With 15+ beautiful 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 a bit, we’re proud to highlight 7 wonderful courses (plus a bonus) 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 Charlotte Harbor. This championship level Par 72, 18-hole course, located just 10 minutes from the resort, is easily accessible with direct shuttle service.
Featuring a brand-new clubhouse, onsite restaurant, pro shop, and much more, Aileron is a destination in itself.
Heritage Landing Golf & Country Club
On the 2024 Golf Pass lists, Heritage Landing ranked #11 on the Top US Public Courses list and #2 on the Top 25 Golf Courses in Florida list. The layout 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, you’ll want for nothing when playing here.
Riverwood Golf Club
Riverwood Golf Club also often ranks in the top 10 on “Best of” Florida golf course lists, and was actually voted #1 in the State of Florida by Golf Advisor in 2021.
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 bit at the Riverwood Grill, their onsite restaurant that garners raves of its own.
Babcock National Golf Club
Babcock National features a distinctive Gordon Lewis layout which 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
Rotonda is unique, 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 “two of Florida’s most demanding holes;”
- Pinemore 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. Featuring seemingly endless waterways and plenty of bunkers to test your sand play, this course, designed by former PGA Tour Pro Mark McCumber, will definitely help hone your skills.
Here's to many great rounds!
