There are more than 80 championship golf courses in the Naples area. That's one reason Naples is known as the "Golf Capital of the World." It also claims to have more holes per capita than any other community.
Golf is an important part of Naples and its History. Local folklore claims that shortly after the Naples Beach Hotel Course was built, a small single engine airplane would often land on one of the fairways. The pilot would disembark and play a round (9 holes then), climb in his plane and depart. When the course superintendent discovered these shenanigans he immediately chased the flyer away. The flyer turned out to be Charles Lindbergh, who never landed on the course again.
When you stop for lunch or go out to dinner, odds are you will be seated close to a golfer's table. With so many wonderful and challenging courses in the area, its a new experience everyday!
Many of our developments are golf course communities, created by such excellent designers as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Arthur Hills, Tom Fazio, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Joe Lee, and many, many more.
Naples has hosted major state, national and professional tournaments for several decades and continues to expand its role in competition play. The LG Championship (Seniors Tour) has been played at the Classics at Lely Resort, the Vineyards, and Pelican Bay in past years. These events draw more golf enthusiasts every year to Southwest Florida.
One of the true joys of playing golf in Southwest Florida is you can see nature in the wild. Eagles, osprey, alligators, and other wild life are often spotted on or near the courses. After all, the courses were once their grounds exclusively.
If you enjoy chipping out of sand traps, soaring over water hazards, and navigating fast and undulating greens, or just driving a friendly wide-open course in the company of wildlife, you'll find them all in Naples.
Test your long drive prowess over 7393 yards at Old Corkscrew. Challenge the wind at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club. Display your finesse on the greens at Pelican's Nest Hurricane or Gator course. Or just enjoy your day at Arrowhead Golf Club, SW Florida's Choice Award Winner for Best Public Golf Course 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010.
If you like golf, you will love Naples. Naples sets the standard for golf in South Florida.
If you would like to make the golf capital of the world your home, I suggest you take a look at these magnificent new Naples homes for sale. Naples Florida has more than just great golfing as well. Check out these annual events.
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