Fairways and Waterways: Why North Fort Myers is a Golfer’s Paradise
- Apr 13
- 1 min read
While the "City of Palms" across the river gets much of the fame, our side of the Caloosahatchee is a hidden gem for golfers who want variety, accessibility, and a more relaxed pace of play.
From your home base at Riverfront Retreats at Bay Pointe, you are a short drive from some of the region’s most storied and scenic courses. What makes North Fort Myers unique is the concentration of semi-private and public courses that offer a high-end experience without the restrictive private-club price tags for year-round golfing.
Some local hidden gems include:
Located just minutes from the river, this semi-private course is known for its friendly atmosphere and well-maintained greens. It’s the perfect spot for a quick morning round before heading back to the boat.
If you’re looking for a championship challenge, this course offers 18 holes of lush, manicured fairways and plenty of water hazards to keep you on your toes.
A bit further north, this public course feels like a private escape, winding through natural Florida preserves and oak hammocks.
Affectionately known by locals as "The Fort," this 1917 Donald Ross design is a piece of living history. Walking its palm-lined fairways under the golden hour sun is an essential Southwest Florida experience. Best of all? It’s a municipal course, meaning top-tier architectural history is open to everyone.
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