Bonita Bay East - Sabal Course

This was a course none of us(4) had played before. Each of us selected a course based upon reputation, playing conditions, and level of difficulty. This course was my choice.
The Sabol course far exceeded our expectations. It was/is well maintained and in great condition. We played a morning round on a day that was warm and sunny with limited cloudiness. We all have a handicap around 16 so we knew or expected our scores would be slighty higher than the norm because of our unfamiliarity. Sand traps, water barriers, sloping greens and length were as the courses' reputation. The greens, although very well maintained, were very fast. We likened it to putting on a marble floor or a sheet of glass. This aspect made the round go a little longer (timewise). It also increased our frustration in keeping the ball on the green and keeping our scores down, as well. We played three other courses in the Ft. Myers area during our week here. We felt that the greens, although very difficult, were not realisitic to regular play for any level of player.
We, however,still felt that this course was rated to at least a 4.6 out of 5 rating. We would definitely play this course again.

The day started with a friendly staff getting us fed, on on the course and with good instructions. The course was outstanding both in layout and condition. We rarely saw other golfers and finishe in less than 4 1/2 hours. An enjoyable expirence.

Course was beautiful and challenging; however, we did not appreicate the starter telling us to speed up after 9 holes when we were keeping up with the group in front of us. He even said he'd make us skip a hole if we didn't speed up. Were we to hit into that group? We thought it was extremely rude and officious of him--a poor representation of the course.

My friends and I have played at over 20 courses in the greater Naples area and we all consider this the most enjoyable to play. It is not killer difficult but a real challenge for the average golfer. The big deal is the beauty of the course. No houses and some holes that are cut out of the woods in a way that you cannot see the next hole anywhere from the one that you are playing. Lots of wildlife also such as wild turkeys, alligators, and hawks.

First time playing here... Course was in excellant shape.. Greens were great and really fast.. Generous fairways that lead to fast sloping greens and oh yes there is sand everywhere..

Fair test for all golfers and enough bite from the back tees to make it a good test for better golfers. I will definitely be back to play it again..

Great deal since Cypress and Sabal courses are normally private. Returns to private end of March 2013 so take advantage now. My wife and I found it marginally difficult and pace of play was good.

The course is very well maintained and has an interesting layout. Several set of tees make it easy to match your handicap to the ciurse. Well worth the money.

Great staff, beautiful practice facilities. Course is fairly open from the tee but there is a lot of strategy involved in approaching the right tiers of the very fast greens (running at about 12 the day we played).

Very wide landing areas; you have to hit it sideways to miss the fairways. Very fast greens; may take some getting used to.

Excellent condition.

Good course for your first round of the season.

P.S. Saw wild turkeys, and two small deer that came right up to roving bar cart looking for apples.

A good course to get the rust out of your swing. Generous fairways, not too much water to carry but off the Dark Green Tees still some challenging par 4s. Greens slick and position key on a couple of holes so a second round might pay dividends once you know where you're going.

Pace at just 4 hours was fine and if anything felt a bit quick for a leisurely, holiday game. Starter and staff all very pleasant and welcoming. Cart girl only accepts MasterCard or Visa!

The course a little above average. The greens very good a little to sandy. The staff in the pro shop needs to be trained on how to treat guest. Outside staff very good.

Bonita Bay East has two courses, and this time we played the sabal. Both courses are two of my favorite local courses as they are completely devoid of any homes. Both courses offer the opportunity to see varied types of wildlife including deer, turkeys, eagles, racoons etc.

Practice facilities are top notch with titleist practice golf balls at the range, a chipping area with sand trap,and multiple putting greens.

I would play here every day if I had the chance!!

I love this course. The fairways are generous and the greens tough and fast.
Wildlife abounds and you will see it everywhere on the course. Too bad that after march these courses may no longer be available to the public. Play them now while you still can!

The course had generous fairways---obviously was not shoe-horned into a housing development. The marshals never bothered us. We played in 4 hours, never held anyone up. The property is beautiful. We had such an enjoyable time.

Awesome course with true, fast greens. Attention to detail in every area.

I loved the course and its consistency from year to year and hole to hole. This is my second time at the facility where I normally golf over Christmas time. The greens are smallish and require precision. Fairways are largish and relatively easy to hit. Definetly will return if given the chance to make a tee time there again. Layout has variety and should suite those who putt and chip well.

allowing me to play their course, these courses should realise if not for golfnow we would never think of going to them.

Excellent fairways, great nature no surrounding houses

Would recommend courses to other people. Very well maintained, like that no homes are on courses and there is abundant wild life.greens in my opinion are quite difficult hard to read.

Pristine course and amenities. Played the Cypress course and it was a challenge. No homes on the course. I believe it is an Autobaun society for wildlife refuge.