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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
5
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0
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0
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
4
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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

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2017 #1)
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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 12
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4.0
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Conditions Good
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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4.0
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Perfect weather
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Nice Course

Good value, the pace of play was good, the course was moderately challenging and in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 21
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Played the whites because that’s what playing partners wanted. A little short but fun course in decent shape. Hole #7 on the North course is a “fishhook” layout which I really didn’t like.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

1st time & round at Spanish Wells

Nice layout but needs some course maintenance to bring overall conditions up … good greens

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 72
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Track for the Money

Still navigating local public courses. I added this one to my list. Fairways OK and greens were in good shape. Rolled true. 3 nines. Played the South and East. Staff was accommodat and friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 72
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Over sold

This isnt a complaint about course condition, but our foursome waited at the first tee box for 1/2 hr. beyond our scheduled TT so a members tournament could finish making the turn. There were 3 more foursomes behind us waiting. Managment could care less that we all had to wait. It was a typical over sell of the course during the high season. Do yourself a favor and call the course before you book.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Three 9s and conveniently located

Arrival and checkin were nicely handled, even at the front gate. The staff was service minded. They represented Spanish Wells professionally and friendly.

Overall, its a very playable course. Aim well, or pay!

Around the water hazards, the landscaping is significantly beat up. This may be to the recent Hurricane Ian. The fairways on the south 9 need work. The east course fairways are good. All greens are true. I’d like to include the north course on a future visit.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course at Spanish Wells

Course was in good shape. Not long but tight fairways, target golf. Pace of play started out badly but ranger helped move things along for a reasonable 4:15 round. Greens are in good shape. Considering the limited options for public golf in the area, this is a good choice. Will play it again.

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

Good layout but only fair condition.

I've played this course before (maybe 2 years ago) and it was in much condition then. Yesterday, the grass on the fairways was pretty thin. The greens, however, were in good shape and they were pretty quick.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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