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Florida's most polished golf address: 36 Greg Norman holes at Tiburon, a standalone Nicklaus gem at Old Corkscrew and Gulf sunsets to close every round. Here is where to stay and play.
Naples is the upscale answer to a Florida golf trip. The region holds one of the densest concentrations of golf in America, and while much of it sits behind private gates, the public access tier is led by a true tournament venue and backed by beach resorts, spas and the best dining on the Gulf coast.
It suits couples and small groups who want their golf with white sand, good wine and Gulf of Mexico sunsets, and golfers pairing a Naples base with the wider Florida swing. The trade off is honesty about access: the famous private clubs stay private, so the week is built around the resort tier.
Anchor the trip on Tiburon and Old Corkscrew, then fill the week from the resort tier that suits your base and budget.
The region's marquee public access golf and a genuine tournament address: the Gold course hosts the LPGA's CME Group Tour Championship and the Grant Thornton Invitational. Stay at the Ritz-Carlton on property for the smoothest access to both courses.
A standalone Nicklaus design carved through wetlands and old cypress twenty five minutes north, widely held to be the best daily fee round in Southwest Florida. No real estate, no gates, just a stern and beautiful examination.
The dependable resort pairing: Naples Grande's tight, jungly parkland minutes from the beach hotels, and Raptor Bay by Hyatt Regency Coconut Point to the north, an easy, walkable resort course for the relaxed day of the week.
The value play of the Naples public tier, two well kept resort courses with proper variety between them. In winter they carry real demand, so book them as deliberately as the headline rounds.
Naples beachfront resorts put Fifth Avenue South, the pier and the Gulf sunsets on your doorstep with the golf a short drive inland, while Marco Island to the south adds a quieter island feel for the back half of a week.
Southwest Florida's highest ranked courses are private and stay that way; Calusa Pines and Talis Park top the lists but do not sell tee times. Treat any access as a bonus through personal connections, and build the trip on the resort tier above.
Naples is a winter market: the figures below are indicative peak season rates for 2026, and most fall to a fraction of these in the summer off season.
| Course or tier | Type | Indicative green fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tiburon Gold or Black | Marquee resort, dynamic pricing | Roughly $99 summer to $300 plus in winter peak |
| Old Corkscrew, Naples Grande, Raptor Bay | Premium resort and daily fee | Around $145 to $250 in winter |
| Lely Resort, Flamingo Island and Mustang | Public resort | Around $145 to $195 winter |
| Public value tier, Naples to Fort Myers | Daily fee | Around $70 to $130 |
| Calusa Pines, Talis Park, Mediterra | Private | Members only; no public green fee |
Package guide. A four to seven night Naples stay and play with three to five rounds and a quality hotel commonly runs from around $2,000 to $4,500 per golfer in peak 2026 season before flights, with Gulf front five star bases pushing the top end. These are third party ranges, not our prices, and you should always confirm directly before booking.
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One base, no hotel changes: the classic Naples week balances the tournament golf with the beach.
Fly into RSW, 45 minutes down the Tamiami Trail to a Naples base, and an evening stroll on Fifth Avenue South to set the tone.
The tournament course of CME week. Play the morning, then the Ritz pool or the beach for the afternoon.
The drive up to Estero for the Nicklaus examination among the cypress, with lunch at the turnhouse and a Gulf sunset back in town.
The second Norman course for the completists, or the Lely Resort value day. Dinner reservation night in old Naples.
A free morning for the beach or an Everglades airboat detour, then the short run back to RSW.
High season runs November to April, with December to March the sweet spot of dry air, low 80s sunshine and tournament conditioning. It is also when all of America wants the same tee times, so lock the marquee rounds and the beachfront rooms months ahead, especially around the holidays and the LPGA's CME week in November.
Summer halves the cost for those who can play at dawn and dodge the afternoon storms. A car is worth having for Old Corkscrew and the spread of the region, though a single Naples base keeps daily drives under forty minutes.
Tiburon Golf Club at the Ritz-Carlton Naples is the marquee public access venue, with 36 Greg Norman holes and an LPGA and PGA Tour pedigree. Old Corkscrew in Estero, a standalone Jack Nicklaus design, is the standout daily fee round, with Naples Grande, Raptor Bay and the Lely Resort courses filling out the week. Many of the region's most famous courses, such as Calusa Pines and Talis Park, are private.
November to April is the season: dry, sunny days in the low 80s Fahrenheit, courses in tournament condition and the town at its liveliest. It is also peak pricing and peak demand, so book well ahead for December to March. Summer brings heat, humidity and afternoon storms, with green fees falling to a fraction of winter rates.
Tiburon prices dynamically from roughly $99 in summer to $300 and up in peak winter, with the premium daily fee courses around $145 to $250 in season. A four to seven night stay and play with three to five rounds and a quality hotel commonly runs from around $2,000 to $4,500 per golfer in peak 2026 season before flights. These are third party ranges, not our prices; always confirm directly before booking.
Very. Naples pairs its golf with Gulf of Mexico beaches, the boutiques and restaurants of Fifth Avenue South, spa resorts and easy day trips to the Everglades and Marco Island, which makes it one of Florida's best destinations for couples and family golf trips.
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