SW FL Guide to Golf spring 2015 issue 6

2015

Guide to

Spring Issue

GOLF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Discover The

Forest

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INSIDE:

SEE OUR SUPER LIST OF COURSES GOOD PAGES 24-25 Symetra Tour Patty Berg Tournament

Improving Your Game

“Bundled” Golf Communities

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Swing into Lumpy’s!

Lumpys.com

LOOK GREAT GOLF BETTER

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11120 Cleveland Avenue Ft. Myers, FL 33907

239.939.5235

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A Word From Ron...

Hello, Guide to Golf readers!

Spring/Summer – Golf Deals – Great Golf Deals, it’s time for the birds to fly and the locals to head to the course and play golf at reciprocal prices and super summer rates. For better than half a year, most courses whether private, semi-private or daily fee all have golf available at great prices. If you can play in the heat of the summer and duck the afternoon shower, then summer golf in Southwest Florida is the greatest.

During the summer here, the ball flies farther, the tee times are open, and most courses welcome you with open arms. Some even provide a lunch special geared to the reciprocal play between courses.

With close to 200 courses in our area, the opportunity to play some of the finest locations here is as simple as being a member anywhere and taking advantage of reciprocal rounds between courses. If you are not a member of a course or club you can buy one or two of the special discount golf books or discount cards available.

Check in retail locations like Lumpy’s in Fort Myers to find some of the offers and specials available in the area.

Many places provide golf and a cart for basically just a regular cart fee. One of those is Bonita National, a very unique course and special community being built by

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Lennar Homes. If you are here during the “off-season”, be sure to take a ride out on Bonita Beach Road East and check it out. It’s new, it’s creative and they are always friendly and welcome visitors.

I have been affiliated with a golf magazine here for the past eight years, first with the digest sized Naples Golfers Guide and following their closing, the new full size magazine, The Southwest Florida Guide to Golf. In this space in each edition of each magazine, it’s been fun for me to make a few editorial comments about some special golf courses and communities, to write about some local golfers and of course mention various golf activities in particular in Lee and Collier counties. It’s time for “Captain Ron” to hang up the lap top and pass the editorial page along. In the future I am happy to say, we will have a different editorial perspective from a different writer for each edition. That means more time on the course for me and for you some new and interesting commentary from a variety of local writers. I’ll see you at the course, and remember, fill those divots and fix those ball marks and always keep up with the group in front of you.

Captain

Ron

Guide to

DIRECTORY

GOLF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

EDITORIALS A Word from Ron

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Patty Berg Memorial Tournament Up Your Game for Good

Dr. Shannon Reece Training for Optimal Performance Interest in Improving Your Golf Game Just Isn’t Enough

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Lower Annual Carrying Costs In “Bundled” Golf Communities

By Joe Morgan

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Traveling Golf for Fun

By Doug Burnham PGA

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Mike Calbot, The Golf Doctor How to Become a Great Putter

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Golf Course Directory Location of Advertisers Great Deals Directory

VP Business Development Ron Perrott ronp@platpubs.com 508-667-4567 Editor–in-Chief Nella DeCesare WBN Marketing LLC nella@wbn-marketing.com 239-919-0933

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Publisher Platinum Publications Inc. 239-290 0225 8951 Bonita Beach Road Suite 525 PMB 315 Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Distributed by: Publishers Distribution 8951 Bonita Beach Road Suite 525 PMB 315 Bonita Springs, FL 34135

See our magazine at www.swflguide2golf.com Find us on

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Does your business want to reach thousands of golfers, visitors and locals every day in Southwest Florida? Advertise in the Southwest Florida GUIDE to GOLF! Call or text Ron at 508-667-4567 or email ronp@platpubs.com www.swflguide2golf.com

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It’s Affordable and Fun!

Memberships Starting at: Single

Family

Quail Run Golf Club is a member-owned club dating  back to 1982. We are centrally located in Naples and is  convenient to Pelican Bay, Calusa Bay, Old Naples, Bay  Colony and all the Quail Run Communities. 

Walk Anytime- No Trail Fees!

Men’s and Ladies’ Leagues!

New Practice Facilities Upgraded Clubhouse

A Tip from Jordan Hobbs, (Director of Golf at Quail Run Golf Club)

Join your friends for: Mah Jongg, Bingo, Trivia Nights, Themed Dinners and much more.

We encourage ladies’ and men’s league play!

Ride with low cart fees or walk anytime with no trail fee! Quail Run Golf Club is the home course for the Naples/Collier County First Tee program.

“Ball Position” I often hear the complaint; “I am not making great contact,” “I am hitting it to fat, or thin.” If this sounds like something that you might say, try moving the ball back or forward in your stance.

This is a great way to find out where the bottom of your swing is and start becoming a better ball striker!

1 Forest Lakes Boulevard Naples, FL 34105

239-261-9539

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San Carlos Golf Club, located in tropical Fort Myers, Florida, is a semi-private facility which offers year-round golf on a championship 18-hole course.

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 1980 was purchased by local area golfers.

As a member-owned, semi-private club, there are membership certificates available. Please contact our administrative office for details (239-267-3131 ext. 25).

Located in tropical Fort Myers, Florida

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.

San Carlos moving forward

San Carlos Golf Club has recruited veteran PGA Golf Professional Mike Dopslaff to head up the club operations. A long time well known PGA Professional, Mike brings a wealth of experience to San Carlos. Stop in and say hello or sign up for a lesson.

New Greens next fall

San Carlos will be rebuilding the greens this summer starting April 27th. San Carlos will remain open throughout the summer. The front nine will close April 27th and play will be restricted to the back nine for 3-6 weeks while the greens are reconstructed and re-grassed.

Following that, temporary greens will be used on the front nine while the back nine undergoes the same process as the front nine. After another 3-6 weeks the back nine will reopen, with temporary greens with the goal of reopening with the new greens in late September or early October.

Head Golf Professional

Mike Dopslaff

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Super rates all summer long

During this process San Carlos will offer special daily rates Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays. Keep your eyes peeled for unbelievable deals all summer long.

(239) 267-3131 | Fax (239) 267-1788 | www.sancarlosgolfclub.com San Carlos Golf Club | 7420 Constitution Circle | Fort Myers, FL | 33967

UP YOUR GAME FOR GOOD

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Tradition, prestige and nature’s beauty.

Discover The Forest!

Your opportunity to become a part of something special.

• Preview The Forest by paying only monthly dues & fees through December 31, 2015 • Golf Memberships include Family, Individual, Executive (under 54 years) and Sports (limited) • Significant initiation fee savings to become a permanent Member 12

The Bear

• Northern Course feel • Long & Challenging, 6,940 yard course • Host to USGA and PGA statewide championships, celebrity and charitable golf events • Abundance of centuries-old oaks, cypress and palmetto • Tifway 419 Bermudagrass fairways • TifEagle greens

Great golf is just the beginning.

The Forest Country Club, best recognized in Southwest Florida as a “true golf club”, is an idyllic setting. Every effort has been made to retain the natural beauty of wooded areas and sparkling lakes found on the property where birds and wildlife abound. This largely unspoiled terrain serves as a backdrop for The Bear and The Bobcat, two 18-hole championship golf courses, designed to challenge golfers at all handicap levels.

Where else in Southwest Florida will you find tree-lined fairways, expansive greens and miles of lakes and streams that come together to make The Forest? Natural beauty and quality golf combine in this convenient south Fort Myers location at one of the leading traditional, private clubs in the area.

• Less than 500 Members on Two Courses • Walking Permitted • More than 35 Golf Groups to Play in • Outstanding Social Events • Convenient Location on US 41 between Fort Myers and Estero

The Bobcat

• Traditional Florida course • Wider fairways make this a more forgiving course yet challenging due to the many lakes and preservation areas • Several holes played through the preserve • Abundance of wildlife • Tifway 419 Bermuda grass fairways • Ultra-Dwarf greens

Come Play With Us! For membership information, please contact Laurie Mellor, Membership Director, at (239) 482-1310 lmellor@theforestcc.com www.theforestcc.com 13

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Expectations through Tradition, Service Excellence.

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Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club features an 18-hole championship golf course. Whether you are looking for a dynamic, challenging golf course or simply a comfortable, family friendly environment to enjoy social activities, Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club has something for everyone.

The golf course is as interesting as it is challenging. With a Golf Membership, you will have unlimited golf as well as full use of our facilities which include Tennis, Bocce Ball, Pickle Ball, Fitness Center, Aerobics Room, Heated Swimming Pool, Lap Pool, Jacuzzi, Practice Facility and full service Grille Room, Bar and Fine Dining Restaurant.

Now’s the time. Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club offers several membership options to meet your family’s leisure and recreation needs. Call us today for availability and details, (239)593-3392, or visit cypresswoodsgolf.com. Public welcome.

RHYTHM:

Naturally sets up the rest Often times golfers mistakenly think the words “rhythm” and “tempo” are one in the same, but they aren’t. Rhythm describes the order in which the parts of your swing move; allowing the natural flow of the swing to take place.

Conversely, tempo defines the pace of your swing and whether it is slow or fast. It has been my experience that the focus on rhythm creates tempo.

Given the focus on one or the other, rhythm is the more important of the two. Over the years, I have seen many successful golfers with both fast and slow tempo’s, but I’ve seen very few with poor rhythm. This is one factor that truly separates great players from poor or even average players. I will go out on a limb and say you will be hard pressed to find a great player without great rhythm.

This is because good rhythm sets up the transition, or the way the club is set at the top before moving into the downswing. Players who produce this rhythm are able to maintain their positions creating better and more consistent angles working into impact and ultimately providing more control.

Here is a great drill to help you find your very own rhythm I am referring to.

Feet together drill: Using either an 8 or 9 iron, hit balls with your feet close together. After addressing the ball with your feet almost touching, make a three quarter back swing allowing the shoulders, chest and hips to all rotate around the lower body. Because the feet are close together, this will force you to find a rhythm we are looking for which is that connection between the body parts. The tempo side of the drill will help you learn the speed of your swing. If you swing too slow you will feel stuck and primarily hit the ball with just your arms. If you swing too fast then you will fall off balance. This will help you learn feel for motion consequently forcing you to create a balanced tempo.

Try this drill the next time you are on the range to help find the rhythm and tempo that is right for you. And remember, a good rhythm will allow you the ability to create a more consistent swing resulting in better shots allowing your natural tempo to emerge.

Chris Phillips, PGA Head Golf Professional Cypress Woods Golf and Country Club (239)592-7860 15

Why is Old Corkscrew Southwest Florida’s #1-Rated Golf Course?

Let us paint you a picture.

Sculpted by Nicklaus and Nature Eighteen holes of world-class championship golf are woven into a tapestry of mature oaks, pines, cypress trees, lakes, prairie grass and wetlands – a natural habitat for a spectacular variety of indigenous species. Natural cart paths make their way around contoured fairways and a restored natural flow way, darting in and out of wooded areas.

Tournaments & Outings Old Corkscrew offers one of the best golf outing and tournament experiences in southern Florida with unmatched service and attention to detail. The PGA Professional staff is capable of handling small groups to large tournaments, outings and events of up to 144 players.

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Flamingo Island Club

239-793-2600

Designed

and built by world-renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Sr., the Lely Flamingo Island Club is Naples’ only signature public golf course. Named a “Top 50 Resort Course” in Golf World Magazine’s 2009 “Readers Choice” Awards. Twice designated as one of “America’s Best” by Golfweek Magazine, while Golf Digest gives The Flamingo course 4-Stars. With its hourglass fairways, fingered sand bunkers and large undulating greens, the golf course is destined to provide many exciting challenges. The picturesque par-3 fifth – “Flamingo Island” – is absolutely unforgettable. For those seeking professional instruction, Lely Resort offers several different private and group lesson packages. Southern Links Magazine quoted golf legend Gene Sarazen as saying, “The Lely Flamingo Island Club is the best in Naples.” Play it for yourself – we’re sure you’ll agree. Ask about joining The Classics Country Club at Lely Resort and have access to 54 holes of championship golf year-round!

From business meetings to holiday parties and family events, our staff will work with you to plan every detail of your event with special event packages and personalized service!

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STATISTICS MEN Par: 72 Champ.

Back Middle

Yards 7171 6527 6018

Rating 75.1 72.2 69.6

WOMEN Par: 72 Middle Forward

Yards 6018 5377

Rating Slope 74.8 121 71.7 127

Slope 137 131 126

PERSONNEL Architect: Robert Trent Jones Tournament Director: Marc Canady GM: David Leverant

Mustang Golf Course

239-793-2223

Lely’s mustang course is a

legend in the making. Designed by Lee Trevino, Mustang Golf Course is a layout that follows his philosophy of making the game challenging – but a fair challenge – for the average golfer. The course offers a variety of golf holes that are difficult to a point, but always fun to play – this is a place where a player can always recover from an errant shot. Named a “Top 50 Resort Course” in Golf World Magazine’s 2009 “Reader’s Choice” awards. Punctuated by 12 sparkling lakes, the Mustang gently flows across undulating fairways and winds through stands of towering Florida pines.

Strategically placed bunkers will test your decision-making prowess as well as shotmaking abilities. Come play this most forgiving course – you’ll want to come back and play again and again! Ask us about joining The Classics Country Club at Lely and have access to 54 holes of championship golf year-round!

Golf digest gives the Mustang Course 4-1/2 stars!

8004 Lely Resort Blvd.

Naples, FL 34113

STATISTICS MEN Par: 72 Champ.

Back Middle

Yards 7217 6701 6033

Rating 75.1 72.6 69.8

WOMEN Par: 72 Middle Forward

Yards 6033 5622

Rating Slope 74.8 130 71.0 121

Slope 138 128 120

PERSONNEL Architect: Lee Trevino Tournament Director: Marc Canady GM: David Leverant

See page 38 for a special offer!

www.LelyResortGolfAndCountryClub.com

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Stoneybrook Golf Course

in Estero, Florida is a magnificent championship golf course with a reputation for excellent greens and superb golf course conditions.

This challenging par 72 course was designed by the widely renowned architects Jed Azinger, and Gordy Lewis. With seven sets of tees, Stoneybrook offers a golf course for everyone and is one of only 200 courses nationwide to be certified “BEGINNER FRIENDLY” by the National Golf Course Owners Association.

Stoneybrook Golf Club, from the Champions Tees, is one of the longest golf courses in Southwest Florida (7353 yds.). Wide and generous fairways wind through immense preserve areas and crystal clear lakes leading to large undulating greens protected by imposing bunkers and rolling mounds. Also, Stoneybrook Golf Club has been fully renovated with new greens in 2010 and new tees and fairways over the past two years.

Stoneybrook is a true championship test in a beautiful setting… A destination golf course for golfers of every skill level.

Head Golf Professional, Jeff Nixon PGA Golf Course Superintendent, John Vuknic, GCSAA

Stoneybrook Golf Club 21251 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd.

Estero, FL 33928 Phone: (239) 948-3933 Fax: (239) 948-0501 stoneybrookgolfcourse@comcast.net 22

• 17,000 sq.ft practice green • Over 2 acres of grass teeing area • Practice bunkers • Short game areas

Lighted Practice Facility

Need to warm up before your round? Are you over due for some quality practice time?

Feel free to use our spacious practice facility!

The Range will be lit from November 1st thru April 15th

Range Prices

$7.00 per bag (around 40 balls) $12.00 for 2 bags

Range Memberships

13 months for $499.95 Junior Year (ages 4-17) $99.00 6 months for $349.95 3 months for $195.95 1 month $99.95

Southwest Florida’s Best Kept Secret Copperhead Golf Club in Lehigh Acres invites you to come and play!

A challenging 18-hole championship course with outstanding greens designed by Gordon G. Lewis, Copperhead Golf Club opened in 2001 and features 6,680 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 70.9 and it has a slope rating of 129 on Bermuda grass. Copperhead Golf Club offers a driving range, a putting green, a full-service pro shop and a snack

Kelly Little, General Manager Sam Tefft, Course Superintendent Owners: Allen Collins and Bobby Rankin

We have an aqua driving range, pitching and chipping area, practice bunker and putting green. Our outdoor pavilion allows golfers to sit lakeside to enjoy a beverage or sandwich.

bar.

 We also have the highest elevation green in Lee County.

Just visiting Southwest Florida for a few days? Rental clubs

We reciprocate with most courses in the area.

are available! Pay daily fees, or purchase annual or semiannual player passes. Tee times can be made by visiting www.copperheadgc.com.

Our beverage cart is always available. The Challenge – Water comes into play on 13 of the 18 holes.

Don’t forget to take advantage of our special offer in this issue’s Great Deals Directory!

20910 Copperhead Dr., Lehigh Acres, FL (239) 369-8200

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Golf Course Directory Advertisers in bold

THERE ARE MANY GOLF OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR AREA BELOW YOU WILL FIND MOST OF THEM Admiral Lehigh Resort Public 225 Joel Boulevard Lehigh Acres (239) 369-1322 Arrowhead Golf Public 2205 Heritage Greens Dr Naples (239) 596-1000 Audubon Country Club Private 625 Audubon Blvd Naples (239) 597-2229 Bay Beach Golf Course Public 4200 Bay Beach Lane Ft. Myers Beach (239) 463-2064 Bay Colony Golf Club Private 9740 Bent Grass Bend Naples (239) 592-9530 Beachview Golf Club Semi-Private 100 Par View Drive, Sanibel Island (239) 472-2626 Bear’s Paw Country Club Private 2500 Golden Gate Pkwy,Naples (239) 263-3007 Bentley Village Golf Club Private 2550 Golfside Drive, Naples (239)513-1125 Bonita Bay Club West Marsh Course Private 2660 Country Club Drive Bonita Springs(239) 498-2626 Bonita Bay Club West Bay Island Private 2660 Country Club Drive Bonita Springs (239) 498-2626 Bonita Bay Club West Creekside Course Private 2660 Country Club Drive Bonita Springs (239) 498-2626 Bonita Bay East Cypress Course Private 3700 Wildwood Blvd Naples (239) 405-9002 Bonita Bay East Sabal Course Private 3700 Wildwood Blvd Naples (239) 405-9002 Bonita Fairways Semi-Private 9751 West Terry Street Bonita Springs (239) 947-9100 Bonita National Four Miles East of Interstate 75 Bonita Beach Road Calusa Pines Private 2250 Ridge Rd Naples (239)348-2220 Cape Coral Executive Golf Course Public 1006 SE 4th PlCape Coral(239)574-4454 Cedar Hammock Golf & Country Club Semi-Private 8650 Cedar Hammock Circ Naples (239) 793-1134 Club at Grandezza, The Private 11481 Grande Oak Blvd Estero (239) 948-2900 Collier’s Reserve Country Club Private 11711 Colliers Reserve Dr. Naples (239) 597-7029 Colonial Country ClubPrivate 9181 Independence Way Ft. Myers (239) 768-7217 CopperHead Golf Club Public 20910 Copperhead Drive Lehigh Acres (239) 369-8200 Copperleaf Golf Club Private 23101 Copperleaf Blvd Bonita Springs (239) 390-2027 Coral Oaks Golf Course Public 1800 Northwest 28th Ave Cape Coral (239) 573-3100 Country Club of Naples Private 185 Burning Tree Drive Naples (239) 261-1032 Country Creek Country Club Semi-Private 21131 Country Creek Drive Estero (239) 947-3840 Countryside Golf ClubPrivate 600 Countryside Drive Naples (239) 455-0001 Cross Creek Country Club Semi-Private 13050 Cross Creek Blvd Ft. Myers (239) 768-1922 Crown Colony Golf & Country Club Semi-Private 8851 Crown Colony Blvd Ft. Myers (239) 590-9860 Cypress Lake Country Club Private 6767 Winkler Road Ft. Myers (239) 481-3222 Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club Semi-Private 3525 Northbrooke Dr. Naples (239) 592-7860 Del Tura Golf Club North Course Public 18621 North Tamiami Trl North Ft. Myers (239) 731-7814 Del Tura Golf Club South Course Public 18621 North Tamiami Trl North Ft. Myers (239) 731-7814 Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club Private 11 Cypress View Drive Naples (239) 775-0090 Eagle Lakes Golf Club Public 18100 Royal Tree Parkway Naples (239) 732-0034 Eastwood Golf Course Public 4600 Bruce Herd Lane Ft. Myers (239) 321-7487 El Rio Golf Club Public 1801 Skyline Drive North Ft. Myers (239) 995-2204 Esplanade 8225 Immokalee Road, Naples, FL 239-494-8020 Estero Country Club at the Vines Private 19501 Vintage Trace Circl Ft. Myers (239) 267-7003 Fiddlers Creek Private 2470 Club Center Blvd Naples (239) 732-9300 Fiddlesticks Country Club Private 15391 Cannongate Drive Ft. Myers (239) 768-1114 Forest Glen Golf Club Semi-Private 3855 Forest Glen Blvd Naples (239) 354-1898 Fort Myers Country Club Public 3591 McGregor Boulevard Ft. Myers (239) 321-7488 Fountain Lakes Golf Course Private Tamiami Trail Estero (239) 495-3555 Foxfire Country Club Red Course Private 1030 Kings Way Naples (239) 643-2402 Foxfire Country Club Blue Course Private 1030 Kings Way Naples (239) 643-2402 Foxfire Country Club Silver Course Private 1030 Kings Way Naples (239) 643-2402

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Gateway Golf & Country Club Private 11360 Championship Drive Ft. Myers (239) 561-1010 Glades Country Club Private 174 Teryl Road Naples (239) 774-1443 Glen Eagle Golf & Country Club Private 1403 Glen Eagle Boulevard Naples (239) 353-3699 Golden Gate Country Club Public 4100 Golden Gate Pkwy Naples (239) 455-9498 Golf Club of the Everglades Private 8835 Vanderbilt Beach Rd Naples (239) 354-4727 Golfview Golf & Racquet Club Semi-Private 14849 Hole in 1 Circle Ft. Myers (239) 489-2264 Grandezza Golf Club Semi-Private 11481 Grande Oak Blvd Estero (239) 948-2900 Grey Oaks Golf & Country Club Private 2400 Grey Oaks Drive N Naples (239) 262-5568 Gulf Harbour Golf & Country Club Semi-Private 14500 Vista River Drive Ft. Myers (239) 433-4211 Hammock Bay Private 1370 Borghese Ln Naples (239)394-4811 Heritage Bay Cypress Semi-Private 10154 Heritage Bay Blvd Naples (239) 353-2561 Heritage Bay Pines Semi-Private 10154 Heritage Bay Blvd Naples (239) 353-2561 Heritage Palms Golf& CC Sabal Course Semi-Private 10420 Washingtonia Palm WayFt. Myers (239) 278-9090 Heritage Palms Golf& CC Royal Course Semi-Private 10420 Washingtonia Palm WayFt. Myers (239) 278-9090 Herons Glen Golf & Country Club Semi-Private 20682 Tisbury Lane North Ft. Myers (239) 543-6200 Hibiscus Golf Club Semi-Private 5375 Hibiscus Drive Naples (239) 774-3559 Hideaway Beach Club Private 250 South Beach Marco Island (239) 642-6300 Hideout Golf Club, LTD Private 250 S Beach Dr Naples (239) 352-4444 High Point Country Club Private 1100 High Point Drive Naples (239) 261-4442 Highland Woods Golf & Country Club Private 9100 Highland Woods Blvd Bonita Springs (239) 495-0500 Hole In the Wall Golf Club Private 3600 Goodlette-Frank Rd Naples(239) 261-0756 Hunters Ridge Golf & Country Club Semi-Private 12500 Hunters Ridge Drive Bonita Springs (239) 947-6467 Island Country Club Private 500 Nassau Road Marco Island (239)394-2151 Imperial Golf Club Private 1808 Imperial Golf C. Blvd Naples (239) 597-7186 Ironwood Golf Club Public 4710 Lakewood Boulevard Naples (239) 775-2584 Kelly Greens Golf & Country Club Private 12300 Kelly Greens Blvd Ft. Myers (239) 466-1016 Kensington Golf & Country Club Private 2700 Pine Ridge Road Naples (239) 649-0071 Lake Fairways Country Club Semi-Private 19371 N Tamiami Trl North Ft. Myers (239) 731-5220 Lakewood Country Club Public 4235 Lakewood Blvd Naples (239) 775-0765 LaPlaya Golf Club 333 Palm River Blvd, Naples, FL 34110 239) 254-5001 Legends Golf & Country Club Private 8600 Legends Blvd Ft. Myers (239) 561-7757 Lely Flamingo Island Club Resort8004 Lely Resort Blvd Naples (239) 793-2223 Lely Mustang Golf Club Resort 8004 Lely Resort Blvd Naples (239) 793-2223 Lely Classic Country Club Resort 7989 Grand Lely Dr Naples (239) 732-1220 Lexington Country Club Private 16257 Willowcrest Way Ft. Myers (239) 437-3380 Magnolia Golf Club Private 3501 Avenida del Vera N. Ft Myers (239) 652-0102 Majestic Golf Club Semi-Private 350 Homestead Rd S. Lehigh Acres (239) 369-8216 Marco Island Country Club Private 500 Nassau Road Marco Island (239) 394-3151 Marco Shores Country Club Public 1450 Mainsail Dr Naples (239) 394-2581 Miromar Lakes Golf Club Private 18520 MiromarLake Blvd W Miromar Lakes (239) 482-7644 Moorings Country Club Private 2500 Crayton Road Naples (239) 261-1033 Myerlee Country ClubPublic 1380 Myerlee C. C. Blvd Ft. Myers (239) 481-1440 Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Semi-Private 851 Gulf Shore Blvd N Naples (239) 261-2222 Naples Grande Golf Club Resort 7540 Golden Gate Parkway Naples(239) 659-3700 Naples Grande Golf Club Resort 7540 Golden Gate Parkway Naples (239) 659-3700 Naples Heritage Private 8150 Heritage Club Way Naples (239) 417-9990 Naples Lakes Country Club Private 4784 Inverness Club Drive Naples (239) 732-1011 Naples National Golf Club Private 9325 Collier Blvd Naples (239) 775-8911

Olde Collier Golf Club Private 790 Main House Drive Naples (239) 597-9898 Old Corkscrew Golf Club Semi-Private Corkscrew Road Estero (239)949-4700 Olde Florida Golf Club Private 9393 Vanderbilt Beach Rd Naples (239) 353-7667 Olde Hickory Golf & Country Club Private 14760 Olde Hickory Blvd Ft. Myers (239) 768-2400 Palm River Country Club Semi-Private 333 Palm River Blvd Naples (239) 597-6082 Palmetto-Pine Country Club Private 1940 Southwest 9th Court Cape Coral (239) 574-2141 Panther Run Semi-Private 6005 Anthem Pkwy Ave Maria (239 )304-2835 Palmira Golf & Country Club Ibis Course Private 14011 Bonita Beach Road Bonita Springs (239) 948-4726 Palmira Golf & Country Club Egret Course Private 14011 Bonita Beach Road Bonita Springs (239) 948-4726 Palmira Golf & Country Club Osprey Course Private 14011 Bonita Beach Road Bonita Springs (239) 948-4726 Pelican Bay Golf ClubPrivate 26381 S. Tamiami Trail Bonita Springs (239)498-5363 Pelican Marsh Golf Club Private 1810 Persimmon Drive Naples (239) 597-3000 Pelican Preserve Egret Course Semi Private 10662 Pelican Preserve Blvd Ft. Myers (239) 985-1707 Pelican Preserve Ibis Course Semi Private 10662 Pelican Preserve Blvd Ft. Myers (239) 985-1707 Pelican Preserve Heron Course Semi Private 10662 Pelican Preserve Blvd Ft. Myers (239) 985-1707 Pelican Sound Golf & River Club River Course Private 4561 Pelican Sound Blvd Estero (239) 498-4333 Pelican Sound Golf & River Club Lakes Course Private 4561 Pelican Sound Blvd Estero (239) 498-4333 Pelican Sound Golf & River Club Sound Course Private 4561 Pelican Sound Blvd Estero (239) 498-4333 Pelican’s Nest Golf Club Hurricane Course Private 4450 Pelicans Nest Drive Bonita Springs (239) 947-4600 Pelican’s Nest Golf Club Gator Course Private 4450 Pelicans Nest Drive Bonita Springs (239) 947-4600 Pine Lakes Country Club Private 400 Pine Lakes Parkway N North Ft. Myers (239) 731-5822 Quail Creek Country Club Private 13300 Valewood Drive Naples (239) 597-2900 Quail Run Golf Club Private 1 Forest Lakes Boulevard Naples (239) 261-3930 Quail Village Golf Club Private 11719 Quail Village Way Naples (239) 598-9922 Quail West Golf & Country Club Lakes Course Private 5950 Burnham Road Naples (239) 592-1119 Quail West Golf & Country Club Preserve Course Private 5950 Burnham Road Naples (239) 592-1119 Quality Inn & Suites Golf Resort Resort 4100 Golden Gate Pkwy Naples (239) 455-1010 Raptor Bay Golf Course Publilc 23001 Coconut Point Resort Dr Bonita Springs (239) 948-8800 Renaissance Golf Club Private 12801 Renaissance Way Ft. Myers (239) 225-1560 Riviera Golf Club Semi Private 48 Marseilles Drive Naples (239) 774-1081 Riverbend Golf Course Public 6270 River Club Court North Ft. Myers (239) 543-2200 River Hall Country Club Semi-Private River Hall Parkway Alva (239) 313-4653 Royal Palm Country Club Private 405 Forest Hills Boulevard Naples (239) 775-1150 Royal Poinciana Golf Club Private 4000 Goodlette Road N Naples (239) 261-3371 Royal Tee Country Club King Course Semi-Private 11460 Royal Tee Circle Cape Coral (239) 283-3989 Royal Tee Country Club Queen Course Semi-Private 11460 Royal Tee Circle Cape Coral (239) 283-3989 Royal Tee Country Club Prince Course Semi-Private 11460 Royal Tee Circle Cape Coral (239) 283-3989 Royal Wood Golf & Country Club Private 4300 Royal Wood Blvd. Naples (239) 774-5585 Sabal Springs Golf & Racquet Club Semi-Private 3410 Clubview Drive North Ft. Myers (239) 731-0101 San Carlos Golf Course Public 7420 Constitution Circle FT. Myers (239) 267-3131 Seven Lakes Private 1750 Augusta Dr Ft. Myers (239) 481-6560 Shadow Wood Country Club South Private 22803 Oakwilde Boulevard Bonita Springs (239) 992-6616 Shadow Wood Country Club North Private 22803 Oakwilde Boulevard Bonita Springs (239) 992-6616 Shadow Wood Preserve Private 6900 Shadow Creek Blvd Fort Myers (239) 590-6911 Shell Point Golf Club Public 17401 On Par Boulevard Ft. Myers (239) 433-9790 Silver Lakes RV Resort & Golf Club Resort 1001 Silver Lakes Blvd Naples (239) 417-3446 Six Lakes Country Club Private 9151 Littleton Road North Ft. Myers (239) 995-5434 South Seas Plantation Golf Links & Resort Resort 5400 Plantation Road Captiva (239) 472-5111 Spanish Wells East Course Private 9801 Treasury Cay Lane Bonita Springs (239) 992-5100 Spanish Wells North Course Private 9801 Treasury Cay Lane Bonita Springs (239) 992-5100

Spanish Wells South Course Private 9801 Treasury Cay Lane Bonita Springs (239) 992-5100 Spring Run Golf Club Private 9501 Spring Run Blvd Bonita Springs (239) 949-0707 Stonebridge Country Club Private 2100 Winding Oaks Way Naples (239) 594-5252 Stoneybrook 21251 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd. Estero, FL 33928 (239) 948-3933 Summerlin Ridge Golf Center Public 16750 Pine Ridge Rd Ft. Myers (239) 432-0000 Talis Park 16475 Talis Park Dr, Naples, FL 34110 Terraverde Country Club Public 17000 Terraverde CircleFt. Myers (239) 433-7733 The Club at Mediterra South Course Private 15755 Corso Mediterra Cir Naples (239)254-3000 The Club at Mediterra North Course Private 15755 Corso Mediterra Cir Naples (239)254-3000 The Club at Olde Cypress Private 7165 Treeline Dr Naples (239)596-6857 The Club at Pelican Bay Pelican Course Private 707 Gulf Park Drive Naples (239) 597-2105 The Club at Pelican Bay- Bay Course Private 707 Gulf Park Drive Naples (239) 597-2105 The Club at Pelican Bay-Club to Bay Course Private 707 Gulf Park Drive Naples (239) 597-2105 The Club at the Strand Preserve Course Private 5840 Strand Boulevard Naples (239) 592-9944 The Club at the Strand Savannah Course Private 5840 Strand Boulevard Naples (239) 592-9944 The Club at the Strand Sabal Course Private 5840 Strand Boulevard Naples (239) 592-9944 The Colony Golf and Country Club Private 4101 Pelican Colony Blvd Bonita Springs (239) 390-4710 The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club Semi-Private 949 Sand Castle Road Sanibel Island (239) 472-2535 The Colony Bay & Golf Club Private 9740 Bent Grass Bend Bonita Springs (239) 390-4700 The Colony at Sabal Trace Semi-Private 5740 Sabal Trace Drive North Ft. Myers (239) 426-5322 The Forest Country Club Bear Course Private 6100 Club Blvd. SW Ft. Myers (239) 481-5700 The Forest Country Club Bobcat Course Private 6100 Club Blvd. SW Ft. Myers (239) 481-5700 The Hideaway Country Club Semi-Private 5670 Trailwinds Drive Ft. Myers (239) 275-5581 The Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club Private 4420 Flagship Drive Ft. Myers (239) 482-0242 The Plantation Golf & Country Club Private 10500 Dartington Drive Ft. Myers (239) 561-8650 The Quarry Private 8950 Weathered Stone Dr Naples (239) 304-0172 The Rookery at MarcoResort 3433 Club Center Blvd. Marco Island (239) 389-6600 The Sanctuary Golf Club Private 2801 Wulfert Road Sanibel Island (239) 472-6223 Treviso Bay Golf Club Private 9800 Treviso Bay Blvd Naples (239) 331-2052 Tiburon Black Course Public 2620 Tiruron Drive Naples (239) 594-2040 Tiburon Gold Course Public 2620 Tiruron Drive Naples (239) 594-2040 Twin Eagles Talon Private 11725 Twin Eagles Boulevard Naples (239) 354-1700 Twin Eagles Eagle Private 11725 Twin Eagles Boulevard Naples (239) 354-1700 Tuscany Reserve Private 16475 Tuscany Reserve Dr Naples (239) 514-1051 Valencia Golf Course Public 1725 Double Eagle Trail Naples (239) 352-0777 Vanderbilt Country Club Semi-Private 8250 Danbury Blvd Naples (239) 348-2663 Vasari Country Club Private 11250 Via Del Vasari Drive Bonita Springs (239) 597-3959 Verandah Country Club Old Orange Course Private 12211 River Village Way Fort Myers (239)947-6221 Verandah Country Club Whispering Oaks Private 12211 River Village Way Fort Myers (239) 947-6221 Vineyards of Naples Private 400 Vineyards Boulevard Naples (239) 353-1920 West Bay Beach and Golf Club Private 4606 West Bay Boulevard Estero (239) 948-3482 Westminster Golf Club Public 2199 Berkley Way Lehigh Acres (239) 368-1110 Whiskey Creek Country Club Private 1449 Whiskey Creek Drive Ft. Myers (239) 481-3021 Wildcat Run Country Club Private 20300 Country Club Drive Estero (239) 495-3031 Wilderness Country Club Private 101 Clubhouse Drive Naples (239) 261-5505 Windstar on Naples Bay Private 1700 Windstar Boulevard Naples (239) 775-3500 Worthington Country Club Private 13550 Worthington Way Bonita Springs (239) 495-1750 Wyndemere Country Club Gold Course Private 700 Wyndemere Way Naples (239) 263-1700 Wyndemere Country Club Green Course Private 700 Wyndemere Way Naples (239) 263-1700 Wyndemere Country Club White Course Private 700 Wyndemere Way Naples (239) 263-1700

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want to improve your game, you have to operate with a mindset that will enable you to reach your goal. I work with a lot of golfers who tell me how much they WANT to play better, but they don’t always commit to walk the talk. Working on your technique and having regular sessions with your instructor are important. But golf is not about working harder, it’s about playing SMARTER — and smart golf requires a dedication to better thinking in order to produce better results.

One of the biggest lessons I teach my clients is to fully understand the difference between interest and commitment when it comes to their game.

Kenneth Blanchard said, “When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results.”

Think about how that quote relates to your approach to the game.

Do you think good thoughts and trust your swing only when things are going well? Do you wait for your performance to prove to you why should feel confident about your ability? Or do you play with a mindset that helps you operate with excellence on every shot?

To play great golf you must be 100% committed with every thought, on every shot, every hole, every day. This level of commitment requires passion and discipline. Passion is what drives you to keep investing in the game, and discipline gets you over the rough patches, when things are not working.

Are you truly committed to your game? Do you focus on what you can and will do, or do you allow excuses to hold you back from really seeing what you can accomplish?

If your commitment could use a swift kick in the seat, then perhaps it’s time for you to invest some time in your mental game. Our clients play rounds worth bragging about, and so can you. To find out more about the mental game private sessions and group clinics I offer at Tiburon, please contact me today at 239.431.6810. For more TOP mental game tips, visit my blog at www.TheTopInstitute.com I look forward to working with you to teach you how to unleash your Inner Champion!

To your golf success!

Dr. Shannon Reece

Sport psychologist & founder of Training for Optimal Performance, Dr. Reece teaches junior, collegiate, amateur and pro-level golfers how to maximize their performance by leveraging their greatest assets to unleash their Inner Champion, and consistently perform at the top of their game. If you are ready to start playing the golf of your dreams, contact Dr. Reece today!

So what does 100% commitment look like?

• It’s choosing to create thoughts that align with the outcomes you desire • It’s choosing to play with the clubs and shots that are working • It’s choosing to learn from your setbacks • It’s choosing to focus on your victories on every hole, even the tough ones These are the choices that allow you to play with a mindset that will help you face any challenge from a place of strength, and enjoy the adventure of the game. Golfers who are 100% committed don’t settle for less than giving their best to every shot, and holding nothing back. It’s knowing in your gut while you stand over the ball that this shot is going to be nothing less than great.

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Lower Annual Carrying Costs In “Bundled” Golf Communities

I’ve been told by a number of my well-traveled clients that the “bundled” golf community concept is proprietary to Southwest Florida. I haven’t been able to confirm this, but during my 9+ years of specializing in residential real estate sales in SWFL golf communities, I’ve observed that a large percentage of my Buyers have opted for the economic sensibility of purchasing a home in a “bundled” golf community.

For Buyers that can be down here only a few months of the year, it’s often difficult to justify paying the $25,000-$40,000 upfront initiation fees of even our most-affordable “equity” country clubs, let alone those of our higher-priced clubs.

“Bundled” golf communities—which include a full-golf membership with the purchase of any type of home without the payment of an initiation fee—offer a viable lower-cost purchase option. In addition, the on-going annual golf membership dues in “bundled” golf communities are typically about half of those charged by “equity” clubs.

The “mix” of homes in “bundled” golf communities also contributes to an overall annual savings, because these communities typically have a larger offering of multi-family homes— condos, verandas, carriage homes, and coach homes—which have lower overall annual expenses than single family homes.

These lower expenses result from homeowner’s insurance, exterior building maintenance, lawn & landscaping, and irrigation water expenses being pro-rated to each owner in the building as part of their HOA and/or condo fees.

And, just as retail stores have to pay close attention to the prices of their nearby competitors, “bundled” golf communities have to do the same in order to remain competitive to prospective Buyers. Some “bundled” clubs can justify higher annual costs by offering additional, and/or newer, facilities and amenities; but, overall, they have to be very careful about getting out-of-line on their annual costs.

By Joe Morgan

In my experience, most Buyers end up asking the same question as they compare homes in various golf communities…”what are my annual carrying costs”? As a point of reference, the following is a simplified, but relatively accurate average of the annual costs for a $250,000 multi-family home in Southwest Florida’s newer “bundled” golf communities…

• Golf/Social Membership Fee $5,000 • Master HOA & HOA/Condo Fees $5,400 • Real Estate Taxes $2,800 = ANNUAL TOTAL

$13,200

Obviously, taxes will increase with a more expensive home purchase. The total cost will also increase if the community has any special assessments, a food and beverage minimum, CDD charges, etc. Owning your own golf cart will also add a “trail fee” to the total. But, you can also REDUCE the above expenses by going into our somewhat-older--but extremely well-maintained--“bundled” golf communities. The bottom-line is that “bundled” golf communities offer you a great option for minimizing and controlling the annual carrying costs of your new Southwest Florida golf home!

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Joe Morgan--better known as the GOLF HOME GURU— specializes in golf communities, and is an Award-Winning real estate agent with Downing-Frye Realty, Inc. For help buying or selling in a golf community, you can contact him at 239/4386426 or Guru@GolfHomeGuru.com.

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closely with the professionals at the courses played we created that memory. Why not duplicate the process? Making that kind of impression sparked an idea so I have formed “Tee Up Travel LLC” “Tee Up Travel” is committed to creating memorable golf getaways for couples who cohabitate together and enjoy the service from Professionals promoting the game of Golf.

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How to become a GREAT PUTTER! Two drills: Why and how to do them.

Every golfer knows that the putter is the most used club in their bag during a round of golf and for most golfers, the least used in practice sessions. The reason the average golfer places more of an emphasis on the other clubs is because they feel that putting does not take the same coordination and physical skills that the full swing demands.

breaking putts are missed and where, along with how many down hill verses up hill putts. Another important factor is which green speeds do you putt best on and what speed of greens you will play on average. This green speed is called the “stemp reading” which you can find by asking the golf professionals in the golf shop.

Average golfers can dramatically lower their scores by starting with becoming a better putter. What is a good putter?

A golfer who consistently during an 18 hole round has an average of 25 to 28 putts. In order to achieve any goal you must have a plan. We will call this “planned progressive practice”. I would like you to start first by keeping stats on your putting over the next 10 rounds of golf. This takes a little more time than one might think but is crucial to finding out exactly just what type of practice program would be right for you. Most golfers when I ask them to keep their putting stats only give me the number of putts during the round. What is important is how many putts are missed inside 10 feet and the dimensions of that miss, such as short left, long right, dead center short, lip outs and how many

Now we can organize a planned “progressive practice program”. In brief let’s start with lag putting, start 30 feet from the hole with 6 balls. Place a tee in the ground to mark your starting spot, taking your time try to lag all 6 balls to the hole but you must try to go past the hole but no more than 12 inches. You must find four angles giving you left to right and right to left, down hill and up hill situation shots.

Your goal to get all balls to or just past the hole leaving no putt short! If you leave a putt short do it all again as a penalty for poor practice. Now for the short putts, go only 2 feet from the hole mark your position from the hole and try to make 18 in a row. Stay there until you do. These are two practice drills of about 20 that I use to build golfers to become good putters.

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