Located on the southern Gulf Coast of “The Sunshine State”, Naples, Florida is a community with class, sophistication, and a fantastic dose of slow living. Naples just seems to progress at a slower tempo than some of the other resort towns along Florida?s coast. The city has galleries, chic boutiques and bistros that are a few of the best in the area, as well as outdoor recreation and activities. The family oriented visitor activities of Orlando and Daytona are replaced in Naples by beaches, fishing, shopping, and golf.
Naples has a surprising amount of beach vacation rentals and golf courses, given its relatively small size. Most of the courses will be loved in the suburbs, although the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club, in the middle of Naples, offers a respectably challenging 18 holes. Reservations for a tee time should be made well in advance.
The Eagle Lakes Golf Club in Naples is centrally located and is known as one of the more desirable community courses in the region. The 18-hole course features 7,150 yards to play, from the longest tees, and has a par of 71. The course was established in 2006 by Bruce Devlin.
The Links of Naples was opened in 2000 and was designed by Signature Golf. Signature continues to manage the 18-hole course. The Links has 4,000 yards of golf and a par of 61. The course rating is 58.7 and reviews indicate that the night golf option is particularly well loved as the entirety of the course is illuminated for night play.
A small distance away, the Golf Club at Fiddler?s Creek offers guests 7,157 yards of play on 18 holes. The course was designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 2002. The general manager is Ron Albeit and comments for the course are very positive.
Ten miles from the center of Naples, the Hammock Bay Golf Course at Hammock Bay is known for its exceptional variety of holes and brilliant turf. The course is 7,000 yards long and has a par of 72. It was designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge in 2004. The prices in the tourist season can be quite steep, but it is comparatively affordable in the off-season.
Lastly, the Lely Resort Golf and Country Club is based just southeast of Naples and has been in operation since 1991. The course is part of a full resort which contains 2 other championship courses, 3 resort style pools, 7 tennis courts, a spa and fitness center, 4 clubhouses, and 12 neighborhoods. The course is open to the general public and features 7,217 yards of golf and a par of 72 . Centrally located bed breakfasts are conveniently near to the golf courses as well as the ocean. If not everyone in your family desires to spend their days golfing, Naples is also home to several of the finest beaches on the Gulf Coast, exceptional shopping, and a laid-back nightlife with brilliant bistros, lounges, and clubs.
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