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4.2
2098 Reviews (2098)
5 Stars
537
4 Stars
937
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
89.0%
Recommend this course
1659 out of 2098 reviews
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4.4
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
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0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
85.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 14 reviews
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4.5
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
93.8%
Recommend this course
75 out of 80 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
2098 Reviews (2098)

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 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Rain check

We were made to pay next day Previously we were informed that we can play 18 holes. But it would be another extra 80$ for each player.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Rain Check policy

We got rain check i. We were informed we can play 18 18 holes by presenting the rain check We came back to play next day. We were asked to pay full price. 140$. To play 18 holes. Or to pay taxes and other fees to play 9 hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course.only negative thing I would have to say is that the greens were so hard that it took the fun out of the round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Nice mature course, tight.

Fun course. Tight fairways. Conditions good, not outstanding. Staff very friendly expect for cart guy where we ended our round; was Mr. Friendly til we said we didn’t need our clubs washed off for money, then he abruptly turned and walked away. Too bad. Left a bad taste in our mouth after a fun day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great Value for Florida Golf

Really friendly staff to a fantastic Golf Course.

Can’t beat this place!

Looking forward to many more rounds here !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the Best Courses in the Area

A wonderful club with 3 interesting and challenging 9s.

Condition is great with very fast greens.

Lots of water in play on most holes.

Staff is very friendly and welcoming.

Would recommend to all.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

I played this course many times and this is the worst condition I’ve seen. The fairways were soggy, and it hadn’t rained for a week. Very hard but soggy greens, and there were all kinds of imperfections in the green. It even seemed like when the holes were cut, they were lifted up in a way that created a crown away from the hole.

I’m sure it was just an anomaly and it will be corrected soon.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

When we reached the turn, we were informed that one of the nines was closed for course maintenance. This resulted in a backup and delay at the start of the back nine. I left without finishing.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent course. have played it 5 times and twice I have walked off because of slow play. See marshals out there but they do nothing to speed up pace of play. That just encourages people to play slow. There are a plethora of other places to play that are nicer courses, why do I want to wait all day for an average course?

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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