Golf Blog

Visitor Guides

calendar_today Aug 22, 2026

Best Golf Courses for Beginners in Southwest Florida

Key Takeaways Look for shorter tees, manageable carries and a round length suited to your experience. Check practice facilities and lesson availability...

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Course Spotlights

calendar_today Aug 19, 2026

Grey Oaks Country Club: Inside One of Naples' Most Exclusive Clubs

Key Takeaways Treat Grey Oaks as a private-club membership inquiry, not a public tee-time booking. Ask which membership category includes golf and...

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Seasonal Guides

calendar_today Aug 14, 2026

Early Season Tee Times: Best Deals Before the Snowbirds Arrive

[post_id id="302"] Key Takeaways October and early November are the best weeks to score low green fees in Southwest Florida, before peak...

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Tips & Strategy

calendar_today Aug 9, 2026

Golf Cart Rules and Etiquette on Southwest Florida Courses

Key Takeaways Follow the day's cart instructions and posted signs; restrictions can change with conditions. When cart-path-only rules apply, keep the cart...

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Course Spotlights

calendar_today Aug 6, 2026

Lehigh Acres Golf Courses: Public Options and Lessons

Course information checked September 14, 2026. For golf in Lehigh Acres, start by deciding whether you want nine holes or a full...

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Seasonal Guides

calendar_today Aug 2, 2026

How Hurricane Season Affects Golf in Southwest Florida

Key Takeaways Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, overlapping almost entirely with Southwest Florida's summer golf calendar. Golf courses...

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Best Of Lists

calendar_today Jul 28, 2026

9-Hole and Executive Golf in Southwest Florida: Course Guide

Not every round of golf has to be a four-hour commitment. In Southwest Florida, 9-hole and executive courses have carved out a...

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Seasonal Guides

calendar_today Jul 24, 2026

Fall Preview: What to Expect on SWFL Courses This Season

Key Takeaways Compare dated fall tee-time quotes instead of assuming a course's lowest rate applies all season. Ask about aeration, maintenance closures...

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Tips & Strategy

calendar_today Jul 19, 2026

Why Southwest Florida Has More Golf Courses Per Capita Than Anywhere in the US

Key Takeaways Collier County has roughly one golf hole for every 37 residents, a ratio no major metro in the country can...

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Course Spotlights

calendar_today Jul 15, 2026

Ave Maria Golf: Two Courses Worth the Drive East

Key Takeaways Ave Maria's courses are Panther Run and The National, as listed by the PGA of America. Panther Run offers public...

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