Panther Run Golf Club
About
Located in Ave Maria, Panther Run Golf Club is less than 30 minutes from Naples but it has a much more secluded feel. The course was built with a strong dedication to preserving the landscape's beautiful natural features and significant environmental resources, even as residences started being developed. An abundance of lakes and waterways characterizes the golf course, all of which are filled with alligators and other native wildlife. It is nearly impossible to play a round without spotting a gator. In addition to the 13 holes with water, there are more than 60 bunkers strategically placed throughout. The challenges are balanced by generous greens and wide-open, player-friendly fairways. Panther Run G.C. also boasts an expansive practice facility that includes five practice greens, a short game area with two sand bunkers, and an aqua driving range.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Tee 1 | 72 | 7532 yards | 76.3 | 139 |
| Tee 2 | 72 | 6695 yards | 72.4 | 130 |
| Tee 3 | 72 | 6207 yards | 70.3 | 125 |
| Tee 4 | 72 | 5739 yards | 68.1 | 120 |
| Tee 4 (W) | 72 | 5739 yards | 73.0 | 125 |
| Tee 5 | 72 | 5245 yards | 65.9 | 115 |
| Tee 5 (W) | 72 | 5245 yards | 70.1 | 119 |
| Tee 6 (W) | 72 | 4664 yards | 66.7 | 112 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I M: 75.1/134 | 465 | 557 | 210 | 471 | 479 | 568 | 206 | 339 | 410 | 3705 | 436 | 431 | 454 | 634 | 440 | 207 | 433 | 234 | 553 | 3822 | 7527 |
| II M: 71.3/131 | 415 | 522 | 180 | 429 | 446 | 510 | 157 | 318 | 363 | 3340 | 404 | 352 | 369 | 550 | 409 | 188 | 390 | 201 | 503 | 3366 | 6706 |
| II/III M: 70.3/127 | 415 | 503 | 180 | 396 | 446 | 483 | 157 | 308 | 363 | 3251 | 361 | 352 | 340 | 550 | 377 | 188 | 346 | 201 | 481 | 3196 | 6447 |
| III M: 69.0/125 W: 74.7/132 | 378 | 503 | 157 | 396 | 403 | 483 | 133 | 308 | 330 | 3091 | 361 | 331 | 340 | 530 | 377 | 168 | 346 | 181 | 481 | 3115 | 6206 |
| III/IV M: 68.1/122 W: 73.7/129 | 378 | 466 | 157 | 366 | 385 | 483 | 133 | 308 | 330 | 3006 | 361 | 331 | 340 | 488 | 361 | 144 | 346 | 157 | 481 | 3009 | 6015 |
| IV M: 66.8/117 W: 72.3/125 | 346 | 466 | 140 | 366 | 385 | 462 | 121 | 272 | 308 | 2866 | 332 | 292 | 311 | 488 | 361 | 144 | 317 | 157 | 460 | 2862 | 5728 |
| V M: 64.6/113 W: 69.5/120 | 313 | 437 | 123 | 327 | 336 | 434 | 122 | 249 | 283 | 2624 | 301 | 269 | 282 | 466 | 328 | 119 | 284 | 127 | 436 | 2612 | 5236 |
| V/VI M: 63.3/101 W: 67.8/116 | 313 | 397 | 123 | 305 | 312 | 404 | 122 | 249 | 283 | 2508 | 301 | 269 | 252 | 423 | 292 | 119 | 262 | 127 | 403 | 2448 | 4956 |
| VI M: 62.1/102 W: 66.4/114 | 286 | 397 | 100 | 305 | 312 | 404 | 102 | 217 | 248 | 2371 | 269 | 223 | 252 | 423 | 292 | 103 | 262 | 112 | 403 | 2339 | 4710 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 2 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Gator Time. Photo submitted by u314160055420 on 01/06/2026
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Photo submitted by NatetheGreat0517 on 07/06/2025
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Photo submitted by u314162398443 on 12/31/2024
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Photo submitted by keithdobson on 12/13/2024
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Photo submitted by keithdobson on 12/13/2024
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Photo submitted by Cbement on 05/24/2024
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Photo submitted by jorden17 on 05/03/2024
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Photo submitted by jorden17 on 05/03/2024
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Photo submitted by jorden17 on 05/03/2024
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Photo submitted by jorden17 on 05/03/2024
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Photo submitted by jorden17 on 05/03/2024
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Photo submitted by toveycom on 02/09/2024
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Photo submitted by u314160407216 on 06/20/2023
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18th hole Photo submitted by jdkampfer on 01/05/2023
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Photo submitted by DILLIGAF01 on 11/13/2022
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Photo submitted by mahtnarg31 on 10/28/2022
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Photo submitted by mahtnarg31 on 10/28/2022
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Photo submitted by mahtnarg31 on 10/28/2022
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Photo submitted by apetti02 on 08/26/2022
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Photo submitted by radradtr on 02/15/2021
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Photo submitted by MGoBlue100 on 10/11/2020
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Photo submitted by u526174017 on 01/17/2020
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Photo submitted by uvonkameke on 11/23/2019
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Photo submitted by uvonkameke on 11/23/2019
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Hole 18 Photo submitted by jogolf2017 on 10/20/2017
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Photo submitted by u858509401 on 06/19/2014
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Photo submitted by null on 05/09/2014
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#18 back to the club house Photo submitted by null on 05/09/2014
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friendly spectator Photo submitted by null on 05/09/2014
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Photo submitted by mario2736842 on 07/14/2013
Round was a bit slow but made it in before dark. Course conditions were good throughout. Excellent practice facilities.
Staff… friendly and helpful. Only played 9 holes (time limited) was joined by a member. the overall condition of the course was good, the speed of the greens were excellent. the practice area was large and in good shape. The cart has GPS. Overall the best public course that I have found in the Naples area. play now i'm sure it will be total private in a few years.
Phenomenal shape, good price in the afternoon
Greens were great, fairways were good. I drove an hour and a half to play it and didn’t regret it for a second. The pace was just good, as there was one slow group in front of us with a hole-ish gap, but it was still around 4:15.
I found an afternoon tee time for a good price as a single, so I rated the value based off the rate I paid. I wouldn’t strongly recommend it for 260, but the 95 I paid was absolutely fantastic.
Course in excellent shape
Course was in excellent shape. Many different ways 2 play with different tee boxes. Starter had attitude asked us 2 tuck r shirts in ..
Greens in great condition
Course is in very good condition. Greens were fast. Definitely worth the drive to play.
Great course, very well run
I really like this course. Wide fairways, but it can play very long from back tees (they have 5 sets of tees for all abilities). Lots of rangers keeping you updated and making sure pace of play is on target. Very friendly staff and good practice facilities. Food/drink cart came around a couple times if we needed anything. Also, gators.
Hidden Gem at Panther Run
Superb course 40 minutes North of Naples. I thought the reviews were good before I played, but the course was so much more! The staff was excellent from the bag drop, to the pro shop, starter and on-course cart person. The conditions of the course was phenomenal. Tee boxes were perfect, the fairways were firm, the rough was what it was supposed to be - rough, greens were firm and fast, sand in the bunkers were soft and consistent. The practice area was really nice with a large putting greens and two practice short game greens. Nice mix of challenging holes and a couple of holes to catch your breath. Homes were on the course but never in play. I saw numerous gators which made the day even better. Do yourself a favor and play Panther Run, you won't regret it.
Our Favorite
Out of 5 courses we played, Panther Run was definitely our favorite. This is a scenic course that's in great condition. Exceptional practice facility, really nice bar/restaurant looking over 18th green. Staff is friendly and professional.
Florida golfer
It’s evident that the members don’t want public golfers in their groups