Fort Myers

[harrinjj]

I am heading to Fort Myers in a couple of weeks and plan on playing a few courses. Does anyone know of some great courses to play that won't cost a fortune?

[Gus Riley]

I visit Ft Myers (Sanibel Island) in June and October. During those times it is still "summer season". I play for around $25 for a round or more. Some good deals can be made at a lot of courses.

However, this time of year you're getting down there during their "In season". Costs are going to be high just about everywhere.

Check out
http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses...=Fort+Myers+FL

for golf courses in the area. Some have internet site addresses where you can get an idea of costs for a round of golf.

[Clubchucker]

I'm usually south of there just a tad in Bonita Springs/Naples around the holidays. Depending on how far you want to drive, the best value in my mind is a place called Heritage Bay. Super course; only a year old but very, very nice. Just played over Thanksgiving and their peak rate is $75. They have 27 holes and you can't go wrong no matter which one's they put you on. Fabulous course. It's on Immokalee Rd (Exit 111 off I-75). Take that exit and go East maybe 5 miles or so.

If you do want to drop some coin, I'd highly recommend Old Corkscrew. Jack Nicklaus design. I've played it twice and wow...what a course. One of the toughest courses I've ever played, and I've played some tough courses. I played it a couple of weeks ago over Thanksgiving and it was like $140 or so, and the first time I played it was in between Christmas and New Years (last year) and it was around $180 at that time of year. Luckily, my buddy's company picked up that round. If you're looking for that, I think the exit number is 123 (Corkscrew Rd) and head east about 7 miles.

[Player]

Try using lastminutegolfer.com -- the Heritage course is very nice and good value-- Old Corkskrew is also very nice -- you can sometimes get discount cards at Golf Galaxy--for a number of courses-- Another decnt public is River Hall-- Great course--- my favorite there is Lely but is south in Naples---- Flamingo course. Mustang is ok but Flamingo is tops.