South/East at Spanish Wells Country Club

I played the North/south courses. The north was short tight and tricky. Narrow with not knowing what was ahead left me with some bad positioning for my next shot. The south course much easier to read I nice day and paired with nice people

The course was in good shape and we enjoyed our time. Golf staff in clubhouse was fabulous, energetic, helpful and pleasant to work with. Bag drop and cart employees were busy and attending to who they knew first and not by tee times. we were fortunate to find a gentlemen to help us after 15 minutes of waiting. disappointing that no beverage cart was on course that afternoon with 90 degree weather. After making the turn at 4;30 snack shop was also closed, however, lady was closed and asked us if she could help as she hadn't closed the till yet. she was wonderful. After making turn and got to East 1 a twosome teed off and single was on the tee waiting. Certainly thought someone from pro shop would have informed them to wait till last group from south nine made the turn before going. That was extremely frustrating as i have pro shop experience and know the protocols.,

The layout and conditions of the east course are very good. The layout of the north course is poor. The first and seventh holes are 2 of the worst holes I’ve ever played and the condition of this course is inferior to the east. I’ve never played the south course (I think it is saved for Members - who probably want to have nothing to do with the North. Staff is very friendly and makes you feel welcome.

First 9 took 2:45 to play. When we made the turn there were 4 groups on the hole waiting.

Nice course in good condition with very friendly staff and Good pace of play.

The North Course has numerous holes which are blind shots from the tee and the second shots. The horse shoe hole is referred to as the horse s@$t hole. Very expensive for this resort style tricked up course.

Spanish Wells is a Semi-private course in a gated community. They offer 27 holes of golf. The staff is friendly and helpful when they are not overwhelmed.

This course is always busy to the point that they run out of carts on a regular basis. If you play mid-day you will have to wait for a cart to be returned and cleaned before you can get your bag on a cart. Additionally they do not have a driving range.

They do no let a single ride alone they will pair you up with a stranger. Unfortunately this practice is very common in Southwest Florida during the busy season. This practice should be changed or allow walking.

Greens fees are $150 which are high for the condition of the course. Greens fees in Southwest Florida durning high season will run $125 to $200 per round.

For the price of the greens fee, I was surprised that the carts didn’t have GPS. The score cards did not have a map of the course. Range balls cost extra. The North Course had a few odd holes, so unless you have an app, you’re essentially blind knowing where to hit the ball. The greens were fast. The staff in the pro shop, bag drop and the starters were friendly and helpful. Overall a good course and experience, just not a good value.

Price to high for this course. They raised the price for the winter season way to high. Golf Now saved me a lot of money here.