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4.3
2099 Reviews (2099)
5 Stars
537
4 Stars
938
3 Stars
371
2 Stars
137
1 Stars
116
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
89.0%
Recommend this course
1660 out of 2099 reviews
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4.4
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
85.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 14 reviews
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4.6
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
92.6%
Recommend this course
63 out of 68 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

4.3
2099 Reviews (2099)

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 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
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dreadful

the layout if the course is quite interesting . But they need to shut this place down , the fairways are appauling .Most of the holes were like playing in a farmers field . The drainage on the fairways is awful to Non existent.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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

Not at It's Best

South course fairways were wet and seem to be always wet. Greens were furry and slow. East course better. Good value as a hot deal at around $75. Staff is terrific, range was ok.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not Up To Par

I’ve played all four 9’s in the past, and conditions were previously much better. The North course was the most disappointing. Several tee boxes were chopped up and/or not level. The fairways were thin, and where there was more grass, they cut too low. The greens were ok, but many of the golfers are too lazy to fix their ball marks. I probably repaired an average of 3 or 4 ball marks per hole. The South course was in better condition. Although all SWF courses are now ridiculously over-priced, Spanish Wells is a more reasonably over-priced course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

scenic and fun

water on almost every hole. creates intrigue and interest. layout is fair.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Second time playing

Played 18 paired with another friendly and fun couple. We played the combo blue/white and white/red. Previous time we did white only and green only. Course is definitely more challenging for longer play, as in more water hazards in front of tee box. South course was a bit soggy due to recents rain but still was ok play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

mediocre course

way overpriced for what it is, greens were ok but the rest of the course was mediocre at best

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Played East and North Nines. Course and greens were in good shape despite recent rains. North 9 was more challenging due to water hazards.Pace of play just over 4 hrs. Staff very friendly and helpful.Enjoyed round and will return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing customer service. Course in decent condition. Expensive.

Just think it’s too expensive for this particular course. If they are gonna charge this much the course conditions should be substantially better. IMHO.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

golf on a cool day

The greens were pretty nice, some of the tee boxes were somewhat beat up. It had rained hard the night before, some soggy spots. First time we played this course and overall we enjoyed it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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