Good news for Southwest Florida golf followers.
Two golf courses in Naples are on Golfweek’s Best 2022 checklist of prime private golf courses in the U.S.
Calusa Pines and Naples National.
Bad news for Southwest Florida golf followers. Private means private. In different phrases, all the courses on this annual checklist don’t settle for daily-fee or resort play. You both should be a paying member of those golf equipment or be linked to somebody who’s and may convey you in as a visitor.
Not solely did Calusa and Naples National make the checklist, however in the state-by-state rankings, each courses have been amongst the Top-10 in the Sunshine State with Calusa coming in at No. 2 and Naples National at No. 7.
No. 1 general in Florida is Seminole in Juno Beach, thought-about by many to be amongst the best golf courses in the world. For some extra perspective, the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, which hosts The Masters each April, is on the checklist.
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According to Golfweek, the courses that earn a spot in the rankings are judged by our worldwide panel of raters.
“The hundreds of members of that ratings panel continually evaluate courses and rate them based on 10 criteria on a points basis of 1 through 10. They also file a single, overall rating on each course. Those overall ratings are averaged to produce these rankings.” the Golfweek story states.
SEE THE FULL LIST:Golfweek’s best private golf courses in the U.S. for 2022
Here’s a better have a look at two Naples courses deemed worthy by Golfweek’s specialists:
Calusa Pines
Location: Naples
Address: 2000 Calusa Pines Drive
Holes: 18 (Par 72 | 7,215 yards)
Architect/Developer: Calusa’s developer, Gary Chensoff, a Chicago enterprise capitalist, survived a uncommon type of most cancers regardless of lengthy odds, and his restoration strongly influenced how Calusa Pines was designed and constructed. Opened for play in November of 2001.
Website: calusapinesgolfclub.com
What they are saying (from the web site): “Calusa Pines features outstanding vistas generated by sweeping ridges that influences ten golf holes. The landforms are so soft, and flowing that they blend in well enough to appear natural and unique. Combined with extensive native plant vegetation it is difficult to imagine the golf course was built, instead of simply laid out on this superb piece of land. Calusa Pines was founded to provide an exceptional golf experience for its members in a relaxed atmosphere that promotes camaraderie among those who truly love the game. The club doesn’t release membership information, has no tee times, and features a strong caddie program as members and guests are encouraged to walk the course.”
Did you already know: Phil Mickelson got here to Naples and performed Calusa Pines in 2019.
Naples National
Location: Naples
Address: 9325 Collier Blvd
Holes: 18 (Par 72 | 7,068 yards)
Architect/Developer: Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry. They have designed golf courses in a number of international locations, lots of which achieved prime 100 standing together with Erin Hills (website of 2017 U.S. Open), Calusa Pines, Shelter Harbor and Devil’s Paintbrush.
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What they are saying (from the web site): “This splendid course, always kept in meticulous condition, has allowed us to compete and land other top quality projects whose developers might not have considered us before. But what really makes Naples National so special, are the members who appreciate attention to detail and the staff who strive to deliver it. Starting at the front gate there is an aura of friendly and shared passion for golf that envelopes the entire property and golf experience.”
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Did you already know: There are about 50 acres of turf on the total course, with the relaxation being sand scrub, but the golf course performs quick and about the solely misplaced balls are ones that go in the water. This golf course conserves water, fertilizer, pesticides and fossil fuels whereas nonetheless delivering immaculate taking part in situations.
