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4.5
1483 Reviews (1483)
5 Stars
791
4 Stars
563
3 Stars
103
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
96.0%
Recommend this course
1412 out of 1483 reviews
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4.0
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
3.8
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
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4.5
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
93.5%
Recommend this course
43 out of 46 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7309 yards
Slope 134
Rating 74.7
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The National at Ave Maria
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Course Details

Year Built 2020
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gordon G. Lewis (2020)

Rentals/Services

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper Golf attire required.
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Reviews

4.5
1483 Reviews (1483)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 7
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 7

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Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not a great experience

Golf was way too slow for 100+ degree summer heat and no shade anywhere on the course. Didn’t have ice in the cooler, a towel, or even a pencil in my cart. Not enough water stations. Wasn’t clear where to pay. Golf carts are gas powered and outdated.

If you hit a ball in the rough consider it gone. Many holes are surrounded by thick weeds. Be prepared to lose balls even if you hit a good shot. Greens were recently punched.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course, everything was great. Only suggestion is more drinking water stations or a beverage cart out on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

My first round in FL in 8 years and my previous spot was Champion's Gate. This course reminds me a lot of the International over there, with a lot more water in play. The layout is tricky yet friendly. A lot of holes hug water so shorter hitters can go around while longer players can try to bite off more.

Still a lot of construction going on around the front 9 so visually it makes it difficult to pick your target and not as pretty as it could have been. But the course itself was in great shape. Greens have recovered from aeration and rolls fairly well. If it's not busy you should try the 700yd 16th just for fun. I nearly birdied it so that made the day that much more enjoyable.

I really enjoyed the round and would definitely go back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Excellent conditions. Very wide fairways, fun for all levels. Huge greens recently punched

The staff is phenomenal.. thank you for a great day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Practice Facilities

Get there early! Great warm-up and practice area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A diamond in the rough ✨️

I love the course ! Great layout and well maintained. The staff are very friendly and professional. The greens were just punched but still very playable. I really enjoy playing the National ! The right combination of play for all levels of experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Promising future

Once all construction has been completed this course will be fabulous

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden gem

Amazing Golf course. If someone is leaving a negative comment it's usually about the construction work that's being done around the golf course but in no way shape or form does it actually affect the golf. I think I paid just under $30 to play this course which is the deal of the century considering what you pay to play some of these other dog tracks around Naples. The layout is fantastic. Unless you are a scratched golfer I would suggest playing from the middle tee box as the course gets quite tricky if you've never played it before. Nothing negative to say about this place I'd live here if I could.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

The course was beautiful but also challenging in a couple of holes. It was a fun course to play. It was very well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A gem in the rough.

The potential of the course will be something to behold. I've played this course 20 times since it first opened. My only criticism is the lack of watering stations on the course. In the hotter weather, it's dangerous not to stsy hydrated.

I love the layout and cannot wait until it is completely built out. Ive shot my lowest lifetime rounds here of 75 and 76. So I am a big fan of The National.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

ava maria national

Great staff, well maintained course. Great management.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough road

Some cart paths, some gravel and dirt roads. Once construction is completed and all cart paths paved this will become an excellent place to play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Tough but fair

Love this course.

Great practice facilities

Can’t wait until clubhouse and pro shop done.

Only complaint is tee markers are hard to define and no pin placement indicators. ( that I have been able to figure out.

GPS doesn’t seem to have a score card. Maybe they do but I couldn’t figure it out

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Always Excellent

Friendly, professional staff.

Hard-working grounds crew.

Beautiful construction.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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