The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
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4.2
604 Reviews (604)
5 Stars
270
4 Stars
246
3 Stars
57
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
88.0%
Recommend this course
541 out of 604 reviews
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4.1
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.5%
Recommend this course
23 out of 26 reviews
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4.1
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.1%
Recommend this course
31 out of 36 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Sanibel Island course delivers a precision-demanding layout with water on nearly every hole, consistently praised for its unique and memorable setting. Exceptionally welcoming staff and a smooth pace of play make each round feel well worth the visit.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 70
Length 5606 yards
Slope 129
Rating 68.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1973
Fairways Paspalum
Greens Tifegagle grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Mark McCumber (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area No
Indoor Practice No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

4.2
604 Reviews (604)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 9
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 53
Forced Carries 20
Narrow Fairways 20
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 34
Advanced Golfers 25
Seniors 16
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 19
Near Local Attractions 10
At a Resort 7

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Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Sixsomes are Allowed

The first thing I need to address is that we were behind a group of six. It appeared to be three generations of a family. Not everyone hit every shot but they all went to the green and putted. The manager said he’d send out a ranger. That didn’t happen. We had to call again. The staff member said the group would let us play through. When they left , that didn’t happen.

The greens are the best part of the course. That’s not saying much.

Cart Path only one many holes because the fairways are in such bad shape.

Not worth $200 by any means.

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

Play the blue or white tees if you aren’t single digit handicap

I played from the black tees so every tee shot was demanding. My index is 14.1. When I play Here again I will try the blue tees. I did not have my A game and lost two sleeves during the round. We played behind a group playing a tournament so we waited a bit. They have a water range and practice green

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the money!

Course is in rough shape and they had mowers going why we were playing!!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dunes at its prime

The course is in very good condition. The greens are noticeably improved with healthy turf and no fungus infected dead spots. I found the greens slower and without a grain.There are areas of fairway mostly on the perimeter and near cart paths that are barren but these spots don’t affect play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course, lots of water

Great course on beautiful sanibel island. Tough course due to water on most holes. Greens are being redone but still roll nice. Tee boxes were in great shape. Would definitely play again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 223
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worst Greens Ever

I’m 65 years old and a 6 handicap. Been playing golf for 50 years and have never played on worse greens. Grounds crew should be ashamed and embarrassed!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worst Greens Ever Played

I was shocked at how bad the greens were! Worst greens in Florida. I live in Fort Myers and made the drive over the causeway and regretted my decision.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course right on the water. All employees were awesome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time

I’m a high handicapper and the course was certainly challenging, but fair. On a Saturday morning our twosome finished in 3 hours, pace was excellent and the staff was very welcoming and hospitable. It is a beautiful course. You can tell they are in maintenance season so there was a lot of work taking place and some ugly spots, but conditions didn’t impact the value of the round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

DON'T MISS THIS UNIQUE, GEM OF A COURSE!

We have been playing this course when visiting SW FL from Scotland for about 30 years. Played lots of FL courses and there is nothing like it. Pretty short, but a great test as every shot requires precision to score well as there is so much water. Superb setting and very interesting layout. Still has a a few very small areas recovering from hurricane damage but this does not detract from the experience. Staff have always been great too. Lovely experience if you have a partner as a ridealong that doesn't play. Its a one-off golf experience you'll never forget.....don't miss it. PS bring a few extra balls just in case. :)

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lovely place to play on Sanibel

Course, people, and location made this special.

I have returned a couple times since my initial experience there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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