Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, FL – May 1, 2024 – Nestled along the stunning Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach invites golfers from around the world to experience the pinnacle of the sport in Southwest Florida. With a backdrop of clear blue skies, sunny days and award-winning courses, this destination promises an unforgettable golfing getaway year-round. Golf Digest ranked the greater Punta Gorda area the third best places in America to live and golf.
Golf aficionados will be delighted to discover over 20 exquisite golf courses throughout the region, each offering a unique and picturesque setting for play. Whether you prefer a full round, practice session, or refining your skills with lessons, there’s something for every golfer’s preference and skill level.
A few of the top golf courses in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach include:
Heritage Landing Golf & Country Club was remastered in 2019 by renowned Architect Gordon G. Lewis. Mr. Lewis reimagined the original concept and focused his knowledge and expertise on a new 18-hole layout, reshaping bunkers, redirecting the routing, and providing more visual aesthetics while improving friendlier playability for Heritage Landing. The course was recognized as the #2 golf course in the state of Florida in the “Top 50 U.S. Public Golf Courses-Golfers Choice” by Golf Pass, ranked by player reviews and #11 in the country.
Riverwood Golf Club is consistently rated in the Top 50 courses in the US and in Florida. Riverwood features truly unique design features, natural beauty, and varying challenges. Riverwood is a Par 72 Championship golf course with a full-length practice range, multi-faceted short game practice area, and putting green. The front nine flows through heavily wooded terrain, rich in stands of natural pine. The back nine meanders through saltmarsh and wetlands.
Aileron Golf Club, formerly Kingsway Golf & Country Club is a newly redesigned golf course owned by the new Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor and is exclusive to resort guests. Renowned golf architect Kipp Schulties, who has designed more than 50+ championship level golf courses in the state, led the renovation and is known for his work on Boca Raton Resort & Club and Quail Lodge Resort & Club. Aileron Golf Club made its fully reimagined debut in December of 2023, offering a brand new 10,800 square foot clubhouse, restaurant, bar, and pro shop. The course, which features 17 water holes, delivers the ultimate resort-level golf experience. Additionally, Aileron Golf Club has earned accolades as one of the “Best Courses to Play in Southwest Florida” by PGA of America.
Babcock National Golf Club features an 18-hole course layout that provides a unique golfing experience. They have multiple tee lengths to cater to players of all ages and skill levels. Designed by Gordon Lewis be prepared to play through idyllic scenery, pristine fairways, and strategically placed bunkers.
Rotonda Golf & Country Club’s 5 courses and 99 premier holes on the Cape Haze Peninsula make it a golfing paradise. The Hills, Long Marsh, The Palms, The Links, and Pinemoor are set in a spectacular setting bathed by gulf breezes. Challenging, well-maintained fairways that provide a new golfing experience with every round.
Deep Creek Golf Club offers a challenging 6,000-yard, Mark McCumber designed golf course, encompassed by a world of native Florida wildlife and natural landscape. Lined with meandering waterways and plenty of bunkers for sand play, this course is uniquely designed to test players’ skill-of-course management.
For an unparalleled golfing adventure in Southwest Florida, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is the ultimate destination. Begin to plan your golf getaway today here.
