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4.2
2098 Reviews (2098)
5 Stars
537
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
137
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
89.0%
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1659 out of 2098 reviews
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4.4
14 Reviews (14)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
85.7%
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12 out of 14 reviews
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4.5
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
93.7%
Recommend this course
74 out of 79 reviews
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Course Highlights
Spanish Wells delivers consistently excellent conditions with fast, immaculate greens and a strategically challenging layout that rewards thoughtful shot-making. Exceptionally welcoming staff greet you from arrival, and the course offers outstanding value for Southwest Florida golf.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6563 yards
Slope 137
Rating 72.6

Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club in Bonita Springs offers tennis and bocce courts, a fitness center, and 27 of the most picturesque holes in southwest Florida. The holes are divided into three nines: the North, South, and East; that are played in three different 18-hole combinations. The East/North Course combines the longest nine and the shortest nine. Towering pines and palms as well as mature oak trees cover the entire course. Almost just as abundant is the water, which makes an appearance on almost all of the club's holes. The golf course begins with one of the few holes at the club where water doesn't come into play. Although trees line both sides of the fairway on this dogleg right par 4, the landing area off the tee is generous.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gordon G. Lewis (1979) Bruce Howard (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis, Bocce

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Reviews

4.2
2098 Reviews (2098)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Brunch 10
19th Hole Scenic Views 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 80
Narrow Fairways 45
Bunkers 44
This course/club is great for:
Locals 48
Seniors 38
Playing Multiple Courses 36
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 85
Worth the Drive 20
Near Local Attractions 15

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Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Twilight round surprise

Snagged a 3:30pm for $30 at a course I’ve never played, wish I lived in the area it would be my new home. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Course was in amazing shape. 4 iron off the tee will be your friend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome experience

Course was in great shape. Very challenging. Water left and water right on many holes. Staff was wonderful starting with Steve at drop off to pro shop staff. We are on vacation and we will definitely play this course again. Thanks for great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

North and East courses are excellent

Played here again because we had such an enjoyable time the first go. Played the North again and the East for the first time. The North was in really good shape and a challenge. The East course was in excellent shape and a pleasure to play. Staff is extremely nice, I really like playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Formidable!

Played Spanish wells often times before when we are on vacation in summer but this year we've made the best experience. First time played the North course. Unusual Layout for this area with doglegs and challenging holes. Expecting rain showers when we started but they did not come, so we could play the front nine like a private course. Also the back nine on the east course were well maintained, greens soft, tee boxes and fairways on a top Level, staff at the Pro Shop and at the bag drop super friendly. Had a blast of fun and enjoyed every minute. Highly recommended!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 88
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Tight course

27 hole course. Only one 9 hole, North was open. Was not notified. Water hazards, take extra balls. Friendly staff and good conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

VG Value

Watch GolfNow if you can grab this for about $35 you will not be disappointed. My only ding is not a big fan of the South course but East and North are real good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid Course

I enjoy playing at Spanish Wells. There should be more late tee times available. The course was in better shape than my last round. It was fairly dry considering all the rain. The greens were in better than normal shape. It made for a fun round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day till it rained!

My girlfriend and I golfed on a day where it looked like it was gonna rain everywhere. But there’s something known as the Bonita bubble that protected the course long enough to get 16 holes in! Very happy playing golf at Spanish Wells.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Nice revamp

Played saltleaf for the first time since the remodel, nicely done challenging yet fair. Only 2 things I can have negative comments about

No sand just waste bunkers that have no challenge to and I’m not hitting my expense clubs out of limestone

Beverages are really pricey $10 bucks for a beer

Other than that I think I would play again but will stick to water.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wet Season Iisues

All course now will have cart path restrictions during the wet season. Soggy but greens and T boxes very good. If you can grab this for about $30 it's a good deal.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Highly enjoyable course

The course is in great condition. It’s design is challenging in certain ways and open enough to enjoy driving. The greens are well managed with challenging pin locations.

The employees are all very friendly and it’s the best place for your money in Southwest Florida!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course

This is a pleasnt course which I found moderately difficult.They have improved this course a lot since 2 or 3 years ago.

Good value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Solid course

Played north/south... Was in good shape. Not too busy. Rough can be a little thick, so definitely keep it in the fairway. Consider playing hybrid tee boxes as seems to be some short holes. Overall, good value with hot deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Spanish Wells in excellent condition

Course was in the best shape I've ever played it. North/South were the two nines we played. The staff was off the charts nice. From the Director of Golf, the beverage stand, bev cart, and cart staff were exceptional. Really look forward to playing here again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good price, GREAT Staff

This was a "Hot Deal" so I tried the course. Course was good ... the staff was great. Was greeted at the bag drop and felt welcomed. Went to the Pro Shop to check in and the staff was super friendly. Would definitely recommend Spanish Wells!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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