Golf courses in Southwest Florida

River Hall is the course inside the River Hall community in Alva, just under four miles from Verandah. It is semi-private, with public play offered in summer and the off-season and booked online. During the winter months the tee sheet is largely reserved for members and residents.

Daily-fee public championship course at Ave Maria, Gordon Lewis design.

Private member community club; Gordon Lewis-designed 18-hole championship course.

Bonita Bay Club is a private, member-owned club serving the Bonita Bay community in Bonita Springs, with multiple courses on and off the property. Membership is separate from home ownership and there is no public play. The main clubhouse is about half a mile from the gate.

Bonita Fairways is a daily-fee executive course in Bonita Springs, just over half a mile from Highland Woods. The shorter layout keeps rounds quick, which suits players who want a couple of hours rather than a full afternoon. Tee times are booked online and no membership is needed.

Bonita National is the Troon-managed course inside the Bonita National community in Bonita Springs, a tenth of a mile from the gate. It runs as a semi-private club, so members come first, but public tee times open up mainly in the off-season. Book through Troon and expect the tightest availability from January through March.

Copperleaf is a private bundled golf community in Bonita Springs, with membership tied to home ownership. The course is for residents and guests only. It sits under a mile from Shadow Wood.

Highland Woods is a bundled golf community in Bonita Springs, so the course is reserved for residents and their guests. Membership comes with the home rather than being sold separately. The course is right at the community entrance.

Hunters Ridge is a private, member-owned club inside the Hunters Ridge community in Bonita Springs. The course is closed to outside play and membership is tied to the community. It is a short drive from the entrance.

Palmira is a private, member-owned club at the center of the Palmira community in Bonita Springs. Membership is separate from home ownership and the course is closed to outside play. It anchors the community's social calendar as well as its golf.

Saltleaf is a Troon-managed resort course in Bonita Springs, about a mile and a half from West Bay Club. Public tee times are sold online, and as a resort course it is built to take outside play rather than fit it in around members. It is among the newest courses in the region.

Shadow Wood Country Club is a private, members-only club with 54 holes serving Shadow Wood and Shadow Wood Preserve. Membership is by application with a waitlist, and there is no outside play. The course is a tenth of a mile from Shadow Wood Preserve.

Spanish Wells sits at the heart of the Spanish Wells community in Bonita Springs and has welcomed public play since 2010. The club is semi-private, so residents and members hold priority, with outside tee times booked through Troon. It is a convenient option if you live in the surrounding Bonita Springs communities.

The Colony is a private, member-owned equity club serving The Colony at Pelican Landing in Bonita Springs. Membership is separate from home ownership and the course is closed to outside play. It sits under half a mile from the Pelican Landing entrance.

The Nest is a private club inside Pelican Landing in Bonita Springs, about a mile from the community entrance. Play is limited to members and their guests, with no outside tee times. Membership is separate from owning in Pelican Landing.

Vasari is a bundled golf community in Bonita Springs, with membership included in the purchase of a home. The course is not open to the public. It is a tenth of a mile from the Vasari entrance.

Worthington is a member-owned bundled golf community in Bonita Springs, where every home comes with a golf membership. The course is for residents and their guests only. It sits right inside the Worthington gate.

Breckenridge is a residents-only golf and tennis community in Estero, about a mile from Belle Lago. The course is bundled with home ownership and is not open to the public.

Estero Country Club is a private club inside The Vines gated community in Estero. Membership is separate from ownership but available mainly to residents, and the course is closed to the public. It is a short walk from The Vines entrance.

Fountain Lakes is a members-only pitch-and-putt course inside the Fountain Lakes community in Estero, just over a mile from Pelican Sound. It is a short-game course for residents rather than a full round, and it is not open to the public.

Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club is the private club inside the Miromar Lakes community in Estero, with golf for members and their guests only. The club pairs the course with a lakefront beach club. It is half a mile from the community entrance.

Old Corkscrew is a Jack Nicklaus signature course in Estero that went private in 2026 after years as a public course. It is under a mile from The Place at Corkscrew. Outside tee times are no longer offered; access is by membership.

Pelican Sound is a bundled golf community in Estero, with membership tied to home ownership and 27 holes for residents and their guests. The club also runs a river shuttle to the Gulf beaches. The course is not open to the public.

Spring Run is a private bundled golf community in Estero, with membership tied to the home. The course is for residents and guests only and is just over a mile from Shadow Wood.

Stoneybrook is a public daily-fee course in Estero, under a mile from Grandezza. Anyone can book a tee time online, and it draws a steady mix of residents from the surrounding Estero communities and seasonal visitors. It is a dependable choice when the private clubs nearby are closed to outside play.

The Club at Grandezza is a private club inside the Grandezza community in Estero, open to members and residents only. There is no public play. The course is under half a mile from the entrance.

Villages at Country Creek is a bundled golf community in Estero, but its course is open to the public, which is unusual for the area. It sits under a mile and a half from Reserve at Estero. Expect residents to fill much of the tee sheet in season, with outside times easier to find in summer.

West Bay Beach & Golf Club is a members-only club inside West Bay Club in Estero, with golf membership capped at 290. The club also runs a private beach club on the Gulf. The course is closed to the public.

Wildcat Run is a fully private, member-owned club inside the Wildcat Run community in Estero. There is no public play; access comes with membership, which is tied to the community. The course is a tenth of a mile from the gate.

Colonial Country Club is a private bundled golf community in Fort Myers, with membership included in home ownership. The course is for residents and their guests only. It sits just inside the community gate.

Cross Creek is a bundled golf community in Fort Myers, under two miles from Paseo. The course serves residents and their guests; public booking has not been confirmed, so treat it as members only unless the club says otherwise.

Crown Colony is a mostly private club in Fort Myers, under a mile from Catalina at Winkler. It offers limited public play in the off-season, but in the winter months the course is effectively members only. Check the club directly for current outside-play windows.

Cypress Lake is a private, member-owned club in Fort Myers, under a mile from Reflection Lakes. Membership carries a waiting list and the course is closed to public play. It is one of the older established clubs on the south side of Fort Myers.

Eastwood is a City of Fort Myers municipal course, so it is fully open to the public with no membership or residency requirement. It sits less than a mile from Lindsford and is one of the most accessible full-length courses on this list. Green fees are set by the city and tee times are booked through the course.

El Rio is a public 18-hole course in Fort Myers, half a mile from Moody River Estates. There is no membership requirement and tee times are booked online, so it works well for a spontaneous round. It is a straightforward, walkable-feeling layout that suits regular play rather than a once-a-year outing.

Fiddlesticks is a private, resident-owned equity club in Fort Myers with two courses, the Long Mean and the Wee Friendly. Membership is required with home ownership and the courses are members only. The club sits just inside the Fiddlesticks gate.

Fort Myers Country Club is a City of Fort Myers municipal course and one of the oldest in the region, originally laid out by Donald Ross in 1917. It is fully open to the public, with tee times released seven days in advance. It sits about three miles from Moody River Estates near the downtown river district.

Golfview is a nine-hole par-3 course in Fort Myers, just over a mile from Reflection Lakes. It is semi-private and open to the public, with tee times listed on GolfNow. Like Terraverde, it is best treated as a practice and short-game course rather than a championship layout.

Heritage Palms is a bundled golf community in Fort Myers with 36 holes, and golf membership comes with the home. The courses are for residents and their guests only. The club is half a mile from the community gate.

Hideaway is a private bundled club in Fort Myers, just over two miles from Heritage Palms. Outside play is limited to the summer months, roughly May through October, when the club opens its tee sheet to the public. In season it is members only.

Legends is a private bundled golf community in Fort Myers, with membership included in home ownership. The course is members only and is under a mile from Fiddlesticks Country Club. It is one of the larger bundled communities in the area.

Lexington is a private bundled golf community in Fort Myers, with membership tied to home ownership. The course is members only and sits under a mile from Catalina at Winkler.

Olde Hickory is a private bundled golf community in Fort Myers, with membership included in home ownership. The course is members only and sits just over a mile from Fiddlesticks Country Club.

San Carlos is a semi-private course in Fort Myers, just over a mile from Shadow Wood Preserve. It is open to the public with online booking, and its location between Fort Myers and Estero makes it a convenient middle-ground option for residents of either area.

Seven Lakes is a private course inside the Seven Lakes 55-plus community in Fort Myers. Play is by invitation for residents and their guests, with no public access. The course is under a mile from Reflection Lakes.

Terraverde is a nine-hole par-3 course in Fort Myers, a short drive from The Forest. It is semi-private but open to the public year round, and the short holes make it a good fit for practice, beginners, and quick evening rounds. Bring your short game rather than your driver.

The Club at Gateway is a private club in Fort Myers serving the Gateway communities, including Mahogany Run a third of a mile away. There is no public access, and membership is separate from home ownership.

The Club at Pelican Preserve is the golf club inside Pelican Preserve, a 55-plus community in Fort Myers. Golf membership is optional for residents and the course is members only. It sits a third of a mile from the community entrance.

The Club at Renaissance is a private, members-only club inside the Renaissance community in Fort Myers. There is no public access, and membership is separate from home ownership. The course is right at the gate.

The Forest Country Club is a private, member-owned club inside The Forest community in Fort Myers. It does not sell public tee times. Membership is separate from home ownership and is the only route onto the course.

The Plantation is a private bundled golf community in Fort Myers, with membership tied to home ownership. The course is for residents and their guests only. It sits under a mile from the community entrance.

Verandah Golf Club is a private, member-exclusive club with 36 holes inside the Verandah community in Fort Myers. There is no public play; membership is separate from home ownership. The club is under a mile from the community entrance.

Westminster is a semi-private course in Lehigh Acres, about a mile from Hampton Park. Members get priority, but the club sells public tee times online and is generally easier to book than the Fort Myers and Bonita Springs private clubs. It is one of the closer full courses for residents on the eastern side of Lee County.

Invitation-only private 9-hole course (par 32), opened 1982, Gordon Lewis design.

Marco Island's only 18-hole private, member-owned USGA championship course (course rebuilt/completed 2017).

Full-service daily-fee public course, Gordon Lewis design, opened 1997.

Formerly Naples Grande Golf Club; transitioned to a fully private club in Feb 2026 after a Beau Welling-led renovation of the Rees Jones design.

Private bundled-golf community; membership tied to home ownership.

Private, gated bundled-golf community; membership tied to property ownership, not open for general public tee times.

Collier County-area public championship course built around 21 lakes.

One of two public courses at Lely Resort; Robert Trent Jones Sr. design.

Bundled-golf community; access tied to home ownership, Arthur Hills design (2008).

Private club with three distinct 18-hole courses: Pine, Palm, and Estuary.

Member-owned club affiliated with the Marco Island Marriott; access is via club membership, not general public tee times.

Public 18-hole course; reopened Dec 2023 after an 8-month renovation.

One of two public courses at Lely Resort; Lee Trevino design, opened 1996.

Private 36-hole club (Quail Course and Creek Course), Arthur Hills design, established 1981.

Public, affordable 18-hole executive course (par 62), opened 1971.

Private club; Greg Norman/Pete Dye co-designed 18-hole course.

Private, member-owned club with two Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole courses (North, South).

Bundled community with two courses: The Pines (18, private, members) and The Palmetto (18, public executive course, par 55).

Golf course serving the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort; tee times bookable by resort guests and the public.

Two Greg Norman-designed 18-hole courses (Gold, Black) at The Ritz-Carlton Naples; public tee times bookable at premium resort rates, primarily geared to hotel guests.

PGA Tour TPC Network course; open to public tee times/resort stays, but private to members only Nov 1–Apr 30 (high season).

Daily-fee public course despite the "Country Club" name; no membership required.

Herons Glen is the semi-private course inside the Herons Glen community in North Fort Myers, less than half a mile from the entrance. Members have first call on the tee sheet, but the club opens times to the public and lists them on GolfNow. It is one of the easier private-community courses in the area to get onto as a visitor.

Lake Fairways is the course inside the Lake Fairways 55-plus community in North Fort Myers, under two miles from Magnolia Landing. It primarily serves residents; public access has not been confirmed, so check with the club before planning a round.

Magnolia Landing is the course inside the Magnolia Landing community in North Fort Myers and is open to both members and the public. Tee times can be booked online without a membership, which makes it a practical everyday option for residents of nearby communities. The club also serves the community as its social hub.

Pine Lakes is a semi-private course in North Fort Myers, under two miles from Herons Glen. It charges daily green fees and takes online bookings from non-members, making it one of the more open clubs in the northern part of the county. It serves the Pine Lakes community as well as visiting players.

Six Lakes is a private 55-plus community course in North Fort Myers, about three miles from Moody River Estates. Play is limited to residents, members and their guests, with no public tee times.