southwest Southwest From Bradenton to Bradenton Sarasota Naples, Southwest Florida golf is striking Venice in beauty and challenge, Boca and maximizes the natural Grande allure of the land. Whether you’re visiting inland or enjoying the breezes off the Gulf of Mexico, high-end golf courses and great value options are available along the way. Anna Maria Island Arcadia 75 Charlotte Harbor Palmdale Fort Myers Sanibel Island Naples Marco Island Everglades City 75 Everglades National Park Top-Ranked Courses The Rookery at Marco Naples Known for its pristine golf and natural Florida aesthetics, The Rookery at Marco is unlike any course you’ll experience in South Florida. Stretching over 7,100 yards, this course boasts fast greens, well-manicured fairways and wildlife aplenty. Bald eagles, alligators and blue heron make common appearances around the impressive water hazards and environmentally safe zones. PAR: 72, YARDS: 7,164 Harbor waterscapes. The magnifi cent back nine sweeps you away to paradise as it’s adjacent to the beautiful Charlotte Harbor. There are no tee times set at this private-like golf course as it's only open to members and guests at The Inn, which became a national historic landmark in 1913. PAR: 72, YARDS: 6,837 Tibur ó n Golf Club at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Gold Course Naples Designed by famed golfer Greg Norman, Tibur ó n Golf Club has a unique layout consisting of coquina and Durabunker synthetic-layered grass bunkers. The course has no rough, but water hazards with high risk-reward opportunities are abundant. Traditional golf lessons, along Gasparilla Golf Club Boca Grande One of Florida’s hidden golf gems, Gasparilla Golf Club is located on its own private island near Boca Grande and features glistening Gulf of Mexico and 48 | OFFICIAL FLORIDA GOLF GUIDE
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