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4.2
2096 Reviews (2096)
5 Stars
536
4 Stars
936
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
88.9%
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1657 out of 2096 reviews
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4.5
13 Reviews (13)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
84.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 13 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
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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
2096 Reviews (2096)

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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A great course

An experience not to miss - great course and very challenging in places - some holes really make you think whether the hero shot will work or better to play safe and lay up. Bruce, the Ranger and cart man was excellent. Friendly and helpful and gave us good advise. The clubhouse is immaculate and the Pro Shop has a great range of clothing and accessories.

Don't miss this gem near Naples!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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Conditions Average
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Layout Good
Friendliness Good
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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I Recommend This Course
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

It is our time.

Great we'll go golf course. Season is over. Lower the rates for the locals please. It is our time let's be serious.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Above expectations

We played East/North and loved the layout, conditions, deal price, and staff.

Staff greets you in the parking lot with cart, handle clubs, towels and explanations of the course, amenities and all. We loved it so much we are looking at possibility moving there as we love Bonita Springs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Keep in your rotation

We have a condo in the Bonita Springs area and spend 6-8 weeks there. We have rotated through most of the public/ public-private courses in the Naples/Estero/Ft Myers area. While Tiberon is our favorite, for 25% of the cost Spanish Wells is a good track to keep in the mix. We played North/South- with a notable difference in the tight layout of North. South was more playable and enjoyable. Will try East next. Greens rolled well, fairways in good shape. Check in staff awesome.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Love it!

Have no complaints - course played was East 9 holes then North 9 holes. Fairways we’re all in excellent shape as well as the greens.

Greens were super fast but we haven’t had rain in many weeks.

We really enjoyed playing here and will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Day

Pace was good, slower 4 some let our 2 some play through at the turn. Greens were nice, well maintained. Rest of course was also in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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