Naples has more than 90 golf courses, with about 30 of them open to the public and some so private you don’t know where they are. Green fees can range depending on the time of year, but you can still find great golf at an affordable price. You can also save by staying at a golf resort, like Lely Resort, or playing off-season when the fees are reduced.
If you are visiting Naples, Florida and you want to go golfing, you will be happy to know that there are golf courses that fit your budget. Below are some of the golf courses that are in Naples and grouped by affordability.
Naples Luxury Golf Course
Tiburon Golf Club – The 2 private courses at Tiburon Golf Club, Black and Gold, are only available to those who are staying at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Naples. The courses are tough, and they have big undulating greens, tight fairways, water, and bunker complex which include bunkers that are made of stacked sod. The gold is more open and forgiving when compared with black.
TPC Treviso Bay – One of Naples’ most difficult golf course. It was designed back in 2008 and features many well-sculptured bunkers and water and borders Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve. Make sure you bring lots of balls.
Old Corkscrew Golf Club – This is set in a gorgeous natural area that has plenty of wildlife. The club was designed by Jack Nicklaus and it’s a hard course with tricky approaches and fast-running greens. If the shot is off-center and runs into wetlands, chances are that they are gone.
Naples Mid-Budget Golf Courses
Arrowhead Golf Club – Gordon Lewis designed this course and it’s an affordable place to play golf. Even though it wraps around a total of 17 pounds, the water threats usually are pretty benign. The club offers friendly ambiance and good service.
Eagle Lakes Golf Course – This beautiful golf course has a lot of natural beauty and wildlife that you can enjoy while you are playing golf. Don’t forget to look for bald eagles!
Hibiscus Golf Club – Since 1969, this golf club has something for everyone, even those who are new to golfing. It offers a variety of streams and lakes, bunkers and wide fairways, along with a great practice facility.
Lely Golf Course – Found in the southern part of Naples, there are two courses here. The Flamingo is one and the Mustang’s another. Flamingo has a lot more carries, bunkers and fairways that are narrower. Mustang’s course is flatter and has fewer hazards.
Naples Budget Golf Courses
Copperhead Golf & Country Club – This is close to Southwest Florida International Airport and allows you to play golf amidst many acres of beautiful tropical forests and palmettos
Quail Village Golf Club – This golf club is walker-friendly and found in a 130-acre golf community. There are challenges to all skill levels and ages.
Quality Inn & Suites Golf Resort – Found on its personal golf course that’s been designed by Joe Lee and Dick Wilson, this course is characterized by over 50 bunkers, tree groves and water hazards. There is a lit putting green and driving range so that you can practice at night.
Final Thoughts
No matter what your budget is, you have many options for where you can play golf. Choose the Naples golf course that appeals to you and that works with your budget. Then make a day of it!
