Private Clubs & Country Clubs in Fort Myers

Colonial Country Club is a private 18-hole golf facility in Fort Myers, Florida, established in the early 1960s as one of the area's pioneering golf venues. The course was redesigned by architect Ron Garl in 1995, with all greens rebuilt to USGA specifications and a layout that brings water into play on 13 of 18 holes. Playing to a par 72 at 6,825 yards from the championship tees, the course carries a slope rating of 131 on Bermuda grass fairways and greens.

Crown Colony Golf & Country Club is a private 18-hole golf club in Fort Myers, Florida, designed by noted architect Ron Garl. The par-72 championship layout stretches over 7,000 yards and carries a slope rating of 138, reflecting Garl's signature integration of water hazards, strategic bunkering, and native Florida vegetation.

Cypress Lake Golf Club is a private 18-hole club in Fort Myers, Florida, founded in the late 1950s and designed by renowned architect Dick Wilson, known for his strategic bunkering and demanding green complexes. The course stretches 6,676 yards with a slope rating of 133, and was thoughtfully updated in 2001 by Ron Garl while preserving Wilson's original design intent. A historic fixture in Southwest Florida golf, the club hosted the 1971 Florida State Amateur Championship and remains one of the region's longest-standing private golfing traditions.

Estero Country Club is a private 18-hole golf club established in the mid-1980s within the Estero community of Fort Myers, Florida. Designed by Gordon Lewis, the par-72 championship course stretches over 7,000 yards and earns a slope rating of 142, with strategic water hazards and bunkers defining its character throughout. A standout par-3 14th hole, requiring a precise carry over water to a guarded green, exemplifies the course's demand for accuracy and course management.

Fiddlesticks Country Club is a private 36-hole golf community in Fort Myers, Florida, featuring two distinct championship courses designed by architect Ron Garl. The Long Mean course, opened in 1982, plays to 7,077 yards with a slope rating of 139, while the Wee Friendly course offers a contrasting layout, both having undergone modern renovations. The club holds Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary certification and has hosted Florida State Golf Association championships, including the State Senior Amateur and Mid-Amateur events.

Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club is a private golf and waterfront community in Fort Myers, Florida, situated along the Caloosahatchee River. The 18-hole championship course, designed by Chip Powell and playing to a slope rating of 139, weaves through the natural waterfront landscape with multiple water features integrated throughout the layout. A deep-water marina facility adds a distinctive nautical dimension that sets the club apart from traditional Florida country clubs.

Heritage Palms Golf & Country Club is a private residential golf community established in Fort Myers, Florida, offering 36 holes of championship golf across two distinct 18-hole courses. Designed by Gordon G. Lewis and Jed Azinger, the courses incorporate natural Florida landscape features including strategic water hazards and bunkers that challenge players across all skill levels.

Kelly Greens Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole golf and country club established in Fort Myers, Florida, designed by Southwest Florida architect Gordon Lewis. The par-72 layout stretches 6,365 yards from the championship tees and incorporates strategic water hazards and bunkering characteristic of Lewis's regionally attuned design approach.

Legends Golf & Country Club is a private 18-hole golf community in Fort Myers, Florida, designed by former U.S. Open champion Jerry Pate. The par-72 championship layout stretches 6,772 yards and weaves through natural Florida wetlands and preserved conservation areas, earning a slope rating of 137 from the championship tees.

Lexington Country Club is a private, residential golf community in Fort Myers, Florida, established in the mid-1990s. The 18-hole, par-72 championship course was designed by Southwest Florida architect Gordon Lewis and stretches to 6,810 yards, featuring water hazards on 14 of 18 holes and a slope rating of 133. A 2015 renovation refreshed the course's traditional Florida-style bunkering, keeping the layout both strategic and visually distinctive.

Olde Hickory Golf & Country Club is a private 18-hole golf community in Fort Myers, Florida, established in 1991 and designed by prominent Florida golf architect Ron Garl. The course stretches 6,707 yards from the championship tees and carries a slope rating of 139, weaving through natural wetlands and native vegetation with water features coming into play on 16 of 18 holes.

Seven Lakes Golf and Tennis Community is a residential golf community founded in the early 1970s in Fort Myers, Florida, built around an 18-hole course designed by local architect Gordon Lewis. The par-72 layout stretches 6,428 yards and features water hazards in play on 14 of its 18 holes, giving the course a distinctly South Florida character defined by Bermuda grass fairways and strategic water challenges.

Shadow Wood Country Club's Preserve Course is a private 18-hole layout set within a master-planned community in Fort Myers, Florida, designed by respected architect Arthur Hills and opened in 2001. Stretching to 7,118 yards from the tips with a slope rating of 142, the course is notable for its seamless integration with native Florida vegetation and protected wildlife habitats. Arthur Hills and Associates returned in 2018 to modernize the layout while preserving the course's original environmental character.

Six Lakes Country Club is an 18-hole executive course situated within the Six Lakes residential community in Fort Myers, Florida. Established in 1970 and featuring a par-61 layout of 3,709 yards, the course presents a compact, water-accented design well-suited to the Fort Myers active-living lifestyle.

The Club at Gateway is a private 18-hole golf club located in Fort Myers, Florida, established as part of the master-planned Gateway community in 1989. Designed by Tom Fazio, the par-72 championship layout stretches to 7,024 yards and carries a slope rating of 139, incorporating natural Florida wetlands throughout its design. The course has hosted FSGA-sanctioned events including a U.S. Open Local Qualifier, underscoring its standing as one of Southwest Florida's more serious tests of golf.

The Club at Pelican Preserve is a 27-hole golf community in Fort Myers, Florida, featuring a course designed by Chip Powell set within an Audubon-certified wildlife sanctuary. The layout offers multiple 18-hole combinations playing to a par 72, complemented by a 70,000-square-foot Town Center with dining, fitness, and leisure facilities.

The Club at Renaissance is a private 18-hole golf community in Fort Myers, Florida, defined by its Arthur Hills design that weaves through natural wetland areas with elevated tees, strategic bunkering, and a demanding championship layout. Stretching 7,193 yards with a course rating of 75.3 and slope of 139, it ranks among the more challenging private courses in Southwest Florida.

The Forest Country Club is a private 36-hole golf community in Fort Myers, Florida, featuring two championship courses set among the natural preserves and waterways of Southwest Florida. The Bear Course, originally designed by Gordon Lewis, and the Bobcat Course were both renovated by noted architect Arthur Hills, with a comprehensive restoration of both layouts completed in 2017. The club's two par-72 courses play to slope ratings of 137 and 135 respectively, offering a challenging test rooted in classic Florida golf design.

The Landings Yacht, Golf and Tennis Club is a residential sporting community in Fort Myers, Florida, offering a distinctive combination of golf, tennis, and marina amenities along Southwest Florida's waterways. The Gordon Lewis-designed 18-hole course plays to a par of 71 and incorporates water hazards on 14 of its holes, earning certification as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

The Plantation Golf & Country Club is a residential golf community established in Fort Myers, Florida, featuring 27 holes of championship golf designed by Lewis "Chip" Powell. The layout incorporates natural Florida wetlands and water features across three nine-hole courses — Bobcat, Panther, and Gator — stretching to 6,901 yards from the championship tees with a slope rating of 132. The club has hosted notable regional competitions including the 2008 Florida State Senior Amateur Championship.

Verandah Club is a private 36-hole golf community situated along the Orange River in Fort Myers, Florida, established in the early 2000s. The club features two championship courses: the Old Orange, designed by Bob Cupp, and the Whispering Oak, designed by Jack Nicklaus II, both winding through natural preserves and wildlife corridors in Southwest Florida.