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4.6
1505 Reviews (1505)
5 Stars
897
4 Stars
503
3 Stars
79
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
97.5%
Recommend this course
1435 out of 1505 reviews
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4.5
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.1%
Recommend this course
33 out of 34 reviews
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4.6
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.0%
Recommend this course
64 out of 66 reviews
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Course Highlights
Panther Run delivers a beautifully maintained layout with fast greens, scenic fairways, and abundant wildlife that make each round memorable. Exceptionally welcoming staff, smooth pace of play, and strong value consistently earn this course top marks from recent golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7532 yards
Slope 139
Rating 76.3

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 2007
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gordon G. Lewis (2007)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness

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Reviews

4.6
1505 Reviews (1505)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 62
Undulating Greens 61
Bunkers 60
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 47
Advanced Golfers 46
Seniors 43
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 75
In the 'Burbs 30
On a College Campus 13

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Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Excellent conditions

Even with the recent greens aeration, which wasn’t bad at all, the overall conditions of the course were excellent!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Course was in great condition even though the greens had been punched. I really recommend this place. Great bang for your buck!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course!

Amenities and staff are amazing!!

Greens were air raided so rough there but beautiful other than that!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

A Great Experience...

The course was in excellent condition. The staff was very friendly. The members were also very friendly. I started with a married couple that only played 9 holes. On the back I was by myself and waiting on every shot for the 4 some in from of me. Fortunately, a friendly group of 3 women came up behind me and offered to let me join them and everything worked out perfectly. The course is fairly wide open with very little high rough. You really have to hit a bad shot to lose a ball. Water comes into play on some holes but not enough to be annoying. Overall, an excellent experience and I will definitely go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 86
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Worth the trip!!

First time player this course and it was well worth the drive from Ft Myers! The greens and fairways were in fantastic shape! Just a note don’t go looking for golf balls near the water. Saw two alligators which was enough for me to just play another ball!!

Enjoy the course!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

solid

good design, well conditioned, greens were slow and it was buggy but maybe the best course the public can access in the area

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Near Perfect!

Course was in great shape. Hard not to enjoy the round, even when you aren't shooting well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 127
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

An easy drive, but out of town a fair bit if you are in Fort Myers or Naples, but worth the trip. Wide fairways are generous and in good condition providing lots of opportunities for letting it fly. The greens are large, smooth, quick and gently contoured in general. A fair challenge and interesting to play without the "make it or bust" shots that some other courses require. Great warm up range with free balls. We have enjoyed our visits here on our trips from Scotland and will play again in Sept/Oct

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 86
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great course!!

This is a must play course. It is a drive if you’re in Ft Myers, but is well worth the trip! Large greens that rolled true!! Be sure to get some lunch at the rusty putter.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Almost perfect

Maintenance staff didn't seem to care we were coming up the fairway. Wished they would have moved over a bit. Felt pressure to not hit them. One marshall could have kept his voice down as we were putting and he was chatting with the maintenance folks as well. Greens were a tad long but maybe they were just not cut yet. Otherwise good layout. Just need a little more courtesy towards players.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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