Bear's Club, Loxahatchee, Olde Florida, or Old Collier

[Jim Franklin]

I will be in Florida and will be playing Seminole one day and Calusa Pines the next and would like people's opinion on which course to round out my weekend. Thanks for the help.

Jim

[david h. carroll]

you're a f**k.

[SteveTL]

Why don't you ask Matt Ward?  

[Jim Franklin]

Hey, I'm asking everyone including Matt Ward. Matt's opinions are pretty close to mine and I agree that Florida golf does not offer a huge variety, but I have played some good courses there and these are highly regarded as well.

[rgkeller]

No reason to come all the way back across the state to play the Bear's Club or Loxahatchee unless you are a real die hard Jack Nicklaus fan.

Is "Old Collier" older than "Olde Florida?"

[Steve_ Shaffer]

Why not play Hole in the Wall in Naples and take some pics and post them for our comments?

I think "Olde Florida"  is older than "Old Collier. " The "e" did add immediate oldness to the club.

[Will E]

If you're staying in Naples I'd skip Olde Florida and try to get on the Hideout. I haven't seen Old Collier and plan to soon, the reports from my sources rave about the turf and describe the layout to be similar to Fazio's other efforts at Mediterra and the Bonita Bay East courses. Will be curious to your thoughts on Calusa Pines. Along with Seminole I'd consider it to be one of the best in South Florida. Sounds like a nice trip.

[james soper]

Jupiter Hills (Hills Course), Medalist, or the Floridian(Huizinga's private course, more for the ambiance than the course). I  heard some good things about Redstick in Vero Beach(Rees Jones golf only) but have yet to play it.

[Matt_Ward]

I've heard good things about Calusa Pines from a few people I respect but I dare say -- if you get the opportunity to play Seminole why make the trek across the state? Better to schedule another round in the vicinity of North Palm Beach. Why not Pine Tree, to name just one example.

[james soper]

olde florida (rees jones) is much older than old collier(fazio) and is fairly straight forward material. naples national is another possibility if your heading to naples. superb shape, caddies and few people. lox isn't worth your time given the other choices. bear's club is a mixed bag. probably better off going to pine tree if you have played jupiter hills or medalist. macarthur is nice but still needs some time.

[Jim Franklin]

Matt -

I knew you would come through in the clutch; I didn't even think of Pine Tree and I have a buddy that's a member. I have made up my mind: Seminole, Calusa Pines, and Pine Tree.

[Paul Richards]

The Bear's Club is excellent.  Hit it if you can get on, by all means!  It is one of Jack's better efforts, IMHO.

 

[cary lichtenstein]

Try the Ritz next door to the Bears Club, it is excellent.