southwest Notable Mentions Waterlefe Golf & River Club Bradenton Known for its exceptional views, Waterlefe Golf & River Club is located directly adjacent to the Manatee River. Designed by architect Ted McAnlis, there are five signature holes that are completely bordered by stunning water with the 17th hole featuring a peninsula tee box and a beautiful setting for great pictures and long drives. Don’t forget to begin or end your round with a bucket of practice balls at their famed aqua range. PAR: 72, YARDS: 6,908 Verandah Golf Club, Whispering Oak Fort Myers Much like Old Orange at Verandah Golf Club, Whispering Oak is a course that’s classic, timeless and aesthetically pleasing. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II in 2007, Whispering Oak is known for its complex and challenging green structures with subtle breaks and undulations. PAR: 72, YARDS: 7,108 Waterlefe Golf & River Club, Bradenton Herons Glen Golf & Country Club North Fort Myers Highlighted because of their low green fees and beautiful layout, Herons Glen Golf & Country Club has a mix of tight fairways on the front nine and generous holes on the back which gives the course a fair challenge for all skill levels. Known for their friendly service, Herons Glen also offers certain rounds complimentary practice range balls before PAR: 72, YARDS: 6,468 their tee time. generously wide, corresponding to a friendly round of golf. The junior rate is especially welcoming as children under the age of 15 are offered free rounds after 11:00 am when accompanied by an adult. PAR: 72, YARDS: 7,532 The Links of Naples Naples If you’re in search of a great value and a short round, The Links of Naples is an excellently conditioned executive course. There is a fair amount of water throughout the course, but most hazards do not come into play. Show up early to enjoy their practice putting green and aqua driving range. Course lights are also available for late night or early morning rounds. PAR: 61, YARDS: 3,985 Panther Run Golf Club Ave Maria Although many holes are visually pleasing with lakes and hazards throughout the course, Panther Run Golf Club’s fairways are 52 | OFFICIAL FLORIDA GOLF GUIDE
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