Sanibel Island GC
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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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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Sanibel island

Good course I’m good shape other than wet due to heavy rain. That’s out of their control staff was super nice and efficient

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sanibel

The greens were in bad shape with a lot of dead spots and sanded areas.the fairways were fine but the aprons were inconsistent.Cart paths were in bad shape.I liked the set up of the tees.The course booklet contained very little useful information about distances to hazards.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Nice Course, Wonderful Staff

This was the first time we have played this course.

Wonderful treatment from the owners and staff.

Course was in reasonable condition for the time of year, but some wear and tear was evident in areas.

Reasonably difficult with a number of interesting holes.

Priced a little higher than some of the other local courses of similar or better quality.

Overall a good experience, and we will play again on our next trip here.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Lovely wildlife

The owner is hardworking to keep the course in good condition however it is overpriced given the quality. Very friendly staff and convenient location when staying on Sanibel Island. We did not spot the croc nor any Gators but saw many birds and liguans.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Massively overrated - in that price range you get much better value

Greens ok-ish, fairways fine, second cut horrible. You should not have bad luck concerning pace of play on a course for 69$! There was no marshall and we were playing behind a twosome of total golf ignorants! Loosig contact to the threesome ahead of them it took us four hours to play behind these two who e.g. were still on the T-Box when we finished our 2nd to last shot on the par four behind them! They were all over the place (and I am fully aware this happens to all of us from time to time, but then again it is a question of rules how long you are looking for each of your balls!). Rather spend same kind of money on Raptor, Corkscrew, Magnolia, River Hall et al. - but not in Sanibel where you have to pay an additional 6$ for the bridge!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Major Improvements over this summer.

Just played the Sanibel Island Golf Club course for the first time in 3 months, and the improvements to the layout, tees, greens, and fairways made this summer are fantastic. I liked this course 6 months ago. But I love it now. Tees, greens, hazards, and fairways are all much improved, and make this course a must play again and again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice course and friendly staff

playes it 3 times. first time it was raiing. so the staff didnt charge me for the rental clubs. 2 time they were top dressing the green, so it was free of any charge. Thank you

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

Great course

Beautiful course. Great job in renovating the course. We will definitely play at this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

I played the course one day after they aerated the course. The pro shop called me in advance to inform me about the conditions. I went ahead and played and I am glad that I did. I really enjoyed the course. The course was in very good shape. There was some work going on at the par 3 12th hole but everything else was fine.

Drew (one of the owners) was very helpful. He really cares about your experience at his course and he will make sure that you have a good time.

The next time that I’m in the area I will play the course again. Good price for a good course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

If convenience is your priority

The greens fees are to be expected for a vacation location. You get the convenience of not having to leave the island to play. For the money, however, you would expect better tee box grooming, ball washers, and greens not burnt out. Looks are more in line with an overplayed public course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 108
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Beautiful flora and fauna

The iguanas were the best.... a great play... only thing wrong was the heavy traffic across the bridge 45 min wait.... but the staff was very accommodating.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 107
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course conditions have improved since 2018. Still have a ways to go but they are making nice progress. Excellent pace of play, under 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much improved

Since last year the greens and tee boxes grass improved as well as the Fairwys. This course is a work in progress by dedicated owners. Rescuing a treasure, long term project. Recommend playing here. Challenge for all the clubs in your bag

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Minnesota Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Much improved over last year

I see there is a recent review involving the condition of this course, I have played this course multiple times a year for a matter of years and this trip provided the best conditions yet. Still some work to be done, some greens had some damage and a few GUR in the fairways, but compared to last year they have made some significant strides. I was very impressed. No, there is not a driving range. If you want one on the island, you will have to go to the aqua range where you essentially are working off of feel. The chipping and putting green was great in my opinion, that was where I noticed the changes immediately. A few less trees on the back 9 provides some more water views, I saw the crocodile on the tee box of 3 which was pretty cool, staff continues to be top of the line. Very nice people who are genuinely glad to see you at their course, they appreciate the business and there is something to be said for that. I really enjoy this course, Not the longest track ever but 6000 is respectable, especially for being on the island. A few houses being worked on and built provided for some noise but there is only so much anyone can do about that. Give it a shot, I love running around this track.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pass on this course

I was looking forward to playing this course, but really disappointed, no driving range, poor putting green and no chipping area.

Course was in OK condition, except for the greens, some bad patches and the hole looked like it hadn't been changed in 2 weeks. For the the price it was a $50 course at best. I expected much better, I give it a pass.

Roy Albon

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Just fun

Great people fun course. Eagled 17 birdied 18!

Go for it have fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Christmas Golf

All three golfers had a great time on the course. All the holes were different and fun to play. The greens were excellent and rolling true. The staff were very friendly and helpful. A great value for the money. We will be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad greens - foul smell !

I did not like the quality nor the speed of the greens! Big differences from green to green.Most disturbing was the fact that the sprinklers were running while going through the halfwayhouse and we could not avoid to drive through the spray of smelly water!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Sanibel Island Golf Club

Course is in good shape. Challenging but still fun. Very friendly staff.

Glad I chose to play this course. Past reviews by others do not represent current condition of course.

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