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Cover Story

Streamsong Resort takes the everyday ordinary to the absolute extraordinary.

It’s a resort where golf is both a quest for perfection and an art form. Streamsong has everything you could possibly imagine.... and so much more.

6 WELCOME Where to contact us, plus a letter from our publishers.

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Visit GolfCoastMagazine.com to keep up 8-15 STAY N PLAY with local news and events.

Summer is the time to travel to some of Florida’s great golf destinations. The pace is unhurried, the golf courses are in fantastic shape and you’ll also find fabulous golf packages

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17-33 LOCAL GOLF Some of the best local golf courses in SWFL.

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DIRECTORIES

“Some of the most unusual, interesting 43-49 FEATURE ARTICLES LEE, COLLIER & CHARLOTTE COUNTIES and dramatic land forms we have ever Advice from local industry 50 LEE & COLLIER MAP encountered.” pros, including the Award 51 LEE & COLLIER FEATURED COURSES ­Bill Coore, Winning GOLF HOME Coore & Crenshaw GURU Joe Morgan and Sports Psychologist Dr. Shannon Reece.

52 CHARLOT TE COUNT Y COURSES 53 SHOPPING, SERVICES, AND ENTERTAINMENT 54-57 LOCAL GOLF COURSE LISTINGS

MANATEE, SARASOTA & CHARLOTTE COUNTIES

58 MAP 59 COURSE DIRECTORY

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PINELLAS, HILLSBOROUGH, PASCO & HERNANDO COUNTIES 60 MAP 61 COURSE DIRECTORY

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course and that means tee times are always readily available and most clubs offer affordable summer memberships to all. So now it’s time for the locals to take advantage of the “off season.”

We are excited to have Streamsong Resort featured on our front cover! We especially want to draw your attention to page 11, where we’re featuring the Streamsong Sweepstakes to win a three-night stay for two while playing all three of their magnificent courses.

We’re thrilled to share two Stay and Play offers at Black Diamond Ranch and Mission Inn Resort that can give you an exceptional golfing experience at a tremendous rate.

We’re also proud to announce that we’ve added two incredible people to the Golf Coast Magazine family – Olivia Baldassari, who oversees our industry leading digital marketing solutions, and Mary Raimondo, who is now the publisher for our SWFL Edition.

We couldn’t be more excited to have them both on the team!

No matter where you’re heading this summer, let Golf Coast Magazine take the wheel and be your tour guide. Please visit us at GolfCoastMagazine.com to keep up on all the latest news in the local golf community and sign up for our free bimonthly e-newsletter.

We are also happy to announce that we are on Instagram, follow @golfcoastmag to join in on the fun!

Have a wonderful summer Fairways and greens, Mary Raimondo, Ryan Ruppert and Rose Ruppert

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COVER FROM THESTORY EDITOR

Streamsong Resort Florida’s Highest Rated Golf Collection

Streamsong Red Hole #14 Florida residents enjoy many special

places and lifestyle advantages living in the sunshine state. But there is one particular perk that has passionate golfers packing their bags and heading to Streamsong Resort this summer. Streamsong is America’s hottest bucket list destination boasting the highest nationally-ranked collection in all of Florida and rivals the best golf venues in the world.

their Central Florida locale. Instead of flatland, you’ll find towering sand dunes and unexpected contours without a distraction or intrusion in sight. Just you, your friends, and the game you love. The way golf was meant to be.

Nestled in idyllic seclusion amid 16,000 acres and a convenient drive from anywhere in the state, Streamsong Resort is the only location in the world where Streamsong Resort offers a golfing explayers can experience three distinct perience like no other, in a setting like golf courses designed by four legendyou’ve never seen. With a seamless inte- ary architects – Bill Coore and Ben gration of indigenous and awe-inspiring Crenshaw, Tom Doak and Gil Hanse. terrain, Streamsong’s three spectacular Streamsong Red, Streamsong Blue and courses inhabit a landscape that belies Streamsong Black – three of the most GolfCoastMagazine.com

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highly acclaimed and widely pursued golf courses in the game today located right here in Florida.

Streamsong Red

Streamsong Red is an 18-hole masterpiece. With its 419 Bermuda Grass fairways winding through decades-old sand dunes, lakes, and natural bunkers, Streamsong “is naturally conducive to uncovering great golf holes,” says Crenshaw, who himself is a two-time PGA Masters Champion. With its strikSimply put, Streamsong Red is like ing landforms, expansive lakes, rolling nothing you’ve ever played. Designed by the legendary team of Bill Coore and terrain and stretches of open savannah, Ben Crenshaw–architects of five designs Streamsong Red brings drama and strategy into play on each spectacular hole. in the Top 100 in the United States– “...some of the most unusual, interesting and dramatic land forms we have ever encountered...the landscape is different than anything we’ve ever worked with.”

– Bill Coore, Architect, Streamsong Red

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COVER FROM THESTORY EDITOR

Streamsong Blue Hole #7

Streamsong Blue

Streamsong Black

“This is such a good piece of land for golf.

The variety of contours created by the mining process is unique for a project in Florida–or anywhere in the Southeast.”

– Tom Doak, Architect, Streamsong Blue

“The scale and shape of this landscape and the creative design features we were able to incorporate into this layout make Streamsong Black a fun and strategic course to play”.

- Gil Hanse, Architect, Streamsong Black

With its multiple elevation changes, fairways navigating wild grasses and deep-water ponds and huge bunkers that roll off of towering sand dunes, Streamsong Blue seems designed by discovery rather than by intention. Created by Renaissance Golf Design’s renowned architect Tom Doak–who already has four designs ranked among the top 100 in the world–Streamsong Blue is equally destined for greatness. Streamsong Blue features spectacular terrain, with rises and falls in elevation, and contours that undulate offering some of the most stimulating holes in golf.

Golf Digest’s 2018 Best New Golf Course of the Year, Streamsong Black designed by acclaimed architect Gil Hanse is a dazzling Par-73 championship layout offering breathtaking views of the vast landscape, which includes flowing elevation, rolls, tumbles and sand ridges akin to the Sand Belt Region of Melbourne, Australia. This exciting new addition to Streamsong is big, bold and features The Gauntlet, a two-acre putting course and The Roundabout, a free-flowing practice area which includes several green complexes and practice holes. Streamsong Black is the perfect complement to Streamsong Red and Streamsong Blue.

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The resort’s remarkable golf is complemented by equally accomplished offerings beyond the fairways.

Modern, stylish and meticulous in detail, the Streamsong lodge features 228 spacious guestrooms and suites with striking sunAward-winning accomodations and restaurants await you. rise or sunset lake views. Rich linens, experience Florida’s best golf resort. plush robes and boutique amenities Choose from the one night 18 Stay throughout ensure no element of your & Play, the three-night, three round stay is overlooked.

Tour package or simply contact one of Streamsong’s golf getaway specialists Recreational amenities include guided to create your own Streamsong golf bass fishing, sporting clays, archery, a grotto-style spa, tennis, fitness center and experience. In addition, Streamsong is a cabana-lined lakeside infinity-edge pool. offering a specially priced two night, two round Florida Resident ExcluGuests enjoy four fine and casual dining sive Stay & Play package that includes options, pool bar and a rooftop lounge. discounts on spa services, guided bass fishing, sporting clays and more. For Great golf resorts have great options. more information call (833) 279-0700 This summer, Streamsong Resort is or visit streamsongresort.com. GCM offering a variety of ways for you to

Streamsong Black Hole #9

Quarry Course

Black Diamond

Located in the heart of Citrus County, Black Diamond Ranch is a sanctuary for those looking for a golf retreat unlike any other in Florida. The rolling hills and towering pines provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable round of golf, and private homes welcome guests for a relaxing evening.

The signature Quarry Course can best be described as breathtaking. The 13th through 17th holes are carved over and around the canyon walls of two abandoned limestone quarries. Writer Dan Jenkins once referred to this stretch as “the best five consecutive holes of golf anywhere in the world.” Designed by architect Tom Fazio, the Quarry Course opened in 1987 and has garnered high praise from Golf Digest, Links Magazine, and Golfweek, which ranked it 5th in its 2017 “Best Courses You Can Play” list for Florida.

While the Quarry Course is one of America’s favorites, the Ranch may very well be the members’ favorite. The Ranch’s 16th, 17th and 18th holes “represent the three best finishing holes I’ve ever designed,” according to Fazio. The Highlands is no slouch either, and may be the most difficult GolfCoastMagazine.com

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course at Black Diamond. It can be played in tandem with the front nine of the Ranch or Quarry, offering two more 18-hole combinations.

Off the golf course, guests enjoy three and four-bedroom accommodations; private, fully furnished homes conveniently located within the gated Black Diamond community. During their stay, club guests are invited to visit the Black Diamond restaurant for a pre-round lunch or quiet dinner. The chef and his staff delight members and guests alike with a world-class culinary experience. For those who need a break from golf, the club offers a heated pool and Har-Tru tennis courts.

Stay & Play packages are available with one night and two rounds of golf, with add-ons available.To schedule your stay, visit www.blackdiamondranch.com or call Cherri Hall at 352-453-5454.

Lecanto, Florida (352) 453-5454 Kevin Streelman, Defending Champion BlackDiamondRanch.com/stay

El Campeon, #7

Mission Inn Resort & Club Located in the heart of Central Florida, in Howey-In-The-Hills, Mission Inn Resort is a one-of-a-kind 1,100 acre full-service resort located 35 minutes north of Orlando and 90 minutes from Tampa Bay. It is easily accessible by Interstate 75 or the Florida Turnpike. It is a resort destination with an abundant amount of activities for everyone.

Mission Inn features 176 freshly-decorated guest rooms and club suites with golf front patios. All rooms feature new Stearns & Foster bedding, modern dĂŠcor, safes, a new lock system and doors, plus much more. Club suites are larger and now include refrigerators for snacks and beverages, a separate sofa and second TV for relaxing over dinner. The resort setting features quaint courtyards, low profile buildings, red roof tiled accents and an intimate Spanish hacienda feeling.

With four restaurants, two championship 18-hole golf courses, a luxury spa, fitness center and a wide range of outdoor recreation, the resort offers a perfect guest experience for couples, buddy groups, and family outings. The golf is truly remarkable.

The terrain provides hills that roll and pitch, mature pine and magnolia trees that tower, where eagles and ospreys fly overhead.

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Las Colinas, #5

The terrain of this part of Central Florida, originally orange groves, provides up to 85-foot elevation changes and a peaceful ambiance removed from busy city life.

Golfers looking to hone their skills can practice on the 130 person golf range, several putting greens and chipping areas before their rounds. After golf, relax over lunch at Nicker’s clubhouse pub or relax at Spa Marbella over a refreshing massage.

Special Summer/ Fall 2019 Golf Package offers are now available with individual resort incentives. For example, book any two night golf package with rooms, golf and daily breakfast for as low as $189 per person, per night and receive a $50 resort credit good for merchandise, meals, and more! For all stay-and-play packages, go online to missioninnresort.com to review the many options for golf, spa, fishing, wine tours and more.

Howey-In-The Hills, Florida (888) Defending 283-6363 Kevin Streelman, Champion MissionInnResort.com/summergolf

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TIPS

Tips from the Pros at Alico Family Golf AlicoFamilyGolf.com

Mike Harbour PGA Director of Instruction

“Before someone gets started in golf they should get with a trained Golf Instructor and learn the Basics to the game of golf. There are 5 basics to golf: Grip, Aim, Ball Position, Posture, and Body Rotation.

The Grip - It’s an Intercal part of the golf swing. It’s the first thing we do before we swing the golf club.

Having proper position and pressure on the club will allow you maximum freedom.

Aim - lining your body up correctly to your target before you swing. The feet, knees, hips and shoulders are placed properly for your best chance of correct direction.

Ball Position - having the correct ball position with your Driver, fairway metals and irons can vary slightly.

Posture - are body has to be in the correct position between proper bend in the knees and upper body to allow us to swing freely thru the hitting area.

Body Rotation - whether you are right or left handed our body needs to rotate around our core to insure best opportunity for maximum distances and accuracy.”

“Are you a slicer? If so, fix your club-face first.

For a righty, a slice starts someone on line before curving well to the right. Slices happen when the club-face is significantly open to the club path at impact. The further you aim your shot to the left, the more the ball seems to curve to the right.

Typically, this pattern begins with an open clubface in the backswing. As a compensation for the wide-open club-face, most people end up swinging too far from out to in.

Do this first: Close your club-face. Big time. Make the ball go left. Try this feeling: turn the back of your left wrist to the ground in early backswing.

This will get the club-face into a much stronger (or even closed) position in the backswing. If the ball starts going to the left, you’re halfway home. THEN it’s time to work on your swing path!”

16300 Lee Road, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Jeremy Wells PGA Apprentice

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King/Queen Yards / Rating / Slope Black: 6515 / 70.9 / 133; Blue: 6023 / 68.7 / 125; White: 5602 / 67.9 / 110; Yellow: 4960 / 65.0 / 104 Red: 4548 / 67.1 / 107 Queen/Prince Yards / Rating / Slope Black: 6562 / 71.1 / 134; Blue: 6155 / 69.3 / 127; White: 5717 / 68.0 / 113; Yellow: 5199 / 65.6 / 109 Red: 4610 / 67.1 / 108 Prince/King Yards / Rating / Slope Black: 6611 / 71.0 / 129; Blue: 6246 / 69.4 / 123; White: 5877 / 68.7 / 111; Yellow: 5215 / 65.8 / 104 Red: 4698 / 67.2 / 106

COURSE FACTS

Number of Holes: 27 Director of Golf: Sean Biggs, PGA Superintendent: Greg Coyne, GCSAA

Cape Coral

Cape Royal Golf Club Magnificent Golf, Outstanding Food, Championship Service Come watch the Wood Storks, Ibis, Egrets and Herons on the fairways and preserves of the community. Considered one of the best kept secrets in the greater Fort Myers area, Cape Royal offers the feel of a protected enclave, yet is minutes away from all that Southwest Florida has to offer.

Just a short drive from the beaches, Cape Royal features 27 holes of championship golf in Southwest Florida spread across a course design that is too good to miss! Their unique, Gordon Lewis-designed layout features 5 sets of tees in order to challenge players of all skill levels.

Prepare yourself for an unparalleled golfing experience. Our course is a pleasure for golfers of any skill level to play. Test your accuracy with our fairways, water hazards and sand traps; we have everything you need to challenge you and improve your game.

11460 Royal Tee Circle Cape Coral, FL 33991 239-283-5522 www.caperoyalgolfclub.com

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Naples

Hibiscus Golf Club

Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue: 6476 / 71.1 / 131; White: 6103 / 69.0 / 125; Gold Mens: 5300 / 65.5 / 114; Gold Ladies: 5300 / 70.1 / 114; Red: 4925 / 68.2 / 113

COURSE FACTS

Number of Holes: 18 Architect: Dave Wallace Director of Golf: Mike Smuniewski, PGA General Manager: Brian Diver, PGA Superintendent: Robert Trebilcock, GCSAA

COURSE AMENITIES

• Home Course of the Dennis Meyer’s Golf School • Erin’s Isle Restaurant & Irish Pub • Exceptional Practice Facility including Driving Range, Short Game Area, and Putting Green

Hibiscus Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf course located in beautiful Naples, Florida. Built in 1969, with renovations to the course and clubhouse completed in 2007, this splendidly conditioned layout is one of the few courses in the Naples area open to the public. Hibiscus is a golfer’s dream with 18 totally different experiences for both the high and low handicap golfer. Wide fairways, bunkered greens and numerous lakes and streams make each hole a new challenge and a pleasure to play. In addition, we offer one of the few public practice facilities in Southwest Florida.

5375 Hibiscus Drive Naples, FL 34113 239-774-0088 www.hibiscusgolf.com

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Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue 4873 / 63.6 / 116 Blue/White 4714 / 63.2 / 112 White 4410 / 62.4 / 111 White/Gold 4177 / 61.7 / 107 Gold 3973 / 60.9 / 105 Red 3707 / 60.1 / 102

COURSE FACTS

Designer: Gordon Lewis General Manager: Alan Raulerson Membership Director: Nancy Farris Dagher PGA Professionals: Gary Kraft, PGA, Chuck Lange, PGA Golf Course Superintendent: Craig Nelson

COURSE AMENITIES

• Inviting 18-hole golf course • Clubhouse Dining • Wine Tastings • Bogeys Outdoor Bar & Patio • Pro Shop • Walk the Course after Noon • Private, Group, Youth PGA Lessons • 60+ Reciprocal Golf Clubs

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Naples

Quail Village Golf Club Quail Village Golf Club is the Best Private Golf Club Value in Naples. A beautifully manicured course challenges the best golfer who easily secures tee times and family members who walk after 12:00 p.m. noon when completing school and work daily.

We embrace both non-resident and resident members. The Village is a place that is conducive to making friends with people with handicaps to challenge and different interests to explore.

The course is demanding yet fun. Placement is critical.

Members especially enjoy strategically planning their games as they traverse the par 69 golf course measuring about 5000 yards and is comprised of three par 5s, nine par 4s, and six par 3s.

We are bold, fun and casual. With our diverse membership demographics, members enjoy coming off the course and mingling at Bogeys Outdoor Bar and Patio for happy hour and lunch seven days a week.

Quail Village values the quality of our community and lifestyle, as much as the beauty of our golf course. Join us!

11719 Quail Village Way Naples, FL 34119 239-598-2815 www.quailvillagegolfclub.org

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TEE INFORMATION Yardage/Rating/Slope: Blue 6465 / 71.6 / 120 White 6074 / 69.5 / 116 Gold 5692 / 67.5 / 113 Red 5191 / 70.1 / 113 Green 3900 / 59.8 / 99 COURSE FACTS Head Professional: Troy Speckman, PGA Golf Course Superintendent: Jason Craft, GCSAA GOLF LESSONS Private Lessons $50 for 30 mins or $95 for 1 hour Lesson Series: Six 30 Minute Lessons for $250 Six Hour Lessons for $475 Group Lessons & Clinics Also Available. Call for Pricing.

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San Carlos Golf Club Nestled in the community of San Carlos Park, San Carlos Golf Club is one of the oldest established clubs in Southwest Florida. It was developed in 1971 by the San Carlos Park Community and in 1981 was purchased by local area golfers.

San Carlos Golf Club strives to have the most affordable rates in Southwest Florida throughout the year. This traditional layout has received rave reviews for its playability from professionals and amateurs alike. Practice facilities include an aqua driving range, pitching and chipping area, practice bunker and a large putting green.

The teaching professionals at San Carlos Golf Club specialize in personalized instruction tailored to your skill level. From the golfer just taking up the game to the experienced player trying to take the game to the next level, golfers will receive plenty of individual instruction.

Junior Golfers play FREE with paid adult after 11:00 am* *1 adult, 1 free junior

San Carlos Golf Club was voted ‘Best Public Golf Course’ by the readers of the Fort Myers News Press in 2015.

7420 Constitution Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33912 239-267-3131 www.sancarlosgolfclub.com

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Yardage/Rating/Slope: Mens/Green: 7145 / 74.2 / 132; Mens/Blue: 6692 / 72.95/ 128; Mens/White: 6175 / 68.09/ 120; Mens/Gold: 5334 / 65.5 / 113; Ladies/Gold: 5468 / 70.5 / 119; Ladies/Red: 4786 / 66.5 / 117

COURSE FACTS

Number of Holes: 18 Architect: J. Drew Rogers PGA Golf Pro: Nick Stokke Superintendent: Dominic Wachena

COURSE AMENITIES • All Grass Driving Range • Golf Lessons • Clubhouse and Pro Shop • Large Practice Greens • Full-Service Bar & Restaurant • Golf Club Rental

Naples

Valencia Golf & Country Club Four Star Rated by Golf Digest The readers of the Naples Daily News have rated Valencia Golf and Country Club the Best Public Golf course 3 years in a row! This 18-Hole golf course, driving range and practice facility is open to the public and includes a full-service Pro Shop and PGA Golf Professional available daily and 30 station public driving range and practice facility.

Noted golf course architect J. Drew Rogers recreated this masterpiece, taking advantage of the pristine natural beauty and carving out a spectacular course, which has quickly become one of Naples’ premier public golf courses. Highlighting the unique features of the landscape and native plants, the course features undulating fairways, sparkling lakes and lush stands of palms, pines and cypress preserves.

Work on your game at the best public practice facility and driving range in Naples, FL. Located just 9 miles east on Immokalee Rd, within minutes of Bonita Springs, Fort Myers and Immokalee.

1725 Double Eagle Trail Naples, FL 34120 239-352-0777 www.ValenciaGolfNaples.com

Spectacular Golf is Just Deep Creek Golf Club 941-625-6911 www.deepcreekgolf.com

Now in its 32nd year of operation, Deep Creek has become one of the top-rated golf clubs in the Charlotte County area. 18 holes of enjoyable golf and a welcoming and friendly staff will make your experience topnotch. Warm up on our putting green and driving range before your round.

Heron Creek

941-423-6955 www.heroncreekgcc.com

The 27-hole championship course is rated 4-1/2 stars by Golf Digest, for it’s superb, natural design that not only preserves, but enhances its natural surroundings. Now featuring all new TifEagle ultradwarf Bermuda greens. The practice facilities and learning center are without question the largest and finest in the region.

Kings Gate Golf Club

941-625-0680 www.kingsgategolfclub.com

Golfers of all abilities will enjoy this 18-hole executive course. Enjoy the natural beauty of picturesque lakes, natural preserves, and a beautifully landscaped community. Walking is allowed anytime. Play in leagues, tournaments or just for fun! Whether you play for the challenge,the fun, the friends, the exercise, or to get away from it all, you’ll love living and playing here.

a Short Drive Away!!

The Golf Links of Charlotte Harbor 941-625-4109 www.portcharlottegolfclub.com

Centrally located in the heart of Charlotte County, the course has always had a reputation as one of the foremost premier layouts in Southwest Florida. Now under new ownership, Rich Smith is wasting no time, as the former Port Charlotte Golf Course begins its renewal as The Golf Links of Charlotte Harbor.

Oyster Creek Golf & Country Club

941-475-0334 www.oystercreekgolfclub.com

Not your typical executive golf course, Oyster Creek, designed by Ted McAnlis, is both challenging and scenic. Accuracy off the tee is important as water comes into play on 13 of the 18 holes.

Distance is critical on only a few of the par 4s, but even low-handicap golfers find they play to their handicap. Oyster Creek offers meticulously-manicured greens surrounded by environmentally-protected natural wetlands.

Twin Isles Country Club 941-637-1232 www.twinislescc.com

Twin Isles Country Club is a Private Club, located 5 minutes south of the historical district of Punta Gorda, Florida. Since 1985, Members enjoy private amenities enhanced by superior service provided by a dedicated and professional staff. Twin Isles’ golf course, tennis complex and spacious Clubhouse create a comfortable atmosphere that makes new members feel welcome - we invite you to our special place in Punta Gorda.

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Yardage/Rating/Slope: Gold: Blue: White: Green: Red:

6754/71.8/119 6344/70.0/116 6076/68.5/114 5378/67.5/110 4971/67.5/105

COURSE FACTS Number of Holes: 18 Chairman: Rich Smith Director of Golf: Mark Faulkner, PGA Director of Instruction: Charlotta Sorenstam, LPGA Director of Agronomy: Brad Wright, GCSAA

COURSE AMENITIES • Chipping Area • Club Storage • Clubhouse • Driving Range • Golf Lessons • Practice Greens • Pro Shop • Restaurant • Golf Club Rental

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The Golf Links of Charlotte Harbor Voted Best Charlotte County Golf Course Five years in a row Formerly known as Port Charlotte Golf Club, the course has earned a reputation as one of the foremost layouts in Southwest Florida. Two distinctive nines incorporate rolling fairways with plenty of open landing areas for the novice players, but from the back tees it will challenge the most experienced golfer. If you are new to the game of golf or just want to improve your game, there are world-class PGA & LPGA professionals on staff.

A semi-private country club, The Golf Links is open to the public seven days a week. Memberships are available. The restaurant offers panoramic views of the golf course along with great food and entertainment. The clubhouse is available for weddings, corporate events or banquets. Other amenities include a full-service pro shop, and driving range. Plan your next tournament here, or just drop by for a round of golf to see all of the improvements we’ve made to fulfill our promise of exceptional quality, superb hospitality, charitable giving and lots of fun.

22400 Gleneagles Terrace Port Charlotte, FL 33952 941-625-4109 www.portcharlottegolfclub.com

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Number of Holes: 18 PGA Pro Emeritus: Will Frantz Chairman: Rich Smith, PGA Director of Golf: David Hronek,PGA General Manager: Ellen Smith, CMAA Director of Instruction: Charlotta Sorenstam, LPGA Director of Agronomy: Jamie Detert, GCSAA

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Charlotte Harbor National Golf Club Over $2M in renovations. Come see the difference!

The renaissance of this highly-rated golf course (4 1/2 stars, Golf Digest) is not to be missed! Considered one of the more challenging layouts in the area, new bunkers and renovated greens and fairways add to the playability, enjoyment and excitement. Charlotte Harbor National will play host to a Symetra Tour event in early March, 2019.

The recently renovated clubhouse features a new pro shop with top of the line equipment and Cahoots Bar and Grill, a lively place for the perfect meal or to enjoy the never ending list of top quality entertainment on Friday nights. Nestled conveniently halfway between I-75 and US-41 off exit 179 in North Port, Charlotte Harbor National is only minutes from Sarasota, Venice, Fort Myers & the gulf islands.

A semi-private country club, with memberships available, Charlotte Harbor National is open to the public seven days a week. A portion of each guest round supports the Folds of Honor, which provides scholarships to military families.

1350 Bobcat Trail North Port, FL 34288 941-429-0500 www.GolfTheNational.com

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Worthington Country Club in Bonita Springs, FL is a big part of the Worthington community. It’s a “bundled” community meaning your membership is included with every home purchase.

Worthington is dedicated to offering quality golf, distinctive service, outstanding social and recreational activities and providing its residents and members with quality lifestyle opportunities.

As a Worthington member, you’re entitled to take advantage of all golf, tennis facilities, the resort style pool with full cabana service and bocce courts. Bocce is big and their bocce facilities are state of the art and are lit for night play. There’s a lot going on outside of golf and tennis including fitness classes, Mahjong, bingo and walking to name a few.

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Members can choose a casual dining experience poolside in the Cabana or move indoors to the Pub or Windsor Dining Room for great food, drink and camaraderie.

The Course offers 6 sets of tees with yardage ranging from 4,574 to 6,730 yards - the opportunity to enjoy all of the pleasures the game of golf has to offer.

In 2018, a major golf course renovation was completed by Ron Garl, Golf Course Architect. During the golf course renovation, a new chipping area with a practice green, bunker and a large putting green were all redesigned and enlarged.

Greens and bunkers were reconstructed to USGA specifications; all greens were regrassed with TifEagle Bermuda and the fairways regrassed with Celebration

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Worthington Country Club A Whole New Look and Feel!

Bermuda. A new state of the art irrigation system was installed.

Regardless of your talent level, if you’re a golfer who appreciates a day on the course, you’ll be rewarded with what Worthington has to offer. The course is meticulously maintained, and the grounds are well manicured, giving Worthington a look and feel that will rival any private country club in South Florida. Worthington is truly a firstclass club in southwest Florida.

Tennis is another popular sport at Worthington Country Club with their Har-Tru Clay courts which are illuminated for night play. Worthington’s tennis program includes activities for all levels of players from beginners to advanced players and includes clinics, team practices, doubles leagues and daily round robins.

Worthington has a large Activity Center complete with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, an exercise room, locker areas, and plenty of options for fitness classes and personal training. Worthington Country Club invites its Members to embark on a personal journey of fitness and enjoy a lifestyle change that will improve one’s quality of life.

After your workout, relax by Worthington’s resort-style swimming pool and enjoy the beautiful Florida weather. The Cabana offers casual dining and a fireplace.

If you’re looking to relocate to the area or are looking for a winter residence, consider Worthington Country Club; it’s a community with everything you need. Check out their website at www. worthingtoncc.net.

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You will find copies of the BSGC Golf Guide at every participating course. A daily updated website provides rates for every course, special offers, play dates and all the details you need to know about The Big Money TourSM. In Southwest Florida every Big Summer Golf Card holder is automatically registered to play The Big Money TourSM with 10 monthly prizes May to October of $2,500 cash, rounds of golf and top of the line golf equipment as well as a monthly Grand Prize of $1,000! Since 2013 over 380 area golfers have shared in more than $185,000 of prizes.

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The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee Announces New Development Director

By Dave Daubert

The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee (TFTSM), an organization founded in 2005 with the primary goal of impacting the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf, has hired golf industry veteran and good friend Andy Mears as its Development Director.

Mears, a native of Michigan, and most recently Development Director for the First Tee of Greater Chicago has spent 40 years working in different areas of the golf industry. A PGA member, Andy moved from the club pro ranks in 1992 and has primarily been in the corporate and trade association side of the industry ever since. Mears is also on the executive committee of the International Network of Golf, the industry’s premier networking organization for resorts, businesses, manufacturers and media, celebrating its 25 year anniversary.

His position will have him managing fundraising along with other duties under the leadership of Lexi McKenney, TFTSM Executive Director. With a view to the future, McKenney said, “We are thrilled to have Andy on board to provide us with his experience and knowledge of the industry and his leadership and organizational abilities to run and grow our vital fundraising program.”

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me, as I am returning to where I began my professional career and to a community I have always had a close affinity to,” said Andy.

He went on emphasize, “The First Tee has such great growth potential, and serving the youth of this area is an energizing and inspirational opportunity.”

The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee will adopt a new development plan under Mears’ leadership. The plan prioritizes stewardship of current donors, as well as seeking new donors, especially at the corporate level. Andy’s responsibility will be to attract new resources to increase the opportunity to bring golf and its core values into the lives of young people ages 4 to 17 in the two counties.

The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee currently serves area youth at golf course locations and in-school programs, as well as LPGA/USGA Girls Golf of Sarasota/ Manatee, Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association and PGA Junior League. The First Tee is supported by generous donations from corporate partners, foundation grants and individual donors.

To learn more, give a donation or find locations visit TheFirstTeeofSarasota/ Manatee.org.

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Club Champion Expands Training Program

Robust program expands with new lessons, new instructors and in-depth modules

by Leonard Finkel

Club Champion can call itself the country’s #1 fitter, builder and retailer of the best brands in golf for many reasons, but the expansive fitter and builder training program lends proof to the claim. As of April 2019, the premium fitting brand had updated and expanded its existing classes - already 150+ hours of learning - to include a wider array of topics, more hands-on exercises and additional teaching experts.

The training program, called Club Champion University (CCU), now includes a 144-page manual, six professors, two weeks of classroom learning and mock fitting, followed by another two weeks of live fitting with the team at the Chicagoland headquarters. Hosted every two weeks, the program is the first step in becoming a certified Club Champion fitter.

“Our fitters are the core of the company,” said Nick Sherburne, Club Champion founder. “Having the most passionate and most educated individuals in our fitting bays is what ensures that we can provide the results we promise and the immersive experience our customers want.”

Sherburne himself is the Dean of CCU, personally overseeing all of the processes and fitters.

His expertise, along with that of the other professors, is what drives all of the new hires and guides the company standard. Because Club Champion does not franchise - all its studios are corporate-owned - the company is able to streamline everything nationwide to ensure that a golfer will receive as comprehensive a fitting in Seattle as they will in Orlando.

As part of the CCU expansion, new professors have been added to the roster. Most notably, Brad Syslo, formerly Product Line Manager & Grassroots Program Manager at Wilson Golf and Manager & Master Club Fitter at TaylorMade Performance Labs, has taken the position of Lead Professor. Brad’s most recent experience has been recruiting, hiring and training fitters to manage their own store/territories.”

I love being able to help our newest fitters provide great experiences to golfers from coast to coast, as well as further develop our experienced fitters,” said Syslo. “What Nick has created is extremely impressive, and I’m thrilled to add my knowledge to the program. The Club Champion team is second to none in the industry!” said Syslo.

CCU is one of the major points of differentiation between Club Champion and its competitors. Prior golf experience, coupled with the immense knowledge and skills from CCU, ensures a level of expertise unrivaled in the industry. Before they

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step into a fitting bay, each Club Champion fitter extensively trains on TrackMan swing analysis technology; the SAM PuttLab system; club building, including bending, glueing and more; the fitting process, including how to take data points like smash factor and turn them into suggested club combinations; customer service best practices; sales tools like Salesforce and financing options; and dozens of other touchpoints to round out their existing knowledge and skill set.

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“Being in the industry for 15+ years, I thought I knew everything about fitting,” said Don Phattiyakul, Master Fitter and Builder in Washington D.C. “Going through CCU taught me more than I could have imagined.

Club Champion invests a lot in us because they know we are the face of the company and to be the best, you have to have the best training in the industry.”

conference calls and webinars with product manufacturers like Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist, Golf Pride and more. Understanding each brand and line of products is imperative when fitting a golfer into the best combination of clubs for their individual swing.

Club Champion’s impeccably trained fitters and builders are just another defining factor in its continued success. Ranked by Golf Digest as one of the 100 Best Club Fitters ten years running, Club Champion is the only fitter in the country to offer 35,000 interchangeable head and shaft combinations on-site, at all locations. More information on the company and information on how to become a fitter can be found at clubchampiongolf.com.

To further the education of each master fitter after graduating CCU, Club Champion hosts its own online learning center called Thinkzoom. This platform has training and instructional videos about everything from fitting procedures to products, even customer service. Mandatory classes are held through this platform year-round, along with bi-weekly

Established in 2010, Club Champion is a national club fitting and building company headquartered in Chicago, IL.There are currently more than 60 Club Champion fitting studios in major markets across the country, with plans to continue expansion. entertainment events. For more information about Club Champion, visit www. clubchampiongolf.com or call 888-890-3218.

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Having Fun With SWFL Golf Course “Reciprocals”!

By Joe Morgan-GOLF HOME GURU One of the KEY “perks of owning and living in a Southwest Florida golf community is the off-season reciprocal play system. Virtually every SWFL private golf community offers its members a “Reciprocal List” of 40-60 area golf courses that they can play during the period of May 1 through October 31. In most cases, the cost of the round is equivalent to just slightly more than the cost of a cart fee; and, quite often the hosting club will throw in a heavilydiscounted lunch/beverage in an effort to lure golfers into their dining facilities.

Whether your home community is a bundled or non-bundled private club, the “Reciprocal List” of each community will typically include an outstanding mix of each of these types of golf communities. During the summer period, each golf community shuts down one day per week for minor on-

going maintenance, and shuts down twoto-three times, for one-to-two weeks at a time, for major maintenance (aeration, etc).

The reciprocal system allows individual members and group foursomes to play other high-quality, challenging golf courses during these shutdown periods. And, the process for setting up tee times is quick and easy…just call your local club pro and he/ she will contact the reciprocal club and set up your preferred tee time.

After playing 40-60 (or more) rounds of golf on your home course during January though April—and getting to know every yard of fairway landing area, and every inch of break on the greens—the reciprocal program offers you a very affordable opportunity to test your finely-honed golf skills on a course that you can’t play in your sleep. As all golfers appreciate, playing a golf course for the first time can be an interesting—but often humbling— experience…and it also enables you to discover other courses, and golf communities, that you really like. You may like some of them so much that you’ll play them multiple times during the reciprocal period, and play them from year-to-year; and, in the extreme case, you’ll possibly relocate to one of them in the near future.

If you haven’t bought in Southwest Florida yet and you’re in the process of scouting out housing and golf

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communities, please be sure to ask each club’s Membership Director and/or Golf Pro to give you a copy of their most recent “Reciprocal List”. In some cases, you can access this list on the community’s website. If you already own in one of our wonderful area golf communities, you’ll automatically receive a “Reciprocal List” online and/or via handouts or mailings.

As you review each list, I’d suggest that you look for the following golf courses. These are all outstanding golf venues, and ones that you’ll thoroughly enjoy playing. If you compare this list to my exclusive “GURU Top 25 SWFL Golf Communities” list on my website (GolfHomeGuru.com), you’ll see that all of them are also on that list. There’s no coincidence here, as a major consideration in formulating this list was the quality and playability of the golf course, as determined by my past/current customers, and by me.

• Bundled Golf Communities • Naples: Naples Lakes; Vanderbilt; Esplanade; Treviso Bay. Bonita Springs: Bonita National. Estero: Pelican Sound. Ft. Myers: Colonial; Legends. These courses have a number of different designers, and they’re all fun, well-maintained and scenic, and challenging. Naples Lakes is a superb Arnold Palmer “Signature” golf course that was the last golf course that his design company updated before he passed away. Treviso Bay is SWFL’s only TPC-designated golf course, co-designed by Hal Sutton and Arthur Hills…and it demands good shot-making!

• Equity/Non-Equity, Economically-Priced Initiation Fee Golf Communities • Naples: Imperial. Bonita Springs: Hunters Ridge. Ft. Myers: Verandah; Gateway; The Plantation. These are also extremely wellmaintained, challenging golf courses, again with a mix of golf course designers. Imperial and Verandah have 36-holes; and, Gateway has the area’s most unique practice range, consisting of a “Golf Academy” school, multiple chipping/short iron greens, and two full-size practice holes.

• Equity/Non-Equity, Medium-Priced Initiation Fee Golf Communities • Naples: TwinEagles; The Quarry; Greyhawk/ Golf Club of the Everglades. Ft. Myers: Gulf Harbour. TwinEagles has two 18-hole courses—one designed by Jack Nicklaus—and it hosted the ACE/ Chubb Classic (PGA Champions Tour) for a number of years. The Quarry also features fresh water boating; and Gulf Harbour has its own Gulf-access marina and ridiculously-expensive yachts.

• Equity/Non-Equity, Premium-Priced Initiation Fee Golf Communities • Naples: Fiddler’s Creek; Olde Cypress. Bonita Springs: Palmira. Estero: Shadow Wood at the Brooks. Ft. Myers: Fiddlesticks; Miromar Lakes.

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live there. Ditto for Shadow Wood at the Brooks, and they also offer 54-holes of golf. The two courses at Fiddlesticks are high on my list of personal favorites (how could you not like a course named the “Long and Mean”?), and they just lowered their mandatory golf membership initiation fee from $81K to $50K. Miromar Lakes is an Arthur Hills “grip it and rip it” course off most tees, but tougher shots into its greens.

They also have midwest-size fresh water boating lakes.

• Equity/Non-Equity, Elite-Priced Initiation Fee Golf Communities • Naples: Grey Oaks; Mediterra; Quail West. Bonita Springs: Bonita Bay. Ft. Myers: Renaissance. Very few clubs have these elite clubs/courses on their “Reciprocal List”; but if you do, DO NOT pass up the opportunity to play them. Spectacular Grey Oaks has three totally-different, very challenging courses; Mediterra has two magnificentlymanicured Tom Fazio courses; and, Quail West has two equally-beautiful Arthur Hills-designed courses. Bonita Bay holds the local record with 90-holes of golf, with three courses on-site in Bonita Springs, and two wildlife-laden courses located in northeast Naples.

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The above list features the premier golf courses in SWFL, and you’ll undoubtedly enjoy every round on them. I apologize to the many other fine area courses that didn’t make my list… because most of them are also worthy of your time and money. But, in my experience, the ones listed above are extraordinary opportunities for reciprocal FUN!

Joe Morgan—better known as the GOLF HOME GURU—specializes in real estate sales in Naples/Southwest Florida golf communities.

He’s a 10-year winner of Gulfshore Life magazine’s “FIVE STAR Client Satisfaction Award”, and an annual “Top Producer” for Downing-Frye Realty Inc., in Naples, Florida.

For help buying or selling in a SWFL golf community, please visit his ultra-comprehensive and user-friendly website, He can be contacted at 239/438-6426 (Cell/Text), and Guru@ GolfHomeGuru.com. Please also check out his EXCLUSIVE “GURU Top 25 SWFL Golf Communities” page on his website.”. ®

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Best Golf of Your Life Director of Instruction at River Hall Country Club PGA Master Professional Class-A member of PGA of America Head Teaching Professional for Ken Venturi 1992-1996 Two-Time ‘Golf Magazine’ top teacher 2000 SW Florida PGA ‘Teacher of the Year’ Author of 3 best-selling books Authored over 700 articles on the golf swing Featured in; Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, PGA Magazine, USA Today and others

For Lesson Information, Contact Steve at 239-218-5349 leftguygolf@gmail.com

Speaker Spea at PGA Merchandise Show education seminars in 2016 and 2018

Mirrorimagegolf.com www.blackdiamondranch.com 3125 W Black Diamond Circle, Lecanto, FL 34461

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Head Back At Impact

Master Swing Tips

by Steve Anderson, PGA Master Professional Most golfers learning the game have heard to ‘drive their lower body forward’ to start their downswing, and they’re absolutely right. From the top of your swing, your legs, hips and lower body should turn toward the target and your weight should shift almost completely to your front leg. Ben Hogan said to; “Turn your Hips’. Arnold Palmer said to; ‘Drive your knees’. Whatever thought you have, getting your lower body moving forward will add a lot of power to your golf shots.

One thing that many amateurs don’t realize though is while your lower body is driving forward it’s important that your head stays back. The photo shows me with one of my great students and I’m holding her head back, right at the moment of impact. If your head slides forward it’ll be next to impossible to square the clubface and you’ll get a big push or slice. Think about it for a moment. Your lower body is driving a lot more forward from where it was at address, so something has to stay back to balance it out. This is your head’s job.

Next time you’re hitting balls on the range, check that your head is back, behind the ball at impact. As soon as the ball is gone it’s OK to let your head move forward but it must be back right at the moment of impact.

Steve Anderson is a PGA Master Professional and is the Director of Instruction for Hampton Golf. Steve teaches at River Hall Country Club in Ft. Myers, Florida and is the author of 4 best-selling books on golf. He can be contacted through his web site; www.MirrorImageGolf.com or by email at; leftguygolf@gmail.com.

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Chipping From Long Rough Master Swing Tips

by Steve Anderson, PGA Master Professional One of the highlights of my career was working for the legendary Ken Venturi. Mr. ‘V’ as we called him taught me many things, especially on the short game for which he was considered a true master. Perhaps the best was this fantastic one.

Once in a while, you may find yourself just a few yards off the green, but your ball is sitting is long, thick rough. A regular chip won’t work, and attempting a flop shot is not a high percentage play for most golfers.

Venturi’s solution was quite unique, and it involves just a slight change in your set-up.

The photo shows me setting up with the ball 3-4 inches ‘behind’ or ‘outside’ my back foot. A standard chip has the ball inside of your back toe, but the long rough in this shot dictates that you play the ball farther back. By doing so, your club will naturally swing up and down a bit more which will give you cleaner contact with the ball. Use your sandwedge and expect a little bit of roll, but you’ll instantly notice how cleanly your ball pops out of the rough. Your follow-though will be quite short as your club hits the long rough, but your ball will end up on the green where you’ll have a putt for par.

Steve Anderson is a PGA Master Professional and is the Director of Instruction for Hampton Golf. Steve teaches at River Hall Country Club in Ft. Myers, Florida and is the author of 4 best-selling books on golf. He can be contacted through his web site; www.MirrorImageGolf.com or by email at; leftguygolf@gmail.com.

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Face Is The Most Important Case

By Tom Patri

I’ll often ask folks who come to my practice tee if they could master anything about the golf swing what would it be. You can’t every imagine some of the answers I get. Typical answers include shoulder turn , weight transfer , balance and tempo..... All reasonable requests for sure.

During my own career I have been blessed to have been mentored by some of the greatest teaching and coaching minds in the last 50+ years. Leadbetter , McLean, Flick, Toski, Hebron, Smith, Strausbaugh, McHatton, Shoemaker, and Lohren, just to name a few.

That said the one person and the one day that continues to hit home with me was at least 25 years ago on a hot Fall day at The Champions Club outside Houston, Texas. I was extremely blessed to be able to spend a few days with the great and I mean great Jackie Burke. In case you don’t know Jackie was a wonderful and talented player with many career highlights including victories in both The PGA Championship as well as a little get together in Augusta, Ga. called The Masters.

We got talking about what Jackie referred to almost sarcastically “modern teaching”. He went on a moderate rant about all the (as he called it) technology and over complicated BS that was being thrown at the average player.

He then simply said not enough respect is being given to the club face ! After all he stated, “doesn’t the club face in fact deliver all the information to the ball” ? “You need to be club face aware to every become a great player” he said.

Ever since that day I have always paid extremely close attention to a students club face at several key junctures during the swing. The top, certainly at impact, post impact release conditions , but the one area that amazes me often I see flawed is at the starting gate. We call that GolfCoastMagazine.com

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set up. This should and is easy to fix. Imagine fixing a major flaw before the club ever goes in motion. How great would that be!

Many more times then not I see a players face slightly closed or slightly open at the set up. Most often the student doesn’t even realize it. I’ll ask the student to set up and hold his or her set up position. I’ll reach over and take hold of the players shaft and slowly lift the club to the students eye level and ask them what they see ? They instantly detect the flaw be it open or closed and certainly realize the face is in fact flawed.

The very next question I generally get is why couldn’t I see that on the ground. Before I answer that I tell them although you didn’t consciously see it your brain did. Therefore the brain will try to correct the flaw “ in swing “. Tough to do consistently in less then two seconds at over 80-90 mph. Example - If the face is slightly closed at address the brain will never aggressively release the face robbing you of speed and likely the direction you may have wanted.

Let’s go back to the “why” you couldn’t see it on the ground yet it was crystal clear at eye level when I held the shaft up. We are built by the good lord as vertical bi-ocular animals.

Meaning we best detect things standing erect and focusing outward at the horizon using both eyes (bi-ocular). When we bend from the waist at somewhere between 0-20 degrees of tilt and view the face AND try to relate it to a target 100-200 + yards away by swizzling our neck to rotate our head 45 degrees no damn chance ! The condition we best function in has been radically altered. Unless we have a process to overcome the unnatural occurrences created by golf we will generally fail....

They need for a sound pre-shot routine to build target line awareness as well as a checkpoint at which we stop and hold the club at eye level and check the face just prior to grounding it behind the ball is paramount. So many tour players do these things almost instinctively. I think all teachers and coaches should be building both a ultra-sound pre shoot routine with a definite face checkpoint for every player they work with!

View each of the pictures in this article then test your own club face by setting up to a ball in your own natural set up condition. Without manipulating the club face slowing raise it to eye level. If the leading edge of the club isn’t perfectly perpendicular to the horizon you need to build in a check point at eye level during your pre shot routine.

Don’t waist one single great golf swing with a flaw that can be easily prevented.

Tom Patri is the President and Founder of TPGOLF. He is a former Met PGA Teacher of the Year. Tom is a Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor in America. He teaches at Esplanade in Naples, Fl. Nov ~April and is The Director of Instruction at The Hawthorns Golf and CC in Fishers, IN. May ~ Oct . You can reach Tom for all your coaching needs at tpatri@mindspring.com / 239-404-7790

Sincerely in golf

Why You Don’t Want to Practice Before Your Next Round Do you work on your swing mechanics before a round of golf? If yes, you use your pre-round warm-up like many golfers do. Unfortunately, this approach will prevent you from consistently starting your round strong.

A pre-round warm-up and a practice session are two very different activities — or at least they should be. Lots of golfers experience slow or difficult starts to their rounds simply because their warm-up didn’t mentally prepare them for play. Let me explain.

What Mindset Do You Use on the Course?

There are two different mindsets that you can operate from in golf — a training mindset or a trusting mindset. A training mindset is great to use during a practice session on the range because it helps you develop your talent. A trusting mindset is essential on the course because it frees the talent you’ve worked hard to develop. To blur the lines between the two before you play, or to reinforce the training over the trusting mindset during a short warm-up makes it much more difficult to play with the freedom that produces good shots.

What is Trust?

Trust is a firm belief that you (the operator) and your swing (your ability) are reliable, strong, and effective. Trust involves learning to let go of total control so you can simply and freely swing to your target. Trust takes “trying” out of the equation and allows you to focus on just doing what you believe you can do with your next shot. Trust means playing free of any technical swing thoughts.

One of the most common barriers to consistently playing in a trusting mindset is spending too little time using it.You must allocate some time to reinforce trust on the range, and especially right before you need to use it on the course.

How to Prepare to Play Whether you like to spend 15, 30, or even 45 minutes warming up, your warm-up must be a consistent routine that gets your body and your mind into a state of trust, or what I like to call “play” mode. This is not the time for you to get wrapped up in fixing your swing mechanics.

Use your warm-up to — • reinforce your mental pre- and post-shot routines • engage your imagination in the process of imagining a beautiful shot before you step up to hit • trust your swing and execute with freedom • treat every shot with as much attention to detail as you do on the course The more your warm-up simulates the elements of live play the more you will actually be preparing yourself to play. But if you use the time to practice you are only going to get better at practicing.

For more information on how to organize your pre-round warm-up I invite you to download this month’s free Guide to a Great Warm-Up by typing this link into your computer or phone - http://bit.ly/GCWARMUPGUIDE

Sport Psychologist, Dr. Shannon Reece teaches golfers how to play great using her proven mental formula. Her tactics help golfers of all levels reach their potential by leveraging their assets into championship form. For more information please call 239-431-6810 or visit trainingforoptimalperformance.com.

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Exit 161 Jones Loop Road, Burnt Store Rd to Royal Tee Hibiscus Golf Club (239) 774-0088 P 18 203 5375 Hibiscus Dr, Naples, FL 34113; 41 South to Rattlesnake Hammock Rd. Hideaway Country Club (239) 275-5581 SP 18 228 5670 Trailwinds Dr., Fort Myers, FL 34907; S Cleveland, N from Daniels Pkwy, or S from Colonial Blvd, to Trailwinds Drive Quail Run Golf Club (239) 261-3930 PR 18 205 1 Forest Lakes Blvd, Naples, FL 34105 ; I-75 Exit 107, Follow Pine Ridge Rd to Forest Lake Blvd.

Quail Village Golf Club (239) 598-2815 PR 18 206 11719 Quail Village Way, Naples, FL 34119 ; I-75 Exit 111, East on Immokalee Road, Left on Valewood to Quail Village Way San Carlos Golf Club (239) 267-3131 P 18 207 7420 Constitution Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33912 ; Off US41, 1 mile south of Alico Road to Constitution Blvd.

Valencia Golf & Country Club (239) 352-0777 P 18 209 1725 Double Eagle Trail, Naples, FL 34120 ; I-75 to Exit 111 off I-75 - West to Randall Blvd., N on Approach Blvd.

Worthington Country Club (239) 495-2278 PR 18 226 13550 Worthington Way, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 ; I-75 to Exit 116, East on Bonita Beach Rd, R on Bonita Glade

DESTINATION GOLF Black Diamond Ranch

(352) 746-3446 R 18

2600 W. Black Diamond Cr., Lecanto, FL 34461

Mission Inn (800) 874-9053 R 18 10400 CR 48., Howey-In-The Hills, FL 33825

Streamsong Resort

(833) 279-0700 R 18

1000 Streamsong Dr., Bowling Green, FL ; I-75 Exit 170,

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CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte Harbor National Golf Club (941) 429-0500 SP 18 72 6748-4800/73.0 • • • • • 31 110 1350 Bobcat Trail, North Port, FL, 34288; I-75 to exit 179, 2 miles west on Toledo Blade.

Deep Creek Golf Club (941) 625-6911 SP 18 72 5836-4746/70 • • • • • 28 172 1260 San Cristobal Ave., Port Charlotte, FL ; Exit 170 off I-75, east on Kings Hwy, R on Sandhill, R on SanCristobal

The Golf Links of Charlotte Harbor (941) 625-4109 SP 18 72 6754-4971/18 • • • • • 30 198 22400 Gleneagles Terrace, Port Charlotte, FL 33945; US 41 to Conway, right into entrance

Kings Gate Golf Club (941) 625-0680 SP 18 60 3182-2384/60 • • • • 28 152 24000 Rampart Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33980 1 mile west of I-75, Exit 170 Kings Hwy

Oyster Creek Golf & Country Club (941) 475-0334 E 18 60 3976-2840/60 • • • • 29 119 6501 Oriole Blvd, Englewood, FL; I-75 to Exit 191 River Road to Pine, left on Pine to SR776, left on 776, south 2 miles

Rotonda Golf & Country Club - Long Marsh (941) 698-0918 SP 18 72 27 Holes/72 • • • • • 27 121 100 Rotonda Circle, Rotonda West, FL 33947; Exit 191 off I-75, Country Road 775 just north of Boca Grande Island

Twin Isles Country Club (941) 637-1232 PR 18 72 6722-5258/72 • • • • • 29 143 301 Madrid Blvd., Punta Gorda, FL 33950; Exit 161 off I-75, west 1.4 miles to US 41, right then quick left

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SHOPPING Edwin Watts 5247 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 | www.edwinwattsgolf.com | (941) 922-1006 | Ad Page 63 Golf & Casual Shop 11900 South Cleveland Avenue, Ft. Myers | www.ftmyersgolfshop.com | (239) 936-8753 | Map #216, Ad Page 5 In The Sand Golf 1628 Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548 | www.ITS-GOLF.com | (813) 264-7911 | Map #48, Ad Page 22 SERVICES /ENTERTAINMENT Amuni Financial, Inc. 720 Second Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | www.amuni.com | (800) 868-6864 | Map #59, Ad Page 18 Big Summer Golf Card www.bigsummergolf.com | 941-923-2232 | Ad Pages 34-35 Club Champion

1040 Collier Center Way, Unit 13, Naples, FL 34110 |

www.clubchampiongolf.com | Map #227, Ad Page 16

Fahrenheit10 www.Fahrenheit10.com | Email:info@Fahrenheit10.com | 941-955-0151 | Ad Page 26 Golf Home Guru - Joe Morgan www.golfhomeguru.com | Email: Guru@GolfHomeGuru.com | (239) 438-6426 | Story Page 64 Golf Today www.golftodaychallenge.com | (561) 880-1007 | Ad Page 22 Gucciardo Law Group PA www.guccilawfl.com | (941) 361-1574 | Ad Page 22 International Barter Exchange 1161 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236 | www.IBEBarter.com | 941-955-6100 | Ad Page 24

Personal Golf Fan www.PGFan.com | 888-938-6672 | Ad Page 53 Play Away Travel www.ClubCorpTravel.com | 866-659-3380 | Ad Page 2 INSTRUCTION Dr. Shannon Reece Training For Optimal Performance www.trainingforoptimalperformance.com | (239) 431-6810 | Article Page 48 Tom Patri tpatri@mindspring.com | www.tompatri.com | Article Page 46 Steve Anderson - Mirror Image Golf www.MirrorImageGolf.com | Ad Page 43

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Alden Pines Country Club

(239) 283-2179 P 14261 Clubhouse Dr, Bokeelia

Alico Family Golf

(239) 334-4653 P 16300 Lee Road, Fort Myers

Arrowhead Golf Course

Audubon Country Club

(239) 596-1000 P 2205 Heritage Greens Dr, Naples (239) 566-9800 PR 625 Audubon Blvd, Naples

Bay Colony Golf Club

(239) 592-9515 PR 9 740 Bent Grass Bend, Naples

Bear’s Paw Country Club

(239) 263-3007 PR 2500 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples

Bentley Village Golf Club

(239) 513-1125 PR 2550 Golfside Drive, Naples

Bonita Bay Club

(239) 495-0200 PR 2 6660 Country Club Drive, Bonita Springs

Bonita Bay Club East

(239) 455-7535 PR 2 700 Wildwood Blvd, Naples

Bonita Fairways Golf Course

(239) 947-9100 P 9 751 West Terry Street, Bonita Springs

Bonita National Golf & Country Club

(239) 908-0704 PR 17481 Bonita National Blvd, Bonita Springs

Calusa Pines Golf Club

(239) 348-2220 P 2000 Calusa Pines Drive, Naples

Cape Royal Golf Club

(239) 283-5522 PR 11460 Royal Tee Cir, Cape Coral

Cedar Hammock Golf & Country Club

(239) 793-1134 PR 8 660 Cedar Hammock Blvd., Naples

The Club at Mediterra

(239) 254-3000 PR 1 5755 Corso Mediterra Cir, Naples

The Club at Olde Cypress

(239) 596-4797 PR 7 165 Treeline Dr., Naples

The Club at Pelican Bay

(239) 597-1183 PR 7 07 Gulf Park Drive Naples

The Club at Renaissance

(239) 561-4170 PR 1 2801 Renaissance Way, Ft. Myers

The Club at the Strand

(239) 592-7710 PR 5 840 Strand Boulevard Naples

Colliers Reserve Country Club

(239) 597-7200 PR 11711 Colliers Reserve Dr, Naples

Colonial Country Club

(239) 768-9421 SP 9 181 Independence Way, Ft. Myers

Copperhead Golf Club

(239) 369-8200 P

Copperleaf Golf Club

(239) 390-2027 PR 2 3101 CopperleafBlvd, Estero

Coral Oaks Golf Course

(239) 573-3100 P 1800 Northwest 28th Ave, Cape Coral

2 0910 Copperhead Drive, Lehigh Acres

Country Club of Naples

(239) 261-1032 PR 1 85 Burning Tree Drive, Naples

Countryside Golf Club

(239) 353-1780 PR 6 00 Countryside Drive, Naples

Cross Creek Country Club

(239) 768-1922 P

Crown Colony Golf & Country Club

(239) 590-9044 PR 8 851 Crown Colony Blvd, Ft. Myers

13050 Cross Creek Blvd, Ft. Myers

Cypress Lake Country Club

(239) 481-3222 PR 6 767 Winkler Road, Ft. Myers

Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club

(239) 592-7860 P

3 525 Northbrooke Dr. Naples

Del Tura Golf Club

(239) 731-7814 P

18621 North Tamiami Trl, North Ft. Myers

The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club

(239) 472-3355 P

9 49 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel Island

Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club

(239) 793-0500 PR 11 Cypress View Drive, Naples

Eagle Lakes Golf Club

(239) 732-0034 P 18100 Royal Tree Parkway, Naples

Eagle Ridge Golf Club

(239) 768-1888 P 14589 Eagle Ridge Drive, Ft. Myers

Eastwood Golf Course

(239) 321-7487 P 4 600 Bruce Herd Lane, Ft. Myers

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NAPLES AREA COURSES El Rio Golf Club

(239) 995-2204 P

1 801 Skyline Drive North, Ft. Myers

Estero Country Club at the Vines

(239) 267-7000 PR 19501 Vintage Trace Circle, Ft. Myers

Esplanade Golf & Country Club

(239) 494-8020 SP 8 912 Torre Vista Lane, Naples

The Golf Club at Fiddlers Creek

(239) 732-5222 PR 8 152 Fiddlers Creek Pkwy, Naples

Fiddlesticks Country Club

(239) 768-1111 PR 15391 Cannongate Drive, Ft. Myers

Forest Glen Golf & Country Club

(239) 348-1332 P 3855 Forest Glen Blvd, Naples

The Forest Country Club

(239) 482-1310 PR 6100 Club Blvd, Fort Myers

Fort Myers Country Club

(239) 321-7488 P

Fountain Lakes Golf Course

(239) 495-3555 PR 2 2201 Fountain Lakes Blvd. #1, Estero

Foxfire Country Club

(239) 643-3139 PR 1030 Kings Way, Naples

Gateway Golf & Country Club

(239) 734-4474 PR 12091 Gateway Greens Dr., Ft. Myers

3 591 McGregor Boulevard, Ft. Myers

Glades Country Club

(239) 774-6899 PR 174 Teryl Road, Naples

Glen Eagle Golf & Country Club

(239) 354-3289 PR 1403 Glen Eagle Boulevard, Naples

Golden Gate Country Club

(239) 455-1010 SP 4 100 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples

Golf Club of the Everglades

(239) 354-4727 PR 8 835 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples

The Golf Lodge at the Quarry

(239) 260-3748 PR 8 950 Weathered Stone Drive, Naples

Golfview Golf & Racquet Club

(239) 489-3808 PR 1 4849 Hole in 1 Circle, Ft. Myers

Grey Oaks Golf & Country Club

(239) 262-5550 PR 2 400 Grey Oaks Drive North, Naples

Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club

(239) 433-5111 PR 1 4500 Vista River Drive, Ft. Myers

Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club

(239) 394-2511 PR 1370 Borghese Ln, Naples

Heritage Bay Golf and Country Club

(239) 353-7056 PR 10154 Heritage Bay Blvd, Naples

Heritage Palms Golf & CC

(239) 278-9090 SP 10420 Washingtonia Palm Way, Ft. Myers

Herons Glen Golf & Country Club

(239) 731-0322 SP 2 250 Herons Glen Blvd., N. Ft. Myers

Hibiscus Golf Club

(239) 774-3559 P 5375 Hibiscus Drive, Naple

Hideaway Beach Club

(239) 394-5555 PR 2 50 South Beach, Marco Island

The Hideaway Country Club

(239) 275-6232 PR 5 670 Trailwinds Drive Ft. Myers

Hideout Golf Club, LTD

(239) 352-4141 PR 3 025 Brantley Blvd., Naples

Highland Woods Golf & Country Club (239) 495-9332 PR 9100 Highland Woods Blvd, Bonita Springs High Point Country Club

(239) 263-8735 PR 1100 High Point Drive, Naples

Hole In The Wall Golf Club

(239) 261-6481 PR 3 600 Goodlette Road, Naples

Hunters Ridge Golf & Country Club

(239) 992-4900 PR 2 8400 Hunters Ridge Blvd, Bonita Springs

Hunters Run Executive Golf Course

(239) 574-4454 P

Imperial Golf Club

(239) 597-8165 PR 1 808 Imperial Golf Course Blvd, Naples

1 006 SE 4th PI, Cape Coral

The Island Country Club

(239) 394-6661 PR 5 00 Nassau Rd, Marco Island

Kelly Greens Golf & Country Club

(239) 466-9570 PR 1 2300 Kelly Greens Blvd, Ft. Myers

56 COURSES CHARLOTTE | COLLIER | LEE NAPLES AREA COURSES Kensington Golf & Country Club

(239) 213-1983 PR 2 700 Pine Ridge Road, Naples

Lake Fairways Country Club

(855) 209-3684 PR 1 9371 N Tamiami Trl North Ft. Myers

Lakewood Country Club

(239) 775-0765 PR 4 235 Lakewood Blvd, Naples

Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club

(239) 482-3211 PR 4 425 S. Landings Dr, Suite 100, Ft. Myers

LaPlaya Golf Club

(239) 254-5001 PR 9891 Gulf Shore Drive Naples, FL

Legends Golf & Country Club

(239) 561-8740 PR 8 600 Legends Blvd Ft. Myers

Lehigh Resort Club

(239) 368-2022 P 2 31 Joel Boulevard, Lehigh Acres

Lely Resorts

(239) 732-1200 SP 8 004 Lely Resort Blvd, Naples

Lexington Country Club

(239) 437-0404 PR 1 6257 Willowcrest Way Ft. Myers

The Links of Naples

(239) 417-1313 P

1 6161 Tamiami Trail E, Naples

Magnolia Landings Golf & Country Club ( 239) 543-4146 P

3 501 Avenida del Vera N. Ft Myers

Majestic Golf Club

(239) 369-8216 P

3 50 Homestead Rd S. Lehigh Acres

Marco Shores Country Club

(239) 394-2581 PR 1450 Mainsail Dr Naples

Miromar Lakes Golf Club

(239) 390-5128 PR 1 8520 Miromar Lake Blvd, Miromar Lakes

Moorings Country Club

(239) 261-0909 PR 2500 Crayton Road Naples

Myerlee Country Club

(239) 481-1440 PR 1 380 Myerlee CC Blvd, Ft. Myers

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club

(239) 435-2475 SP 8 51 Gulf Shore Blvd North, Naples

Naples Grande Golf Club

(239) 659-3711 SP 7335 Premier Drive, Naples

Naples Heritage Golf & CC

(239) 417-2555 PR 8 150 Heritage Club Way, Naples

Naples Lakes Country Club

(239) 919-1150 PR 4 784 Naples Lakes Blvd., Naples

Naples National Golf Club

(239) 775-3468 PR 9 325 Collier Blvd, Naples

Old Corkscrew Golf Club

(239) 949-4700 P

1 7320 Corkscrew Road, Estero

Olde Florida Golf Club

(239) 353-7667 PR 9 393 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples

Old Collier Golf Club

(239) 597-9898 PR 7 90 Main House Drive, Naples

Olde Hickory Golf & Country Club

(239) 768-2400 PR 1 4760 Olde Hickory Blvd, Ft. Myers

Palmetto-Pine Country Club

(239) 574-2141 SP 1940 Southwest 9th Court, Cape Coral

Palmira Golf Club

(239) 949-4466 PR 2 8501 Matteotti View, Bonita Springs

Panther Run Golf Club

(239) 304-2835 P

Palmira Golf & Country Club

(239) 949-4466 PR 2 8501 Matteotti View, Bonita Springs

6 005 Anthem Pkwy, Ave Maria

Pelican Marsh Golf Club

(239) 597-3000 PR 1 810 Persimmon Drive, Naples

Pelican Preserve Golf Club

(239) 985-1707 PR 9 802 Pelican Preserve Blvd, Fort Myers

Pelican Sound Golf & River Club

(239) 948-4331 PR 4 561 Pelican Sound Blvd, Estero

Pelican’s Nest Golf Club

(239) 947-2282 PR 4 450 Pelicans Nest Drive, Bonita Springs

The Plantation Golf & Country Club

(239) 561-8650 PR 1 0500 Dartington Drive, Fort Myers

Quail Creek Country Club

(239) 597-2831 PR 1 3300 Valewood Dr, Naples

Quail Run Golf Club

(239) 261-3930 PR 1 Forest Lakes Blvd, Naples

Quail Village Golf Club

(239) 598-2815 PR 1 1719 Quail Village Way, Naples

Quail West Golf & Country Club

(239) 593-4100 PR 5 950 Burnham Road, Naples

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NAPLES AREA COURSES Raptor Bay Golf Course

(239) 390-4600 P

2 3001 Coconut Point Resort Dr, Bonita Springs

River Hall Country Club

(239) 313-4653 SP 3 500 River Hall Pkwy, Alva

Riviera Golf Club

(239) 774-2011 P

4 8 Marseilles Drive, Naples

Riverbend Golf Course

(239) 240-8125 P

6 270 River Club Court North, Ft. Myers

The Rookery at Marco

(239) 642-2796 PR 3 433 Club Center Blvd, Naples

Royal Palm Country Club

(239) 775-1315 PR 4 05 Forest Hills Boulevard, Naples

Royal Poinciana Golf Club

(239) 261-3968 PR 1 600 Solana Road, Naples

Royal Wood Golf & Country Club

(239) 774-2213 PR 4 300 Royal Wood Blvd, Naples

Sabal Springs Golf & Racquet Club

(239) 731-0101 P 3 410 Clubview Drive North Ft. Myers

San Carlos Golf Club

(239) 267-3131 P 7420 Constitution Circle, Ft. Myers

The Sanctuary Golf Club

(239) 472-6445 PR 2 801 Wulfert Road Sanibel Island

Sanibel Island Golf Club

(239) 472-2626 P 1100 Par View Drive, Sanibel Island

Seven Lakes Golf & Tennis

(239) 481-6560 PR 1 965 Seven Lakes Blvd, Ft. Myers

Shadow Wood Preserve

(239) 947-4552 PR 7 101 Shadow Creek Blvd Fort Myers

Shell Point Golf Club

(239) 433-9790 SP 17401 On Par Boulevard, Ft. Myers

Six Lakes Country Club

(239) 995-0595 PR 9 151 Littleton Road, North Ft. Myers

Spanish Wells

(239) 992-5100 PR 9 801 Treasury Cay Lane Bonita Springs

Spring Run Golf Club

(239) 992-3811 PR 9 501 Spring Run Blvd, Estero

Stonebridge Country Club

(239) 594-5200 PR 2 100 Winding Oaks Way, Naples

Stoneybrook Golf Course

(239) 948-3933 P 21251 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd., Estero

Talis Park Golf Club

(239) 514-1051 PR 1 6475 Talis Park Drive, Naples

Terraverde Country Club

(239) 433-7733 P

Tiburรณn Golf Club

(239) 593-2200 P 2620 Tiburรณn Drive, Naples

TPC Treviso Bay

(239) 302-5738 PR 9 800 Treviso Bay Blvd, Naples

TwinEagles Golf & Country Club

(239) 354-1700 PR 1 1330 Twin Eagles Boulevard Naples

1 7000 Terraverde Ct., Ft. Myers

Valenicia Golf & Country Club

(239) 352-0777 P

Vanderbilt Country Club

(239) 348-2662 PR 8 250 Danbury Blvd Naples

Vasari Country Club

(239) 596-0645 PR 1 1250 Via Del Vasari Drive, Bonita Springs

Verandah Country Club

(239) 694-7229 PR 1 2201 River Village Way Fort Myers

1 725 Double Eagle Trail, Naples

Villages at Country Creek

(239) 561-1444 PR 21180 Country Creek Drive, Estero

Vineyards Country Club

(239) 353-1500 PR 400 Vineyards Blvd, Naples

Westminster Golf Club

(239) 368-1110 SP 2 199 Berkley Way, Lehigh Acres

Whiskey Creek Country Club

(239) 481-3021 PR 1449 Whiskey Creek Drive, Ft. Myers

Wildcat Run Golf & Country Club

(239) 947-6066 PR 2 0300 Country Club Drive, Estero

Wilderness Country Club

(239) 261-5505 PR 1 01 Clubhouse Drive, Naples

Windstar on Naples Bay

(239) 775-3400 PR 1 700 Windstar Blvd, Naples

Worthington Country Club

(239) 495-2278 PR 1 3550 Worthington Way, Bonita Springs

Wyndemere Country Club

(239) 263-1700 PR 7 00 Wyndemere Way, Naples

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130 Buffalo Creek Golf Course

(941) 776-2611

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8100 Erie Road, Palmetto

139 Esplanade Golf & Country Club (941) 306-3500

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5240 Esplanade Blvd W, Lakewood Ranch

114 IMG Academy Golf Club

(941) 758-1464

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4350 El Conquistador Pkwy, Bradenton

149 Manatee Golf Club

(941) 792-6773

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101 Mocassin Wallow Golf Club

(941) 723-0500 SP

9680 Buffalo Road, Palmetto

151 Peridia Golf & Country Club

(941) 758-2582 SP

4950 Peridia Blvd East, Bradenton

144 Pinebrook/Ironwood Golf Club (941) 792-3288 105 University Park Country Club

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(941) 359-9999 SP

6415 53rd Avenue W, Bradenton

4260 Ironwood Circle, Bradenton 7671 The Park Blvd, University Park

SARASOTA COUNTY COURSES

156 Bent Tree Country Club

(941) 371-8200 PR

106 Bobby Jones Golf Club

(941) 365-4653

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160 Boca Royale Country Club

(941) 474-7475

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107 Calusa Lakes Golf Club

(941) 484-8995 SP

108 Capri Isles Golf Club

(941) 485-3371

135 The Meadows

(941) 371-0982 SP

3400 Longmeadow, Sarasota

128 Mission Valley Golf & CC

(941) 488-7747

1851 Mission Valley Boulevard, Nokomis

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4700 Bent Tree Boulevard, Sarasota 1000 Circus Boulevard, Sarasota 1601 Englewood Road, Englewood 1995 Calusa Lakes Boulevard, Nokomis 849 Capri Isles Boulevard, Venice

123 Misty Creek Golf & Country Club (941) 921-5258 PR

8954 Misty Creek Drive, Sarasota

136 Sarasota National Golf Club

25510 National Blvd, Venice

(941) 496-8676

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186 The Venice Golf & Country Club (941) 492-9600 PR

250 Venice Golf Club Drive, Venice

166 Venice East Golf Club

(941) 493-0005

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107 Venice East Blvd, Venice

180 Village Green Golf Club

(941) 922-9500

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3500 Pembrook Drive, Sarasota

117 Waterford Golf Club

(941) 484-6621 SP

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105 Golf Academy at University Park (941) 359-9999

7671 The Park Blvd, University Park

200 Edwin Watts Golf

5935 Factory Shops Blvd, Ellenton

(941) 722-9000

137 International Barter Exchange (941) 955-6100

1161 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

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Bay Palm Golf Complex (813) 840-6904 MIL 1803 Golf Course Avenue, MacDill AFB Cheval Golf & Athletic Club (813) 949-4231 SP 4312 Cheval Blvd, Lutz Chi Chi Rodriquez Golf Club (727) 726-4673 P 3030 McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater Countryside Country Club (727) 796-2153 PR 3001 Countryside Blvd, Clearwater Cove Cay Golf Club (727) 535-1406 SP 2612 Cove Cay Drive, Clearwater Crescent Oaks Golf Club (727) 937-4653 SP 4312 Cheval Blvd, Lutz East Bay Golf Club (727) 581-3333 P 702 Country Club Drive, Largo East Lake Woodlands GC (727) 784-8576 PR 1055 East Lake Woodlands Blvd, Oldsmar The Eagles Golf Club (813) 920-6681 SP 16101 Nine Eagles Drive, Odessa Fox Hollow Golf Club (727) 376-6333 SP 10050 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy, Trinity The Groves Golf & Country Club (813) 996-0161 SP 7924 Melogold Circle, Land O’Lakes Heritage Harbor Golf & CC (813) 949-4886 SP 19502 Heritage Harbor Pkway, Lutz Heritage Isles Golf & CC (813) 907-7447 SP 10630 Plantation Bay Drive, Tampa Hunter’s Green Country Club (813) 973-1000 PR 18101 Longwater Run Dr, Tampa Mainlands Golf Club (727) 577-4847 P 9445 Mainlands Golf Club, Pinellas Park Pebble Creek Golf Club (813) 973-3870 SP 10550 Regents Park Drive, Tampa Pinecrest Golf Course (727) 584-6497 P 1200 Eighth Avenue SW, Largo Plantation Palms Golf Club (813) 996-4653 SP 23253 Plantation Blvd, Land O’Lakes Seminole Lake Country Club (727) 391-6255 SP 6100 Augusta Boulevard, Seminole Silver Dollar Trap & Golf Club (813) 920-3884 SP 112711 Silver Dollar Drive, Odessa Summerfield Crossings Golf Club (813) 671-3311 SP 13050 Summerfield Boulevard, Riverview Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club (813) 972-1991 PR 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd, Tampa Tarpon Springs Golf Course (727) 934-5191 SP 1100 Tarpon Woods Boulevard, Palm Harbor Tarpon Woods GC (727) 784-7606 SP 1100 Tarpon Woods Blvd, Palm Harbor Timber Greens GC (727) 372-0789 SP 6333 Timber Greens Blvd., New Port Richey TPC Tampa Bay (813) 949-0090 P 5300 Lutz Lake Fern Road, Lutz Wentworth Golf Club (727) 942-4760 SP 2990 Wentworth Way, Tarpon Springs Westchase Golf Club (813) 854-2331 P 11602 Westchase Golf Drive, Tampa

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