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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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 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
Good value for a quality course - but a bit far from Naples
Greens were in great condition, rest of course a bit dry but expected at this time of year. Great wildlife all over the course. Interesting layout. Worth the drive from Naples.
Great Track
Open fairways finally. Starter was grouchy when I ask for another bag of range balls. Nowhere is it disclosed that you only get 15 range balls. Gator drop is in play.
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Flexibility
With an 11:45 tee time I arrived by 9:00 to see if I could get out earlier and the starter accommodated
Due to weather many were dropping out after 9 which gave me the entire back 9 to myself, did not see anyone in front or behind for 9 holes and it was a pleasure
Fairways are generous, greens are well maintained albeit a little slow
All around nice experience
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Panther Run
Nice course. Good value. Undulating greens in good shape. 6 different tee boxes, so you can select the right tees for your level of play. Will play it again
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Great layout slow greens
Nice play to place
Slow pace great layout
Slow greens rolling 7-8
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Busy Holiday
Nice wide open course. Greens a bit slow for my taste and fairways seems a bit rough. In fairness to them this is the busy “Season”. Back 9 was VERY slow until two groups ahead of us called it a day. I guess that’s normal for Monday afternoon at this course. Still a fun course and we would play again.
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Worth the drive to Ava Maria
This course is a great value in a sea of overpriced Naples area courses. Lush, wide fairways, big greens and plenty of sand and water to avoid.
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Course in Great Condition
Played Arrowhead, Golf Club of the Everglades, and Panther Run on recent trip to Florida. Liked Panther Run best. Course is in great condition. Greens were consistent and a reasonable speed for the average golfer. Nice wide fairways. Might have liked Golf Club of the Everglades more if the wind hadn't been blowing 20 to 25 mph. Arrowhead was overpriced compared to Panther Run.
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Peaceful day
Nice course in good shape greens a bit slower than I expected pretty generous fairways but enough water and gators to make it interesting
The range is funky hitting floaters into water
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Very nice course
Conditions not as good as usual. Bare spots on fairways.
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Nice course definitely worth playing.
Relatively good shape overall. Only weak point was the SLOW greens making getting to the hole on chips and putts a virtual impossibility for my feel as I am used to fast greens.
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Very nice course
This was my first time playing the course. I was paired with 3 gentlemen from Canada who were great playing companions. I've played a number of public courses in the Naples area and while it's quite a drive from southern Naples this was one of my favorites. Course is in fine condition (compared to others in the area) and the property is amazing. Lots of wildlife and plenty of gators. Greens are fairly hard and a bit slower than most. My only complaint is the staff - the starter and the rangers were not very friendly and did nothing to make you feel welcome. Regardless, I'd still recommend. For reference, I'm a 2 handicap and would recommend playing the #2 tees if you're a low handicap. Otherwise the #3 tees will work fine. A great value for Naples.
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Perfekt round and friendly staff
Course is in very good shape, fast greens and well maintained fairways. couldn´t be better.
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Non existent marshalling and poor starting
Low play is the scourge of modern golf. Take a leaf out World Woods, two public golf courses that get a ton of play but manage the pace and starting so well that in the many times I have played there I have never experienced a problem
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