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
4.2
87.6%
Recommend this course
539 out of 602 reviews
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4.1
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
11
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
87.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 23 reviews
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4.2
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.2%
Recommend this course
34 out of 39 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
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 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

greens

the practice green was magnificent-the greens on the course were too small-no bite when hitting irons at the pin and the grass appeared to have been diseased in areas-nice gators-saw two

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Lots of Water!

Wanted to play while vacationing on Sanibel. Course is short for women with water, water everywhere! Somehow we found a reduced rate on your site as I would have been very unhappy paying $130/person. Surprised that there are no locker rooms where you can change clothes/shoes. Overall it was a great afternoon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dunes

Lots of water bring plenty of balls
Need to add more yardage markers
Staff was great

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 103
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Best course on Sanibel Island

Just like last year the stall was friendly and the course was in excellent condition. Bring plenty of balls or grab some extras at the clubhouse. Use your "smart clubs" rather than your "tin cup" set and you'll leave with some balls still in your bag. Play hero here and you'll be feeding the gators! Enjoy a great round on a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Very pretty course, lots of water and lots birds!

This very pretty course was fully booked when we played, but we started right on time and finished in just over four hours. There's water everywhere, some tight lies and lots of beautiful birds on almost every hole. The back nine is a bit more spacious, with fewer houses and an even more "natural" feeling. The clubhouse restaurant has limited evening hours, so check before teeing off if you're thinking of grabbing a quick drink or bite to eat after your round. This is a pricey round of golf, even with the Golf Now discount; but all three of us were glad to have played it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course is overpriced

Course is very, very short. Water aplenty, but not punitive. Greens have lots of slope. If you're not under the hole, likely three putt. The condition of the course and its shortness make it very overpriced..

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play this course while vacationing on Sanibel Island!

The Dunes golf course is a must for golfers visiting Sanibel Island. Bring plenty of balls as water comes into play on a majority of the holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Not a bad Experience

Course is very playable but feels extremely cramped, architect should've given himself more land to work with. The middle holes on the back 9 are nice, lots of wildlife, very alive.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice course on sanibel island with a lot of water and great nature

Challaging course for men, for ladies a bit too easy especially for long hitters. Card with on board GPS in the cart for easy review of distances and course lay up. Lot of nature around. Greens have been fast and moderate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved the course, play from the tips for a great challenge.

Loved the course, play from the tips if you want a great challenge since it's not a real long course. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. We were on vacation in the Tampa area and made the drive to play. It was our favorite non-private course in the area. Beautiful scenery, cart, GPS, service all top rate!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A tight front nine, loads of water a great test of golf

A great challenge of golf on a very windy day, at times gusting over 25mph. The course was on the whole in excellent condition, however some of the greens were starting to show their under belly, plenty of spike marks by uncaring players up front . But overall my two playing partners and I enjoyed the round , the kindness, attentive staff and will certainly return again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great experience, a lot of water!

It's more a lake than a golf course :-) ! But overall it is very women friendly - for male players it is very challenging and can be ball consuming! We saw 2 alligators! Although the yardage seems to be short, it is not a course that is easy to play.
Other than that, being used to European courses, I wouldn't really need an E-cart for the first nine, because at the end of a green starts the next T-box. Unfortunately, the clubhouse closed at 2 pm (summer schedule).

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Th

The course was in good shape considering the time of year and the amount of rain it has received. A little muddy at first but dried out as the round progressed. Some holes difficult to see any direction of the fairway from the black tees. All in all, one of the best we played in the Naples/Ft Myers area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tight water lined course

Being from a rather arid region, this course provided a challenge due to all the water hazards. Of course, the hazards wouldn't be such a problem if I could hit it straight. If you can't, you need to bring a lot of balls as you will lose them. Fun track and the back nine is very pretty where it runs along the lagoon. Course was well maintained and the staff was friendly. Club house looked nice too!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Had a great time, can't wait to go back
Beautiful day on the Island

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

VERY NICE

WE PLAYED HERE WITH A GOLF NOW HOT DEAL SO IT WAS A GREAT PRICE. THE COURSE IS A PAR 70 AND ABOUT 5500 YDS FROM THE TIPS.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lady friendly course

My husband and I played this course. The tees were challenging for him and allowed it to be a little friendly to the ladies. We enjoyed the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

The course overall was really nice. We saw a alligator on the 10th fairway lake. First time we experienced the aqua-range, pretty cool shooting range balls in the water. The course was in great shape other than being wet. If your on your game, should be no problem to shoot a great score.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty course

The course is tricky but not long. Tee off with a hybrid or iron on many par 4's. The only negative was the practice range. The floating balls are not realistic and 8 dollars for a small bucket is too much. Ice in the cart cooler is nice and we only paid 19 dollars to play 18. We lost about a dozen balls for two players. Bring lots of balls. Lots of drinking water on the course. A few holes on the back are gassey. Overall nice!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Island Golf

Nice Club. Recently punched greens still good. Course in great condition. Short but plenty of challenge especially on an August afternoon. Will return.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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