Sanibel Island Golf Club

Sanibel Island Golf Club (formerly known as Beachview Golf Club) is one of two courses located on a small barrier island just 20 miles from Fort Myers, Florida. The original nine holes of this highly playable course date back to the 1970s, making it Sanibel Island s oldest golf facility. This sporty layout spreads out over 150 acres amidst an upscale residential community and a spectacular natural environment toward the middle portion of the island. Sanibel Island GolfClub calls itself a course  inspired by nature. When you have a tee you ll be treated to scenes of prolific birdlife and you may also see alligators, crocodiles, iguanas and bobcats. While you can t see the beach or the ocean from anywhere on the playing field, the twisting Sanibel River traces the boundary of a large portion of the course. Wetlands and thick vegetation also line the fairways, so accuracy is must on this somewhat short layout. Four sets of tee markers (plus a combo option) give players judiciously-spaced distance options between 4,595 yards and 6,337 yards. The par-70 layout features four par 3s, twelve par 4s, and just two par 5s. The two long holes bring each nine to a close. Sanibel Island Golf Club boasts an impressive collection of par 3s and a rousing finishing stretch of holes (15-18) that all play beside the river. Water and wetlands loom as hazards on no fewer than 13 every holes, but only two holes require forced carries over penalty areas. The putting surfaces at Sanibel Island Golf Club are rather small and tilt from back to front. Practice facilities at Sanibel Island Golf Course are limited to a putting/chipping green. The course does not have a driving range. Sanibel Island Golf Club s clubhouse is home to a pro shop and a restaurant and bar that is ideal for toasting your round and enjoying the sunset. For a relaxing day of golf on a fun, nature-filled layout that everyone in your group should be able to handle, consider a tee time at the beautiful Sanibel Island Golf Course.