SW FL GUIDE TO GOLF FALL EDITION

Guide to

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Fall Issue

GOLF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

OLD CORKSCREW

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA’S # 1 RATED GOLF COURSE PAGES 18-19

CME GROUP TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP SEE PAGES 6-7 FRANKLIN TEMPLETON SHOOTOUT SEE PAGE 22 CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF COURSES PAGES 30-31

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A Word From Ron...

Hello, Guide to Golf readers!

Does it seem a little crowded out there on U.S. 41 or even route I-75? Maybe it is just a little more crowded, or maybe this whole economy thing is finally blowing over. Maybe there are just more visitors, golfers and beachgoers than ever before.

The seasons are starting to look a little more like every year here in our special corner of Southwest Florida. While riding around good old U.S. 41, I saw a car carrier… no really, a car carrier and it was September 1st.

The seasons may change weather-wise, but when it comes to golf, new residents and long term snowbirds, the “winter” season is quickly becoming more than a three-month blitz.

Snowbirds, golfers and beachgoers are coming early and staying later. In fact it’s beginning to look like one big season for fall, winter and spring with summer actually picking up even more than ever before. Let’s face it: those of us who live here year-round know that it just gets cold “up there”.

We are finding that what was traditionally a little January to March mass influx of golfers and beachgoers has now become a steady stream of visitors and returning residents.

When it comes to golf, the daily fee courses are finding more activity with more playing time being used. Revenues are increasing because of a revived economy and the traveling golfer is coming back to play more often.

A number of private equity clubs are reaching out to find new members as their seniors slow down their playing habits, and the courses and communities start to vie for younger players.

Even bundled communities, where memberships and fees are part of the annual cost of living, are finding that there is some turnover and they, too, are looking for new owners.

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Almost all golf-related venues are now chasing new enthusiastic younger players, whether snowbirds or retirees. They are looking for members.

There are all types of membership offers, like preview memberships, executive memberships, junior memberships, resident and non-resident memberships, trial memberships, equity memberships, social memberships, and many more.

Each club or community has its own unique offerings and opportunities. You can find a number of top locations in this magazine. If you are new here, then you may also want to look many of these communities are REALTORS® who represent them in this publication. The REALTORS® who advertise with us are among the most knowledgeable, experienced agents you will find in this area. They can successfully assist you in finding the ideal golf community home that fits your golf lifestyle.

With close to 200 courses, and with the reputation for having more golf holes per capita than any other location in the country, the in depth knowledge about local golf is a basic requirement met by all you find here in this publication.

Take advantage of that local knowledge whenever you can.

This year, once again, we will be one of the sponsors of the Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout and the Ace Group Classic. Be sure to stop by and say hello…you may even win a free membership to one of our top local courses or pick up some tips from the world famous Golf Doctor, Mike Calbot.

We’ll be looking for you!

Until the next issue, keep up with the group in front you, fill those divots, fix those ball marks and play well!

Captain Ron

Guide to

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GOLF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

EDITORIALS A Word from Ron CME Group Tour Championship The Race Ends Here.

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Mike Calbot, The Golf Doctor Better Posture for a Better Game

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Stoney brook Junior Golf Program

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Dr. Shannon Reece Training for Optimal Performance Why Focusing on Your Score Will Prevent You from Posting a Good One

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Daily Fee Golf

By Mike Spetsios, Head Golf Professional at San Carlos

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Alico Family Golf: Southwest Florida’s Best Kept Secret

By Kraig Feighery, PGA Director of Golf

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Our magazine is available at over 250 locations, you can find us at top CVS and 7-11 stores, at your favorite Chamber of Commerce, Golf Course, Hotel, Resort, Golf Community, Golf Retailer, or at many of our advertiser locations.

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Location of Advertisers Golf Course Directory Great Deals Directory

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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 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

GREAT STEAK HOUSE LOCATIONS SEE PAGES 44-45

SEE COURSE LISTINGS AND ADVERTISERS INSIDE

See us at the Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout and the CME Titleholders events.

See our magazine at www.swflguide2golf.com Find us on See the link to our magazine at our web site www.swflguide2golf.com

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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The Race Ends Here.

The CME Group Tour Championship is the grand finale of the 2014 LPGA Tour season, and is also the finish line for the season-long Race to the CME Globe. The tournament will be played at Tiburón Golf Club at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort Nov. 20-23, 2014. The world’s best players will be on hand to compete for the $2 million purse with the tournament winner taking home $500,000 and the winner of the Race To The CME Globe will take home a $1 million bonus.

Southwest Florida golf fans, year round and seasonal residents and corporate clients and their guests will witness not only great

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November 18 – 23, 2014 Tiburón Golf Club, Naples golf, but a possible historic payday if one player should win both the tournament and the Race to the CME Globe.

“Our field is truly the best of the best; you don’t get to Naples without qualifying by winning a tournament or qualifying through points. The talent you’ll see on the course is just as impressive as the potential payout,” said Tournament Director Gail Graham. “The LPGA and its players do an amazing job of engaging with the fans and here in Naples, where the golf community is so passionate, it is the perfect setting to end the season.”

The tournament brings global attention to Florida’s Paradise Coast – including Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades – via a vast television audience. Last year’s live Golf Channel broadcast reached 127 million homes in 158 countries.

More than 70 media representatives cover the tournament including writers from the Associated Press, Naples Daily News, USA To-

day, ESPN, GOLF Magazine, and more. Additionally, the event garnered international coverage from media outlets in Germany, China and Japan.

Local residents enjoy golf just as much as fans are globally. Mike Whan, Commissioner of the LPGA referred to Naples/Fort Myers TV market one of the LPGA Tour’s highest rated cities, another validation that Naples can be considered “Golf Capital of the World.”

T H E R AC E ENDS HERE Tickets on Sale Now!

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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 1981 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.

Chipping around the green

Head Golf Professional

Mike Spetsios

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The two mistakes most commonly seen for shots around the greens are a poor set-up and a chipping motion that brings the wrists into play during the stroke. When chipping anywhere inside 30 yards, set up with a narrow, open stance and the ball positioned just inside the back foot. The majority of your weight should be on the front foot even to the degree of feeling like you are leaning towards the target. This also enables the hands to be ahead of the ball which will promote a descending path on the downswing. In the stroke itself, there is minimal wrist hinge in the backswing and none in the forward portion of the swing. The wrist angle should remain constant through contact. The wrists should not break as the ball is struck, with the hands remaining in front of the club face at all times.

If your chipping problems still persist, please consult your local PGA Professional.

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

LaPlaya Golf Club is one of Naples’ finest for many good reasons. Much more than a private club. It’s a lifestyle where golfers can enjoy the perfect balance of camaraderie and play. People join golf clubs for a myriad of reasons.

At LaPlaya, we keep it simple - it is all about golf.

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Distinctive golf course design in a convenient North Naples location.

18 holes, five sets of tees and fast pace of play.

Couple friendly golf club, easy to make new friends and simple to find a game.

Grass practice facility with six target greens.

Separate chipping and putting facility.

Individual and group instruction with our team of golf professionals.

A complete golf shop, Grille Room, and locker room facilities.

Preferred rates at the David Leadbetter Golf Academy.

A team that welcomes you with a great smile and warm spirit.

Reciprocal off-season play and dining at featured private clubs in the Naples area.

Members’ fun-filled tournaments and events.

Membership cap approaching with limited memberships currently available.

LaPlaya Golf Club 333 Palm River Boulevard Naples Florida 34110 telephone: 239.254.5019 or 239.254.5002 www.laplayaclub.com membershipdirector@laplayaclub.com 9

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Enjoy two world-class golf courses, luxurious amenities, a quiet, uncluttered setting and a sensible membership plan with no initiation or CDD fees.

Our stunning new homes by the region’s best builders are priced from the mid $200’s to over $2 million.

239-352-8000 • TwinEagles.com

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2014 SECOND ANNUAL

CELEBRITY GALA & GOLF CLASSIC NOVEMBER 20-21

presented by

hosted by

Thank you for supporting The Sunshine Kids Annual Celebrity Gala & Golf Classic.

A “Copacabana” themed gala event will be on Thursday, November 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the Bonita Bay Club, located in Bonita Springs off S. Tamiami Trail. There will be a Dinner, Martini Bar, Wine Bar, Live Auction, Silent Auction and entertainment provided by Broadway stars Steve Barcus and Elizabeth Kensek.

The Golf Classic will be at Bonita Bay East, located off Immokalee Road in Naples, FL. The event will be held on Friday, November 21, 2014. Registration and lunch start at 11:00 a.m., golf ball drop 12:30 p.m. with a 1:15 p.m. shotgun start. A buffet lunch will be provided to the players, as well as an awards ceremony and heavy hors d’oeuvres immediately following the golf tournament.

Ticket prices are $250 per player for Gala & Golf. Tickets are $100 for Gala only for non-golfer or guest.

For more information please contact Joni Albert at 239-390-4000 or jonialbert@bhhsfloridarealty.com To purchase tickets visit http://goo.gl/Tv1mwT

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT

The Sunshine Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to children with cancer. Established in 1982, we are committed to providing positive group activities and emotional support for young cancer patients. The Sunshine Kids provides a variety of programs and events, free of charge, for kids who are receiving cancer treatments in hospitals across North America. www.sunshinekids.org — Tax-exempt ID: 76-0020802.

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Come Play With Us! 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 two championship eighteen-hole golf courses.

Designed to challenge golfers at all handicap levels, each course caters to the most exacting golfers, as well as forgiving of those with higher handicaps.

All facilities have been planned with the golfer in mind. The practice range, approach green and traps and practice putting greens are conveniently located to help you improve your game. Golfing events at The Forest are many and varied. Several dozen mens and ladies golf groups of all playing levels enjoy outings several times weekly. Men’s Day provides friendly competition every Wednesday and an active Women’s Golf Association for both 9 and 18 holers meet on Wednesdays & Thursdays.

As well, monthly couples events offer an excellent opportunity to become acquainted with other Forest Members. And of course, one of our strongest assets is that tee times are ALWAYS available for regular play.

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THE FOREST

COUNTRY CLUB

The Bear

• Northern Course feel • Tougher of the two • Long & Challenging, 6,940 yard course

• Host to USGA and PGA

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statewide championships, celebrity and charitable golf events Abundance of pines, oaks, cypress and palmetto Tifway 419 Bermudagrass fairways New TifEagle greens, 2010 New irrigation system, 2010 Par 72

The Bobcat

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course Water and palm trees Wider fairways make this a more forgiving course yet challenging due to the many lakes and preservation areas Several holes played through the preserve, wildlife abundant Tifway 419 Bermudagrass fairways Ultra-Dwarf greens Par 72

Contact

Laurie Mellor Membership Director 239-482-1310 The Forest Country Club 6100 Club Blvd Ft. Myers, FL 33908 Centrally located on US 41 South 15

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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.

Every player needs a little

BALANCE in their game Balance is such an important attribute in one’s golf swing. It promotes consistency in the path of the swing and helps maintain a square club face throughout.

Balance will also help produce one of the most important positions in golf which is your impact position.

Here are some quick tips to help promote correct balance.

Setup: At address, your weight should be balanced equally more towards the insteps and balls of both feet -- not toward the heels or the toes. This will put you in an athletic ready position. From this dynamic position, your body is ready to stay balanced while moving in any direction. If your weight falls on your toes, the club head will tend to start outside the target line. If your weight rests on your heels, the path will tend to be too inside.

1. Close your eyes and feel your balance at address, then make a backswing and stop at the top. You should feel your balance on the instep of your back foot.

2. Start your downswing by feeling weight move to the front foot stopping in your impact position. Your weight should now be on the front foot.

3. Continue your swing to the finish position and hold.

If properly balanced, you should be able to feel your weight on your front foot while being able to tap your back foot into the ground.

By following these simple steps it will create the correct balance needed in producing a more consistent swing path and impact position. This results in generating more club head speed maximizing power and distance.

Chris Phillips, PGA Head Golf Professional Cypress Woods Golf and Country Club (239)592-7860 17

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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The Cottages at Old Corkscrew Coming soon: 25 luxurious cottages.

25 uncommon purchase opportunities. It’s a win-win.

Membership Benefits Old Corkscrew’s membership plans are designed for today’s world.

Where else can you be a member at an award-winning venue with no additional monthly dues, no monthly minimum spending or year-end special assessments?

For Membership information, please contact Don Edwards, Sales & Marketing Director (239) 949-4700 dedwards@oldcorkscrew.com OldCorkscrew.com 19

Better

posture for a better game!

Poor Posture A

Poor Posture B

Good posture is imperative for hitting consistent golf shots. Most golfers are so out of balance before they make their swing that they are never going to hit the ball solid or control their shots.

Here are four photos with only one balanced position. Let’s start with the correct posture balanced position. Always bend from the hip joints keeping the spine position as natural as you can. The knees flex so the center of the knee is centered over the arch of

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the foot. If we were to hang a club from the front of the back shoulder, in this case the right shoulder, it would hang plumb to the front of the feet. If we then took a club and held it against our hip joint, it would hang to the back of the foot. So in looking in a mirror at your posture, your hips are over your heels the shoulders are over the toes and the knees are in the center of the foot or arches. The clubs distance from the body can be measured simply by removing your bottom hand while maintaining your posture position, spreading your fingers and thumb apart wide and with your palm facing the ground you place the little finger to the cap of the club (the cap is the top of the grip) and the thumb to the body. We call this the one hand spread measurement, your hand for your body. You will find the measurements to work for all clubs in which the full swing is being made.

Correct Posture

What is good posture? Good posture is where the body’s center of mass is over the center or arch of the feet. This distribution of your body mass and the proper spine angle, leg flex and clubs distance from the body all play into making a consistent pivot.

Golf Tip by “The Golf Doctor” Mike Calbot

Poor Posture C

Mike Calbot is a swing analyst and master golf instructor.

The Mike Calbot International Golf Studio & Schools are located at Old Corkscrew Golf Club in Estero, FL To contact call : 239-482-0900 or visit on the web at : www.golfdoctorusa.com

In looking at the photo’s A, B, C, we see exactly what not to do. Photo “A” the weight is to far back and the spine unnatural. In photo “B” the weight is to forward with straight locked knees. In photo “C” the golfer is too bent over with the club too low and close to the body. The back is not natural the legs are locked and the arms have too much tension.

I guarantee if you improve a poor posture position you will improve your swing.

If you love golf you’ll love playing better!

Better golf with the Golf Doctor Mike Calbot.

WWW.GOLFDOCTORUSA.COM

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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ON SA LE N OW FOR ONLY $110 YOU RECEIVE: 2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

One (1) Weekly Grounds Pass to the Franklin Templeton Shootout & more than 85 rounds of golf at the following courses: Tiburón | The Colony Eagle Creek | Hammock Bay Heritage Bay | Naples Grande Pelican Preserve | Pelican’s Nest Raptor Bay | The Rookery The Strand | Wildcat Run

TO ORDER: Call (239) 254-9770 Visit FranklinTempletonShootout.com Stop By PGA TOUR Superstore, Naples Greg Norman Collection Outlet Store, Estero

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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.

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• 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

Stoneybrook JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM Open to all ages from 4 to 17 Stoneybrook’s Junior Golf Program is intended to inform, develop, and provide an opportunity for kids in the community to grow through the game of golf. The Medalist Program covers different areas of the game each week including the rules of golf and proper etiquette on and off the course. The life and golf skills that are taught are investments that will prove to be truly priceless for the kids in our community.

We want to strive to offer kids a variety of opportunities to improve at their sport through instructional programs. These programs are designed to prepare kids for tournament play through a series of steps.

Jeff Nixon, PGA Jeff has been a pillar for golf instruction in southwest Florida for the past twenty years. Jeff is a graduate of Cape Coral High School and is a Class A member with the PGA of America. He has won multiple awards including the 2006 Teacher of the year and the 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Player Development Award.

Jordan Ball, PGA Jordan graduated from FGCU where he has received his Bachelors Degree in Professional Golf Management and his Class A membership with the PGA. Jordan has been teaching since 2009 and is currently a big contributor to Stoneybrook’s golfer development programs. He has been a visionary in the development of the program and is excited about the opportunity to work with your child today!

Tuesday nights from 5 to 6:30 we offer a program to kids involved in team golf. This is a more advanced program than Saturdays and Wednesdays and is structured to help team golf members improve in tournament play. This consists of shot making and intensive short game practice.

For more information on team golf visit: www. sfpgajuniorgolf.com Stop in, let’s talk about all the opportunities we have available in our Junior Golf Program Contact Jeff Nixon PGA Professional at (239) 948–3933.

www.sfpgajuniorgolf.com Let’s talk about golf with Jeff Nixon and Andy Scott on ESPN Radio. Sunday Mornings from 9-10am on 99.3 ESPN Radio. Hosted by Jeff Nixon PGA & Andy Scott PGA Phone: 239-337-3776

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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

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Focusing on Your Score Why

Will Prevent You from Posting a Good One

Before teeing off on the first hole, do you know what you want to shoot for the day? Do you know exactly what your score is at any point throughout a round? If you answered “yes” to either of those questions, then there is something important you should know. The more time you spend thinking about your score, the more you can actually hurt your chances of posting a good one at the end of the round.

Your score is not something over which you have direct control, and golfers who allow their thinking to get wrapped up in the numbers of the game during play are wasting mental energy. What you can control is how well you prepare for and execute one shot at a time. The more you maintain a present-centered focus, the higher the probability that you will produce solid shots and reduce miss hits, giving yourself the best opportunity to cumulatively achieve the score you desire.

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!

Golfers make the game harder than it was designed to be when they allow their thinking to get off track. If you tend to think about what you are shooting or could make on the next hole, while attempting to concentrate on your next shot, your focus is split between the future and the present. Have you ever thought, “Wow! If I keep this up, I could actually break 90 today!” This is an example of a future-oriented focus. Throw in some thoughts about the poor shot you’d like make up for on the last hole, and now you are pin-balling between the past, present and future.

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!

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The goal to staying present-centered is to let go of the score, the past, and the “what if ’s” of the future, so that all that remains is a commitment to give 100% of your attention to the shot at hand.

You need to consciously choose to play one shot at a time.

If you average 90 shots per round, then set your expectations around the fact that you have 90 individual opportunities to execute one great shot. It’s only when you keep your mind focused on the task at hand, the ball at your feet, regardless of anything that occurred in the past, or might happen in the future, that you operate with your full mental and physical resources to produce a solid shot. By doing so on every shot, you increase the probability of stringing together a series of great performances that ultimately lead to the score you wanted to post.

Your biggest challenge will be to catch yourself the moment your thinking veers from the present to the past or future, and pull yourself back on track, by releasing your need to try to control or dictate the future or change the past. Your power lies in the present alone.

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By Mike Spetsios, Head Golf Professional at San Carlos

However, with the good, the bad still lingers. May through October creates great challenges. An over supply of courses, pricing wars, private facilities allowing “outside play,” online vendors “dumping” tee times and excruciating temperatures along with tropical rain and thunderstorms have created an environment in which facilities run at a loss for most of the summer. Not a business model which economists would recommend.

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Family Fun at Alico Family Golf

HAVE YOU PLAYED OUR SNAG® -FRIENDLY COURSE YET? Our SNAG -Friendly course is one of just two in the entire nation! ®

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Age-appropriate equipment and programming

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simplified rules and terminology

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Full shots, pitching, chipping and putting

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Fun for all ages and player levels

SNAG® is a great way to spend quality time with the kids and teach them a sport that provides skills, enhancing every part of their lives.

You can also enjoy…

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Miniature Golf

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Driving range and short game practice area

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Full-service Golf Shop - Club fitting and repair by The Golf Guys

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Year-round special events, golf lessons, clinics and leagues

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Corporate and family-hosted events

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Advantage Loyalty card program for endless benefits

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Alico Family Golf is also home to The First Tee of Lee County Fall classes are taking place now and soon we’ll be scheduling winter classes!

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16300 Lee Road, Ft Myers, FL 33912 (239) 334-GOLF (4653) www.AlicoFamilyGolf.com

Conveniently located west of the Alico I-75 exit

Alico Family Golf: Southwest Florida’s Best Kept Secret

By Kraig Feighery, PGA Director of Golf

If you haven’t heard of Alico Family Golf, it’s simply because our facility is brand-new and just about a year old! However, if you have heard of Alico Family Golf (AFG) and have not paid us a visit yet, you’re definitely missing out! If you’re a seasonal visitor to our area or simply on vacation, AFG is a must-see on your list of entertainment destinations! If you’re a full-time resident, AFG has year-long events and activities for every member of the family! There is truly something for everyone at AFG! Conveniently located off the Alico Road exit, (exit 131) off I-75 in Fort Myers, AFG is situated on 30 acres and has an abundance of activities for the avid golfer, beginners and everyone in between! Perhaps one of our most family-friendly activities is our SNAG® -friendly: Starting New at Golf. Our SNAG® -friendly course is one of just two in the entire nation!

No matter what level player you are, SNAG® is fun for all ages! SNAG® brings Moms, Dads and the kids together for play – and a note to Grandparents…your grandkids, whether living here or visiting, will absolutely love our SNAG® -friendly course! So, now you’re probably wondering…what is SNAG®?

What is SNAG®?

SNAG® Golf has built a premier learning system recognized by industry leaders around the world as a superior method to teach golf fundamentals in a fun and easy way. The SNAG® Golf System contains age-appropriate equipment and programming to effectively teach the game of golf to people of all ages and ability levels. SNAG® contains all the basic elements of golf, but in a modified form. The game has its own simplified rules and terminology, which adds fun to the learning and playing experience. Falling somewhere between miniature golf and regulation golf, SNAG® allows for full shots, pitching, chipping and putting. It’s really an amazing system that lets families not only learn together, but play together too! SNAG® is a great way to spend quality time with the kids and teach them a sport that provides skills, enhancing every part of their lives.

An Abundance of Family Activities However, the fun does not end there at Alico Family Golf! If you’re an avid golfer, spend some time at our driving range and short game area to practice your shot, while Mom and the kids take advantage of our miniature golf course. When you’re done, check out our full-service golf shop right on-site, courtesy of The Golf Guys, and then your family can enjoy a bite and refreshments at our clubhouse café! Additionally, we hold special events, golf lessons, clinics and leagues year-round, and we host corporate and team-building events, birthday parties or any special event! Have out-of-town visitors or a family reunion coming up? AFG is the perfect place for making family fun and memories!

The First Tee of Lee County Last but certainly not least, our proudest claim to fame is that we are the official home of The First Tee golf program in Lee County! The First Tee is a youth development organization that impacts the lives of young people by providing golf educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Supported by golf ’s major organizations, including the LPGA, Masters Tournament, PGA of America, PGA TOUR and USGA, The First Tee has reached more than 9 million young people since its inception in 1997 and reaches youth on golf courses, in schools and at other youth serving locations. Come see what The First Tee of Lee County is all about at AFG! Fall classes are taking place now and soon we’ll be scheduling winter classes! We do hope that you’ll come and visit Alico Family Golf this fall and winter and, if you’re with us all summer long, please take advantage of our summer programs for kids. It’s a great way to keep them busy and having fun all summer long!

Please visit our website at www.AlicoFamilyGolf.com for information about all of our programs and activities, and take advantage of our offer on the opposite page! We look forward to seeing you and your family at Alico Family Golf!

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