East/North at Spanish Wells Country Club

Each of the two nine hole courses played was very different from the other. Front nine very narrow with condos lining the fairways. Back nine appeared to be in a completely different community, more wide open with single family houses. Gave the round a disjointed feel. Greens were in excellent shape and had interesting breaks but tee boxes and playing area were on the rough side.

Would have loved to have a ranger to move a lot the group in front of us who were more interested in smoking pot that playing at a decent pace. Also… no cart service and the halfway house closed on sunday afternoon. Range area is abysmal.

We played the North and then the South Nines. There are definitely some interesting holes. The dog legs are BIG TIME. I think I shoot much better if I played it again. Some sneaky water you can't see, you would know better what club to hit off the tee on some of the dog leg holes to get you in the right position. Staff was friendly and professional (although one of the bag guys was trying to give my clubs to another player...lol). Very mature course with some tight holes.

Spanish Wells Golf and Country Club has been a staple in the area for many years. The club was founded in 1979, way before Bonita Beach Road is what it is today. Once upon a time, this master-planned community was one of the finest members-only golf clubs in all of Lee County, offering members 27 holes of championship golf and an active, robust social calendar. As with many clubs of this era, the economy dealt them a severe blow, but in January 2018, the Homeowner’s Association stepped in and purchased the golf course.

Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club features 27-holes of Championship Golf that can be played in three different 18-hole combinations. There are six sets of tees, and the scorecard gives you eight different options including some “hybrid” distances. Course length can range anywhere from under 4,000 to over 6,700 yards.

Tropical palm trees, mature live oaks, and water hazards define all three layouts at Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club. Like many Florida courses, water hazards are the dominant obstacle to overcome. Water comes into play on all but two of the 27 holes and may have you thinking twice about hitting driver off the tee on several holes.

As you would expect there are several memorable holes. Number 2 on the South Course is a short par 5 that plays a mere 436 yards from the Blue Tees. An accurate, well-placed drive will leave you the option to try and go for the green in two. Off the tee, there’s water on both sides and your tee shot is best played just slightly left of the center of the fairway. A good drive past the water and fairway bunker on the right is going to leave a lengthy but doable shot into a slightly elevated and large green with no sand around it, just a lake on the right! Should you decide to layup, make sure you’re left of the trees in front of the pond.

Those who can drive the ball a long way off the tee will love Number 3 on the South Course. It’s a par 4 that plays 276 yards from the Blue Tees. The water in front of the tee box should not be a problem, however, the bunkers that guard the front of the green may be. I say it’s worth the risk!

Number 7 on the South course is a challenging Par 3 that plays 144 yards from the Blue Tees. The hole plays slightly uphill, over water into a green that is fronted by a bulkhead and rocks. The green is wider than it is deep with a bunker left of the green and a second directly behind it. A shot from the back bunker can be intimidating with the water looming beyond the pin.

Number 7 on the North Course - The Horseshoe Hole as many members describe it - is a par 5 that plays 488 yards from the Blue Tees. At about 220 yards from the tee, the hole takes a dogleg to the right, then another dogleg right at about 110 more yards. Horseshoe requires two well-executed shots before you can even see the green! Water on the left and a cypress preserve on the right make this a tough driving hole, and, if you hit your layup shot a little too far there’s a good chance, you’re in someone’s backyard. For most players it’s at least 3 shots, maybe more to reach the green!

Spanish Wells has some impressive practice facilities including an aqua driving range, a short game area, and putting greens. The pro shop at Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club is the hub where everything golf-related happens. Here you can set up a lesson or take part in a clinic under the guidance of one of the club’s PGA Professionals. They can also help to get you involved in some of the many golf-related activities and tournaments. It’s also the place to pick up some logoed apparel from some of golf’s most revered manufacturers.

Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club is conveniently located in Bonita Springs, minutes from some of southwest Florida’s finest shopping, dining, and pristine white sandy beaches.

Spanish Wells Golf and Country Club has been a staple in the area for many years. The club was founded in 1979, way before Bonita Beach Road is what it is today. Once upon a time, this master-planned community was one of the finest members-only golf clubs in all of Lee County, offering members 27 holes of championship golf and an active, robust social calendar. As with many clubs of this era, the economy dealt them a severe blow, but in January 2018, the Homeowner’s Association stepped in and purchased the golf course.

Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club features 27-holes of Championship Golf that can be played in three different 18-hole combinations. There are six sets of tees, and the scorecard gives you eight different options including some “hybrid” distances. Course length can range anywhere from under 4,000 to over 6,700 yards.

Tropical palm trees, mature live oaks, and water hazards define all three layouts at Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club. Like many Florida courses, water hazards are the dominant obstacle to overcome. Water comes into play on all but two of the 27 holes and may have you thinking twice about hitting driver off the tee on several holes.

As you would expect there are several memorable holes. Number 2 on the South Course is a short par 5 that plays a mere 436 yards from the Blue Tees. An accurate, well-placed drive will leave you the option to try and go for the green in two. Off the tee, there’s water on both sides and your tee shot is best played just slightly left of the center of the fairway. A good drive past the water and fairway bunker on the right is going to leave a lengthy but doable shot into a slightly elevated and large green with no sand around it, just a lake on the right! Should you decide to layup, make sure you’re left of the trees in front of the pond.

Those who can drive the ball a long way off the tee will love Number 3 on the South Course. It’s a par 4 that plays 276 yards from the Blue Tees. The water in front of the tee box should not be a problem, however, the bunkers that guard the front of the green may be. I say it’s worth the risk!

Number 7 on the South course is a challenging Par 3 that plays 144 yards from the Blue Tees. The hole plays slightly uphill, over water into a green that is fronted by a bulkhead and rocks. The green is wider than it is deep with a bunker left of the green and a second directly behind it. A shot from the back bunker can be intimidating with the water looming beyond the pin.

Number 7 on the North Course - The Horseshoe Hole as many members describe it - is a par 5 that plays 488 yards from the Blue Tees. At about 220 yards from the tee, the hole takes a dogleg to the right, then another dogleg right at about 110 more yards. Horseshoe requires two well-executed shots before you can even see the green! Water on the left and a cypress preserve on the right make this a tough driving hole, and, if you hit your layup shot a little too far there’s a good chance, you’re in someone’s backyard. For most players it’s at least 3 shots, maybe more to reach the green!

Spanish Wells has some impressive practice facilities including an aqua driving range, a short game area, and putting greens. The pro shop at Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club is the hub where everything golf-related happens. Here you can set up a lesson or take part in a clinic under the guidance of one of the club’s PGA Professionals. They can also help to get you involved in some of the many golf-related activities and tournaments. It’s also the place to pick up some logoed apparel from some of golf’s most revered manufacturers.

Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club is conveniently located in Bonita Springs, minutes from some of southwest Florida’s finest shopping, dining, and pristine white sandy beaches.

Nice course & friendly staff; winter prices are what they are, but a good value.

Course condition was fair, staff was friendly. No golf cart available when we arrived. Wouldn't let us use the practice area, balls were only for members!

Disappointing for the price.