Located in north Fort Myers lays one of the finest courses in Southwest Florida. In keeping his reputation of designing top quality golf courses along Florida's Gulf Coast, Chip Powell has done it again with Pelican Preserve Golf Club. The design features abounding water, sand and grass hollow hazards that are perfectly complemented by generous landing areas and gentle contouring of TifEagle "Ultradwarf" greens. Players will have a memorable golf experience from the moment they step up to the first tee to the moment they hole out on one of the best finishing holes anywhere, the 444-yard Par-4 ... more info.

WCI, in a partnership with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, sought the expertise of golf legend Raymond Floyd to design 27 golf holes and make history, as Raptor Bay becomes the first resort course in the world to receive Audubon International's Gold Signature Certification. The first 18 holes opened for play in September 2001 and feature multiple tee locations, so the course can play from a variety of lengths and angles. Fairways are very wide and feature one height of cut throughout the course. Unique to Raptor Bay is the use of native sand and palmetto areas, which are incorporated into the design ... more info.

Located south of Ft. Myers in Estero is Stoneybrook, one of the longest courses in Florida at 7353 yards. Featuring the "Magnificent 7 Tees," (that's right, seven sets of tees!), this upscale public course runs through immense preserve areas and a variety of pines, oaks, and cypress heads. Although accented with imposing waste bunkers and mounds, the layout's rolling fairways provide spacious landing areas. Not surprising for a Jed Azinger/Gordon Lewis design, every hole is just as spectacular as the last. Best of all, the club is convenient to both Ft. Myers and Naples area hotels. Make sure ... more info.