The resort course was first built in the 1920’s and was purchased and restored in 1946 by Henry B. Watkins, Sr. It was later redesigned by Mark Mahannah in 1948, then later again by Ron Garl in 1980, 1993 and 1998.
This traditional Florida layout is host of
the South Florida PGA Open, the Florida State Senior's Open
Championship and many other state and national association
events, including the 2002 Women’s U.S. Open Qualifier.
Naples beach has wide, generous fairways and is relatively flat. The course record is 63, nine under par, was set in 1963 by head golf professional, Paul Bell while playing with Gene Sarazen, Henry B. Watkins Sr. and Patty Berg.
Golf Course / Club Details
Management Company:
Architect:
Ron Garl
Access:
Resort_Open
Year Founded:
1925
Number of Holes:
18
Cart Yardage System:
None
Last Major Refit:
1998
Tee Boxes:
Water Holes:
8
Tees Grass:
Rental Clubs:
$30 DCI - ProStaff
Rental Shoes:
No
Amenities
Driving Range:
Yes
Chipping Area:
Yes
Range Ball Price:
Included
Locker Room:
Yes
Metal Spikes:
No
Walking Allowed:
No
General: Brand new clubhouse opened in 2002 with a full service restaurant.
Food Service
Banquet Facility:
Yes
Breakfast Served:
Yes,
Alcohol Served:
Yes
General:
Lesson Tee
Head Golf Professional:
Mr. Larry Gantzer, PGA
General
Dress Code:
Proper golf and resort attire required at all times.
Location & Driving Directions:
Take exit 101 off I-75. Go west on SR 84 until you reach US 41 (Tamiami Trail) Go North, follow the Trail around and turn left on 7th Avenue north. Right on Gulf Shore Blvd. From the north, takre I-75 exit 107 and take 896 (Pine Ridge Rd.) west to US 41. Go left (south) again to 7th Ave north, go west (right).
