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Nicholas Coppolo

Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« on: December 28, 2008, 01:08:33 PM »
I'll be in SW Florida in March.  Are there any courses/clubs worth seeking out?  Or am I bound to play typical Florida golf.
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Mitch Hantman

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Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2008, 02:24:29 PM »
Try Old Corkscrew - it's very good
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J_ Crisham

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Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2008, 03:45:30 PM »
Calusa Pines is probably the best in the area, if you can gain access-it is in Naples. Also on the public side although not cheap, is Tiburon , a Norman design. Good luck , Jack
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cary lichtenstein

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Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2008, 05:15:31 PM »
Agree that Calusa Pines is the best. Access is tough in the winter, easier in the summer.

Have not played Naples National, a JN course, supposed to be good for a better player only. Again, difficult to access.

Tiburon, I'd take a pass, expensive and overrated.
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scott_wood

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Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2008, 05:33:09 PM »
Cary, both Calusa and Naples National were done by Hurzdan and Fry......

in many ways they are an interesting  contrast...
both courses and clubs are products of strong, "autocratic" leaders who had/have differing visions of what they wanted to create...

architecture well done at both, and both "fun"...
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Chip Gaskins

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Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2008, 05:52:12 PM »
I will be there in Naples in February (provided my company doesn't implode)....is Old Corkscrew a typical JN course or something a little different?
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J_ Crisham

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Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2008, 06:52:31 PM »
Chip,  I found this course to be good but not great. As far as a typical JN course I thought it depended on the tees that you played. The back tees bring into play the hazards to a greater degree. I played it at about 6400 yds and it was very comfortable. The course was in good shape. I beleive I played there in Feb or Mar? If you can play Calusa Pines it is regarded by some as the best in FL. I haven't played Seminole yet so I can't comment . Have fun,    Jack
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Steve_ Shaffer

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Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2008, 07:59:12 PM »
I would also suggest Cupp's Old Orange at Verandah. Not your "typical Florida course." It has the look of the Carolinas.

Access is available through www.golfnow.com.

I haven't played Old Corkscrew but reviews have been favorable. It's also listed at golfnow.


www.worldgolf.com/course-reviews/florida/old-corkscrew-golf-club-southwest-florida-golf-6172.htm


Another course to consider is Venetian Golf & River Club, a "tribute" course by Chip Powell:


www.worldgolf.com/course-reviews/florida/venetian-golf-river-club-chip-powell-florida-golf-course-6178.htm
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Jay Flemma

Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2008, 09:08:27 PM »
I like Lochmoor.
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Tom Naccarato

Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2008, 10:34:07 PM »
Jay,
Why do you like Lochmore?

Lets hear what architectural features make it so good... I don't even know who designed the course; I'm asking.

(this is my asking you to post some facts--for once)
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Tom Naccarato

Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2008, 10:35:18 PM »
I guess you'll be calling and bugging Ran now right?   ;D
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Bryan Izatt

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Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2008, 10:51:15 PM »
I'm in Naples now.  Played Old Orange yesterday, and booked at Old Corkscrew tomorrow.  Not sure about Old Orange having a Carolina look any more than any of the other courses around here.  Most all the courses are flat and have a similar look.  Lots of sand, water, and inpenetrable palmettos.  Have also played Raptor Bay which is interesting if you like inverted bowl greens and no formal bunkers, and Pelican Preserve, one of the WCI community courses (www.wcigolf.com).  You can get decent prices on most of these through the golfnow.com or lastminutegolfer.com websites.  I'd second the recommendation of Venetian Golf and River Club (another WCI community) with a really neat biarritz hole, although it's more than hour north of here in Naples.

If you're limited to public access courses, I thought that Old Corkscrew was the best of the bunch and most challenging.  The rest are all good (certainly for a snow-bound northerner), but not great.  Overall the conditioning on the courses is pretty good.

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Jason Topp

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Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2008, 02:12:52 AM »
Fiddlesticks Long Mean is largely typical florida golf but I really enjoy the course. I am not a big fan of the 2nd course there. They toughened their "Wee Friendly" course so it is tougher than the other one. It makes no sense for the membership.
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Andy Silis

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Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2008, 08:15:32 AM »
The two best right around Ft. Myers for publics access are River Hall ( Love Design........VERY Firm and Fast.............Ross style bunkering and strategy ) and Old Corkscrew ( Nicklaus Signature Design.........New Nicklaus with more rugged natural style bunkering.....premier conditioning to boot ).
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Rory Connaughton

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Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2008, 09:04:33 AM »
another vote for Old Corkscrew.  My expectations were low and I was pleasantly surprised.
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Nicholas Coppolo

Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #15 on: December 29, 2008, 11:28:08 AM »
If it's the same Lochmoor I'm thinking of, I have an Uncle that lives on the 14th and that course as been under renovation for 3 years with no end in sight.....money issues.  I played it prior and really enjoyed it.
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Jay Flemma

Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #16 on: December 29, 2008, 11:43:32 AM »
If you got chased by an alligator and they taught you about, "running diagonally," and "zig-zagging", that's the one.

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Richard Boult

Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #17 on: January 08, 2009, 12:25:19 AM »
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Evan Fleisher

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Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #18 on: January 08, 2009, 03:37:04 PM »
Quote from: Mitch Hantman on December 28, 2008, 02:24:29 PM
Try Old Corkscrew - it's very good

Second that!
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Evan Fleisher

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Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #19 on: January 08, 2009, 03:39:30 PM »
Quote from: A Silis on December 29, 2008, 08:15:32 AM
The two best right around Ft. Myers for publics access are River Hall ( Love Design........VERY Firm and Fast.............Ross style bunkering and strategy ) and Old Corkscrew ( Nicklaus Signature Design.........New Nicklaus with more rugged natural style bunkering.....premier conditioning to boot ).

Hmmm...I seem to remember PLAYING those two courses with a certain club rep back in June...and have similar reactions to both.

You can't go wrong with either of those choices.
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John_Conley

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Re: Suggestions within an hour of Ft. Myers?
« Reply #20 on: January 08, 2009, 10:42:09 PM »
Hideout is excellent and I've always had a fondness for the five Bonita Bay courses.
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