Top 5 Reasons
Naples Florida Golf is #1!

The Naples Florida golf scene is a dream come true for any golfer!This Florida golfing paradise is jam-packed with world-class award winning courses, that truly makes a golfer's heart flutter!

Set in the lap of the nation's finest piece of real estate, on the sunny, southwest shores of Florida, Naples is THE place to golf!

It's no wonder the golf courses in Naples Florida, lure golfers from all parts of the globe!

Florida is such a fantastic spot for a golf vacation, with it's year round warm weather and large number of golf courses, both private and public! Florida is a golfer's paradise!


There's loads of places to golf in the U.S., but the Naples Florida area is top choice among discriminating golfers. Here are the top reasons why so many golfers flock to Naples for Florida golf vacations!


5 Top Reasons Naples Florida Golf is So Popular!

  • Weather, Weather, Weather!
    Year-round golfing in Naples! The Naples Florida area experiences great consistently warm weather , year round. For the most part, it's pretty reliable. Even the lowest temperatures in the area are great for a game of golf, January being the coolest averaging around 54F. The winter months see daytime averages in the 70's and 80's, while the summer months range from 83 to 90F. While Naples doesn't see a great deal of annual rainfall, most of the rain occurs from June to September.

  • The Tropical Setting.
    Due to it's location and glorious weather, the Naples area boasts lush tropical vegetation and palm trees. The golf courses in Naples are truly a sight to behold! On my very first visit to Naples many years ago, the perfectly manicured and stellar golf courses, certainly caught my eye! The Naples Florida golf courses are stunning, with the numerous lakes, water courses and nature park preserves incorporated within the playing areas. It's not unusual to see eagles, water birds, osprey or even gators when you're about to tee off!

  • 'The Golf Capital of the World'!
    This Southwest Florida Golf hot spot has certainly earned this prestigious title! This city claims 'more holes per capita' than any other place in the world! As if that isn't enough to capture the title of Golf Capital of the World, there's over 100+ courses in the area, and more being built, as this article is being written!!! It should be noted that about 80% of these courses are private courses, although from about May to October, many of the private courses open up to the public.

  • Top World-Class Courses.
    Naples Golf courses are among the award-winning, 'best' of and top ranking courses! Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Gary Player, Robert Trent Jones Sr., and Arthur Hills are just a few of the well known names responsible for some of the designs of the golf courses in Naples. The well-appointed courses in this area host numerous professional, national and state tournaments.

  • Lots to Do!
    For the non-golfers in a group or a family, there's lots of things to do in Naples, there's the beaches of Naples, nature preserves and national parks, restaurants, shopping , boating, and spas, present many opportunities to enjoy a great Florida beach vacation too! The golf resorts in Naples Florida, are well-appointed to please both the golfer and the non-golfers in a group!



Naples Florida Golf Resorts
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The golf resorts in Naples and the Marco Island area have their own private courses, accommodations, dining, spa and pro shop facilities. Each offers special 'Naples golf vacation packages' too.
These are the golf resorts in the Naples area.





Naples Golf Courses
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Here are some of the local favorite golf courses in Naples.

  • Mustang Course @ Lely Golf Resort
  • La Playa
  • Arrowhead Golf Course
  • Vanderbilt Country Club/ Gordon G. Lewis Signature Course
  • Naples Lakes
  • Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
  • Tiburon Golf Course (@ The Ritz-Carlton)
  • Old Corkscrew
  • Eagle Lakes Golf Club, Eagles Course
  • Wyndemere Country Club


If you're looking for another great place to play a round of golf, why not try in Scotland, the 'Home of Golf'!


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Whether you're a beginner, or a seasoned pro, looking to 'tweak' your skills even more, these schools have just what you're looking for!

  • Naples Golf Academy
  • National Golf School (3 locations)
  • David Leadbetter Golf Academy
  • John Jacob's Golf Schools

So, you can see so the beauty of choosing a Naples Florida golf vacation.......the area is also perfect for the others in the family or group, who are non-golfers! The golf fanatics can get their 'fix' on the golf courses, while the others can enjoy so much of what Naples has to offer!

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