Created
in 1959, this semi-private golf course was drawn by Ernie
Smith. Situated on a magnificent ground with beautiful landscapes,
it is a pleasant golf course to practice by foot. Fairways,
lined with palm trees, possess a herb texture which evokes
a cuddly toy. Greens are very well maintained and fast. The
water comes into play on several holes. The game by foot is
restricted in defined tee times. At disposal: driving range,
pro shop, rent of material.
Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes starting at $50
Information:
Palm River Country Club
333 Palm River Blvd
Naples, Florida 33942
Collier County
Phone: (941) 597-6082
Raptor
Bay Golf Club
WCI,
in association with the Hyatt hotels & resort, they asked
the legendary golfer Raymond Floyd to draw the golf course 27
holes and participate in the Golf history when Raptor Bay became
the first golf Resort in the world to receive the "Audubon
International's Gold Signature Sanctuary Certification".
The first golf course 18 holes of Raptor Bay who opened in 2001
and contains numerous departures, what allows to play from a
big variety of lengthes and angles. What is unique in Raptor
Bay, is the use of the sand and the palm trees which are incorporated
into the design of vast spaces outside the game. If the golf
course as a lack of sand traps, players will meet on the other
hand these famous zones of sand in the nearness of certain fairways
and certain greens.
Information:
Raptor Bay Golf Club
23001 Coconut Point Resort Drive
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Phone: 941-390-4610
Riviera
Golf Club
It
is credibly one of the Naples golf courses in which its secret
is the best kept. Renewed in June, 2003, it contains new greens
( Tiff Dwarf Bermuda), new tees bunkers. 31 years old dated,
it possesses fairways surrounded with magnificent trees. It
is the golf course which has many class and which contains a
good number of challenges. Quickly accessible by the inhabitants
of Naples of the fact that it turns out just east of the town
centre, it benefits besides the advantage to propose the lowest
prices for Naples. It constitutes an ideal destination for all
players thatsoever their level is, even pressed by time, it
is indeed possible to realize a round of 18 holes in only 3
hours.
Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: from $20 to $42
Golf course 9 holes: $25
Information:
Riviera Golf Club
48 Marseille Drive
Naples, FL
Phone: (239) 774-1081
Tiburon
Golf Club
Situaded
between Naples and Ft Myers, the international golf course 27
holes of Tiburon is a special. Going on a domain of more than
300 hectares, in the heart of the luxuriant vegetation of the
southwest of the Florida, it is a part of the most sophisticated
and attractive courses. The course reflects the appreciation
of his architect, Professional PGA Tour Greg Norman, for the
simplicity, the natural abilities and the high-quality golf.
Norman conceived this course to be able to play as on a British
Open link, in a firm and fast way, but without the frustration
of limits which confuses sometimes even pros. The Clubhouse
offers at disposal his gourmet restaurant, its pro shop which
possesses a complete range of articles, and Rick Smith Golf
Academy who is on the domain.
Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: from $135 to $250
Information:
Tiburon Golf Club
2620 Tiburon Drive
Naples, Florida 34109
239-594-2040
Valencia Golf
Course
Created
in 1997, this golf course 18 holes of a park style was drawn
by Gordon G. Lewis. It has a maximal length of 6533 metres with
5 different departures, what makes it accessible to a wide public
of golfers. Considered as an indulgent golf course, most of
its holes are opened in front of the green. It possesses wide,
opened and generous fairways and fast and graceful greens. The
water is present on a half-dozen holes among which the n°14
which is the most affected. Valencia was classified " A
Must Play Course " by Golf Digest. At disposal: driving
range, pro shop, rent of material.
Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: starting at $20
Information:
Valencia Golf Course
1725 Double Eagle Trail
Naples, Florida 34120
Collier County
Phone: (941) 352-0777
Vanderbilt
Country Club
Drawn
by Gordon G. Lewis and created in 1999, the semi-private golf
course of Vanderbilt is part of a big community at the North
of Naples by Worthington Communities. Conceived to protect the
environment, this magnificent golf course takes place on a 129
hectare domain, offering twinkling lakes, green fairways and
a protected nature. With 5 different departures at every hole,
it offers an exciting challenge at the same moment for the experimented
and novice players. United with the leisure complex of the community,
the club offers at disposal a complete range of services among
which swimming pool, spa, lit tennis courts, fitness centre.
Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: starting at $50
Information:
Vanderbilt Country Club
8254 Danbury Blvd
Naples, Florida 34120
Collier County
Phone: (941) 348-2663