7 Great Golf Courses in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

By Visit Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach on Apr. 03, 2026

With 15+ beautiful golf courses in the area and golf being...well, golf, you'll never run out of new "clubbing" experiences in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach.

If you've been visiting us for a while, you may already have your go-tos, but if you're a newer convert or looking to shake things up, we're proud to highlight 7 wonderful courses to get you started on your next grand golfing adventure:

Aileron Golf Club

Aileron is a resort course, available only to guests of Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio by Hilton. This championship-level Par 72, 18-hole course is just 10 minutes from the resort, with direct shuttle service.

With a brand-new clubhouse, onsite restaurant, pro shop, and more, Aileron is a destination in itself.

Heritage Landing Golf & Country Club

Heritage Landing takes full advantage of the magnificent Florida scenery, with comprehensive golf instruction, a pitching area, putting greens, a driving range, and a well-stocked pro shop.

Riverwood Golf Club

Riverwood Golf Club ranked #20 on GolfPass's Golfers' Choice Top 25 Public Golf Courses in Florida for 2026. This 18-hole championship course boasts a stunning and perfectly challenging layout.

Take advantage of the extensive teaching area amidst natural terrain while you're there. Don't forget to grab a bite at the Riverwood Grill, their onsite restaurant that garners raves of its own.

Babcock National Golf Club

Babcock National ranked #11 on GolfPass's Golfers' Choice Top 25 Public Golf Courses in Florida for 2026. It features a distinctive Gordon Lewis layout that inspires old pros to improve their scores while also engaging new golfers. The 18-hole course runs through the innovative community of Babcock Ranch and features multiple tee lengths for all skill levels.

Rotonda Golf & Country Club

Aerial of Rotonda Golf & Country Club: The Palms Course Rotonda stands out with its five distinct golf courses equaling a total of 99 holes:

The Hills will test your accuracy with well-placed water hazards
Each of Long Marsh's 27 holes has its own character
The Palms boasts multi-tiered greens and some of Florida's toughest holes
Pinemoor is a paradise of rolling fairways originally designed by Pete Dye
The Links, with its triple-tiered greens and multi-fingered sand traps, will test your club selection and skill

Twin Isles Country Club

Twin Isles is a Par 72, 18-hole championship course featuring plenty of water features and wide fairways that provide challenges for both high and low handicappers. Many bird species call the course home and will entertain you between holes.

Deep Creek Golf Club

Deep Creek offers a 6,000-yard layout surrounded by nature and native wildlife. With seemingly endless waterways and plenty of bunkers to test your sand play, this course, designed by former PGA Tour pro Mark McCumber, will help hone your skills.

Here's to many great rounds!

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