Sanibel Island GC
View from a green at Sanibel Island Golf Club
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3.6
781 Reviews (781)
5 Stars
143
4 Stars
294
3 Stars
190
2 Stars
87
1 Stars
67
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.2
71.8%
Recommend this course
534 out of 781 reviews
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3.4
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
11
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
62.2%
Recommend this course
46 out of 74 reviews
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3.5
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
11
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
67.0%
Recommend this course
59 out of 88 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptional greens and a welcoming staff make this hurricane-recovery course a rewarding and meaningful round to play. Wildlife-lined fairways and an outstanding pace of play deliver a genuinely memorable experience at great value.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6006 yards
Slope 129
Rating 69.9

Previously known as Beachview Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1976
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

3.6
781 Reviews (781)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Dinner 15
Amazing Food 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 44
Narrow Fairways 30
Bunkers 24
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 39
Locals 28
Advanced Golfers 23
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22
Near Local Attractions 13
Convenient to the City 9

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Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of water

Course was in good shape. You need to stay in the fairway. 14 of the holes have water that can be penalizing. Greens were not perfect but rolled well. Cups needed yo be cut better - many bad edges. Overall, an enjoyable experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 143
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Needs Lots of Work

I have wanted to play Sanibel Island for a long time. So I finally got a tee time that I figured would not be to busy at 1:15 pm. I was right, there wasn't anyone around. The staff was great and explained where everything was (water, restrooms, etc.) I got my own cart, loaded up my bag and headed out. The course had sand for most of the cart paths. There were little patches of grass for tee boxes, and the course was very close between holes. It was not what I was expecting. I thought it would be in great shape as we get ready for high season. The course was beat up, bald spots on the green. Workers were cutting down several trees and other brush. So maybe it will look better in another month. But it is not worth $60.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/21/2020

What a silly review, I really don't know where to start.

First, let me say this course is in the best shape it has been in for over 20 years! Just talk to the homeowners & Members... they are thrilled.

So on to the silly stuff... sand for cart paths? Simply not true. Many of the tees have aggregate areas around them which allows golfers to drive right up to the tee boxes. Saves on maintenance and speeds up play. As to the tee boxes you mentioned, again just not true. Large teeing areas on most of the holes, with many just recently made larger and extended. And I really don't get "the course was very close between holes". Guess everyone needs there space :)

This course has improved so much, give it a shot. You won't be disappointed!!!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course good deal

Front 9 is difficult with so much water. Back 9 is much more enjoyable. Overall great deal and had a great time

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Border line dump! Save your $$$

For starters the staff checking us in acted like he had better things to do than check us in. We were one of 3 cars there. We took advantage of GolfNow and paid $54 after fees. But I’ve SERIOUSLY would not spend anything over $25 to play this course! It’s truly that bad. We are getting ready for season down here in Florida. Find anywhere else to play for WAY less and nicer a course. I wish I took pics just to show you how bad it was. In fact the last 4 holes they didn’t even have blue tee boxes.... nothing!

So many other nice places to play for WAY less down here, come down and enjoy just not here!

PS. At one time this place looks like it was a gem! Now it’s literally a dirt clod.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/21/2020

So let's see... you played the course the first day opening after aerification and being closed for a week of maintenance. All tee times were published with an aerification notice, maybe you just didn't read it?

Anyway, the course is certainly 'beat up' after aerification (which is why we tell people). But that's what happens during the off-season as regular maintenance. I will tell you now that the course is in it's best shape in over 20 years! Constant feedback from Members has been nothing but positive. And the homeowners living around the course are thrilled with the improvements.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Fun course

Course was friendly, beautiful, lots of fun wildlife to observe. Due to recent rains they’re we’re some muddy parts & lost balls that normally would have been playable if not so much water. Understandable! Gene, was great! Friendly, knowledgeable & super helpful!

Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play Under 3 Hours

We are visiting Sanibel for two weeks and have played here 6 times. Each time was under 3 hours. It is a very nice course with excellent staff

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 90
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Has a decent layout.

The off-season rates are more appropriate for this course. Some work needed, specially on some of the greens. They do seem to be working to improve the place. Need to be mindful of homes alongside the fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun

Enjoyed playing this course even though the greens were recently plugged

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

An average Muni

The course is set in a beautiful natural area. There needs to be quite a bit of work done on the greens in particular. The greens are "unputtable" at their best. The waste areas are a treat. Do not try to retrieve your ball should it go into one of the many water areas. Gators lurk. The green fees are way out of line with the quality of the course as it is today. Hire a greens keeper (someone who knows how to grow grass).

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs help

Hope they have hired a new head grounds man. Doing a lot of work but won’t be enough for th next HGV season.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Average

Course was flooded, not their fault and the greens where just punched however the greens have large areas of sand, not holes. Great layout there are just much nicer places to play in the area!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 99
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Sanibel Golf

It dont get much better than this Ill be back soon

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