Naples, Florida, is known for its beautiful beaches, luxurious shopping, and excellent golf courses. For golf enthusiasts, Naples is a paradise with a variety of golf courses to choose from. While some of the golf courses in Naples have long waiting lists for membership, there are still some excellent non-bundled golf country clubs in the area that have shorter waitlists. Here are five of the best non-bundled golf country clubs in Naples, Florida. All of which have an initiation fee to join.

 

Twin Eagles is a top-rated golf course in Naples, Florida, with a reputation for its challenging layout and natural beauty. Designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus and his son, the Talon course features a traditional Florida style. The Eagle Course, designed by Steve Smyers is more of a links style layout. Membership at TwinEagles includes access to both courses, as well as a variety of amenities such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis courts, and a clubhouse. At TwinEagles the membership in different classifications (Social, Sport or Full Golf) is deeded to the real estate property that you purchase. So if you purchase a "golf home" then you are in immediately upon real estate closing, but you still have to pay the initiation fee.

 

Olde Cypress is another excellent golf course in Naples, Florida, with a reputation for its challenging course design and impeccable greens. The course was designed by P.B. Dye and is known for its rolling fairways and stunning scenery. Membership at Olde Cypress includes access to the 18-hole golf course, as well as a variety of amenities such as a clubhouse, tennis courts, and a fitness center. While Olde Cypress does have a waitlist, it is shorter than some of the other golf clubs in the area.

 

The Golf Club of the Everglades is a relatively new golf course in Naples, Florida, designed by renowned golf course architect Rees Jones. The course features a unique design that incorporates the natural landscape and wildlife of the Everglades. Membership at the Golf Club of the Everglades includes access to the 18-hole golf course, as well as a variety of amenities such as a clubhouse, tennis courts, and a fitness center. While the Golf Club of the Everglades does have a waitlist, it is shorter than some of the other golf clubs in the area. If you purchase a home in Greyhawk at Golf Club of the Everglades and that home is of a current Full Golf Member, you can take their place in the membership, but you still have to pay the initiation fee.

 

The Vineyards is a private club in Naples, Florida, designed by acclaimed golf course architect, Mark McCumber. The course features 36 holes of championship golf, with two distinct courses, the North Course, and the South Course. Membership at Vineyards includes access to both courses, as well as a variety of amenities such as a clubhouse, tennis courts, and a fitness center. At the time of writing (4/24/23) the membership director told me a couple of weeks ago, there wasn't currently a wait.

 

Wyndemere is a private golf course in Naples, Florida, designed by Arthur Hills. The course features 27 holes of championship golf, with three distinct nines, the Green Course, the Gold Course, and the White Course. Membership at Wyndemere includes access to the golf course, as well as a variety of amenities such as a clubhouse, tennis courts, and a fitness center. While Wyndemere does have a waitlist, it is shorter than some of the other golf clubs in the area. And they have a golf-in-waiting program that allows limited play while on the waitlist.

 

In conclusion, Naples, Florida, is a golfer's paradise, with a variety of golf courses to choose from. While some of the golf clubs in Naples have long waiting lists for membership, there are still some excellent non-bundled golf country clubs in the area with shorter waitlists, including TwinEagles, Olde Cypress, Golf Club of the Everglades, Vineyards, and Wyndemere. These golf clubs offer excellent courses and amenities.