NAPLES, Florida – With 70 exceptional golf communities offering a total of 97 golf courses and over 1,700 golf holes, Naples is sometimes referred to as the “Golf Capital of the World.”
Located off the Southwest coast of Florida facing the Gulf of Mexico a/k/a Gulf of America, Naples is sunny and warm all year long, even during the winter!
In addition to offering golfers an opportunity to spend time enjoying unique, challenging golf courses, there are dozens of public and private courses that are impressive. Rolling greens, stunning water features, and amazing vistas are characteristics that are the rule rather than the exception.
Over the last three months, Tiburón Golf Club has been the “mecca of professional golf” in the Sunshine State. Hosting the LPGA Tour’s CME Group Tour Championship, the PGA TOUR’s Grant Thornton Invitational and Champions Tour Chubb Classic scheduled February 14-16, The Chubb Classic is the longest running Champions Tour event in the same metro area and this year Naples will host the 38th edition.
Tiburón Golf Club’s main attraction remains its two golf courses designed by golf legend Greg Norman. Following Norman’s philosophy of maximizing the natural contour of the land, each element has been should produce a pleasing atmosphere to appreciate the finer aspects of the game. It is designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International.
The following list of both public and private course in Naples includes some of the top-tier choices.
PUBLIC
Lely Resort Golf and Country Club
Lely Resort Golf and Country Club has two public golf courses: Flamingo Island and Mustang. Members have access to a third course called The Classics. https://naplesgolfguy.com/golf-communities/lely-resort/
Hibiscus Golf Club
Enjoy the recent renovations, natural landscaping, and excellent customer service at Hibiscus Golf Club. Seasonal golf packages are available. https://www.hibiscusgolf.com/
Arrowhead Golf Course
Arrowhead is a course players love to visit. Reserve your tee time for this challenging, enjoyable course at least four days in advance. https://arrowheadgolfnaples.com/
PRIVATE
Treviso Bay
Blending the traditions of golf with modern conveniences, TPC Treviso Bay boasts 18 holes of picturesque and beautifully maintained golf; an array of amenities; and the personalized service and privileges that have become synonymous with the TPC Network of clubs. https://www.tpctrevisobay.com/
Old Corkscrew Golf Club
Old Corkscrew has earned a reputation among locals and tourists that it is tough. Perhaps it’s their 18-hole 7,400-yard Jack Nicklaus Signature Design layout plus it is also a certified Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary. https://oldcorkscrew.com/
Naples Grand Golf Club
Renowned golf architect Rees Jones designed a par 72 championship course that proves both interesting and challenging. With elevation changes and interesting water features this course offers stunning fairways for year-round play for Premier Club members and guests of Naples Grande Beach Resort. https://www.naplesgrandegolf.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp
Hole In The Wall Golf Club
Establish in 1957 for members who appreciated the traditions of the game of golf and enjoyed each other’s company. This deep-seated tradition continues today. The name, Hole-In-The-Wall, was derived because the property was the northern section of the Hole In The Wall Ranch. https://www.holeinthewallgolf.org/
These are just a few of the public and private courses if your future plans include a trip to Naples.
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