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Golf, Tennis, BoatingBy: Bob Morris |
Public Golf Courses
Arrowhead Golf Course, 2205 Heritage Greens Drive, (941) 596-1000. 18 holes, par 72, 7,002 yards. Pro shop, restaurant, aqua range. Club rentals and lessons. Open seven days.
Boyne South Golf Club, 18100 Royal Tree Parkway, (941) 732-0034. 18 holes, par 72, 6,476 yards. Driving range, restaurant and lounge.
Hibiscus Golf Club, 175 Doral Circle, (941) 774-0088. Par 71/72, PGA instruction, complete practice facilities, pro shop, affordable prices, group outings available. Bar and restaurant. 7 a.m. to dusk. American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover.
Ironwood Golf Club, 4710 Lakewood Blvd., (941) 775-2584. 18 holes, 2,610 yards, par 54. Golf club rentals and lessons available.
Lely Resort Golf and Country Club, 8004 Lely Resort Blvd., (941) 793-2223. Two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Lee Trevino and Robert Trent Jones Sr., offering a complete pro shop, restaurant and lounge. Twilight golf, corporate tournaments and outings available. Computerized-yardage system on every golf cart. Doug Higgins Golf Academy on site. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Sunday. American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover.
The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (941) 261-2222. 18 holes, par 72, 6,500 yards. Golf club rental, practice range and lessons. 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover.
Riviera Golf Club, 48 Marseille Drive, (941) 774-1081. 18 holes, 4,100 yards. Nine and 18-hole fees. www.rivieragolf.com.
Tiburón Golf Club, 2620 Tiburón Drive, (941) 594-2040. Greg Norman-designed, 27-hole championship course.
Quality Inn and Suites Golf Resort, 4100 Golden Gate Parkway, (941) 455-1010. 18 holes, par 72. Lighted driving range. 7 a.m. to sunset. American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover. info@naplesgolf resort.com.
Semi-Private Golf Courses
Glen Eagle Golf and Country Club, 1403 Glen Eagle Blvd., (941) 353-3699. 18 holes, 5,648 yards, par 70. Golf club rental and lessons available.
Naples Heritage Golf and Country Club, 8157 Heritage Club Way, (941) 417-9990. 18 holes, par 72, 6,603 yards.
Vanderbilt Country Club, 8254 Danbury Blvd., (941) 348-2663. 18-hole championship golf course designed by Gordon G. Lewis. Located in North Naples, amenities include clubhouse with casual and formal dining. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Visa, Mastercard.
Practice Ranges
Briarwood Golf and Practice Center, 5051 Radio Road, (941) 262-4955. 40 grass tee areas, putting, chipping and pitching greens, two sand traps, five elevated target greens. Pro shop. Repair clubs. Custom clubs provided. Teaching center for juniors and adults. Free clinics every Saturday 10-11 a.m.
Coral Isle Golf Center, 4748 Championship Drive, (941) 732-6900. Putting and chipping greens. Golf school and pro shop.
Ferguson Golf Center, 9100 Immokalee Road, (941) 352-4996. Lighted driving range, putting green and sand bunker. Private and group lessons by PGA professional. Custom built and fitted golf equipment. Club repairs.
Naples Golf Center, 7700 E. Davis Blvd., (941) 775-4242. Driving range, practice greens, pro shop and PGA instruction. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover.
North Naples Golf Range, 16979 Old U.S. 41 (south of dog track), (941) 566-1303. Grass tees and mats, putting green, sand trap, chipping areas, lessons with video, group lessons and club service. 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover.
Tennis Courts
Cambier Park Tennis Center, 735 Eighth St. S., (941) 213-3060. Profes-sionally staffed, full-service tennis center offering instruction by U.S.P.T.A. certified professionals. Cambier Park Tennis Center was awarded U.S. Tennis Association's outstanding facility of the year for 1999. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Visa, Mastercard. www.cambiertennis.com.
The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (941) 435-4351. The club features six Har-Tru clay courts and a fully stocked pro shop. Memberships are available, but all courts are open to the public. Lessons, clinics, walk-ons, round robins and league play are offered.
Naples Racquet Club, 100 Forest Hills Blvd., (941) 774-2442. Seven Har-Tru clay courts, four lit for night play. The club offers league play, round robins, and private and group lessons. Daily, weekly, monthly and annual passes available.
Pelican Bay Park Tennis, 764 Vanderbilt Beach Road, (941) 598-3025. Eight lighted, Har-Tru clay courts. Lessons and clinics. Round robins.
NORTH FORT MYERS
Caloosa Isle Marina, 1687 Inlet Drive, (941) 656-1700. Fuel, overnight dock, restaurant, service and parts.
Marinatown Marina, 3446 Marina-town Lane, (941) 997-2767. Overnight docking available.
Scotties Canvas and Marine Outfitters, 2211 N. Tamiami Trail, (800) 780-8677. Canvas goods, parts and services.
SANIBEL/CAPTIVA ISLANDS
Cabbage Key, located at channel marker 60 on the Intracoastal Waterway, is accessible by boat only. (941) 283-2278. A tiny island built atop an ancient Calusa Indian mound.
Captiva Cruises offers daily excursions to the out-islands of Cabbage Key, Useppa, Boca Grande and Cayo Costa. (941) 472-5300. Departure times vary. Dolphin/wildlife adventure cruises depart each day at 4 p.m. A Sunset Serenade cruise sets sail each evening and features the music of popular island musician Danny Morgan. Departure times also vary. captivacruises@world net.att.net.
Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa Marina, 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, (941) 466-4000. Elegant sunset and Sunday Brunch cruises on the Sanibel Harbour Princess. Eco-tours on the Sun Princess catamaran. Nineteen-slip marina with overnight docking available.
Semi-Private Golf Course
Beachview Golf Club, 1100 Par View Drive, (941) 472-2626. 18-hole, 6,320 yards from the tips, par 71. Golf club rental. Putting green. Seasonal hours.
Tennis Courts
Beachview Tennis Club, 1101 Par View Drive, (941) 472-9909. Five Hydro-grid, clay courts. Well-stocked pro shop open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Clinics for all ages, private lessons, round robins, ball machine, annual club tournaments. Visa, Mastercard.
The Dunes, 949 Sandcastle Road, (941) 472-3522. Men's round robin Tuesday and Friday, adult clinic and ladies round robin Saturday, mixed doubles Sunday in-season. Fully stocked tennis shop, apparel and racquets. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visa, Mastercard.
Sundial Beach Resort, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, (941) 395-6016. Full service tennis resort offering daily clinics and private lessons for all ages. Weekly round robins and USTA tournaments. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover.





















