Countryside Golf and Country Club
Countryside Golf and Country Club in Naples is a private, gated, bundled golf community featuring 1,133 residences. Homes include condos, attached villas, and single-family properties with memberships deeded per home. An 18‑hole par‑70 course, driving range, short‑game area, and two practice greens cater to golfers. Residents enjoy 4 Har‑Tru tennis courts, two bocce courts, and both a main and satellite pools. Fine and casual dining, clubhouse events, and social activities create a vibrant, connected lifestyle.
Amenities include a 6,300 sq ft wellness center with state‑of‑the‑art fitness equipment, group classes, spa, and locker rooms. The fitness center offers yoga, Zumba, water aerobics, and physical therapy support. Members can join art club, bridge, bowling, and day‑trip groups fostering community bonds.
Lakeviews, tropical landscaping, and nearby beaches bring a relaxed, scenic Naples appeal. This friendly, resident‑owned neighborhood is minutes from upscale shops, dining, and Gulf Coast amenities.
Description of Countryside Golf Course
Countryside’s 18‑hole par‑70 layout plays as a private course designed by Arthur Hills and updated by Kipp Schulties in 2019. It stretches about 5,543 yards from the blue tees, with a slope of 125 and course rating of 67.4. Both fairways and greens use well‑maintained Bermuda grass, providing a firm but receptive surface year‑round. Golfers consistently praise its excellent course conditioning and true‑rolling greens. The layout features a mix of tree‑lined and water‑adjacent fairways offering strategic variety.
Notable holes include the challenging par‑4 third, demanding an accurate tee shot over water, and a long par‑5 fifteenth. The back nine slopes subtly toward lush wetlands, testing shot placement and course management. Bermuda greens hold up well under Gulf Coast sun and respond nicely to spin. At just over 5,500 yards, the course balances playability with strategic challenge for mid‑handicappers. A private layout delivers minimal pace issues and a refined golf experience.
Countryside Golf Greens Fees and Membership Costs
Countryside’s daily green fees vary by guest type and season. Immediate family pays $69 plus $31 cart fee for 18 holes. Member guests pay $94 green fee and $31 cart fee. Juniors under 17 pay $54 green fee and $31 cart fee. Lessees staying over six months receive 50% off green fees in summer.
Membership at Countryside is bundled with home purchases in the community. Golf membership annual dues are $6,790 with no initiation fee. Social membership dues are $3,482 annually, billed in July. Transfer fees are $381.60 for golf and $249.10 for social. Additional charges include HOA fees, food minimums, and capital contributions.
Countryside Golf Staff
Local PGA Tour pro George McNeill is from nearby Naples. Golf champion Rocco Mediate also resides in the Naples area. Countryside’s member-owned model encourages friendly, inclusive golf for all skill levels. Bundled membership ties golf privileges directly to property ownership.
General Manager and COO is Joe Smith, leading operations since 2018. Director of Golf is Stephanie Reeves, a certified PGA professional. Head Golf Professional Joe Herbstreith is assisted by Logan Hartnett. Course superintendent Dan Hemmerle maintains excellent turf and playability. A fully stocked golf shop offers expert service and equipment.