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4.2
2098 Reviews (2098)
5 Stars
537
4 Stars
937
3 Stars
371
2 Stars
137
1 Stars
116
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
89.0%
Recommend this course
1659 out of 2098 reviews
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4.4
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
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0
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
85.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 14 reviews
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4.5
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
93.3%
Recommend this course
70 out of 75 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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  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2017 #1)
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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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Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Conditions Poor
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First Time Playing

Bad pace an tight layout

Rangers could do a better job speeding up play. Greens staff could improve conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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1.0

No one responds online!

I booked this t-time date for same day instead of filling day in error on my vacation in Florida. For 3 players at $470

I tried changing the date 10 min later but golf course said I had to contact golf now. I called them immediately and was put on hold for 15 min twice and no one ever answered. I tried emailing and got a can’t deliver response from google. Needless to say I didn’t golf there.

Golf now billed my card but I still have not reached them

Steve yeko

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Didn’t feel like a toon course

The course is in great shape. However it seems not all three nines are of the same quality. Playing east to north brought on a significant downgrade in course value/experience. The north course especially was disjointed, long distances between relatively bland or forced holes were the overall experience. Seems they would have been better off with a single championship course and an executive 9.

Tee time management was also pretty rough. Got in about an hour before tee time, yet we got our cart moments before our tee time & missed a chance at the range and practice green. We wound up waiting on the first tee for about 10 minutes post tee time. They then let off twilight golfers ahead of us on the back nine and we never got to finish due to this.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice public 27 hole course

In high season, it can be very busy. On this day, they ran out of carts but staff was quick to turn them over as players came in. We were not delayed. Pro shop and curb staff were friendly, eager and on point.

We played North and South courses. North is tight while South is wider with more water. Fairways and tees in good shape for high season. Greens the same. Have not played East but hear it’s the better of the 3.

Beverage cart was seen only once. Snack bar can be sketchy and can suddenly be sold out of items or simply closed. Range with floater balls on site. All in all, can’t complain as it’s surrounded by one high end CC after another.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great staff, fun day

Enjoyable day. Staff is extremely friendly. Greens are in good shape. Tee boxes and fairways are in need of a lot of help. Still fun to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 74
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Horrible

Worst course EVER!!

Poor conditions and layout.

Poor practice facilities

Don’t play unless you have no option

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

$200 per golfer not worth it at all

Course is in terrible shape. All hard pan, very wet fairways, what a joke.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 190
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Played 3 times in area. This course was most expensive. The pro shop was good. The course was in good shape but layout was pretty ordinary. I would recommend other courses first.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dreadful condition

I actually liked the course layout but the condition of the fairways was probably the worse I have ever played and I have been playing frequently for over 30 years .

Sone of the fairways reminded me of a poorly ploughed field .

In my opinion they have no right to take our money to play this course . They should shut it down until the damage can be rectified .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Snobby Members

Felt like I didn’t belong. Members made it very clear that I shouldn’t be there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice but expensive

For the price, the range balls should be included + a couple of drinks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

2nd chance same review

I want to like this course as it is located in a great area. Sadly this course needs a complete overhaul. It’s just not up to par with anything else in the area. It’s in need of a redesign and new course management

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Decent

Ok course but like much of Naples public golf, overpriced. Average course conditions at best. May go back only because they aren't many good options.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 127
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

No so great Today

The East course is better but the south fairways were very wet, especially first 3 holes. Greens on the slow side.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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