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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%
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1660 out of 2099 reviews
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4.4
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
7
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
85.7%
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12 out of 14 reviews
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4.6
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
92.3%
Recommend this course
60 out of 65 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

4.3
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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Slow play

Group in front of us to 25 minutes to play the first hole. Two grandpa’s a dad and a kid around seven years old running all over the course. No ranger or Marshall to help speed up play. Had to bail out after nine holes

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
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Amenities Good
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Exceptional

Staff was exceptional.. We played twilight and were easily able to play 18 holes, only took us 3&1/2 hours. I would play here more if price wasn’t so high during normal tee times. Twilight fee was okay. Course is much improved from a few years ago. Thanks Bob

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Conditions Good
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Conditions Average
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Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
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2.0
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Poor course condition and poor marshals

I did not like the course and will not play again. North nine was not in good condition, however the greens were good. Poor design leaving only one way to play most holes. South course was better and better fairway conditions. Group ahead of us was very slow and the marshals did not do anything about them.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
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4.0
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
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Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Take of two nines

Overall the tee boxes were in bad shape. East nine the green were average speed and the north nine very very fast creating a lot of 3 putts. When we finished the east nine the pace was so slow we got behind a group starting on the north clogging things up more. No GPS on the carts so you don’t know where the water is and there was a lot. Won’t be on my list in the future.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First round

I played the North/south courses. The north was short tight and tricky. Narrow with not knowing what was ahead left me with some bad positioning for my next shot. The south course much easier to read I nice day and paired with nice people

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Golf Day

The course was in good shape and we enjoyed our time. Golf staff in clubhouse was fabulous, energetic, helpful and pleasant to work with. Bag drop and cart employees were busy and attending to who they knew first and not by tee times. we were fortunate to find a gentlemen to help us after 15 minutes of waiting. disappointing that no beverage cart was on course that afternoon with 90 degree weather. After making the turn at 4;30 snack shop was also closed, however, lady was closed and asked us if she could help as she hadn't closed the till yet. she was wonderful. After making turn and got to East 1 a twosome teed off and single was on the tee waiting. Certainly thought someone from pro shop would have informed them to wait till last group from south nine made the turn before going. That was extremely frustrating as i have pro shop experience and know the protocols.,

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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