WCI, in a partnership with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, sought the expertise of golf legend Raymond Floyd to design 27 golf holes and make history, as Raptor Bay becomes the first resort course in the world to receive Audubon International's Gold Signature Certification. The first 18 holes opened for play in September 2001 and feature multiple tee locat... More

Located south of Ft. Myers in Estero is Stoneybrook, one of the longest courses in Florida at 7353 yards. Featuring the "Magnificent 7 Tees," (that's right, seven sets of tees!), this upscale public course runs through immense preserve areas and a variety of pines, oaks, and cypress heads. Although accented with imposing waste bunkers and mounds, t... More

Centrally located between I-75 and Highway 41 in Ft. Myers, this former private club is now open for public play. Gordon Lewis laid out this course in a traditional South Florida style without much elevation change. Although you'll find water hazards on 17 holes, most fairways provide plenty of room off the tee. Hole #2, the number one stroke hole,... More

Nestled in the lush green of the Southwest Florida countryside, Tiburon is a golf course unlike any other. This 36-hole championship course, carved out of 800 acres of native Florida foliage, is among the region's most sophisticated and alluring. The course reflects designer and PGA Tour professional Greg Norman's appreciation for pristine natural ... More

Nestled in the lush green of the Southwest Florida countryside, Tiburon is a golf course unlike any other. This 36-hole championship course, carved out of 800 acres of native Florida foliage, is among the region's most sophisticated and alluring. The course reflects designer and PGA Tour professional Greg Norman's appreciation for pristine natural ... More

Billed as the only "stand alone" Jack Nicklaus course in Southwest Florida, Old Corkscrew Golf Club is not part of a real estate development. Named for the winding river nearby, it's set on a 275-acre site about seven miles east of I-75. The course is built to Audubon International standards and reflects its original natural setting with stands of ... More

Since it opened in December 2002, this beautiful Gordon Lewis design has been receiving accolades. The great par-three seventh was featured on NBC-2's "Dream 18" TV program featuring the best 18 holes in Southwest Florida. Best of all, the rest of the holes are just as good! Located along the shores of the Caloosahatchee River, the popular club is ... More

Gordon G. Lewis is the king of Southwest Florida golf architecture. At Arrowhead, Lewis laid out 18 beautiful holes in a pristine setting through numerous lakes and natural hazards. In true Lewis fashion, the course is both fair to high handicappers and a challenge for single-digit players. The club, located just east of I-75 in Naples, is easily a... More

Located in north Fort Myers lays one of the finest courses in Southwest Florida. In keeping his reputation of designing top quality golf courses along Florida's Gulf Coast, Chip Powell has done it again with Pelican Preserve Golf Club. The design features abounding water, sand and grass hollow hazards that are perfectly complemented by generous lan... More

This incredible new Gordon Lewis & Jed Azinger 27-hole design is all the rage among the locals. The golf course is bordered by a pristine nature preserve and unique water features including two deep quarry lakes, which are quite unusual for Florida. Five sets of tees are available, making the course playable for all skill levels. The layout fea... More

Open to the public, this 18-hole course provides an entertaining round of golf amid a spectacular natural landscape. The tropically lush links and the spectacular back nine — a wildlife preserve sanctioned by the Audubon Cooperative Society — provide a diverse array of native wildlife and foliage. Sanibel's only aqua driving range and prac... More

The owners at Beachview invite you to "play the best." The par-71 layout is set in natural surroundings alongside the scenic Sanibel River. As a visitor to this semi-private club, you'll find well-maintained facilities and course conditions along with a professional and helpful staff. The club is also home to the terrific Beachview Steakhouse and S... More

Dick Wilson and Joe Lee originally designed this traditional layout to offer generous landing areas with water coming into play on only six holes. The facility also boasts a lighted driving range and putting green for after-dark practice. You may also want to consider staying at the hotel as listed in the hotel and resort sections of the Web site. ... More

Since opening in 2001, CopperHead Golf Club has been a breath of fresh air to the Fort Myers area golf scene. Compared to other area clubs, CopperHead offers a distinctively different golfing experience and has everything one would expect in a top rated golf facility. CopperHead is a par-72 championship course designed by Gordon Lewis with island t... More

Just minutes south of downtown is one of Naples' most established courses — Hibiscus. The course was built in 1969, but promises to be better than ever in 2007 with completely renovated greens. Like many Florida courses, you'll find the fairways fairly flat; however, they're always well maintained and lined with a variety of native Hibiscus tre... More