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Talis Park Golf Club Old-fashioned grace wrapped in a new-fashioned lifestyle
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or visitors to Talis Park Golf Club in Naples, the sense of anticipation as the arched entry gate opens is palpable. Once inside, the eyes are mesmerized by a breathtaking tableau. Tall trees line an exquisitely
landscaped boulevard that winds past orchards, gar-
dens and the glittering lakes and emerald-toned Sea Dwarf ® Paspalum fairways and greens of one of just two Greg Norman-Pete Dye designed golf courses in the world. Acknowledged for its physical beauty and exceptional playability, the Talis Park course is a local legend and regarded as one of the nation’s premier golf experiences. “The golf experience at Talis Park is, above all else,
about the Paspalum turf,” says Dave Witt, Director of Golf at the Talis Park Golf Club. “The course includes 133 acres of manicured turf. Everything—the tees, fairways, roughs, and greens—is 100 percent Paspalum mowed to different heights. Our Golf Course Superintendent, Kevin Shields, understands the turf, and maintains the course in a way that is remarkable. The entire course is greener than green. Other clubs send their staff here to speak with Kevin to find out how
he does it. It is truly one of the most beautiful courses I’ve seen.” Pete Dye agrees with that assessment. After touring his creation, Dye acknowledged the meticulous care ABOVE: Designed by Greg Norman and Pete Dye, the Talis Park course is one of only two courses in the world created by this partnership. LEFT: The Great Lawn is a beautifully executed green space that serves as the backdrop for signature Talis Park events such as harvest dinners, movie nights, concerts under the stars, or impromptu gatherings by owners.