Florida Golf

[Nathaniel Amrine]

In July I'll be moving to Ft. Myers area to begin my teaching career. I have seen that their city course is a Donald Ross design and I will be looking for a place to work during the summer months.

What are some great designs/quality courses in this area?

I have searched the internet for days but have a difficult time finding quality internet sources that aren't touristy/awful.

Thanks!

[Steve_ Shaffer]

In the public arena, the new Nicklaus course, Old Corkscrew in Estero, has been getting good reviews. www.oldcorkscrew.com

Also, in North Venice, Venetian Golf and River Club, is an up and coming course. Take a tour:http://tinyurl.com/2qtazn

Also, Heritage Bay by Hurdzan/Fry in North Naples is getting good reviews.

[S. Huffstutler]

There are many fine golf courses in this area, despite what you will hear on this site. Our biggest problem is a lack of public courses, most courses are private. This time of year, things are winding down and access is easier, but it can be a bear in the winter when all of the Northerners are here. Florida golf is generally a different animal than what you may be used to, but we do manage to have a lot of fun, despite the lack of Mackenzie tracks and our Bermudagrass greens.
Once you get settled, try out Crown Colony, Cypress Lakes, The Vines, Fiddlesticks, Heritage palms, Old Hickory and on and on and on........
Welcome to Florida, please use your turn signal, slower vehicles....use the right lane.

Regards,


Steve
Naples

[Nathaniel Amrine]

Haha - man, I was down there (from Michigan) a few weeks ago and could not believe the number of private courses. After the shock of that I was greeted with $50 green fees that would be $18-25 courses up here.

Since I will be looking to a place to play/work, what are some of the public courses in the area? The Corkscrew looks fantastic - but as a Nicklaus course it may be a bit too "showy" for my tastes. Nicklaus courses have recieved a warmer welcome over the past few years though in the architecture world correct?

Is Fort Myers Country Club a good place to be?

Thanks fellas.

[Jim Bearden]

My favorite is Hole in the Wall in Naples. It's a private club so if you get a chance to play it do it. Played National it's ok but way overrated. There are some good ones there but I have't played in a while down there. Have fun.

[S. Huffstutler]

Well, if you think 50 bucks is high, wait till you see Old Corkscrew. Ft. Myers CC is a pretty good deal, just don't expect private club conditions. Many of the clubs down here are "semi - private" which means public until they sell out and turn over. Here's a partial list consisting only of public 18 holers, there may be more, I don't know. Many of the privates are accessible during the off-season, but you have to ask.

Eastwood Golf Course, Eastwood Course
18 holes over 6,772 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
4600 Bruce Herd Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33994
(239) 275-4848
2 miles from center of Fort Myers.

Fort Myers Country Club, Fort Myers Course
18 holes over 6,421 yards with a par of 71 (Municipal)
3591 McGregor Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33901-7719
(239) 936-2457
2 miles from center of Fort Myers.

Heritage Palms Golf &Country Club, Royal Course
18 holes over 6,756 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
10420 Washingtonia Palm Way
Fort Myers, FL 33966-6433
(239) 278-9090
3 miles from center of Fort Myers.

Heritage Palms Golf &Country Club, Sago Course
18 holes over 6,837 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
10420 Washingtonia Palm Way
Fort Myers, FL 33966-6433

Colonial Country Club, Colonial Course
18 holes over 7,537 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
9181 Independence Way
Fort Myers, FL 33913-6638
(239) 768-9421
4 miles from center of Fort Myers.

Eagle Ridge Golf &Tennis Club, Eagle Ridge Course
18 holes over 6,538 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
14589 Eagle Ridge Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33912-1804
(239) 768-1888
7 miles from center of Fort Myers.

Legends Golf &Country Club, Legends Course
18 holes over 6,652 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
8600 Legends Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33912-7007
(239) 561-7757
7 miles from center of Fort Myers.

Heron's Glen Golf &Country Club, Heron's Glen Course
18 holes over 6,375 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
2250 Avenida del Vera
Fort Myers, FL 33917-6700
(239) 731-4520
10 miles from center of Fort Myers.

San Carlos Golf &Country Club, San Carlos Course
18 holes over 6,465 yards with a par of 71 (Public)
7420 Constitution Cir
Fort Myers, FL 33967-2710
(239) 267-3131
11 miles from center of Fort Myers.

Summerlin Ridge Golf Center, Summerlin Ridge Course
18 holes (Public)
16750 Pine Ridge Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33908-4058
(239) 432-0000

Shell Point Golf Club, Shell Point Course
18 holes over 6,880 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
16401 On Par Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33908-2827
(239) 433-9790
12 miles from center of Fort Myers.

Westminster Golf Club, Westminster Course
18 holes over 6,930 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
2199 Berkley Way
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971-6010
(239) 368-1110
8 miles from center of Fort Myers.

9 holes over 3,352 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
11460 Royal Tee Cir
Cape Coral, FL 33991-7534
(239) 283-5522
11 miles from center of Fort Myers.

Coral Oaks Golf Course, Coral Oaks Course
18 holes over 6,623 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
1800 NW 28th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33993-3721
(239) 573-3100
12 miles from center of Fort Myers.

Miromar Lakes Golf Club, Miromar Lakes 1 Course
18 holes over 7,400 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
18520 Miromar Lakes Blvd W
Miromar Lakes, FL 33913-8900
(239) 482-7644
12 miles from center of Fort Myers.

Copperhead Golf Club, Copperhead Course
18 holes over 6,680 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
20910 Copperhead Dr
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936-5986
(239) 369-8200
12 miles from center of Fort Myers.

Stoneybrook Golf Club, Stoneybrook Course
18 holes over 7,353 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
21251 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd
Estero, FL 33928-6236
(239) 948-3933
14 miles from center of Fort Myers.

Raptor Bay Golf Club, Raptor Bay 1 Course
 Award-winning golf course
18 holes over 6,750 yards with a par of 71 (Public)
23001 Coconut Point Resort Dr
Bonita Springs, FL 34134-7247
(877) 924-7529
16 miles from center of Fort Myers.

Tern Bay Golf and Country Club, Tern 18 Course
18 holes over 6,800 yards with a par of 71 (Public)
14381 Burnt Store Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33955
(941) 505-0419

The Dunes Golf &Tennis Club, Dunes Course
18 holes over 5,578 yards with a par of 70 (Public)
949 Sand Castle Rd
Sanibel, FL 33957-3612
(239) 472-2535
17 miles from center of Fort Myers.


When I retire, I'm gonna move up north and drive slow in the left lane.

Regards,

Steve