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Course Spotlights

calendar_today Jun 13, 2026

Jack Nicklaus Courses in Southwest Florida: A Complete Guide

Key Takeaways Southwest Florida has five Jack Nicklaus-designed courses spanning two tiers of his firm's work, Nicklaus Design and the premium Nicklaus...

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Course Spotlights

calendar_today Jun 9, 2026

Resort Golf in Southwest Florida: Playing Without a Membership

Key Takeaways Several of Southwest Florida's top resort courses, including Tiburon, Lely Resort, and Raptor Bay, are fully open to the public...

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Tips & Strategy

calendar_today Jun 5, 2026

Afternoon Thunderstorms and Golf: What Every Florida Golfer Should Know

Key Takeaways Florida thunderstorms follow a predictable daily pattern from June through September, with the highest-risk window running from about 2 PM...

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Course Spotlights

calendar_today Jun 1, 2026

The Best Semi-Private Golf Courses in Southwest Florida

Southwest Florida has more golf courses per capita than almost anywhere else in the country, and a big chunk of them fall...

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Course Spotlights

calendar_today May 29, 2026

Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte Golf: An Underrated Alternative

Most golfers driving through Charlotte County are on their way somewhere else, Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota. That is a mistake worth correcting....

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Tips & Strategy

calendar_today May 24, 2026

How to Beat the Heat: Playing Golf in Florida Summers

Key Takeaways Tee off before 8 a.m., afternoon rounds in July and August can put you in genuine danger.Drink 24, 32 oz...

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Best Of Lists

calendar_today May 21, 2026

Best Golf Courses Under $75 in Naples and Fort Myers

Key Takeaways Eight solid public and semi-private courses in Naples and Fort Myers regularly come in under $75, sometimes well under during...

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Seasonal Guides

calendar_today May 16, 2026

Summer Golf in Southwest Florida: The Off-Season Advantage

Summer in Southwest Florida has a reputation. The snowbirds have gone home, the heat index climbs past 100, and afternoon thunderstorms roll...

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Course Comparisons

calendar_today May 12, 2026

Calusa Pines vs Old Corkscrew: Two Top-Rated SWFL Courses Compared

Two of the most talked-about public courses in Southwest Florida sit within a few miles of each other in Estero and Miromar...

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Tips & Strategy

calendar_today May 8, 2026

Golf Course Architects Who Shaped Southwest Florida

Southwest Florida is one of the most architect-rich golf destinations in the country. The names behind its best courses read like a...

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