Best Golf Courses in Southwest Florida
Public Golf Courses
Tiburón Golf Club (Gold course): Tiburón enjoys two excellent and challenging golf courses laid out by Greg Norman. Although this Floridian forested wetland setting has little in common with Britain's windswept sand dunes, Norman designed the Gold course to have something of the playing characteristics of a British links layout. That explains the crisp fairways; firm, fast and expansive greens; steep-faced bunkers and slick run-off areas that can carry your ball away from the putting surface and into tight-lie swales and hollows.
This always challenging layout demands several precision tee-shots to be made. Corridor-like avenues of palms, pines and olive trees often greet you on the tee. The absence of conventional rough and limited mounding alongside the good-width fairways, means there is little to stop slightly wayward drives running off the not overly generous fairways into thick, hole-lining vegetation. Accuracy, and especially straight driving, is the key to scoring well at Tiburon.
Several small lakes and ponds allow the course to open-out from time to time, but brings water dangerously into play on over half the holes. Coquina shell waste bunkers sometimes provide a safer-haven for offline shots, less penalising than the water and abundant native flora.
With housing generally tucked away behind the tree-line, many attractive holes are included in the two nine-hole loops. Water defended par-3s at 12 and 16 are two back-nine gems. The long par-4 9th and 18th holes, with water flanking both sides of the 9th and the left side of the 18th, bring you back to Tiburon's impressive clubhouse and adjoining hotel.
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Tiburon Golf Club
2620 Tiburon DrTiburón Golf Club (Gold course): Tiburón enjoys two excellent and challenging golf courses laid out by Greg Norman. Although this Floridian forested wetland setting has little in common with Britain's windswept sand dunes, Norman designed the Gold course to have something of the playing characteristics of a British links layout. That explains the crisp fairways; firm, fast and expansive greens; steep-faced bunkers and slick run-off areas that can carry your ball away from the putting surface and into tight-lie swales and hollows.
This always challenging layout demands several precision tee-shots to be made. Corridor-like avenues of palms, pines and olive trees often greet you on the tee. The absence of conventional rough and limited mounding alongside the good-width fairways, means there is little to stop slightly wayward drives running off the not overly generous fairways into thick, hole-lining vegetation. Accuracy, and especially straight driving, is the key to scoring well at Tiburon.
Several small lakes and ponds allow the course to open-out from time to time, but brings water dangerously into play on over half the holes. Coquina shell waste bunkers sometimes provide a safer-haven for offline shots, less penalising than the water and abundant native flora.
With housing generally tucked away behind the tree-line, many attractive holes are included in the two nine-hole loops. Water defended par-3s at 12 and 16 are two back-nine gems. The long par-4 9th and 18th holes, with water flanking both sides of the 9th and the left side of the 18th, bring you back to Tiburon's impressive clubhouse and adjoining hotel.
Located in a pristine area of tranquil Florida woodland, with no residential housing either in view or planned, Old Corkscrew is one of the most natural courses in southern Florida. On this Jack Nicklaus Signature design, the layout, crafting of the holes and balance between playability and challenge are of the highest quality. At times exhibiting a more open feel, at others more tree-lined, the course majestically sweeps through a forest of pines and native oaks, often accompanied by the gentle rustle of wind in the tree tops. Nine small lakes and ponds ensure that water plays its full part in proceedings, attractively flanking several fairways and wrapped closely alongside eight of the greens. Nicklaus's trademark bunkering, whether large and expansive or small and links like, is an integral part of this very stylish layout, with small islands of pampas grass often highlighting the location of the traps. Among many outstanding holes, the 2nd introduces a superb collection of par-3s; on this occasion excellent mounding, bunkering and a large, undulating putting surface are the key features. As in days of old, the distance between greens and subsequent tees are kept to a minimum, although "compact" is certainly not a term you'd apply to this wide-roaming layout. Although never too undulating, the par-4 14th green gets you up a little higher for a view over a large citrus grove. At Old Corkscrew golfers of all abilities will enjoy the naturalness of the surroundings and quality of Nicklaus's fair but ever-challenging design.
Old Corkscrew Golf Club
17320 Corkscrew RdLocated in a pristine area of tranquil Florida woodland, with no residential housing either in view or planned, Old Corkscrew is one of the most natural courses in southern Florida. On this Jack Nicklaus Signature design, the layout, crafting of the holes and balance between playability and challenge are of the highest quality. At times exhibiting a more open feel, at others more tree-lined, the course majestically sweeps through a forest of pines and native oaks, often accompanied by the gentle rustle of wind in the tree tops. Nine small lakes and ponds ensure that water plays its full part in proceedings, attractively flanking several fairways and wrapped closely alongside eight of the greens. Nicklaus's trademark bunkering, whether large and expansive or small and links like, is an integral part of this very stylish layout, with small islands of pampas grass often highlighting the location of the traps. Among many outstanding holes, the 2nd introduces a superb collection of par-3s; on this occasion excellent mounding, bunkering and a large, undulating putting surface are the key features. As in days of old, the distance between greens and subsequent tees are kept to a minimum, although "compact" is certainly not a term you'd apply to this wide-roaming layout. Although never too undulating, the par-4 14th green gets you up a little higher for a view over a large citrus grove. At Old Corkscrew golfers of all abilities will enjoy the naturalness of the surroundings and quality of Nicklaus's fair but ever-challenging design.
Lely Resort Golf & Country Club is home to three well-rated and always popular golf courses. The Classics by Gary Player is Lely Resort's private, member-only course with its own separate clubhouse. The Flamingo Island layout is one of the last courses designed by the legendary acrhitect Robert Trent Jones Sr. The Mustang by Lee Trevino is designed as a generally forgiving layout, although 12 lakes and extensive bunkering will need to be navigated around during your round.
These open parkland layouts should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, well-crafted designs and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of these courses. Well worth including on your play list if you are in the area.
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Lely Resort Golf & Country Club
7989 Grand Lely DrLely Resort Golf & Country Club is home to three well-rated and always popular golf courses. The Classics by Gary Player is Lely Resort's private, member-only course with its own separate clubhouse. The Flamingo Island layout is one of the last courses designed by the legendary acrhitect Robert Trent Jones Sr. The Mustang by Lee Trevino is designed as a generally forgiving layout, although 12 lakes and extensive bunkering will need to be navigated around during your round.
These open parkland layouts should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, well-crafted designs and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of these courses. Well worth including on your play list if you are in the area.
Raptor Bay Golf Club, home to a well-rated tree-lined and open parkland layout, is located on the edge of the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, about a 30-minute drive south of Fort Myers.
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Raptor Bay Golf Club
23001 Coconut Point Resort DrRaptor Bay Golf Club, home to a well-rated tree-lined and open parkland layout, is located on the edge of the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, about a 30-minute drive south of Fort Myers.
River Hall Country Club is home to a well-rated and always popular golf course. This open parkland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
River Hall Country Club
3500 River Hall ParkwayRiver Hall Country Club is home to a well-rated and always popular golf course. This open parkland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
Eastwood Golf Course is a generally well-regarded layout, which includes several attractive holes and features. This tree-lined and open parkland course will test most facets of your game, and should provide a round with plenty of enjoyable golfing challenges. Worth visiting if you are in the area.
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Eastwood Golf Course
4600 Bruce Herd LnEastwood Golf Course is a generally well-regarded layout, which includes several attractive holes and features. This tree-lined and open parkland course will test most facets of your game, and should provide a round with plenty of enjoyable golfing challenges. Worth visiting if you are in the area.
Fort Myers Country Club is home to a good quality golf course, popular with local golfers. The open parkland layout contains a variety of attractive holes and pleasant features, which should provide an enjoyable test of golf at a generally affordable rate. Worth a visit if you are in the area and have some time to spare.
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Fort Myers Country Club
3591 McGregor BlvdFort Myers Country Club is home to a good quality golf course, popular with local golfers. The open parkland layout contains a variety of attractive holes and pleasant features, which should provide an enjoyable test of golf at a generally affordable rate. Worth a visit if you are in the area and have some time to spare.
Valencia Golf & Country Club is home to a good quality golf course, popular with local golfers. The tree-lined and open parkland layout contains a variety of attractive holes and pleasant features, which should provide an enjoyable test of golf at a generally affordable rate. Worth a visit if you are in the area and have some time to spare.
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Valencia Golf & Country Club
1725 Double Eagle TrailValencia Golf & Country Club is home to a good quality golf course, popular with local golfers. The tree-lined and open parkland layout contains a variety of attractive holes and pleasant features, which should provide an enjoyable test of golf at a generally affordable rate. Worth a visit if you are in the area and have some time to spare.
Driving Range
You can rent a bay by the hour. Each bay is climate-controlled for year-round comfort with HDTVs in every bay. You get a server that'll bring you drinks and food while you focus on having a fun time practicing your swing.
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Topgolf
2021 Topgolf WayYou can rent a bay by the hour. Each bay is climate-controlled for year-round comfort with HDTVs in every bay. You get a server that'll bring you drinks and food while you focus on having a fun time practicing your swing.
ParFit is an indoor golf experience. Featuring two GolfZon simulators, a putting green and a stocked 19th hole of beer and wine, there is sure to be some fun for everyone.
Parfit
4015 Santa Barbara BoulevardParFit is an indoor golf experience. Featuring two GolfZon simulators, a putting green and a stocked 19th hole of beer and wine, there is sure to be some fun for everyone.