The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
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4.2
602 Reviews (602)
5 Stars
269
4 Stars
245
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
88.2%
Recommend this course
539 out of 602 reviews
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4.1
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
87.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 24 reviews
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4.2
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
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4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.5%
Recommend this course
32 out of 37 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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4.2
602 Reviews (602)

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 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Retaired couple

We like this this course, reason : it is beautiful course with wildlife... alligators, birds etc... For us, it is ok , for someone it is bit too short but not easy , lot of water hasards etc.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 02/16/2016

Thanks for the review and for pointing out all of the wildlife! Thanks for coming out to play and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

water, much water

toller kurs, habe mind 10 bälle verloren, aber riesigen Spaß gehabt, Jede Bahn hat sehr viel Wasser, unbedingt spielen,

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Watery Grave

The Dunes is a very nice course an it's well kept. Water comes into play on 16 holes. This course is not a slicers friend since there is water to the right on many holes. Club rental includes 2 sleeves of balls. The average golfer will need them all. The front 9 is easier than the back. Enjoy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
c87fdcee-6b54-54ed-aee3-950c26798cf0
Commented on 11/06/2015

Thank you for taking the time to fill out a review and we hope you didn't spend too much time in the water!

Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

xtra fee

the greens were not nearly as well off as those of the practice area ...there has been a lot of rain, and so not too much of a surprise ...it's " off season" and so improvements are being made and at $10.00 for a hot deal can not be beat ...be advised you do add an additional 6 dollar fee for the toll bridge ...still very much worth it !

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging

This is a very difficult course for anyone who hasn't played here before. Water hazards on every hole make it scary for wayward shots. Short golf course but a lot of holes call for less than driver off the tee. Hit it straight and you will score well. Left or right you'll be in for a wet round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good layout.

Vacation every year in Captiva and will usually drive in to play The Dunes. Good price, good layout and friendly staff. Lots of water make it challenging with some tight fairways. I especially like crossing the road for 16-19. Very scenic.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course with beautiful views.

Challenging course with lots of water, hazards and wildlife. Course was in great shape and staff super. As a novice golfer it poses lots of challenges, but is a fun course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

If you play this course, take your camera.

I think I enjoy all the wildlife as much as the great golf course. All the water is surrounded by lots of different wildlife. We saw birds that we had never seen before. I would highly recommend this golf course, but take your camera.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging but fair

There is a lot of water on this course that penalizes errant shots off the tee and mistruck approach shots. The course is well maintained although their bunkers were very firm. The driving range is a lake which makes it a great place for kids to practice. They have great people working there that make your visit extra special.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Golfcourse

The Course is nice an in good Conditions. The Stuff is really friendly and helpful. We would play always again here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

very good overall course and facilities

Played here before and really liked it. Very nice course, greens very slow though. Would play
again. Lots of water, very challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Bring Your Control

This a beautiful course. To enjoy your round here, you must hit straight. An aerial view will support this: there is water everywhere. There is an app that illustrates the course: bring your smart phone, scan the code from the cart for a decided advantage

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice nice course.

Nice course. Quite challenging. In perfect condition. Lots of wildlife. Lots of water.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice nice Course. But a bit pricey.

Great course. Quite challenging. Lots of wildlife. Lots and lots of water.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Day of Golf

Was paired up with a great group of guys! Was very impressed with the course. If you are in the area check this one out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great fringe benefits

Yes the Dunes has water on every hole, and it will gobble up some balls if you insist on trying to hit driver on all the par 4's. But it's a great place to enjoy the wildlife of SW Florida (osprey, eagles, all sorts of water birds, and big gators) while you get in a fun round. Choose less club, stay in the dry areas, and enjoy a beautiful day outdoor while saving a few balls. Staff very friendly and competent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Something a little different

It is a nice little golf course nestled into some wildlife areas and some old style Florida homes. Kinda going to a 60's style diner. Tiny aqua range to which you can not take the cart. The course is extremely short and not very tricky. Gotta play straight though. For me it is some sort of a retro thing to go there from time to time. Last time I played there was some years ago. And since I have played this year it will be a couple of years until the next time. It is not a challenge in the sense of golf as a sport but it is fun!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Issues again at the turn

Very good course but management continues to put to many groups out there off of both number 1 and number 10....which continues to cause long backup when you come to make the turn...this time we had to wait 40 minutes between number 9 and 10 because of the number of groups they were starting off on number 10. If they would get rid of 3 to 4 groups this course would be worth coming back to play time and again..as is there are better courses in the area that don't stack the groups up so you don't spend over an half and hour between nines

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wonderful course....hard to get to

Unless you are already on the island, leave a LOT of extra time to get to the course. Traffic on/off/around island is a disaster! Course is in excellent shape. Lush fairways. True greens which hold the ball well. You will see a LoT of different wildlife including several large gators. Water comes into play on every hole. Lots of target golf. Not many holes to just grip it and rip it. Grill is excellent....so just get there EARLY and eat at the course. Did I mention the traffic!!???

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Experience

Great course, lot of water, take some extra balls with you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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