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

Continuing the rich tradition of amazing upscale private golf course development, WCI continued to set the standard for golfing excellence in Florida with The Colony. U.S. Open Champion Jerry Pate brought this breathtaking landscape to life on his finest creation which opened for play in March 2000. Expanding across 809 acres, this challenging 18-h... 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

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

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

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

With an impressive tee range from 5,999 to 7,077 yards, the Cypress is the longer of the two Bonita Bay East championship courses. Both nines pose their unique challenges. On the front nine, players face spacious fairways punctuated by natural bunkers. The turn to the back nine leads players through a challenging series of holes to the finish tight... More

The Sabal course is prepared to challenge and surprise novices and seasoned players alike. Competitive golfers will be tempted to knock down most pins to go low while beginners will delight as they take on the generous fairways and circle the water features that fringe holes 9 through 12. The 6,029 to 7,038 yard design ensures the playing experienc... 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

TwinEagles is one of Southwest Florida's premier private golf facilities and features two incredible championship courses, Eagle and Talon. The newly named Eagle course is a complete re-design of the club's second course that is scheduled to open in early January 2012. The project has been overseen by extremely talented and notable golf course desi... More