56 guides
Naples and Fort Myers golf guides
Plain-English guides to every course in Southwest Florida, from Naples and Bonita Springs through Estero to Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Sanibel: which courses visitors can actually play, the best months, where to base, snowbird rentals and trips. Each one links to the courses on our 3D map.
Planning a Naples or Fort Myers golf trip or winter
8 guides
PlanningCanadian snowbirds in Naples: flights, the drive down I-75 and US stay limitsCanadian snowbirds in Naples and Fort Myers: RSW flights from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, the I-75 drive, the 182-day rule, US tax days and registration.6 min read
PlanningFlights to Fort Myers (RSW) for a golf trip: RSW vs Punta Gorda vs Tampa, and driving downFlights to Fort Myers RSW for golfers: Canadian and US nonstops, RSW vs Punta Gorda, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale, drive times to Naples, and driving down I-75.6 min read
PlanningNaples golf rates: green fees by season, course by courseNaples golf rates by season: peak, shoulder, summer and twilight green fees at the public, semi-private and resort courses from Naples to Fort Myers, 2026-27.6 min read
PlanningNaples golf trip planning: areas, season, guest-only courses and where to stayPlan a Naples golf trip: pick a base from Naples to Fort Myers, time the season, reach the guest-only courses and choose a resort, rental or RV park.6 min read
PlanningNaples winter golf: how a snowbird season of Southwest Florida golf worksNaples winter golf for snowbirds: November to April weather, which courses you can play, passes, tee-time windows, events and where to base for a season.7 min read
PlanningNaples vs Fort Myers golf: which base suits which golferNaples vs Fort Myers golf compared: public and private course counts, green fees, hotels, airport drives, weather, events and the Bonita middle ground.6 min read
PlanningNaples vs Palm Springs golf: which town for a winter of golf?Naples vs Palm Springs golf for winter: weather by month, public course counts, green fees, Canadian flights and drives, RV and rental costs, turf and events.7 min read
PlanningA snowbird golf schedule for Naples: a weekly rotation for value and conditionsA snowbird golf schedule for Naples and Fort Myers: a weekly course rotation built on booking windows, twilight rates and closures, with two sample weeks.6 min readGolf by area: Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Sanibel
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AreasBonita Springs golf: Saltleaf, Bonita Fairways, Spanish Wells and the private clubsBonita Springs golf: Saltleaf Golf Preserve, The Leaf, Spanish Wells and Bonita Fairways you can book, the 12 private clubs, fees seen and where to stay.6 min read
AreasCape Coral golf courses: Coral Oaks, Cape Royal, Palmetto-Pine and Hunter's RunCape Coral golf courses: the city's Coral Oaks and its passes, Cape Royal, Palmetto-Pine and Hunter's Run, all bookable, with tees, fees and where to stay.6 min read
AreasEstero golf courses: Stoneybrook, The Brooks clubs, Pelican Sound and the restEstero golf courses: Stoneybrook's 2026-27 rates and tees, The Brooks clubs, Pelican Sound, West Bay and the other private clubs, plus courses nearby to book.6 min read
AreasFort Myers golf courses: Fort Myers CC, Eastwood and the rest you can bookFort Myers golf courses you can book: the city's Fort Myers CC and Eastwood, Shell Point, San Carlos and the executives, with fees seen and booking windows.7 min read
AreasGolf courses in East Naples: Lely, Hibiscus, Eagle Lakes, the Rookery and the private clubsGolf courses in East Naples: Lely's two public courses, Hibiscus before it goes private, Eagle Lakes, the JW Marriott's Rookery and the private clubs nearby.6 min read
AreasLehigh Acres golf: Westminster, Ibis Landing, Lehigh Resort Club and the value courses east of Fort MyersLehigh Acres golf: Troon-run Ibis Landing with published rates, regrassed Westminster, the Lehigh Resort Club nine and the value courses east of Fort Myers.6 min read
AreasMarco Island golf: Island Country Club, Hideaway Beach and the JW Marriott's Rookery and Hammock BayMarco Island golf: the two private island clubs, the JW Marriott's Rookery and Hammock Bay for its guests on the mainland, fees and public courses nearby.6 min read
AreasNorth Naples golf: Tiburón, LaPlaya, ArrowHead and the private clubsNorth Naples golf: Tiburón for Ritz-Carlton guests, LaPlaya for its guests, public ArrowHead and Valencia, and the private clubs from Pelican Bay north.6 min read
AreasPunta Gorda golf: Babcock National, Burnt Store and the courses north of Fort MyersPunta Gorda golf: Babcock National, new Webb's Reserve, Burnt Store's 27 executive holes, the private clubs and North Fort Myers courses, with fees seen.6 min read
AreasSanibel golf: The Dunes, Sanibel Island Golf Club and Shell Point across the causewaySanibel golf: The Dunes' seasonal rates, Sanibel Island Golf Club after Ian and Milton, private Sanctuary, Shell Point on the mainland, and the causeway toll.6 min read
AreasSouthwest Florida golf: Naples, Bonita, Estero, Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Lehigh in one guideSouthwest Florida golf by area: Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres, with bookable course counts, drive times and fees.6 min readSouthwest Florida golf courses
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CoursesArrowHead Golf Club Naples: rates, layout and Valencia nearbyArrowHead Golf Club Naples: a public North Naples 18 with 16 lakes. Tees and slopes, the rates seen, booking tips and dress code, plus Valencia Golf out east.6 min read
CoursesThe best golf courses in Naples Florida that a visitor can playThe best golf courses in Naples Florida that visitors can play, ranked: Tiburón, Stoneybrook, Lely, the Rookery and Saltleaf, with access, slopes and fees.6 min read
CoursesClosed golf courses in Naples: what closed or changed, and what to play insteadClosed golf courses in Naples: Golden Gate, the Naples Beach Hotel course, Old Corkscrew, Riviera, Naples Grande and more, and what to play now.7 min read
CoursesCoral Oaks Golf Course: rates, passes and tees at Cape Coral's city courseCoral Oaks Golf Course in Cape Coral: January 2026 rates, the resident discount, unlimited and 9-month passes, tees and slopes, the range and stays.6 min read
CoursesEastwood Golf Course Fort Myers: rates, passes and the layout of the city's second courseEastwood Golf Course Fort Myers: November 2026 and summer rates, 7-day foreUP booking, the pass situation, tees and the new range at the city's longer course.7 min read
CoursesFort Myers Country Club golf: the city's Donald Ross course, rates and passesFort Myers Country Club golf: the city's 1917 Donald Ross course, November 2026 and summer rates, 7-day booking, rider rules and the pass situation.7 min read
CoursesLaPlaya Golf Club Naples: the guest-only course for LaPlaya Beach & Golf ResortLaPlaya Golf Club Naples: who can play the Robert Cupp course, how LaPlaya guests book, the 2026 golf package, resort and valet fees, and nearby golf.6 min read
CoursesLely Resort golf: Flamingo Island vs Mustang, rates and GreenLinks staysLely Resort golf in East Naples: Flamingo Island vs Mustang tees and slopes, the published rates, the private Classics, and what GreenLinks villa guests get.7 min read
CoursesNaples golf courses: every course from Naples to Fort Myers, playable ones firstNaples golf courses side by side: 145 on our map from Naples to Fort Myers, the 37 that sell tee times, guest-only routes, private clubs and fees seen.7 min read
CoursesPrivate golf clubs in Naples: what is private, the guest routes that exist, and public alternativesPrivate golf clubs in Naples: 108 of 152 courses on our map are private. The real guest routes (resorts, rentals, summer) and public courses to play.8 min read
CoursesPublic golf courses in Naples and Fort Myers, cheapest to dearestPublic golf courses in Naples, Bonita, Estero, Fort Myers and Cape Coral ranked cheapest to dearest by published rate, plus semi-private options.7 min read
CoursesSaltleaf Golf Preserve: the former Raptor Bay rebuilt, rates, the Leaf par 3 and the Hyatt next doorSaltleaf Golf Preserve in Bonita Springs: what changed from Raptor Bay, tees and slopes, published rates, the Leaf par-3 nine and the Hyatt next door.7 min read
CoursesStoneybrook Golf Club Estero: 2026-27 rates, the layout and whether it is good valueStoneybrook Golf Club Estero: the 2026-27 rate card by season and time, annual and range passes, tees and slopes, the 1-week booking rule and hotels nearby.7 min read
CoursesThe Rookery at Marco and Hammock Bay: the JW Marriott Marco Island's courses for its guestsThe Rookery at Marco and Hammock Bay: how JW Marriott Marco Island guests book, Rookery tees and slopes, the shuttle, dynamic fees and parking costs.7 min read
CoursesTiburon Golf Club Naples: Gold vs Black, Ritz-Carlton guest access and the tour weeksTiburon Golf Club Naples: how Ritz-Carlton guests get tee times, Gold vs Black tees and slopes, the published rates and the tour weeks that close each course.8 min readSeasons, weather, rainy season and winter golf
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SeasonsThe best time to golf in Naples, month by monthThe best time to golf in Naples, month by month: weather, green fees, crowds, summer closures, hurricane season and the events that fill tee sheets and rooms.6 min read
SeasonsHurricane season golf in Florida: what it means for a Naples or Fort Myers tripHurricane season golf in Florida: June to November risk by month, what Ian, Helene and Milton changed on SW Florida courses and resorts, and how to book.6 min read
SeasonsNaples golf events 2026-27: the tour stops, spring training and dates that move pricesNaples golf events for 2026-27: CME at Tiburon, Grant Thornton, Chubb Classic, Red Sox and Twins spring training, festivals and how each one moves prices.6 min read
SeasonsNaples golf in December and January: weather, prices and holiday weeksNaples golf in December and January: weather, cold fronts, holiday-week pricing, the Grant Thornton at Tiburon, peak rates from January and booking tips.6 min read
SeasonsNaples golf in March: February to April, spring training and booking earlyNaples golf in March and the spring peak: February to April weather, peak green fees, Chubb Classic and spring training dates, and how far ahead to book.7 min read
SeasonsNaples golf in November: the October to November shoulder seasonNaples golf in November and October: fall weather, shoulder green fees course by course, the end of hurricane season, reopenings and the CME at Tiburon.7 min read
SeasonsNaples weather by month: what NOAA normals mean for your golfNaples weather by month for golfers: NOAA highs, lows, rain and wind for the Naples coast and inland Fort Myers, plus summer storms, lightning, cold fronts.7 min read
SeasonsSummer golf in Naples: heat, afternoon storms, early tee times and low ratesSummer golf in Naples: June to September heat and storms, lightning rules, morning tee times, the year's lowest green fees, summer passes and course closures.6 min readItineraries and weekly schedules
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ItinerariesFort Myers buddies golf trip: big-group tee times, where to stay and what it costsPlan a Fort Myers buddies golf trip: courses that take big groups, booking rules for 8 to 16 golfers, suites and rentals, a sample budget and nights out.6 min read
ItinerariesNaples golf trip itinerary: four days and six rounds you can actually bookA Naples golf trip itinerary for four days: six public rounds from Fort Myers to East Naples, booking windows, published rates and a central base.6 min read
ItinerariesThings to do in Naples between rounds: beaches, nature, ballgames and rainy daysThings to do in Naples and Fort Myers for golfers: beaches, the pier, nature walks, spring training, Topgolf, rainy-day museums and the Tiburon tournaments.6 min readWhere to stay: resorts, hotels, seasonal rentals, RV resorts
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HotelsCheap hotels in Fort Myers for golf: value bases near the courses and RSWCheap hotels in Fort Myers for golf: value bases by RSW, Estero, Bonita and Cape Coral, the public courses near each, and what Lee County rooms cost.7 min read
HotelsNaples golf community rentals: renter golf fees, minimum leases and what is includedNaples golf community rentals: Heritage Bay, Lely, Glen Eagle and Esplanade rents, minimum leases, renter golf fees and HOA approval, seen November 2026.7 min read
HotelsNaples golf resorts compared: Ritz-Carlton Tiburon, LaPlaya, JW Marriott Marco, Hyatt Coconut Point and moreNaples golf resorts compared: the courses each resort unlocks, resort fees and parking, drive times to the first tee and the catches at each one.8 min read
HotelsNaples RV resorts for golfers: winter rates, monthly rules and the courses nearbyNaples RV resorts for golfers, from Naples to North Fort Myers: nightly, monthly and seasonal rates seen November 2026, stay rules and the public golf nearby.8 min read
HotelsNaples snowbird rentals: monthly winter prices, minimum stays and lease rulesNaples snowbird rentals for winter golfers: monthly condo, villa and RV prices seen November 2026, 30-day minimums, HOA approval, taxes and when to book.7 min read
HotelsWhere to stay in Naples for golf: Naples vs Bonita and Estero vs Fort MyersWhere to stay in Naples for golf: Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers and Cape Coral bases compared by drive time, public courses and hotel prices.8 min readTips and saving money
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TipsCheap golf in Naples and Fort Myers: the lowest green fees, twilight rates and summer dealsCheap golf in Naples and Fort Myers: the lowest green fees, twilight and walking rates, summer GolfNow deals and value courses, with prices seen in 2026.7 min read
TipsGolf passes in Naples and Fort Myers: annual cards, resident rates and winter membershipsGolf passes in Naples and Fort Myers: Coral Oaks, Stoneybrook, Eagle Lakes annual cards, resident rates and winter memberships, seen November 2026.7 min read
TipsNaples golf trip cost: what a value trip and a splurge trip really costNaples golf trip cost broken down: green fees by season, hotel rates and resort fees, value vs splurge four-round budgets, and what a snowbird winter costs.6 min read
TipsNaples tee times: booking windows, systems and cancellation rules, course by courseNaples tee times: how far ahead each public, semi-private and resort course books, which system it uses (foreUP, TeeItUp, GolfNow) and the cancellation rules.7 min read
TipsWhere to eat in Naples after golf: downtown, the beaches, Estero and Fort MyersWhere to eat in Naples after a round: Third Street and Fifth Avenue, Crayton Cove, Tin City, Vanderbilt Beach, Mercato, Estero, Fort Myers and Sanibel picks.6 min read