2010 Issue 3
GOLFER’S GUIDE Southwest Florida Edition
Lee and Collier Counties
Wildcat Run
Golf and Country Club
Also Inside: Shark Shootout at Tiburon Dec. 2010 THE ACE Group Classic Coming Feb. 2011 Valencia Just Got Better Newly-Renovated Stoneybrook Map and Directory 2010 THE ACE Group Classic Champion Fred Couples
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Contents
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Wildcat Run Golf and Country Club Experience the pride at one of Southwest Florida’s most luxurious private golf clubs.
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13 Featured Courses Descriptions and statistics of the area’s finest courses.
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37 Golfer’s Guide Living An overivew of the area’s finest golf course communities and private clubs.
45 19th Hole Delectable dining selections for you to enjoy before or after your round.
50 Directory & Maps Comprehensive listing of featured courses and how to get there.
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elcome back to another “season” in Southwest Florida. There is a sense of relief here as oil from the BP spill never did wash up on our shores. The well is capped and the coast is clear. Our golf courses are in spectacular shape and ready for our winter guests. Professional golfers will soon be arriving in Southwest Florida to play in the ACE Group Classic and The Shark Shootout. THE ACE Group Classic will return to The Golf Lodge at The Quarry, Feb. 14 – 20, 2011. Fred Couples won last year’s event over Tommy Armour III in a shootout. Look inside for more details on how you can be part of this exciting Champions Tour stop. Greg Norman hosts the 22nd edition of The Shark Shootout at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort on Dec. 8-12. Fresh off an inspired Ryder Cup performance, Steve Stricker will be back in Naples to defend his title with teammate Jerry Kelly. The final field will consist of 24 professionals paired into 12 two-person teams playing alternate-shot (Friday), better ball (Saturday) and a scramble (Sunday). There is new updated information inside about Stoneybrook and Valencia. Both public courses have done some extensive renovations over the summer. If you haven’t been to these courses yet, make it a point to stop by and play a few holes. Looking for Ave Maria? Look no further, they have a new name, Panther Run. Take a little ride north and take a shot at this well-managed and wellmaintained course. Inside, check out some new playing lessons from some of our local PGA professionals. Take a minute to see what they have to say. You just might save a few strokes. I encourage you to attend both of the star-studded professional events headed to the area. Come visit us while you’re there. Golfer’s Guide will have a booth at each tournament and will be offering two chances (one per event) to win a very special prize – a full-year membership at Old Corkscrew Golf Club. Kind Regards, Ron Perrott, Regional Representative 6
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Experience the Pride
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idely recognized as golf’s greatest ambassador and statesman, Arnold Palmer recently celebrated his 81st birthday. Like the legend’s countless contributions to the game, many of the courses Palmer has designed around the world are timeless. You can find one of the King’s finest works, Wildcat Run Golf Club, a Signature Palmer design, in Southwest Florida. The club, like its creator is a champion and has achieved great success in every endeavor it has pursued. Let’s take a closer look at Wildcat Run and “Experience the Pride,” as the club’s membership does every day.
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THE COMMUNITY At its core, Wildcat Run Golf Club is a place where neighbors become lifelong friends and that has been the club’s philosophy from the very beginning. Vern and Betty Landey, the first homeowners at Wildcat Run, purchased the community more than two decades ago. Long before the club’s beautiful clubhouse was constructed, the Landeys displayed the communal spirit now present at Wildcat Run by inviting members into their home, which served as a makeshift 19th hole. The couple was also gracious enough to host member functions.
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The Landeys, like the majority of residents and members of Wildcat Run, quickly fell in love with the cypress, the clear lakes, the wildlife and serenity and quiet the secluded location offers. Set amidst unmatched beauty in its purest form, this 514-acre gated community exhibits a delicate balance of nature and luxury living. With world-class amenities including a modern fitness center, championship-caliber tennis courts, a spectacular clubhouse and the club’s centerpiece, an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, Wildcat run is a visual treat that embraces the ambiance and style of a traditional country club. In 2005, the club marked its 20th anniversary by completely revamping its facilities. The makeover provided members with new fitness, tennis, golf and clubhouse facilities. Enhanced by lush landscaping, the wide-open streets throughout the Wildcat Run community are lined with elegant homes on exceptionally spacious home sites. There are a variety of homes designed to perfectly suit your lifestyle, from stylish carriage homes to elegant detached villas and custom estate homes crafted by the area’s most reputable homebuilders.
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THE GOLF The Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole championship course at Wildcat Run offers members the variety, challenge and conditioning expected from an upscale country club layout, yet the beauty of the course is its playability and replay value. A Southern golf reporter once called the golf course “benevolent and embracing from the whites and a wildcat from all the way back.” It’s a true test in an exquisite setting, but makes every skill level feel at home. It no doubt matches up with Palmer’s personal viewpoint. “A golf course must be built for all golfers and should be truly beautiful,” Palmer once stated. “There can be no gimmicks; every aspect of the course must serve the game in the purest form.”
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Elements off the El h course’’s d design i iinclude l d wide, gently rolling fairways and emerald greens. Each hole includes five sets of tees, and the course includes practice facilities with an unparalleled driving range, seven target greens, a practice bunker and large chipping and putting greens. The practice and instructional area frequently hosts clinics and is open for private lessons. In the summer of 2008, the golf course was completely restored with fresh greens similar to the size they were when Mr. Palmer first designed them. In all, club members have invested more than $8 million on what is now their club. Characterized by an impeccable balance of nature, this course offers players an exceptionally satisfying test of skill and is regarded as one of Florida’s finest courses. THE PEOPLE Wildcat Run Golf Club offers a variety of golf memberships, but current members say it would be more accurate to refer to them as “lifestyles.” And predictably, a Wildcat lifestyle is all about golf. As it was when the Landeys invited 10
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ffellow ll members b iinto their h i h i home d during the club’s early days, Wildcat Run is all about people; it’s about friends, neighbors and families who share golf as a common joy. It’s not unusual to overhear friends discussing their handicaps or other golfrelated matters, and that sense of community just comes naturally in an environment that centers on a shared passion. The members at Wildcat Run expect, enjoy and preserve a lifestyle that truly appreciates nature, friendship and the game of ladies and gentlemen. Golf Equity memberships at Wildcat Run are available to residents and nonresidents. Members are welcome to enjoy the challenge and playability of the newly-restored Palmer-designed golf course. In addition to unlimited play, this premier membership includes special golf events for members, as well as access to the fitness center and tennis courts, voting rights, social events, access to worldclass food & beverage service and the clubhouse and advanced tee times. For more information about memberships offered at Wildcat Run, please visit www.wildcatruncountryclub.com.
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THE LOCATION Situated cozily between Naples and Fort Meyers in Estero, Wildcat Run Golf Club is a community convenient to the main attractions and areas of exploration in Southwest Florida without compromising privacy. The club is just minutes from Southwest Florida International Airport, performing arts, kayaking, river fishing, horseback trail rides, beaches, historic sites, libraries, health care and professional sports and event arenas. Wildcat Run is also perfectly located only minutes from mall and outlet shopping at the two newest, largest and nicest facilities. It’s also convenient to some of the best schools in the area including Florida Gulf Coast University.
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To “Experience the Pride” for yourself, call (239) 947-6066 to make an appointment to visit the club. For additional information on Wildcat Run, visit the club’s website at www.wildcatruncountryclub.com.
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FEATURED COURSES An Overview of the Area’s Best Golf
Old Corkscrew Golf Club Southwest Florida’s #1 ‘Best Course Near You’
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Bonita Bay East– Cypress Course Naples, FL (239) 405-9002 www.bonitabayeast.com
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n impressive 5,999 to 7,077-yard layout, the Cypress course at Bonita Bay East was designed by Tom Fazio and is an Audubon International Signature Course. Playing to a par of 72, Cypress is the longest of Bonita Bay East’s championship courses. Each of the nines is a different challenge with the front nine’s spacious fairways and natural bunkering giving way to the forested back nine’s layout.
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Bonita Bay East– Sabal Course Naples, FL (239) 405-9002 www.bonitabayeast.com
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RATES Please call the director of golf sales at (239) 405-9002 for current rates and specials. STATISTICS Par-72 Blue Dark Green D/Light Green Light Green Yellow Red (L)
Yards Rating Slope 7038 137 74.2 6509 134 71.6 6323 132 70.6 6028 127 69.3 5542 127 69.3 4967 115 68.7 Map Key Number
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The Best Just Got Better Naples, FL Collier County (239) 352-0777 Online tee-times and info: www.ValenciaGolfandCountryClub.com RATES Please call the Pro Shop or visit the website for current rates STATISTICS Par-72 Yards Rating Slope Green 7145 74.6 130 Blue 6692 72.4 125 White 6175 69.8 119 Gold 5468 66.3 110 Gold(L) 5468 71.2 114 Red 4786 67.0 111 PERSONNEL Architect ...................... Gordon Lewis Head Golf Professional ..Nick Stokke Superintendent ............... Lane Price
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opening on Nov. 1, 2010 after completing a 6-month renovation project and as a thank you to current and and future patrons, Valencia is waiving their initiation fees and offering a 30 day money back guarantee on memberships*. Considered a “must play” for the Naples/ Fort Myers FL area, Valencia Golf & Country Club keeps in tune with their golfers offering daily specials, online advanced tee times, tournaments and membership specials. Be sure to visit Valencia Golf & Country Club while in the Southwest Florida and play one of the top rated public golf courses in the area with brand new MiniVerde greens. Located just nine miles east of I-75 down Immokalee Rd. Head east to Randall Blvd. then turn right onto Randall Blvd. and continue 1.5 miles to the entrance on the left.
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Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club
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Lely Mustang Golf Club
Lely’s newest golf experience features undulating fairways and strategically placed bunkers.
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Lely Flamingo Island Club
Water hazards and well-bunkered greens enhance the challenge at Lely Flamingo Island Club.
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Kensington Golf and Country Club
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ensington Golf and Country Club is a private, memberowned and financially-stable club, situated on 370 acres of land and nestled within an intimate gated community in the heart of Naples, only minutes from downtown and area beaches. Kensington boasts a spectacular Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course, dubbed his “Naples Crown Jewel.” The championship course is a 6,848-yard, par-71 masterpiece with multiple tee locations and pin positions that are designed to challenge golfers of all levels The membership is limited to 350 equity golf members, which ensures that you will have guaranteed access to tee times and enjoyable play. Additional first-class amenities include Kensington’s 30,000-square-foot clubhouse, which was built to feature a variety of dining, banquet facilities, lounge and private meeting rooms. Adjacent to the clubhouse is an olympic-sized heated pool and cabana area. Nearby, are seven lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and a state-of-the-art fitness center and day spa. Our certified personal trainers offer individual training as well as classes for all tastes, including yoga and pilates. Spa services include a variety of massage, facial and nail treatments, as well as barber services for the gentlemen. We offer golf, sports and social memberships as well as intermediate (junior) membership programs and all are available to both those residing and out of the community.
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Naples, FL Collier County (239) 649-4440 www.kensingtoncc.com MEMBERSHIP INFO Please call to inquire about our new Ambassador Preview Membership Program. STATISTICS Par: 71 I II III (M) III (L) IV IV (L) V
Yards Rating Slope 6848 73.9 148 6592 71.9 142 6172 69.7 138 6172 75.8 146 5564 67.3 128 5564 72.4 138 4905 68.8 125
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KENSINGTON’S NEW AMBASSADOR PREVIEW MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM IS IN FULL SWING Golf, Sports, Social & “Junior” Memberships Available! Call today to inquire about the spectacular facilities at Kensington and all of the new membership opportunities available. Please contact Lindsey LaCroix at 239.213.1983 or membership@kensingtoncc.com for more information.
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Eagle Ridge Golf Club Ft. Myers, FL Lee County (239) 768-1888 www.playeagleridge.com RATES Please call the Pro Shop for current rates and tee times. STATISTICS Par Blue White Gold Red
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Stoneybrook Golf Club of Ft. Myers Newly Renovated Champion Bermuda Greens
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Estero, FL Lee County (239) 948-3933 www.stoneybrookgolffm.com stoneybrookgolfcourse@comcast.net STATISTICS Par: 72 Champions Players Tradition Legends (M) Legends (W) Challenger Competitor
Yards Rating Slope 7314 75.6 143 6652 72.6 137 6085 69.6 130 5515 67.2 116 5515 71.9 125 4928 68.8 114 4555 67.0 107
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mid the cypress trees and slash pines of the Pine Naples, FL (239) 592-7860 Ridge region in north Naples, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find Cypress Woods, a golf and country club with a challenging www.cypresswoodsgolf.com yet playable course that brings you face-to-face with the beauty of Florida. In 2001, this pristine layout that meanders through wetlands designated as nature preserves was fine-tuned by creator Gordon Lewis in an effort to make it more playerfriendly. During the renovation fairways were widened, while brush and palmettos were cleared out in a number STATISTICS Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope of areas to make more recovery shots possible out of the Gold 6127 70.4 132 rough. The cypress heads, pine forests, rolling fairways, Black 5697 68.5 125 Blue 5450 67.4 115 elevated greens and tees remain to create a natural flow White 4830 64.5 101 that will carry you away from the tensions of modern life White (L) 4830 69.9 117 Red 4170 65.4 108 into the world of golf. Cut through a scenic natural landscape, this par-72 RATES Please call the Pro Shop for championship course requires you to use every club in current rates. your bag and keep it straight! Cypress Woods stretches to more than 6,100 yards and features a variety of tee placements, making it challenging for everyone, yet hospitable Map Key Number 49 to female and junior players.
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Spanish Wells Golf and Country Club
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private 27-hole facility located in Lee County, Bonita Springs, FL Spanish Wells Golf and Country Club is luxurious, Lee County (239) 992-5100 stylish and sophisticated. This member-owned spanishwellscountryclub.com club is home to three separate nine-hole courses complemented by a collection of fine amenities. RATES Spanish Wells opened in 1979, and is served by a Please call the pro shop at (239) 992spectacular 32,000-square-foot clubhouse. Other ameni5522 for current rates. ties at the disposal of members include fine and casual dining establishments, tennis courts and a fitness center. STATISTICS Par-72 S/E S/N N/E The fairways at Spanish Wells are much more than 73.8/135 73.4/138 73.4/133 tightly mown patches of turf; they exist as sanctuaries for Gold Blue 70.6/129 70.6/129 70.6/129 White (M) 67.3/119 67.2/120 67.3/117 the discerning golfer to practice his patience, poise and White (L 71.8/127 71.8/127 72.1/126 shot-making prowess. Red 70.2/119 70.0/119 70.4/117 As you weave your way around this classic Florida layout towering pines, exquisite palms and sparkling wa- PERSONNEL terways, you’ll begin to notice the benefits of private club General Manager......Doug Burnham Head Golf Pro .......... Richie Packish membership. Gone are the days of cluttered tee sheets, Superintendent ...... David Carvalho questionable course conditions and hoards of painfully slow players. Welcome to a real “golf atmosphere” where etiquette matters and meticulous conditioning is the order 4 Map Key Number of every day.
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San Carlos Golf Club
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estled in the community of San Carlos Park in south Ft. Myers, San Carlos Golf Club is an 18-hole championship golf course that offers an unparalleled golfing experience at a most affordable rate. Experience a spectacular layout that allows players of all skill levels to be tested to the best of their abilities. It is not uncommon to use every club in the bag during the round. San Carlos has hosted numerous professional and amateur tournaments. It continually receives rave reviews for its playability and condition. If your time is at a premium, visit our newly renovated driving range or practice on the short game and bunker area as well as a large Tif-Eagle putting green. In addition, PGA professional instruction is available for players looking to take their game to the next level.
Fort Myers, FL Lee County (239) 267-3131 www.sancarlosgolfclub.com
RATES Please call for Current Rates.
STATISTICS Par-71 Blue White Gold Red
Yards 6465 6074 5692 5191
Rating Slope 71.6 120 69.5 116 67.5 113 70.1 113
PERSONNEL Architect .................... John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor PGA Golf Pro ..............Mike Spetsios Superintendent ...................Paul Zile
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Eagle Lakes Golf Club on all carts!
The challenging par-3 third at Eagle Lakes.
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ocated on US 41 South just 5.5 miles east of 951, Eagle Lakes Golf Club is a brand new 7,165-yard, par-71 championship course on the edge of the Everglades. This amazing new track, with abundant wildlife and MiniVerde putting surfaces, offers an outstanding “Old Florida” golf experience. Features include: • Five sets of tees with total length ranging from 4,427 to 7,165 yards. • MiniVerde putting surfaces, the newest in Tour-caliber greens. • GolfLogix GPS on all carts at no additional cost. • Value pricing on all food and drinks in our brand new clubhouse • Naples best daily-fee value!!! Smiling faces and welcoming attitudes greet you at Eagle Lakes Golf Club. Open for public play seven days a week. Annual memberships for $4,250, includes unlimited golf and carts! 30
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STATISTICS Par: 71 I II III IV IV (LADIES) V (LADIES)
Yards Rating Slope 7165 75.3 141 6389 71.5 130 5904 68.9 126 5194 65.6 115 5194 70.2 122 4427 65.4 115
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Panther Run Golf Club
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ecently a candidate for Golf Magazine’s best new Ave Maria, FL Collier County course, this Troon Golf-managed layout welcomes (239)304-2835 you to the heart of Southwest Florida and the www.playpantherrun.com brand new hometown of Ave Maria, less than 30 miles STATISTICS from Naples and the beaches of Collier County. Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope Renowned Florida designer Gordon Lewis calls this Tee 1 7532 76.3 139 6695 72.4 130 layout “one of the top three I’ve created.” He was allowed Tee 2 Tee 3 6224 70.3 125 to put his stamp on the property before any of the homes, Tee 4 5748 68.1 120 5245 65.9 113 giving the course very deep set-backs that allow for gener- Tee 5 Tee 6 4664 66.7 112 ous fairways and huge lakes. Strategic bunkering and large, softly undulating greens act as the course’s defense, RATES but six sets of tees give players of all abilities the opporPlease call the Pro Shop for current rates- (239) 304-2835. tunity for a fun-filled round through a natural setting as they challenge holes named “Cordgrass Corridor,” “The PERSONNEL Architect ................. Gordon G. Lewis Outer Banks” and “Gordy’s Folly.” General Manager ...... Pat Cattanach Committed to preserving the area’s significant environ- Director of Golf ............ Jim Simpson Head Golf Professional .. Bill Thibeault mental resources and its rural and agricultural heritage, Superintendent ... Mike Meisenhelter and inspired by the eternal charm of Italy’s hill towns, this visionary community built around its own university has everything for creating an exciting and unique lifestyle, Map Key Number 1 beginning, of course with a fabulous round of golf. 2010 ISSUE 3
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One of Naplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Signature Golf Courses has a New Name Panther Run Golf Club, formerly known as The Golf Club at Del Webb is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by noted architect Gordon Lewis located within the Del Webb Naples community. Opened in 2007 and managed by Troon Golf, the golf club boasts an expansive practice facility with five practice greens, a short game area, which includes two practice sand bunkers and an aqua driving range with natural turf target greens. PGA professionals are on-site for individual lessons and group clinics. A pro shop also features all the latest equipment, accessories and apparel. The golf club was recently named as a 2010 Top 50 golf course for women by Golf Digest magazine and was nominated as a Top 10 New Public Course in 2007 by Golf Magazine. Panther Run Golf Club is within Del Webb Naples, an active community for those aged 55 and older. The community will have 2,000 homes at build out, with a 35,000square-foot amenity center which is expected to open in 2012.
239.304.2835 www.playpantherrun.com 6005 Anthem Parkway, Ave Maria, FL 34142
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Old Corkscrew Golf Club
The National Golf Course Association awarded Old Corkscrew the Best Florida Golf Course Award in 2008.
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ld Corkscrew Golf Club is the only Jack Nicklaus ‘Signature Design’ Golf Course in Southwest, Florida. As a non-residential golf course, Old Corkscrew lets golf and nature take center stage. Simply put, there are no homes or bystanders to distract you from this remarkable playing experience. Associated coveted awards; • ‘Southwest Florida’s #1 ‘Best Course Near You’ September 2010 issue of Golf Magazine • ‘2008 Florida Golf Course of the Year’ National Golf Course Owners Association • ‘One of America’s Best New Course’, 2007 Golf Digest Prominent tournaments hosted by Old Corkscrew include; • FSGA – Florida State Senior Open • FSGA – Florida State Amateur Championship • FSGA – State Match Play Championship • PGA – South Florida Sectional Junior Tournament • USGA – Open Sectional Qualifier • USGA - Amateur Sectional Qualifier Old Corkscrew Golf Club offers a great golf experience to daily fee golfers and members alike. For those fortunate few who can enjoy Old Corkscrew on a regular basis, our membership programs are crafted to meet the needs of today’s golfer. They are purposely designed to allow you to be 100 percent in control of your golfing budget. Where else can you be a member at an award-winning venue and acknowledge that there are no additional monthly dues, no monthly minimum spending or year-end special assessments. 2010 ISSUE 3
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Estero, FL Lee County (239) 949-4700 www.oldcorkscrew.com STATISTICS Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope Black 7393 77.6 153 Blue 6617 74.0 146 White 6262 72.0 144 Green 5728 69.7 139 Gold 5061 69.7 123 INFORMATION Located seven miles east of I-75 (Exit 123), and just 10 minutes from Ft. Myers International Airport. To book a tee time or receive additional information on our membership programs, please call (239) 949-4700, or visit online at; www.oldcorkscrew.com PERSONNEL Architect ..Jack Nicklaus ‘Signature Design’ General Manager .......... Mark Iwinski Head Golf Professional ..Mike Holland Dir. of Sales & Marketing..Don Edwards Superintendent ............Chris Hughes Golf Lessons ................... Mike Calbot International Golf Studio and TRIAD Golf Schools Map Key Number
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ArrowHead Golf Club
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eautifully designed by noted architect Gordon G. Naples, FL (239) 596-1000 Lewis, ArrowHead features 18 picturesque holes Collier County positioned among 16 pristine lakes and rolling arrowheadgolfnaples.com fairways. With spacious greens and wide landing areas AMENITIES ArrowHead is friendly to high handicappers. Better • Memberships Available golfers, however, will find the many well-placed bunkers • Public Golf Course and Range and water hazards a real test of their skills. With four sets • Driving Managed by Coral Hospitality of tees, the course allows for play at varying degrees of RATES For special seasonal rates, difficulty. call the Golf Shop Stop in at The ArrowHead Sports Grill offering break- please STATISTICS fast, lunch and dinner for the hungry golfer. Keep up with Par-72 Yards Rating Slope Gold 6832 73.4 132 your favorite sporting events on the big screen TVs and Green 6453 71.1 128 enjoy a cool drink from our fully-stocked bar. Blue 6011 68.4 118 Visit the new ArrowHead website for discounts and White 5243 70.4 122 Red 4711 67.3 114 special offers, www.arrowheadgolfnaples.com or call PERSONNEL 239-596-1000. Architect ................. Gordon G. Lewis
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AN OVERVIEW OF THE AREA’S FINEST GOLF COURSE COMMUNITIES AND PRIVATE CLUBS
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THE CYPRESS With an impressive tee range from 5,999 to 7,077 yards, The Cypress is the longer of the two Bonita Bay East championship courses. Both sets of nines pose their own unique challenges. On the front nine, players face spacious fairways punctuated by natural bunkers. From the 10th hole to the final cup, the forest closes in, making nature both an imposing obstacle as well as a majestic backdrop.
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River Hall Country Club
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iver Hall Country Club is a semi-private golf course built within the gates of a masterfully planned LandMar community. The layout stretches more than 7,000 yards from the tips and adheres to Love’s design philosophy that “modern courses should be designed in a traditional manner, with emphasis on strategy and playability and where creativity is reflected in the subtleties of design detail.” At River Hall, attention to detail includes much more than course design. With the club’s 8,011-squarefoot clubhouse, full-service restaurant and bar, men’s and women’s locker rooms and world-class practice facility, you’ll have an exceptional experience from the moment you set foot on the property. With a focus on superior course conditions and outstanding customer service, the River Hall team’s number one priority is your satisfaction. You’ll love the links at River Hall!
Alva, FL Lee County (239) 313-GOLF (4653) www.hamptongolfclubs.com
STATISTICS Par: 72 Gold Black Blue White Green
Yards Rating Slope 7211 74.3 136 6689 71.5 129 6183 69.1 125 5671 67.0 112 5075 68.6 117
RATES Please call the Pro Shop for current rates. PERSONNEL Architect .......................Davis Love III Superintendent .............. Kyle Cheek Director of Golf ................ Jim Hafner
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Lumpy’s
Map Key Number 78
(239) 939-5253 11120 South Cleveland Ave., Ft. Myers www.lumpys.com
Swing into Lumpy’s and experience what we can do for your game. We have two full-swing simulators to better fit you to your new clubs. Lumpy’s also has the broadest selection and deepest inventory in the Ft. Myer’s area. We are authorized dealers for more makes of clubs, clothing, shoes, bags, balls, gloves and zillions of accessories. And full-service club repair!
Edwin Watts Golf
Map Key Number 74
(239) 403-0615 Naples • 3980 Tamiami Trail N. 800-874-0146 • edwinwattsgolf.com
We carry a full line of equipment from the finest names in golf. We have something for every skill level and price range. Our expert staff will help you choose the right club for your game. Lessons are available through our Edwin Watts Golf Academy along with full-service club repair!
World of Golf
Map Key Number 83
(239) 263-4999 4500 Tamiami Trail, N. Naples www.worldofgolf.com
At World of Golf you’ll find the latest golf shoes, men’s golf apparel, ladies golf apparel, golf bags and golf clubs, including putters, drivers and woods, irons, and club sets for men, women, seniors, and juniors. We’ve been providing our customers with their golfing needs since 1987.
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10091 Gulf Center Dr. Fort Myers, FL, 33913 Mon-Sat: 10 am-9 pm Sun: 10am - 6pm
6281 Naples Blvd. Naples, FL, 34109 Mon-Sat: 9 am-8 pm Sun: 10am - 5pm
Golf Galaxy prides itself on its world-class selection of brand name golf equipment, golf apparel, golf accessories, and golf gifts for golfers of all ages and abilities. Pro shop service, superstore selection and guaranteed low prices. Everything for the game - in store or online. 50
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Become a Putting Machine
by Ian Coleman Director of Golf Sales, Bonita Bay East
very golfer has heard the expression, ‘Drive for show, Putt for dough’. I can not begin to tell you how many times I have been intimidated playing with a terrific long ball hitter, who is just ripping it down the middle of the fairway 300 yards, thinking to myself, ‘how can I ever possibly keep up’? It is truly surprising however, at the end of that hole, or the entire round when the scores are added up, the final tally is very close, or, even on extremely rare occasions when I come out on top. How can this possibly be when I am being out driven 50 – 60 yards consistently? Well, it all comes down to putting. If I am holing out in one less stroke on the green then my long hitting opponent, then my overall scoring will be equal to, or better then theirs. Remember every stoke counts whether it’s off the tee, in the fairway, or on the green. Let me give you a couple quick putting tips that have helped me. First and most importantly, survey the green and ask your self a couple of questions; is the putt up-hill, or downhill? Is the turf dry, or wet? Is my putt with, or against the grain? Then, look at the greens undulation, first by standing and looking and then crouching as low as possible. After you have ‘read’ the green,
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crouch behind your ball and point the logo of your golf ball in the direction of your projected path to the hole. Now, align yourself perpendicular with the direction of the logo on your golf ball. Address the ball and make certain your hands, wrists and arms are as close to alignment with your putter shaft as possible. By this I mean, as you look down your arms to your putter shaft, they should appear almost one of the same, with no beginning or end, a straight line running up from the putter hosel to your shoulders. Take a couple pendulum type strokes, being very aware of the triangle your hands, arms and shoulders have created. With your nose directly over the ball, make a firm pendulum type stroke never breaking down that triangle you have formed and watch your golf ball track directly to the hole and disappear. You have now become a putting machine. Practice this aspect of your game as often as possible. Remember, you use your putter more than any other club in your bag. I know driving is where the excitement is, but if you get excited about lower scores, then putting is where it’s at!! As always, play well and have FUN!
Proper Clubface Alignment
by Tal Buchanan Head Golf Pro, Heritage Bay G&CC line of the club is positively oriented on a line over your intermediate target. A quick checkpoint if you are not sure of your clubface is to come out of your posture a little bit, lifting the clubface 8 to 10 inches above the ground. Look at that clubface and if the bottom line is vertical (straight up and down) you are getting closer to having the face perpendicular to your target line. Misalignment of the clubface effects not only the initial direction of the ball, but the first movement of the club. When you have the clubface aligned and get the club started on the target line, it becomes much easier to hit shots where you want them to go.
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ne of the major checkpoints that I review in all of my lessons is clubface alignment. A surprising number of my students have their clubface pointed nowhere near their intended target, making it very difficult to hit their shots on line. Clubface alignment is easy if you use a couple of simple techniques in your pre shot routine. Never hit any shot (from tee shot to shortest putt) without first finding an intermediate target. Start three steps behind your ball in line with your target and find something (old divot, piece of dirt, blade of grass) from 6 to 8 inches in front of your ball on the line to your intended goal. Next, as you approach your ball align the bottom line of the clubface with this intermediate target making sure the bottom 2010 ISSUE 3
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an turned professional in 1973 after attending Penn State University. Professionally, Dan started with a playing career in 1975 on the PGA Tour, then moved to head golf professional at two different private clubs earning his way to Class A member status of the PGA of America in 1990. Corporate golf professional experience, owning and operating his own driving range and teaching facility, and competing as an exempt player on the 2002 PGA Champions Tour are some of Dan’s other endeavors. He has spent the last eight years teaching in the Fort Myers/Naples area and over the last three years has become extensively involved with the ArrowHead golf operation. Dan combines his knowledge of the golf swing and his competitive success at the highest levels to present a learning experience for the golf student that is truly unique.
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Tuck Your Elbows IN to Sink More Putts
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e all have those days where the putter just doesn’t feel good in our hands. It could be a lack of confidence with that particular club or just some nerves before a big match. This makes it very hard for us to attain a smooth stroke with the putter and will ultimately result in some “pulled” and “pushed” putts that Bill Thibeault, PGA Head Golf Professional are very untimely. Panther Run Golf Club When you’re having one of those days, tuck your elbows in toward your abdomen while in your stance. This means the creases above your forearms should be turned outward, facing away from your belly. If done correctly, the stroke will be moved back in to the shoulders thus taking your hands (and your jitters) out of the shot. Try this next time you’re on the practice putting green. It will help you make more short putts as well as help your lag putt speed.
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ike Calbot is one of the most experienced golf instructors and swing analysts in the world. Mike’s proven methods of teaching have allowed thousands of golfers from around the world to play better golf. His detailed procedures and planned progressive practice programs quickly elevate the average golfer as well as the beginner. Mike is better known as “The Golf Doctor,” the title of his weekly golf tip series on Wink-TV (CBS affiliate). Now in its 26th year on air, the program has been view by millions. Terry Jo Myers, LPGA Tour star and winner of three prestigious tour events, is on the teaching staff and offers many unique player development programs. Mike Calbot is a world-renowned professional golf trick shot artist and has been seen in more than 50 countries. He has performed his clinics and exhibitions for the LPGA Tour, PGA, PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Asian PGA Tour, European PGA Tour as well as many Fortune 500 companies and major charities.
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iver Hall C.C. is home to PGA Master Instructor Steve Anderson. An instructor for 28 years, Steve is a three-time Golf Magazine ‘Top Teacher in America’ and the 2000 SW Florida PGA Chapter ‘Teacher of the Year’. Steve has written more than 400 articles on the golf swing and has been featured in Golf Digest, PGA Magazine, ESPN and USA Today. In 2001 he authored the best-selling book, “On the Other Hand,” the first ever instruction book for lefties. Steve is also a master club fitter for Callaway Golf and taught for U.S. Open champion Ken Venturi from ’92-’96. Come learn the ‘3 Fundamentals’ of the golf swing that all great players share, and short game instruction that will dramatically lower your scores. Custom club fitting sessions are also available using the Callaway Opti-Fit System that will guarantee you a perfectly fit set of clubs. Visit Steve on the web at…
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