How anyone gets any work done living in Fort Myers is a
mystery. The Florida city's favorable climate makes it a golfer's
paradise, to say the least. With the average temperature hovering
around 75 degrees, year-round, the Fort Myers' golf courses see no
shortage of golfers - good and bad. An important tip: Make sure
to book your tee time well in advance; 90 days ahead is
recommended.
 River Hall Country Club
River Hall Country Club
3500 River Hall Parkway
Alva, Florida, 33920
Architect: Davis Love III
Access: Private
The River Hall Country Club, situated in the historic river district of
Fort Myers, is a members-only golf club, but you can play a round of
golf there with a special invitation.
The Dunes Golf Club on Sanibel
949 Sand Castle Road
Sanibel Island, Florida, 33957
239-472-2535
Architect: Mark McCumber
Access: Resort, Open
The Dunes Golf Club is located amid the natural landscape of Sanibel
Island and is open to the public. The 18-hole championship course is
touted for its stunning back nine - a sanctioned wildlife preserve. The
course has also been voted Best of Sanibel Island for Golf seven years
in a row.
 Shell Point Golf Club
Shell Point Golf Club
15000 Shell Point Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33908
239-433-9790
Architect: Gordon Lewis
Access: Semi
Shell Point Golf Club has five tees on every hole, which makes it
accessible for golfers of all levels. It's also one of the area's more
affordable golf clubs.
Eagle Ridge Golf Club
14589 Eagle Ridge Dr.
Fort Myers, Florida, 33912
239-768-1888, x3
Access: Public
Water is everywhere at Eagle Ridge Golf Club; in fact, it can be found on 17 of 18 holes. This makes Eagle Ridge one of the more challenging golf clubs in Fort Myers.
 Verandah Old Orange Course
Verandah Old Orange Course
12211 River Village Way
Fort Myers, Florida, 33905
239-694-4229
Architect: DelWebb
Access: Private
The Verandah Old Orange Course in Fort Myers has a story to tell. Its history dates back to the 1920s, the golden era of golf when designers preserved the natural landscape and built golf courses within nature's parameters. Take note that access to Verandah is on a very limited basis for members and their guests.
Stoneybrook Ft Myers
21251 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd.
Estero, Florida, 33928
239-948-3933
Architect: Jed Azinger, Gordon Lewis
Access: Semi
Stoneybrook's excellent greens are its main draw. It's also one of only 200 golf courses nationwide certified as "beginner-friendly" by the National Golf Course Owners Association.
 Old Corkscrew
Old Corkscrew
17314 Corkscrew Road
Estero, Florida, 33928
239-949-4700
Architect: Jack Nicklaus
Access: Private
If Jack Nicklaus designs it, they will come. This is evident by the course's recent designation as a Best Florida Golf Course by the National Golf Course Owners Association. And the awards don't stop there.
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