Naples Golfers Guide Featured Course Stories

You’re already in a place whose name (Naples) and laid back lifestyle evoke memories of the magnificence of Italy. Now, in the new community of Ave Maria, comes a new golf experience that brings together the design mastery of Gordon G. Lewis with the professionalism of Troon Golf to bring you member-for-a-day treatment at their brand new layout less than 30 minutes from the beaches of Naples.

The Golf Club at Del Webb joins a Troon Golf family that includes 185 honored upscale facilities, public and private, all around the world. More than a half-dozen of those facilities made Golf Digest’s recent list of the Top 75 Golf Resorts in North America, and The Golf Club at Del Webb has already been nominated by Golf Digest as a fi nalist for its “Top 10 New Courses under $70” list for 2008. You’ve no doubt received the Troon treatment from their well-trained staff that rolls out the red carpet for their visitors from the moment they arrive until they depart.

“Designing a golf course is my total expression. My golf game can only go on so long. But what I have learned can be put into a piece of ground, and that will last beond me.”
– Jack Nicklaus

Newly opened, Old Corkscrew Golf Club has already been named a great success by Southwest Florida golfers, locals and visitors to this unique course and club.

Approximately seven miles east of I-75 on Corkscrew Road in Estero, the 275-acre site is not affi liated with any real estate development. This stand-alone Jack Nicklaus Signature Course provides an outstanding golf experience. 

Nicklaus–Designed...
Jack Nicklaus’ dedication and ingenuity has enhanced hundreds of spectacular courses worldwide. But in Lee County, Southwest Florida, only Old Corkscrew Golf Club is highlighted by that incredible designation – Jack Nicklaus Signature. Nicklaus Design Group (based in Palm Beach) has worked hand-in-hand with Old Corkscrew’s management to enhance the natural environment and create a course that is both challenging and enjoyable for players of all levels.

River Hall is Davis Love III's first signature course in Florida, and what a beauty it is.

Davis Love, Jr. passed along some advice to his son many years ago that Davis III has used to guide him through his own illustrious career as a fathe, golfer and course designer. "Follow your dream," his father said, "and enjoy the trip."

Davis Love III has brought that dream, and the enthusiasm to see it through, to his first Signature design in Florida, the centerpiece of the new River Hall Country Club community taking shape east of downtown Ft. Myers off State Road 80. The 1,500-acre master-planned community is being developed by the LandMar Group of Jacksonville, creator of recreationallyfocused communities, built from scratch, with stunning golf courses and homes designed by today's leading architects.