Naples, Florida

Greg Norman design at the Ritz-Carlton Naples — host of the QBE Shootout for years. Wide fairways, dramatic bunkering, and resort-level conditioning. The marquee Naples round.

Sister course at Tiburón — Norman's second layout, slightly more playable than the Black with similar luxe conditioning. The natural complement when staying at the Ritz.

Jack Nicklaus design in Estero, about 30 minutes northeast of Naples — and a true public marquee. Cypress trees, tall pines, wetlands, and no homes around the routing make it the rare Southwest Florida course that feels unspoiled. Peak-season pricing climbs into luxury territory; off-peak (after April) drops to mid-range.

Robert Trent Jones Sr. design (1989) — the original Lely Resort course. Classic RTJ shapes, water in play, and accessible pricing by Naples standards. Together with the Mustang, Lely is the best 36-hole public stop in Naples.

Lee Trevino design at Lely Resort (1997) — par-72, plays over 7,200 yards through South Florida marshlands. The bigger and more challenging counterpart to the Flamingo. Together they make Lely the best 36-hole public stop in Naples.

Joe Lee original layout just outside Naples, touched up by Bob Cupp in 2002 and Hardy & Jacobsen in 2014 — tight, water-heavy, and consistently among Naples' better mid-tier rounds. Dynamic pricing — book far out for the best rates.

Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy design near Marco Island — semi-private, accessible to visitors via dynamic-priced tee times. Strong wetland routing with mangrove views. Book far out for the best rates.

A staple of the Naples public scene — known for value and reliable conditioning rather than design pedigree. Mid-range pricing year-round; a fair round when the marquee courses are full.

Affordable Naples public course — straightforward layout, mid-range pricing. Not a marquee round, but a fair stop on a Naples itinerary if the headliners are booked or you want a more relaxed pace.

Solid mid-grade public course in Naples — mid-range pricing during the peak winter months (January–March), drops to budget when the snowbirds leave. A good non-marquee round when you want decent conditions without the Tiburón price tag.

Hurdzan-Fry / Arthur Hills design — a TPC-branded layout at a Lennar community south of Naples. Important caveat: only publicly playable May 1 through October 31. The other half of the year it's members-only, which means it's closed to visitors during peak Naples season. Worth a round if you're visiting in the off-season.

The budget play in Naples — even peak-season pricing stays affordable. Decent layout that holds up year-round; pace of play can lag in the busy months. The right round when you want quantity over marquee names.