Just six miles north of Boca Grande lies one of Southwest Florida’s premier golf club experiences: Lemon Bay Golf Club. This 18-hole course offers an unparalleled inside view of the coast and takes golfers on a scenic journey over Lemon Creek, along the intracoastal waterway, and around the property’s eagle preserve. Since 1989, it has been cherished by golf enthusiasts in the local communities of Boca Grande, Placida, and Englewood.
The mission of Lemon Bay Golf Club has endured over time: to be a traditional golf club, in keeping with the vision of its founding members. We strive to promote a love of the game, to encourage congeniality among all members and guests, to be responsible citizens of the community, and to respect its environment.
Boasting a challenging par of 71 spread across 18 uninterrupted holes, Lemon Bay differs from traditional Florida golf course layouts, prioritizing minimal real estate encroachment. This compact, walkable course emphasizes the natural essence of the game to stand as a testament to golfing excellence.
Often described as the DNA of Lemon Bay Golf Club is the club’s “A Better Shot” Foundation, which uses golf to teach children valuable life skills and providing financial aid for their post-high school endeavors. Over the course of 25+ years, the program has awarded close to half a million dollars and introduced golf to over 4,000. It’s about more than golf; it’s about being a mechanism to further the future through education, mentorship and scholarship opportunities.
Lemon Bay’s golf course features a “core type layout,” thoughtfully crafted by architect Drew Rogers in 2023. Spanning 6,610-yards, golfers encounter unique structures such as the signature Drew Rogers shared fairways as seen between Holes 13 and 14 and the nicknamed “Horseshoe Bunker” linking Hole 4 to Hole 6. Rogers also introduced the Punchbowl Green on Hole 8, reminiscent of classic golf course architecture.
At its core, Lemon Bay Golf Club is a caring community. As an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, we take significant measures to protect and nurture our natural habitats. This certification not only safeguards diverse wildlife –including alligators, bald eagles, and great-horned owls – but also ensures the preservation of water quality for surrounding aquatic life. Enhancing wildlife areas and coexisting with nature is a priority of our members.
Lemon Bay Golf Club is a world-class membership experience with a warm, welcoming culture and commitment to community values. The club is more than a piece of land – it is an unmatched preserve for the game of golf, wildlife, and human connection. We invite you to join us and discover the recreation and relaxation that is Lemon Bay Golf Club.
