Naples Golf Membership Waitlists Shrinking: A New Window Opens for Buyers

The landscape of golf club membership in the Naples, Florida, area is undergoing a quiet but important transformation. After years of overwhelming demand triggered by the pandemic-era golf boom, several prestigious clubs are now reporting reduced waitlists—and in some cases, immediate availability. This shift offers new opportunities for buyers eyeing a luxury lifestyle in Southwest Florida's most exclusive golf communities.

Recent insights from the Naples Area Board of Realtors Country Club Expo, along with current market intelligence, reveal the following community-specific updates. Please note: This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Membership structures, waitlists and fees are subject to change.

The TwinEagles Club

• Every home is deeded with a Social, Sport or Golf Membership.

• Each membership tier has different initiation and annual fees.

• Full Golf Membership initiation fee: $150,000, due at closing for Golf-Deeded properties.

• Features: 36 holes of championship golf.

Palmira Golf Club

• Offers Social, Golf and Waiting List Golf Memberships.

• Full Golf Membership initiation fee: $100,000.

• Features: 27 holes of golf, designed for rotational play across three nines.

LaPlaya Golf Club

• Estimated waitlist: approximately 7 years.

• Initiation fee: $100,000.

• Golf Membership only.

• Features: 18 holes of golf

Audubon Country Club

• Currently has a waitlist for golf membership.

• Offers a Social Waiting Golf Membership with an initiation fee of $100,000.

• Features: 18 holes of golf, surrounded by certified wildlife preserves.

Eagle Creek Golf and Country Club

• Initiation fee: $125,000.

• Features: 18 holes of walkable golf, recognized for personalized play and low member-to-hole ratio.

The Quarry Golf Club

• No current waitlist for Full Golf Membership.

• Initiation fee: $110,000.

• Membership open to non-residents.

• Features: 18 holes of golf, with lakefront amenities and beach club access.

Wyndemere Country Club

• Mandatory membership with all home purchases (Social or Golf).

• Limited Golf Membership availability; initiation fee: $125,000.

• Current Golf waitlist: estimated at 3 to 6 months.

• Features: 27 holes of golf, integrated into a lush, private setting.

The Club at The Strand

• No current waitlist for Full Golf Membership.

• Initiation fee: $55,000, offering one of the most accessible premium memberships.

• Features: 27 holes of golf, complemented by tennis, pickleball and wellness facilities.

The Colony Golf and Country Club (Bonita Springs)

• Full Golf Membership initiation fee: $150,000.

• Features: 18 holes of golf, with a strong focus on privacy and exclusivity.

Quail Creek Country Club

• No waitlist for Full Golf Membership.

• Initiation fee: $150,000.

• Membership available to non-residents.

• Features: 36 holes of golf, and a full-service country club experience.

The Club at Olde Cypress

• No waitlist currently.
  
  
• Initiation fee: $125,000.
  
  
• Memberships available to non-residents.
  
  
• 36 holes of golf and a full-service country club experience.
  
  
  
  Navigating Membership Opportunities in Naples’ Premier Golf Communities

This snapshot illustrates a changing tide in Naples golf club access. With availability returning to select clubs, discerning buyers now have a window to secure memberships that were previously inaccessible. For sellers, this change may also elevate property interest for golf-deeded homes, particularly in clubs offering immediate entry.

This information is current at the time of publication and based on data shared at the Naples Area Board of Realtors Country Club Expo and local market expertise. It is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Membership availability, initiation fees and club policies are subject to change.

To explore the luxury golf lifestyle in Southwest Florida—and identify which community aligns with your playing habits, club culture preferences and long-term goals—contact Phillip M. Rigsby of the Rigsby Luxury Group. Phillip and his wife Spencer specialize in golf and luxury properties with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in Naples, Florida.