Naples Florida -- Any courses with a look?

[David Ober]

I'm heading to Naples, Florida. Any courses within an hour drive that I should check out?

[Ian Mackenzie]

Lots of threads on Naples golf in the past few weeks. Start with a search.
Also, please be specific:

- do you have access to private courses? (Reciprocal season starts on May 1)
- what is your budget? (resort or daily fee?)
- will you be willing to stretch your travel radius?

Naples has an abundance of average golf courses, a spattering of really good courses and only a handful of excellent courses.

[JNC Lyon]

I missed this a few days ago. I recommend a run to Fort Myers Country Club. I really enjoyed the Steve Smyers renovation here. The green complexes are a lot of fun, and all of the par fives are a blast. Plus, it's super cheap and you can walk--two rarities in that part of the golfing world.

[Mac Plumart]

I've only played Naples National down there.  It is quite good and worth playing.

[Ryan Hillenbrand]

It's easier for me to think of the ones not to play. One that comes to mind is the Naples Beach hotel and golf. Old course, great location and a block from beach. Could be so much more with a good redo, but now looks like a rundown muni.