NAPLES, FL, Old Corkscrew

[MyBluC4]

Just played Old Corkscrew Golf Club in Estero, Florida. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and his son, Steve. Was originally offered to another high end designer who turned it down due to the location. Nicklaus saw the land and knew what he could do with it. WOW! A beautifully designed track and one of the nicest and certainly most interesting and challenging I have ever played in Florida. 7393 from the tips with a 76.9/148 slope rating. 6617 from the Blues with a rating of 73.4/140 slope...this is in Florida folks. The course has everything, wild terrain, multiple lakes separating holes, tall pines framing most holes, wild flowers, fescue and the most multi-tiered, undulating greens I have ever seen. So far, no development so there are no buildings in sight bordering the course with the exception of one hole where you see a large equipment shed. At $80 for the round with cart and access to the practice facilities, it was a bargain. Compared to Tiberon at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, this was half the price and twice the course. If you are travelling to Naples, play this course. The course is located just south of Ft. Myers Airport, the airport used to fly into Naples, FL. The course is about 8 miles inland from the highway in the middle of nowwhere. What a find.You will not be disappointed. Staff is great and takes great pride in how you enjoyed yourself. Mark in the pro shop helps in any way. Cart girls are knock outs.

[Eracer]

Originally Posted by MyBluC4

Just played Old Corkscrew Golf Club in Estero, Florida. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and his son, Steve. Was originally offered to another high end designer who turned it down due to the location. Nicklaus saw the land and knew what he could do with it. WOW! A beautifully designed track and one of the nicest and certainly most interesting and challenging I have ever played in Florida. 7393 from the tips with a 76.9/148 slope rating. 6617 from the Blues with a rating of 73.4/140 slope...this is in Florida folks. The course has everything, wild terrain, multiple lakes separating holes, tall pines framing most holes, wild flowers, fescue and the most multi-tiered, undulating greens I have ever seen. So far, no development so there are no buildings in sight bordering the course with the exception of one hole where you see a large equipment shed. At $80 for the round with cart and access to the practice facilities, it was a bargain. Compared to Tiberon at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, this was half the price and twice the course. If you are travelling to Naples, play this course. The course is located just south of Ft. Myers Airport, the airport used to fly into Naples, FL. The course is about 8 miles inland from the highway in the middle of nowwhere. What a find.You will not be disappointed. Staff is great and takes great pride in how you enjoyed yourself. Mark in the pro shop helps in any way. Cart girls are knock outs.

Thanks for that Blu. I travel to Ft. Myers a lot, and will certainly check this course out. Sounds like I better bring a bunch of golf balls and a couple of Prozacs.

[MyBluC4]

Bring a camera.

[MCDavis]

Originally Posted by Eracer

Thanks for that Blu. I travel to Ft. Myers a lot, and will certainly check this course out. Sounds like I better bring a bunch of golf balls and a couple of Prozacs.

I have family in Naples and will be there this summer for a week around the 4th. Not sure if we're bringing clubs or not. How far are you from there?

[Eracer]

Originally Posted by MCDavis

I have family in Naples and will be there this summer for a week around the 4th. Not sure if we're bringing clubs or not. How far are you from there?

About three hours. Both of my parents live in Ft. Myers, so the drive is nothing but a $50 gas bill. You either bring clubs, or I'll make you play with my backup set! My Dad lives on Crown Colony, and it's a fantastic golf course. We can play there, or anywhere else in the area.

[MCDavis]

My wife told me we were taking at least 2 sets and her parents could watch the kids...we'll see how that goes.

We'll probably bring clubs for us and my oldest boy. 13, 7th grade, shot 39 Monday to qualify 2nd for today's match. Little snot is already beating my brains out!!

[Eracer]

Originally Posted by MCDavis

My wife told me we were taking at least 2 sets and her parents could watch the kids...we'll see how that goes.

We'll probably bring clubs for us and my oldest boy. 13, 7th grade, shot 39 Monday to qualify 2nd for today's match. Little snot is already beating my brains out!!

Let me know if you want me to join you. If you just want family time, I completely understand.

[MCDavis]

Originally Posted by Eracer

Let me know if you want me to join you. If you just want family time, I completely understand.

If we play, you will know in advance, my friend.

[warbirdlover]

Hmmmmm. I have a cousin in Naples. Sounds super neat.

[jojosasser]

I know some people on a forum that have family in Naples.

[MyBluC4]

If you would like to see some great photos of the course, there is a link attached to a review at GolfCommunityReviews.com Objective golf course community reviews.*-*Golf Community Reviews. They also do a good job of reviewing other courses primarily throughout the southeast.

[Eracer]

Originally Posted by MyBluC4

If you would like to see some great photos of the course, there is a link attached to a review at GolfCommunityReviews.com Objective golf course community reviews.*-*Golf Community Reviews. They also do a good job of reviewing other courses primarily throughout the southeast.

Just out curiousity - what is your connection to that organization?

[MyBluC4]

No connection. A site I found and enjoy. On occassion I send in course reviews and if I play in the south, photographs of courses (mostly Myrtle Beach).

[Dave Ireland]

Completely agree with yer review of Old Corkscrew .. blew me away. It was definetely the most enjoyable day's golf we had. The most challenging had to be The Quarry .. an absolute ball bank thequarrygolfclub