the club maintain a fast pace of play. Even foursomes playing in season will be able to finish their rounds in under four hours!

The members at the club have created a beautiful Village that welcomes newcomers. Through a wide range of events, Quail Village creates a space for connection and community among both neighbors and non-resident members.

“Quail Village represents everything I want out of a residential golf community: friendly neighbors, wonderful amenities, and extraordinary service. Whether it’s a golf event, dinner in the Clubhouse, Happy Hour at Bogeys, a friendly game of Bocce, Water The club’s approachable nature doesn’t Aerobics in the Pool, or one of our stop at the golf course – the entire Village many special events, Residents and is casual and welcoming. Members Members mix and mingle like longfrequently drop into Bogeys Poolside Bar for a drink or get together with each lost friends enjoying the company of each other, the service from the other at one of the many events hosted by the club. There are golf leagues, along Staff, and the facilities. Add in the with a wide variety of ways for members newly renovated golf course, addition of Bocce, and future improvement to connect off the course!

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Project, and why would you want to live and play anywhere else.”

Jim Goehler, Resident, Golf Member, and Director on the Foundation Board

no pressure, no intimidation – just good times with wonderful people.

Membership in the Village means making lifelong friends. The club has member ambassadors who welcome every new member to the club, helping them find groups and activities that fit within their lifestyle. The structure of the club makes it easy for members to have fun – there’s

To inquire about membership at Quail Village, call (239) 598-2815 to arrange a club tour and learn more about their Village.

Affordability is at the center of Quail Village. Non-resident memberships are available with a low initiation fee Friendliness and community are of $5,000. With this, non-residents the pillars on which Quail Village can take advantage of monthly is built. Everyone on the club staff, billing and are not saddled with from the cart attendants, the course long commitments to membership. maintenance crew, the Golf Shop Mike McBroom, speaking on golf team, to the team at the restaurant and memberships, added that “with golf clubhouse, goes the extra mile to give seeing extensive growth in Southwest members an extraordinary experience. Florida, initiation fees at private clubs have been skyrocketing but Quail Quail Village is a big draw outside Village has been able to remain an its local community – only 30% of incredible value with low initiation its current membership base live in fees and monthly golf dues.” the Quail Village community. The majority come from all over Naples There are so many reasons why and Fort Myers to take advantage of Quail Village is a special community the beautiful course and exceptional unlike any other. There are suitable value. It’s a truly diverse community membership options for anyone, and with members from every corner of amenities that will keep the whole the United States and Canada. family coming back.

Private Golf Clubs Private Membership Offers Many Advantages

Welcome to our Private Country Club section — A Guide to the Country Club Lifestyle in Southwest Florida

Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club, Naples

It’s Not Just About the Golf Back in the day, any country club worth its crest would build a reputation around its golf operation. Golfers, mostly men, ran the clubs, and their thinking was that every dollar a club spent The Club at Gateway, Fort Myers, FL on food and beverage, swimming, childcare and junior enrichment and tennis and general hospitality sports programs, massage and spa wasn’t being spent on grooming services, events like concerts and the fairways, rolling the greens, culinary classes, cabanas by the pool stocking the pro shop, maintaining and value -adds such as preferred caddie programs and cart fleets, and pricing on wine, theme park passes ensuring the quality of the gin in the and other offsite events and services. men’s locker and grill rooms.

Golf Coast Magazine has Times have changes. More researched than ever, More than ever, clubs some of the best clubs across Clubs the the country recognize that food, Private Southwest Florida recognize that beverage, amenities area has to offer. food, beverage, In this issue and programming are amenities and of Golf programming the primary drivers for MagazineCoast we are the primary member satisfaction. feature Heritage drivers for Bay Golf and member Country Club in Naples, Olde satisfaction. While course quality Hickory Golf and Country Club and remains a factor, a resort-style The Club at Gateway in Fort Myers. approach has replaced the golfAll three have recently completed dominated ones. multi-million dollar renovations and That can mean fitness facilities enhancements to their properties. so members don’t need a separate Stay tuned in future issues for gym membership. Healthy casual more information about the colossal dining options also are important renovations which are under way at so members can bring the family. many other area private clubs.

In addition, members want on-site

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Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club

is Setting the Standard for Bundled Communities A $10 Million Investment in Lifestyle Amenities Staying at the top is tough, especially

for golf communities in Naples. Heritage Bay has managed that feat – by continuing to invest in the future of its club.

Heritage Bay has completed a $10 million enhancement of its facilities: - Enlarging the existing resort-style pool, adding a waterfall feature, a beach entry and more deck seating.

- Expanding the pool cafe to satisfy the members’ want for more outdoor casual dining.

- Providing an updated and expanded kitchen to be able to offer more menu options and accommodate the Club’s social calendar and wedding business.

- Creating an indoor/al fresco bar with expanded seating at the Grille Room.

- Updating the Grille Room with new designer furnishings and décor The renovation was completed by Humphrey Rosal Architects with a strong focus on GolfCoastMagazine.com

building vibrant community amenities.

While the golf course has always been a draw, the new renovation turns the clubhouse into a resort destination.

“One of the main draws to Heritage Bay has always been the extraordinary 27 holes of golf with conditions that are considered some of the best in Florida,” stated Michel Anderson, President of Heritage Bay’s Board of Directors. “When you add the host of improved amenities and our greatest asset, our warm and welcoming members, it is easy to understand why our Club is the heartbeat of our community.”

No five-star Golf & Country Club would be complete without excellent dining. Led

by Executive Chef Sergey Kashkin, the expanded casual dining options have been an enormous success. There are now options for poolside bites, smart casual dining in the Grille Room, as well as an improved event space for formal dinners.

The outdoor Cabana has been expanded

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pickleball, bocce, a state-of-the-art wellness center, billiards, six neighborhood pools, and countless hours of planned activities.

into the perfect place to have a fun cocktail with neighbors while enjoying Florida’s beautiful weather!

Heritage Bay is a bundled golf community, which means that every resident has a stake in all the amenities of the club.

Golf membership is included with your home purchase, offering an extraordinary value. It also means that every community member is invested in maintaining a worldclass clubhouse and golf facility, which is why this renovation was approved by an overwhelming vote.

The community now boasts an extraordinary set of amenities that make life wonderful inside a private community – there are 27 holes of championship golf, 7 Har-Tru tennis courts,

“Heritage Bay is a beautiful community with meticulous attention paid to our grounds and amenities,” commented General Manager/ COO, Matthew Renner. “At the Club, we have received overwhelmingly positive feedback on our newly expanded outdoor dining venues and resort style pool area, which have provided increased activity and enjoyment for our members and their guests. Our stunning new facilities provide our members an opportunity to relax by the pool and enjoy an exquisite al fresco meal accompanied by live music or to savor a dining experience with an unparalleled view from our elevated Grille Room terrace. We are thrilled to have enhanced the desire our members have to spend time together and enjoy their club.”

Since 2006, the club has been developed with active adults in mind – providing them with a full suite of lifestyle choices that keep them returning to the club. That sense of community keeps members invested for the long term, and has been the cornerstone of Heritage Bay’s success.

Chef Sergey Kashkin

Truffle Butter Roasted Mediterranean Branzino with Green Peas Risotto and Beurre Rouge Sauce

We are pleased to introduce Sergey Kashkin, Executive Chef of Heritage Bay’s Culinary Operations. His passion for cooking originated at an early age and that’s when he attended Culinary School in Moscow, Russia where he studied a variety of cuisine such as European Classic, Modern, and Fine Dining as a Professional chef.

Ingredients For the Fish 1 Branzino, Butterflied and keep tail attached for both sides of fish 2 Tbsp of Garlic Herb Butter 1 Tsp of Truffle Oil (White or Black Truffle) For the Sauce 1 Tbsp Shallots, Minced 1 Sprig Fresh Thyme 10 Ea. White Peppercorn

½ Ea. Fresh Lemon, Juice only 1 Cup Red Dry Wine ½ Cup Heavy Cream 36% 1 Stick 8 Oz Unsalted Butter Salt and Pepper to taste For the Green Peas Risotto 1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tbsp Shallots, Minced 1 Tsp Fresh Garlic, Minced

½ Cup White Dry Wine ½ Cup Arborio Rice, Washed 2 Cups Vegetable Stock or Chicken Stock 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter 1 Tbsp Fresh Grated Parmesan 1 Cup and 1 Tbsp Green Peas, Fresh or Frozen Salt and Pepper to Taste

Branzino fish clean from scales, remove spinal part with bones to separate two fillets but keep attached with tail part.

Clean bones and with sharp knife make cuts on a skin not so dip, just skin. Apply garlic herb butter on both filets flesh side and rolled like in a picture. Place on greased with olive oil or butter roasting pan and roast in the preheated to 400F oven for 10 min or till done.

For the sauce: In the sauce pan poor white wine, shallots, thyme, peppercorns and reduce on medium heat till almost dry, add cream and reduce till sauce consistence, turn off heat and stir slowly butter with whisk. Strain and set aside.

In a sauce pan poor oil, garlic and shallots. Sautee on medium heat till translucent. Deglaze with wine and add 1 cup od stock and rice, cook rice till undented and stir occasionally. While cooking risotto, in blender put 1 cup of peas and remaining stock and blend it till puree. In pan with risotto cooking add green peas puree and add butter, cheese, salt and pepper. On slow heat slowly stir it till nice and creamy. Add stock (water) and butter if desire.

To plate: Put risotto on a center of the plate. Poor around Beurre Rouge Sauce and place roasted fish on top of the risotto tail up and sprinkle with remaining seasoned and buttered green peas. Microgreens.

Bone Appetite!

Visit golfheritagebay.com/dining for more dining information.

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Olde Hickory Completes Major Clubhouse Renovation

Olde Hickory Golf & Country Club has always been a special community.

With just 561 homes, Olde Hickory

is the lowest density bundled community in Southwest Florida. That has always created an extraordinary experience for members – even those who play every day have no problem getting a tee time. Yet Olde Hickory was looking to do more!

The Club just completed an investment off the golf course – expanding and improving the Clubhouse to build on the already unique Olde Hickory experience.

The renovation touches on the entire facility – the Clubhouse has been expanded, the bar has been upgraded with eleven new large screen TVs, a new outdoor terrace has been built, there’s a new fire pit, and a new Grille Room in the Clubhouse.

Outside the Clubhouse, the pickleball courts have been resurfaced and updates for the golf course have been planned for summer 2028.

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investment in the future of our Club. The newly renovated clubhouse is a place where neighbors can become close friends, and truly places Olde Hickory at the top of the market for bundled communities,” commented Bryan Rosich, General Manager, “Our new Grille Room will be at the center of our community – an elegant yet casual space where members will be treated to phenomenal meals delivered by our world class food and beverage team.”

The Grille Room is a social venue where members can enjoy Sunday brunches, holiday sing-a-longs, and themed entertainment events. No matter whether you are completing a round of golf or dropping in for dinner, cheering on your favorite sports team, or meeting before dinner, the new circular bar is an extraordinary spot to gather with friends.

The new Hickory Top Terrace is another highlight. The Terrace overlooks the

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golf course and is a beautiful spot where members can watch the stunning Fort Myers sunsets as the final players finish their rounds at the end of the day.

The Olde Hickory community was firmly behind the investment in the Clubhouse amenities. Membership is included with home ownership at Olde Hickory, so every homeowner is invested in improving the community amenities. The beautifully renovated space has helped to further grow home values and has helped the already close-knit community build even closer connections.

“I love living at Olde Hickory because our community is large enough to have a variety of personalities and opportunities, but small enough to know many people and be part of a smaller family atmosphere. With only

561 residences, we can play golf as often as we want. Our newly expanded Clubhouse is beautiful, and the food is very good. We are blessed to live here.” – Pam & Bob, Olde Hickory Members It’s clear why Olde Hickory is among the top bundled communities in Southwest Florida. With this investment, Olde Hickory will continue to deliver on its commitment to deliver a premier golf and lifestyle experience.

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Chef Werner Dietrich, C.E.C.

Standing strong at Olde Hickory Golf and Country Club

For 15 years - and running - Chef Werner Dietrich is the Executive Chef at Olde Hickory Golf and Country Club. His commitment to Olde Hickory’s members is stronger than ever, still after all this time!

Chef Werner has managed to build a strong culinary team that works well, hand in hand, with the front of the house. “We are looking forward to a very busy and eventful season”, says Werner. After a full clubhouse renovation during the summer of 2020, with an expansion of the bar and terrace area, the whole F&B team is ready to wine and dine “year around members” as well as “Northern members.”

Our calendar is packed with events like Themed Dinner nights, Dinner Dances, “Cooking with the Chef ”, Wine & Dine dinner along with our own Level 1 Sommelier on staff and a variety of Carving stations. Not to mention the countless Golf events and tournaments that usually end with a nice fair in the clubhouse, whether it is a luncheon or a well-planned awards dinner.

Werner found his love for cooking by helping his mom in the kitchen, many years ago. Putting together family meals, back home in Germany. After completing a 3-year apprenticeship program, the young chef went on to gain experience by working in upscale restaurants in Switzerland, sailed around the world three times, while working on the Royal Viking Sun, a 5-star luxury cruise ship. He also worked in AucklandNew Zealand, Toronto-Canada, and finally moved to Florida, in March of 2000.

In 2005, Werner accepted a position at the Ritz Carlton Beach resort and since September 2007 Werner found his home at Olde Hickory golf and Country Club.

Visit oldehickory.cc/dining for more dining information.

5 Golf Tips to Strike Your Irons Better 1. Set up with good posture and balance, making sure your feet should be shoulder width apart.

2. Make sure to transfer your weight to the right on the backswing and then to your left on the downswing by rotating your hips and shoulders (opposite for left-handed golfer).

3. Keep your head still and keep your posture and balance through the impact zone.

4. Hands should be ahead of the ball at impact; you want to see a divot after the ball.

5. Point your chest to the target when you finish your swing and get up on your right toe (or left toe, for a left-handed golfer).

Meet Gyles Robin, Head Golf Pro Gyles was born and raised on the island of Jersey located in the Channel Islands, United Kingdom. Gyles learned to play golf at a young age at Royal Jersey Golf Club. In 2007, Gyles came to the United States with a Golf Scholarship to Florida Gulf Coast University. During his golf career, Gyles has worked with top golf professionals in the area, and around the world, like Tommy Horton, PGA and Dr. Jim Suttie, PGA, developing his knowledge of the game and incorporating many techniques in his teaching practices today.

For more information, please contact Meghan Sampson, Membership Director at 239.561.1012 or Membership@GatewayGCC.com.

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HOMES

Finding the Best SWFL Golf Community for YOU!”

By Joe Morgan-GOLF HOME GURU Like thousands of other people

from all around the world, you’ve decided that you want to live in one of Southwest Florida’s incredible golf communities. But with so many beautiful golf communities from which to choose, how do you determine the right one for you?

Even if you’ve owned or rented here for a number of years, this can still be quite challenging…and a search process that should be fun and exciting can sometimes turn exhausting and over-whelming.

The first step to finding your dream home in a SWFL golf community is to find the community that best Download the new

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fits YOUR budget, golfing habits and ability, and family lifestyle. To do this, you need to answer the following questions…

• BUDGET—In addition to the purchase price of the home, what annual costs are acceptable to you?

Annual ownership expenses will consist of HOA/condo fees, golf/ social membership fees, real estate taxes, cart fees, and possibly special assessments and/or food & beverage minimums. After you total up the home’s annual costs, it then helps to estimate how much time you and your family will be at this home each year. Determine if you can justify this annual expense. If not, move on to a home and golf community that better fit your budget.

• GOLFING HABITS & ABILITY—How much golf will you and your spouse play each week you’re at your SWFL home? Do you prefer to walk when you play golf? Do you

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want to have your own golf cart? How tough a golf course can you handle?

It’s essential to find a golf course that you and your spouse ENJOY. • FAMILY LIFESTYLE—What other community amenities and activities will you and your family use most…tennis; fitness center; resort pool; lap pool; pickle ball; bocce ball; spa; casual dining; formal dining? And, what non-community activities—ie beaches; shopping; movies; dining; etc.—are most important to you and your family?

The second step is to then select the golf community “category” that best matches up with your answers to the above questions. SWFL essentially features three types of golf communities—public; private bundled; and private equity/non-equity—and each category has its own unique features and fee structures.

• PUBLIC GOLF COMMUNITIES—These are housing developments that surround public golf courses. These communities typically have lower prices on single family homes and condos, and more affordable annual costs. They provide the opportunity to live in a golf environment, but without paying an initiation fee or annual golf fees…you simply pay-as-you-play each round of golf. They’re a great deal for individuals or families that aren’t going to be

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in SWFL much of the year, and also for owners that don’t play much golf.

These communities normally feature relatively-low HOA/condo fees, but most of them offer basic country club amenities such as pools, fitness centers, tennis, and limited dining.

• PRIVATE BUNDLED GOLF COMMUNITIES—Purchasing a home in one of these communities gets you a full golf/social membership without having to pay an initiation fee. Their annual golf/social membership fees range from about $4,000-$7,000/year.

This category is economically attractive to owners who are going to be in SWFL at least 3-4 months of the year and plan to play a lot of golf. These communities offer outstanding golf courses, a full array of amenities, and they constantly update their courses and facilities.

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If they have any flaw, it’s their high golfer count…typically 799 golf members per 18-holes.

• PRIVATE EQUITY/NONEQUITY GOLF COMMUNITIES—These communities require an upfront initiation fee for a golf membership, currently ranging from $12,000-$150,000. The median is around $50,000-$60,000, and there are a number of outstanding communities in this range. Only about 25% of the communities currently offer refunds when the golf membership is terminated, with refunds ranging from 10%-100%.

Golf memberships are optional in some communities and mandatory in others, so make sure you know the requirements of the ones that you’re considering. Annual fees in these communities normally range from about $8,000-$12,000/year

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(roughly double the bundled golf communities). Lush landscaping, championship golf courses, elaborate and elegant facilities, and maximum amenities are common to this category…especially in the higherend communities. A big advantage of these communities is that they restrict their number of golf memberships to 300-400 per 18-holes, so it’s a lot easier to get on the course during the busy winter season.

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“GURU Top 25 SWFL Golf Communities” website page. To further simplify your searches, please download his new GOLF HOME GURU® App for iPhones/iPads. Just go to the Apple App Store and search for “GOLF HOME GURU”. You can contact the GURU at 239/438-6426 (Cell/Text), and Guru@GolfHomeGuru.com, to assist you with buying/selling a SWFL golf community home.

Once you’ve matched your answer profile with one of these golf community categories, the third step is to review the individual golf communities in that category. The easiest and quickest way to do this is to use my website, GolfHomeGuru. com, which offers the financial and golf details for every SWFL golf community…and EXCLUSIVELY recommends the “Top 25 SWFL Golf Communities”. Then, contact me for more information…and to visit our great golf homes!

Joe Morgan—aka the GOLF HOME GURU®—specializes in real estate sales in Naples/SWFL golf communities. He’s an 11-year winner of Gulfshore Life magazine’s “FIVE STAR Client Satisfaction Award”, and an annual “Platinum Producer” for Downing-Frye Realty Inc., in Naples, Florida. Please visit his comprehensive, user-friendly website, GolfHomeGuru. com, and check out his EXCLUSIVE

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Bonita Fairways Golf Club

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Bonita Fairways is an 18-hole executive golf course and is one of the few public golf courses in our area that has been part of the community for many years. It is the only public course in Bonita Springs.

Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 3388 / 60.1 / 101 White: 2785 / Red: 2338 / Number of Holes: 18 Architect: Gordon Lewis PGA Golf Pro: Travis Snyder

COURSE AMENITIES

• Tee Times up to 7 days in advance • Men’s and Ladies Leagues • PGA Professional Travis Snyder on site for lessons • Available for Tournament and Corporate Outings • Full size putting green • Fully stocked pro shop • New Bobcat Cafe now open

In the last year, the residents of Bonita Fairways have played a major part in restoring the beauty of the course by hiring Lifestyle Management Group of Florida to oversee the operation and give the facility a full makeover. This includes a complete re-grass of the golf course, expansion of our café, beautification of the property, and a new fleet of golf carts. Designed

by Gordan Lewis, the natural beauty of the nature preserve and abundance of lakes challenge your short game as well as your long game.

26740 Sammoset Way Bonita Springs, FL 34135 (239) 947-9100 www.bonitafairways.net

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King/Queen Yards / Rating / Slope Black: 6515 / 70.9 / 133; Blue: 6023 / 68.7 / 125; White: 5602 / 67.9 / 110; Yellow: 4960 / 65.0 / 104 Red: 4548 / 67.1 / 107 Queen/Prince Yards / Rating / Slope Black: 6562 / 71.1 / 134; Blue: 6155 / 69.3 / 127; White: 5717 / 68.0 / 113; Yellow: 5199 / 65.6 / 109 Red: 4610 / 67.1 / 108 Prince/King Yards / Rating / Slope Black: 6611 / 71.0 / 129; Blue: 6246 / 69.4 / 123; White: 5877 / 68.7 / 111; Yellow: 5215 / 65.8 / 104 Red: 4698 / 67.2 / 106

COURSE FACTS

Number of Holes: 27 Director of Golf: Sean Biggs, PGA Superintendent: Greg Coyne, GCSAA

Cape Coral

Cape Royal Golf Club Magnificent Golf, Outstanding Food, Championship Service Come watch the Wood Storks, Ibis, Egrets and Herons on the fairways and preserves of the community. Considered one of the best kept secrets in the greater Fort Myers area, Cape Royal offers the feel of a protected enclave, yet is minutes away from all that Southwest Florida has to offer.

Just a short drive from the beaches, Cape Royal features 27 holes of championship golf in Southwest Florida spread across a course design that is too good to miss! Their unique, Gordon Lewis-designed layout features 5 sets of tees in order to challenge players of all skill levels.

Prepare yourself for an unparalleled golfing experience. Our course is a pleasure for golfers of any skill level to play. Test your accuracy with our fairways, water hazards and sand traps; we have everything you need to challenge you and improve your game.

11460 Royal Tee Circle Cape Coral, FL 33991 239-283-5522 www.caperoyalgolfclub.com

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Eagle Lakes Golf Club

Yardage/Rating/Slope: Teal: 7144 / 74.5 / 134; Black: 6436 / 71.1 / 127; White: 5952 / 68.2 / 122; White/Grey: 5448 / 66.2 / 116; Grey: 5221 / 64.9 / 110; Red: 4466 / 65.3 / 108

COURSE FACTS

Number of Holes: 18 Architect: Gordon Lewis General Manager: Josh Brunet, PGA Head Golf Professional: Justin Rountree, PGA

COURSE AMENITIES

• Casually elegant dining and banquet space for up to 100 guests • Fully equipped pro shop • Men’s and women’s private locker rooms • Golf Lessons - Justin Rountree, Total Game Management, $85/HR • Covered hitting mats on full driving range plus short game area

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Located minutes from Olde Naples and Marco Island Florida, Eagle Lakes Golf Club is a new 7,150-yard, par 72 championship course that will match-up well against the lowest handicappers while providing casual players with a one-of-a-kind Everglades golf experience.

Abundant wildlife, including a pair of American Bald Eagles, will accompany you as you make your way around the track. We offer the best value for public golf in Naples with 18 holes, 6 sets of tees and 7100 yards of beautiful golf.

18100 Royal Tree Parkway Naples, FL 34114 239-732-0034 www.eaglelakesgofclub.net

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Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 6476 / 71.1 / 131; White: 6103 / 69.0 / 125; Gold Mens: 5300 / 65.5 / 114; Gold Ladies: 5300 / 70.1 / 114; Red: 4925 / 68.2 / 113

COURSE FACTS

Number of Holes: 18 Architect: Dave Wallace Director of Golf: Mike Smuniewski, PGA General Manager: Brian Diver, PGA Superintendent: Robert Trebilcock, GCSAA

COURSE AMENITIES

• Home Course of the Dennis Meyer’s Golf School • Exceptional Practice Facility including Driving Range, Short Game Area, and Putting Green • Mulligan’s Bar and Grill

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Hibiscus Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf course located in beautiful Naples, Florida. Built in 1969, with renovations to the course and clubhouse completed in 2007, this splendidly conditioned layout is one of the few courses in the Naples area open to the public. Hibiscus is a golfer’s dream with 18 totally different experiences for both the high and low handicap golfer. Wide fairways, bunkered greens and numerous lakes and streams make each hole a new challenge and a pleasure to play. In addition, we offer one of the few public practice facilities in Southwest Florida.

5375 Hibiscus Drive Naples, FL 34113 239-774-0088 www.hibiscusgolf.com

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Swing-Line Golf, Inc.

• Tour Performance Clubfitting (Outside) • Launch Monitor Analysis • Naples ONLY Master Club Builder • Shafts, Grips, Loft & Lie, & On Site Club Repair • Class A PGA Instruction ~ Mike Dero ~

SwingLineGolf.com Shanesgolfshop.com 239-642-2790 3445 Club Center Blvd Naples

Located within Fiddlers Creek Community at The Rookery Golf Academy

EUROPEAN TOUR PROFESSIONAL JOOST LUITEN DESIGNS HIS OWN SIGNATURE LINE OF DUCA DEL COSMA GOLF SHOES Duca del Cosma brand ambassador and six-time Dutch Tour champion Joost Luiten collaborated with the company’s head designer, Baldovino Mattiazzo to co-design and produce two distinct signature Joost Luiten (JL) styles.

Who better to collaborate with Mattiazzo than a professional golfer? Luiten knows first-hand the challenging demands of a European Tour season and their effects on body, particularly the feet.

Last season, he tallied over 317 miles walking.

“I was really surprised when Duca told me I walked more than half a million yards in tournaments last season, and that doesn’t include practice rounds or Pro-am events,” said Joost.

“It shows just how important it is for me to have a pair of comfortable as well as functional shoes when I cover so much ground in different playing conditions across Tour events in Europe, the Middle East and South Africa.”

The new signature Joost Luiten Collection from Duca del Cosma feature a soft Italian Nappa leather, the waterproof upper from the award-winning BELAIR model, an integrated waterproof sock system which keep feet

comfortable in the wettest of conditions combined with the new ELPASO sole, designed for traction and stability at impact.

This exclusive hybrid style is available in two colorways: White/ Camouflage Green (JL1) and Black/White (JL2), with contrasting orange detailing and laces that match his Sunday color on Tour.

“These new shoes in the Joost Luiten Collection are among the most comfortable golf shoes I’ve ever worn and I’m proud to be wearing attractive and comfortable Duca del Cosma shoes that are designed and made to such a high standard in Europe,” he added.

The new signature Joost Luiten Collection from Duca del Cosma will be available this fall. For more information, please visit www.ducadelcosma.us.

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Public Course

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Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue 6465 / 71.0 / 121 White 6074 / 69.3 / 117 Gold 5692 / 67.5 / 112 Red 5196 / 65.1 / 107 Silver 4512 / 61.6 / 103

Green 4049 / 59.8 / 99 COURSE FACTS

General Manager/ Head Pro: Gary Keating, PGA Golf Course Superintendent: Jason Craft, GCSAA

GOLF LESSONS

Private Lessons $50 for 30 mins or $90 for 1 hour Group Lessons & Clinics Also Available. Call for Pricing.

AMENITIES

• Fully stocked pro Shop • Multiple practice facilities including all grass aqua driving range.

• Chipping and sand practice area • Snack bar with full liquor bar • Club Repair

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San Carlos Golf Club

San Carlos Golf Club strives to have the most affordable rates in Southwest Florida throughout the year while providing excellent course conditions. Nestled in the community of San Carlos Park, San Carlos Golf Club is one of the oldest established clubs in Southwest Florida. It was developed in 1971 by the San Carlos Park Community and in 1981 was purchased by local area golfers.

This traditional layout has received rave reviews for its playability from professionals and amateurs alike. Practice facilities include an aqua driving range, pitching and chipping area, practice bunker and a large putting green.

The teaching professionals at San Carlos Golf Club specialize in personalized instruction tailored to your skill level. From the golfer just taking up the game to the experienced player trying to take the game to the next level, golfers will receive plenty of individual instruction.

San Carlos Golf Club was voted ‘Best Public Golf Course’ by the readers of the Fort Myers News Press in 2015.

7420 Constitution Circle Fort Myers, FL 33967 239-267-3131 www.sancarlosgolfclub.com proshop@sancarlosgolfclub.com

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Public Golf Course

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Yardage/Rating/Slope: Mens/Green: 7007 / 74.1 / 128 Mens/Blue: 6658 / 72.3 / 125 Mens/White: 6167 / 69.0 / 122 Mens/Gold: 5468 / 65.7 / 110 Ladies/Gold: 5468 / 70.7 / 114 Ladies/Red: 4786 / 66.4 / 113

COURSE FACTS

Number of Holes: 18 Architect: J. Drew Rogers PGA Golf Pro: Nick Stokke Superintendent: Dominic Wachena

COURSE AMENITIES • All Grass Driving Range • Golf Lessons • Clubhouse and Pro Shop • Large Practice Greens • Full-Service Bar & Restaurant • Golf Club Rental

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Valencia Golf & Country Club Four Star Rated by Golf Digest The readers of the Naples Daily News have rated Valencia Golf and Country Club the Best Public Golf course 3 years in a row! This 18-Hole golf course, driving range and practice facility is open to the public and includes a full-service Pro Shop and PGA Golf Professional available daily and 30 station public driving range and practice facility. A variety of monthly memberships are available.

Noted golf course architect J. Drew Rogers recreated this masterpiece, taking advantage of the pristine natural beauty and carving out a spectacular course, which has quickly become one of Naples’ premier public golf courses. Highlighting the unique features of the landscape and native plants, the course features undulating fairways, sparkling lakes and lush stands of palms, pines and cypress preserves.

Work on your game at the best public practice facility and driving range in Naples, FL. Located just 9 miles east on Immokalee Rd, within minutes of Bonita Springs, Fort Myers and Immokalee.

1725 Double Eagle Trail Naples, FL 34120 239-352-0777 www.ValenciaGolfNaples.com

These Four Fun To Play Golf Cours Southport Springs Golf & Country Club Southport Springs offers a challenging par-69 golf course measuring 5,000 yards from the tips.

But don’t be fooled. While short enough for senior players, it is also narrow and challenging for players with lower handicaps. You will be challenged! Located in beautiful Zephyrihills, Florida, the Southport Springs golf course is open to the public. Tee times can be booked up to two weeks in advance. Book online 24/7.

3737 Southport Springs Pkwy Zephyrhills, FL 33541 www.southportspringsfl.com Pro Shop: (813) 780-7637

Riverside Club Golf & Marina The Riverside Club Golf and Marina Community is nestled along the southeastern shore of Tampa Bay in beautiful Ruskin, Florida, The 18-hole Riverside championship course features 6,117 yards of golf from the longest tees with a par of 70. Designed by Ward Northrup, the Riverside golf course opened in 1954. Join their eClub and receive golf specials and promotions. Book tee times online 24/7.

2550 Pier Drive Ruskin, FL 33570 www.riversideclub.golf Pro Shop: (813) 645-2000

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Blue Heron Pines Golf Course Blue Heron Pines offers an 18hole, par-60 executive golf course located in Punta Gorda, Florida.

With a length of 3,180 yards from the back tees and 2,362 yards from the forward tees, the course allows players to get out and play in less time and aggravation. The course is semi-private, offering both memberships at very reasonable rates and daily fee play. Tee times can be booked a week in advance.

Book tee times online 24/7.

29201 Jones Loop Road Punta Gorda, FL 33950 www.bhpgolfmembers.com Pro Shop: (941) 637-6191

The Hamptons Golf & Country Club Located in Central Florida just off I-4 between Orlando & Tampa in Auburndale, The Hamptons Golf and Country Club features a challenging, 18-hole executive golf course which is open to the public.

With par at 61, and the course measuring out to 3,488 yards at its longest, the course is friendly to all skill levels. Book tee times online 24/7.

900 Southhampton Boulevard Auburndale, FL 33823 www.hamptonsgolfcc.com Pro Shop: (863) 666-8442

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Bonita Fairways Golf Club (239) 947-9100 E 18 230 26740 Sammoset Way, Bonita Springs, FL, 34135;

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Quail Village Golf Club (239) 598-2815 SP 18 206 11719 Quail Village Way, Naples, FL 34119 ; I-75 Exit 111, East on Immokalee Road, Left on Valewood to Quail Village Way

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San Carlos Golf Club (239) 267-3131 P 18 207 7420 Constitution Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33967 ; Off US41, 1

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41S, L on W. Terry St., L on Bonita Fairways Blvd, R on Bonita Fairways Cr, Left on Sammoset Way Cape Royal Golf Club (239) 283-5522 P 27 200 11460 Royal Tee Circle, Cape Coral, FL, 33991; I-75 to Exit 161 Jones Loop Road, Burnt Store Rd to Royal Tee Eagle Lakes Golf Club (239) 732-0034 P 18 229 18100 Royal Tree Parkway, Naples, FL 34114; 41 South, right on Royal Hammock Blvd; Left on Royal Tree Pkwy Hibiscus Golf Club (239) 774-0088 P 18 203 5375 Hibiscus Dr, Naples, FL 34113; 41 South to Rattlesnake Hammock Rd. Quail Run Golf Club (239) 261-3930 SP 18 205 1 Forest Lakes Blvd, Naples, FL 34105 ; I-75 Exit 107, Follow Pine Ridge Rd to Forest Lake Blvd.

mile south of Alico Road to Constitution Blvd.

Valencia Golf & Country Club (239) 352-0777 P 18 209 1725 Double Eagle Trail, Naples, FL 34120 ; I-75 to Exit 111 off I-75 - West to Randall Blvd., N on Approach Blvd.

PRIVATE CLUBS

The Club at Gateway (239) 561-1012 PR 18 72 6891/73.6/134 • • 25 210 12091 Gateway Greens Drive, Fort. Myers, FL 33913; I-75 to Exit 131; East 2.8 m L at Gateway Blvd 1.5 m. Left into Gateway Greens Dr.(Gateway G&CC entrance) Heritage Bay Golf and Country Club (239) 353-7056 PR 27 231 10154 Heritage Bay Blvd., Naples, FL, 34120; I-75 to

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Immokalee Rd. toward CR-846, L on Heritage Bay Blvd Olde Hickory Golf and Country Club (239) 768-2400 PR 18 231 14670 Olde Hickory Blvd., Fort Myers, FL, 33912; I-75 to eit 131 Daniels Pkwy, L on Fiddlesticks Blvd, L on Olde Hickory Blvd

DESTINATION GOLF

Mission Inn (800) 874-9053 R 18

10400 CR 48., Howey-In-The Hills, FL 33825

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Mission Inn Resort 10400 CR 48, Howey-In-The-Hills, FL | 352-324-3101 | Ad Pages 7

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Shane’s Swing-Line Golf, Inc. Shanesgolfshop.com | SwingLineGolf.com 3445 Club Center Blvd, Naples, FL 34114 | 239-642-2790 | Map #217, Ad Page 33

Golf & Casual Shop 11900 South Cleveland Avenue, Ft. Myers | www.ftmyersgolfshop.com | (239) 936-8753 | Map #216, Ad Page 2

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Golf Locker | www.mygolflocker.com | 888-479-1147 | Ad Page 12

Valspar Championship www.valsparchampionship.com | Innisbrook Resort | (727) 942-5566 | Page 5

In The Sand Golf 1628 Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548 | www.ITS-GOLF.com | (813) 264-7911 | Ad Page 32 SERVICES /ENTERTAINMENT Amuni Financial, Inc. 720 Second Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | www.amuni.com | (800) 868-6864 | Ad Page 61 DOMUM www.domumexperience.com | Email:ryan@domumexperience.com | 941-702-1231 | Ad Page 48 Florida Aerial Services Team www.fastaerial.com | (800) 723-7425 | Ad Page 19 Golf Home Guru - Joe Morgan www.golfhomeguru.com | Email: Guru@GolfHomeGuru.com | (239) 438-6426 | Page 64

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Alden Pines Country Club

(239) 283-2179 P 14261 Clubhouse Dr, Bokeelia

Alico Family Golf

(239) 334-4653 P 16300 Lee Road, Fort Myers

Arrowhead Golf Course

Audubon Country Club

(239) 596-1000 P 2205 Heritage Greens Dr, Naples (239) 566-9800 PR 625 Audubon Blvd, Naples

Bay Colony Golf Club

(239) 592-9515 PR 9 740 Bent Grass Bend, Naples

Bear’s Paw Country Club

(239) 263-3007 PR 2500 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples

Bentley Village Golf Club

(239) 513-1125 PR 2550 Golfside Drive, Naples

Bonita Bay Club

(239) 495-0200 PR 2 6660 Country Club Drive, Bonita Springs

Bonita Bay Club East

(239) 455-7535 PR 2 700 Wildwood Blvd, Naples

Bonita National Golf & Country Club

(239) 908-0704 PR 17481 Bonita National Blvd, Bonita Springs

Bonita Fairways Golf Club

(239) 947-9100 E 26740 Sammoset Way, Bonita Springs

Calusa Pines Golf Club

(239) 348-2220 P 2000 Calusa Pines Drive, Naples

Cape Royal Golf Club

(239) 283-5522 PR 11460 Royal Tee Cir, Cape Coral

Cedar Hammock Golf & Country Club

(239) 793-1134 PR 8 660 Cedar Hammock Blvd., Naples

The Club at Gateway

(239) 734-4474 PR 12091 Gateway Greens Dr., Ft. Myers

The Club at Grendézza

(239) 948-3569 PR 1 1481 Grande Oak Blvd., Estero

The Club at Mediterra

(239) 254-3000 PR 1 5755 Corso Mediterra Cir, Naples

The Club at Olde Cypress

(239) 596-4797 PR 7 165 Treeline Dr., Naples

Club Pelican Bay

(239) 597-1183 PR 7 07 Gulf Park Drive Naples

The Club at Renaissance

(239) 561-4170 PR 1 2801 Renaissance Way, Ft. Myers

The Club at the Strand

(239) 592-7710 PR 5 840 Strand Boulevard Naples

Colliers Reserve Country Club

(239) 597-7200 PR 11711 Colliers Reserve Dr, Naples

Colonial Country Club

(239) 768-9421 SP 9 181 Independence Way, Ft. Myers

The Colony Golf and Country Club

(239) 390-4720 PR 4 101 Pelican Colony Blvd., Bonita Springs

Copperleaf Golf Club

(239) 390-2027 PR 2 3101 Copperleaf Blvd, Estero

Coral Oaks Golf Course

(239) 573-3100 P 1800 Northwest 28th Ave, Cape Coral

Country Club of Naples

(239) 261-1032 PR 1 85 Burning Tree Drive, Naples

Countryside Golf Club

(239) 353-1780 PR 6 00 Countryside Drive, Naples

Cross Creek Country Club

(239) 768-1922 P

Crown Colony Golf & Country Club

(239) 590-9044 PR 8 851 Crown Colony Blvd, Ft. Myers

Cypress Lake Country Club

(239) 481-3222 PR 6 767 Winkler Road, Ft. Myers

Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club

(239) 592-7860 P

3 525 Northbrooke Dr. Naples

Del Tura Golf Club

(239) 731-7814 P

18621 North Tamiami Trl, North Ft. Myers

The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club

(239) 472-3355 P

9 49 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel Island

Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club

(239) 793-0500 PR 11 Cypress View Drive, Naples

Eagle Lakes Golf Club

(239) 732-0034 P 18100 Royal Tree Parkway, Naples

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13050 Cross Creek Blvd, Ft. Myers

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COURSES Eagle Ridge Golf Club

(239) 768-1888 P 14589 Eagle Ridge Drive, Ft. Myers

Eastwood Golf Course

(239) 321-7487 P 4 600 Bruce Herd Lane, Ft. Myers

El Rio Golf Club

(239) 995-2204 P

1 801 Skyline Drive North, Ft. Myers

Estero Country Club at the Vines

(239) 267-7000 PR 19501 Vintage Trace Circle, Ft. Myers

Esplanade Golf & Country Club

(239) 494-8020 SP 8 912 Torre Vista Lane, Naples

The Golf Club at Fiddlers Creek

(239) 732-5222 PR 8 152 Fiddlers Creek Pkwy, Naples

Fiddlesticks Country Club

(239) 768-1111 PR 15391 Cannongate Drive, Ft. Myers

Forest Glen Golf & Country Club

(239) 348-1332 PR 3855 Forest Glen Blvd, Naples

The Forest Country Club

(239) 482-1310 PR 6100 Club Blvd, Fort Myers

Fort Myers Country Club

(239) 321-7488 P

Fountain Lakes Golf Course

(239) 495-3555 PR 2 2201 Fountain Lakes Blvd. #1, Estero

Foxfire Country Club

(239) 643-3139 PR 1030 Kings Way, Naples

3 591 McGregor Boulevard, Ft. Myers

Glades Country Club

(239) 774-6899 PR 174 Teryl Road, Naples

Glen Eagle Golf & Country Club

(239) 354-3289 PR 1403 Glen Eagle Boulevard, Naples

Golden Gate Country Club

(239) 455-1010 SP 4 100 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples

Golf Club of the Everglades

(239) 354-4727 PR 8 835 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples

Golfview Golf & Racquet Club

(239) 489-3808 PR 14849 Hole in 1 Circle, Ft. Myers

Grey Oaks Golf & Country Club

(239) 262-5550 PR 2 400 Grey Oaks Drive North, Naples

Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club

(239) 433-5111 PR 1 4500 Vista River Drive, Ft. Myers

Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club

(239) 394-2511 PR 1370 Borghese Ln, Naples

Heritage Bay Golf and Country Club

(239) 353-7056 PR 10154 Heritage Bay Blvd, Naples

Heritage Palms Golf & CC

(239) 278-9090 SP 10420 Washingtonia Palm Way, Ft. Myers

Herons Glen Golf & Country Club

(239) 731-0322 SP 2 250 Herons Glen Blvd., N. Ft. Myers

Hibiscus Golf Club

(239) 774-3559 P 5375 Hibiscus Drive, Naple

Hideaway Beach Club

(239) 394-5555 PR 2 50 South Beach, Marco Island

The Hideaway Country Club

(239) 275-6232 PR 5 670 Trailwinds Drive Ft. Myers

Hideout Golf Club, LTD

(239) 352-4141 PR 3 025 Brantley Blvd., Naples

Highland Woods Golf & Country Club (239) 495-9332 PR 9100 Highland Woods Blvd, Bonita Springs High Point Country Club

(239) 263-8735 PR 1100 High Point Drive, Naples

Hole In The Wall Golf Club

(239) 261-6481 PR 3 600 Goodlette Road, Naples

Hunters Ridge Golf & Country Club

(239) 992-4900 PR 2 8400 Hunters Ridge Blvd, Bonita Springs

Hunters Run Executive Golf Course

(239) 574-4454 P

Imperial Golf Club

(239) 597-8165 PR 1 808 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, Naples

(239) 394-6661 PR 5 00 Nassau Rd, Marco Island

Island Country Club

1 006 SE 4th PI, Cape Coral

Kelly Greens Golf & Country Club

(239) 466-9570 PR 1 2300 Kelly Greens Blvd, Ft. Myers

Kensington Golf & Country Club

(239) 213-1983 PR 2 700 Pine Ridge Road, Naples

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Lake Fairways Country Club

(855) 209-3684 PR 1 9371 N Tamiami Trl North Ft. Myers

Lakewood Country Club

(239) 775-0765 PR 4 235 Lakewood Blvd, Naples

Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club

(239) 482-3211 PR 4 425 S. Landings Dr, Suite 100, Ft. Myers

LaPlaya Golf Club

(239) 254-5001 PR 9891 Gulf Shore Drive Naples, FL

Legends Golf & Country Club

(239) 561-8740 PR 8 600 Legends Blvd Ft. Myers

Lehigh Resort Club

(239) 368-2022 P 2 31 Joel Boulevard, Lehigh Acres

Lely Resorts

(239) 732-1200 SP 8 004 Lely Resort Blvd, Naples

Lexington Country Club

(239) 437-0404 PR 1 6257 Willowcrest Way Ft. Myers

The Links of Naples

(239) 417-1313 P

1 6161 Tamiami Trail E, Naples

Magnolia Landings Golf & Country Club ( 239) 543-4146 P

3 501 Avenida del Vera N. Ft Myers

Majestic Golf Club

(239) 369-8216 P

3 50 Homestead Rd S. Lehigh Acres

Marco Shores Country Club

(239) 394-2581 PR 1450 Mainsail Dr Naples

Miromar Lakes Golf Club

(239) 390-5128 PR 1 8520 Miromar Lake Blvd, Miromar Lakes

Moorings Country Club

(239) 261-0909 PR 2500 Crayton Road Naples

Myerlee Country Club

(239) 481-1440 PR 1 380 Myerlee CC Blvd, Ft. Myers

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club

(239) 435-2475 SP 8 51 Gulf Shore Blvd North, Naples

Naples Grande Golf Club

(239) 659-3711 SP 7335 Premier Drive, Naples

Naples Heritage Golf & CC

(239) 417-2555 PR 8 150 Heritage Club Way, Naples

Naples Lakes Country Club

(239) 919-1150 PR 4 784 Naples Lakes Blvd., Naples

Naples National Golf Club

(239) 775-3468 PR 9 325 Collier Blvd, Naples

Old Corkscrew Golf Club

(239) 949-4700 P

1 7320 Corkscrew Road, Estero

Olde Florida Golf Club

(239) 353-7667 PR 9 393 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples

Old Collier Golf Club

(239) 597-9898 PR 7 90 Main House Drive, Naples

Olde Hickory Golf & Country Club

(239) 768-2400 PR 1 4760 Olde Hickory Blvd, Ft. Myers

Palmetto-Pine Country Club

(239) 574-2141 SP 1940 Southwest 9th Court, Cape Coral

Palmira Golf Club

(239) 949-4466 PR 2 8501 Matteotti View, Bonita Springs

Panther Run Golf Club

(239) 304-2835 P

Pelican Marsh Golf Club

(239) 597-3000 PR 1 810 Persimmon Drive, Naples

Pelican Preserve Golf Club

(239) 985-1707 PR 9 802 Pelican Preserve Blvd, Fort Myers

Pelican Sound Golf & River Club

(239) 948-4331 PR 4 561 Pelican Sound Blvd, Estero

6 005 Anthem Pkwy, Ave Maria

Pelican’s Nest Golf Club

(239) 947-2282 PR 4 450 Pelicans Nest Drive, Bonita Springs

The Plantation Golf & Country Club

(239) 561-8650 PR 1 0500 Dartington Drive, Fort Myers

Quail Creek Country Club

(239) 597-2831 PR 1 3300 Valewood Dr, Naples

Quail Run Golf Club

(239) 261-3930 PR 1 Forest Lakes Blvd, Naples

Quail Village Golf Club

(239) 598-2815 PR 1 1719 Quail Village Way, Naples

Quail West Golf & Country Club

(239) 593-4100 PR 5 950 Burnham Road, Naples

The Quarry Golf Club

(239) 260-3748 PR 8 950 Weathered Stone Drive, Naples

Raptor Bay Golf Course

(239) 390-4600 P

2 3001 Coconut Point Resort Dr, Bonita Springs

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COURSES River Hall Country Club

(239) 313-4653 SP 3 500 River Hall Pkwy, Alva

Riviera Golf Club

(239) 774-2011 P

4 8 Marseilles Drive, Naples

Riverbend Golf Course

(239) 240-8125 P

6 270 River Club Court North, Ft. Myers

The Rookery at Marco

(239) 642-2796 PR 3 433 Club Center Blvd, Naples

Royal Palm Country Club

(239) 775-1315 PR 4 05 Forest Hills Boulevard, Naples

Royal Poinciana Golf Club

(239) 261-3968 PR 1 600 Solana Road, Naples

Royal Wood Golf & Country Club

(239) 774-2213 PR 4 300 Royal Wood Blvd, Naples

Sabal Springs Golf & Racquet Club

(239) 731-0101 P 3 410 Clubview Drive North Ft. Myers

San Carlos Golf Club

(239) 267-3131 P 7420 Constitution Circle, Ft. Myers

The Sanctuary Golf Club

(239) 472-6445 PR 2 801 Wulfert Road Sanibel Island

Sanibel Island Golf Club

(239) 472-2626 P 1100 Par View Drive, Sanibel Island

Seven Lakes Golf & Tennis

(239) 481-6560 PR 1 965 Seven Lakes Blvd, Ft. Myers

Shadow Wood Preserve

(239) 947-4552 PR 7 101 Shadow Creek Blvd Fort Myers

Shell Point Golf Club

(239) 433-9790 SP 17401 On Par Boulevard, Ft. Myers

Six Lakes Country Club

(239) 995-0595 PR 9 151 Littleton Road, North Ft. Myers

Spanish Wells

(239) 992-5100 SP 9 801 Treasury Cay Lane Bonita Springs

Spring Run Golf Club

(239) 992-3811 PR 9 501 Spring Run Blvd, Estero

Stonebridge Country Club

(239) 594-5200 PR 2 100 Winding Oaks Way, Naples

Stoneybrook Golf Course

(239) 948-3933 P 21251 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd., Estero

Talis Park Golf Club

(239) 514-1051 PR 1 6475 Talis Park Drive, Naples

Terraverde Country Club

(239) 433-7733 P

Tiburón Golf Club

(239) 593-2200 P 2620 Tiburón Drive, Naples

TPC Treviso Bay

(239) 302-5738 PR 9 800 Treviso Bay Blvd, Naples

TwinEagles Golf & Country Club

(239) 354-1700 PR 1 1330 Twin Eagles Boulevard Naples

1 7000 Terraverde Ct., Ft. Myers

Valenicia Golf & Country Club

(239) 352-0777 P

Vanderbilt Country Club

(239) 348-2662 PR 8 250 Danbury Blvd Naples

1 725 Double Eagle Trail, Naples

Vasari Country Club

(239) 596-0645 PR 1 1250 Via Del Vasari Drive, Bonita Springs

Verandah Country Club

(239) 694-7229 PR 1 2201 River Village Way Fort Myers

Villages at Country Creek

(239) 561-1444 PR 21180 Country Creek Drive, Estero

Vineyards Country Club

(239) 353-1500 PR 400 Vineyards Blvd, Naples

West Bay Club

(239) 444-2310 PR 4606 W Bay Blvd Estero

The New Westminster Golf Club

(239) 368-1110 SP 2 199 Berkley Way, Lehigh Acres

Whiskey Creek Country Club

(239) 481-3021 SP 1449 Whiskey Creek Drive, Ft. Myers

Wildcat Run Golf & Country Club

(239) 947-6066 PR 2 0300 Country Club Drive, Estero

Wilderness Country Club

(239) 261-5505 PR 1 01 Clubhouse Drive, Naples

Windstar on Naples Bay

(239) 775-3400 PR 1 700 Windstar Blvd, Naples

Worthington Country Club

(239) 495-2278 PR 1 3550 Worthington Way, Bonita Springs

Wyndemere Country Club

(239) 263-1700 PR 7 00 Wyndemere Way, Naples

CHARLOTTE | SARASOTA | MANATEE Semi-Private Golf Club

MAP #172

TEE INFORMATION

Par 70: Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 5836 / 68.9 / 124 White: 5424 / 66.9 / 115 Gold: 4942/ 64.8 / 113 Ladies Gold: 4942 / 69.0 / 121 Red: 4746 / 68.3 / 119

COURSES

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Punta Gorda

Deep Creek Golf Club

COURSE FACTS

Number of Holes: 18 Architect: Mark McCumber General Manager/PGA: Todd Evans Superintendent: Josh Czarnecki

COURSE AMENITIES

• Clubhouse - Restaurant • Practice Facilities • Short Game Area • Walking Allowed • Golf Club Rental • Five Day Advanced T-times • PGA Instruction • 5 Day Advanced T-Times

Executive

MAP #119

TEE INFORMATION

Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 3976 / 59.3 / 100; White: 3445 / 57.2 / 93; Red: 2840 / 56.0 / 85

COURSE FACTS

Number of Holes: 18 Architect: Ted McAnlis Director of Operations: Joel King General Manager: Denny Burnham Superintendent: Andrew Jordan

COURSE AMENITIES • Clubhouse • Practice Greens • Pro Shop • Snack Bar - Lunch • Golf Club Rental

Now in its 36th year of operation, Deep Creek GC has been voted one of the best golf courses in the Charlotte County area year after year. A Par 70, 18 hole layout designed by PGA Tour player Mark McCumber is truly an enjoyable experience with a friendly welcoming staff. From tee to green, whether high or low handicap your experience will be top notch.

Public play is welcome, and a variety of memberships options are offered at an exceptional value. Our restaurant and lounge serves only the best quality food and drinks under a casual setting to enhance your experience.

1260 San Cristobal Avenue Punta Gorda, FL 33983 941-625-6911 www.deepcreekgolf.com

Nice People, Great Golf!

Englewood

Oyster Creek Golf Club S LUB AL LCABLE T N RE AVAI

Not your typical executive golf course, Oyster Creek, designed by Ted McAnlis, is both challenging and scenic. Accuracy off the tee is important as water comes into play on 13 of the 18 holes. Distance is critical on only a few of the par 4s, but even low-handicap golfers find they play to their handicap. Oyster Creek offers meticulouslymanicured greens surrounded by environmentally-protected natural wetlands.

6651 Oriole Blvd.

Englewood, FL 34224 941-475-0334 www.oystercreekgolfclub.com

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27 holes of Championship Golf Rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest *Premier facility with Best Value Between Fort Myers and Sarasota

Annual Practice Facility Memberships are available.

A 25-acre practice facility and learning center with 4 USGA spec TifEagle practice putting and 3 short game holes, that is without question the largest and finest in the region with multiple areas to develop your game. Range membership comes with 4 complimentary twilight rounds of golf.

Try our Complimentary Trial Golf Membership www.heroncreekgc.com by calling Richelle at 941-423-6955 or email Call for Tee Times Membership@heron-creek.com

*Restrictions may apply

(941) 423-6955

Member for a day rates: Nov, Dec, & April $69 Jan Feb & March $99 May- October $59 Name___________________________________________________________________________ Phone___________________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________ Email____________________________________________________________________________

Call for reduced rates June-September Exp:12/31/2022

3 Annual, Seasonal and 3 Month Memberships Available MULTI-CLUB UNLIMITED GREEN FEES 7 DAY ADVANCED TEE TIMES DRIVING RANGE BENEFITS & MUCH MORE RESTAURANT & BAR OPEN FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH

Membership

KIM LEBLANC

For Membership Opportunities contact Kim LeBlanc kim@golfinvenice.com or call her at 941-468-3462

General Manager

ROB MCCOY

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Award-Winning Courses 12 Awards since 2016 2019 - 2021 Venice Chamber Business of the year finalist

2017-2021 Gondolier Best of Venice Awards 2016, 2017, 2019 & 2020 Herald Tribune Readers Choice awards

Waterford Golf club 941-484-6621

Capri Isles Golf club 941-485-3371

Calusa Lakes Golf club 941-484-8995

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 5-Day Advance Tee Time Junior Golfers Welcome

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Practice Fac. Food Rental Clubs Pro Shop Lessons Page

Yardage /Rating /Slope

Type: P=Public PR=Private, SP= Semi-Private, R=Resort, E=Executive

Par

Map Number

CHARLOTTE | COLLIER | LEE

Type Hole

COURSES

60

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Deep Creek Golf Club (941) 625-6911 SP 18 72 5836-4746/70 • • 55 172 1260 San Cristobal Ave., Punta Gorda, FL ; Exit 170 off I-75, east on Kings Hwy, R on Sandhill, R on SanCristobal

Heron Creek Golf & Country Club (941) 423-6955 SP 27 72 6869-4820 • • 57 157 5301 Heron Creek Blvd., North Port, FL 34287; Take I-75 to Exit 182 Sumter Blvd continue on to Heron Creek Blvd

Oyster Creek Golf & Country Club (941) 475-0334 E 18 60 3976-2840/60 • • 55 119 66511 Oriole Blvd, Englewood, FL; I-75 to Exit 191 River Road to Pine, left on Pine to SR776, left on 776, south 2 miles

Rotonda Golf & Country Club - Long Marsh (941) 698-0918 SP 18 72 27 Holes/72 • • 54 121 100 Rotonda Circle, Rotonda West, FL 33947; Exit 191 off I-75, Country Road 775 just north of Boca Grande Island

Rotonda Golf & Country Club - Palms Rotonda Golf & Country Club - Hills Rotonda Golf & Country Club - Links Rotonda Golf & Country Club - Pinemoor

(941) 697-8118 (941) 697-2414 (941) 697-8877 (941) 697-7006

SP 18 72 6511-4669/72 • • 54 SP 18 72 6304-5072/72 • • 54 SP 18 63 4197-3190/60 • • 54 SP 18 70 6000 • • 54

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