Naples National Golf Club
Naples National Golf Club is a private, member-owned club in Naples, Florida offering exclusive nineteen-hole golfing. The Hurdzan/Fry designed 18-hole, par-72 course spans over 7,000 yards and challenges strategic play.
Membership is capped at 265, ensuring uncrowded rounds and no tee-time constraints for members. Amenities include practice areas for long- and short-game, a pro shop, clubhouse dining, suites, and a professional caddie program. The club’s impeccable maintenance shows through immaculately groomed greens, bunkering, and exposed coral-rock architecture.
Naples National sits east of downtown in upscale Naples, known as the “Golf Capital of the World.” The surrounding community attracts affluent retirees and professionals drawn to quiet luxury and world-class golf. Local culture centers on fine dining, shopping, beaches, arts, and wellness living in a serene coastal setting. Naples National members share a low-key atmosphere with individuals committed to golf traditions and quality connections. The club’s exclusivity, natural beauty, and top rankings make it one of Florida’s most distinguished golf experiences.
Description of Naples National Golf Course
Naples National Golf Club features a challenging 18‑hole par‑72 championship layout measuring about 7,068 yards. It was designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry and opened in 1993. Greens and fairways are Champion Bermuda grass, providing consistent playing surfaces year‑round. Course rating is 76.2 with slope at 150 from championship tees. Conditions are impeccably maintained, with well‑groomed turf, precise bunkering, and tree‑lined fairways.
Signature holes include challenging layouts at holes 6, 7, 12, 15, 17, and 18. Hole 6 features strategic bunkers guarding a medium length par‑4 green complex. Hole 12 demands accuracy off the tee toward a protected green. Hole 17 plays long with water approach and visual drama. Hole 18 presents a demanding finishing par‑5 requiring strategic shot placement.
Naples National Golf Club Greens Fees and Membership Costs
Daily green fees at Naples National are reserved for members and invited guests only. Cart use is included as part of member privileges—no additional daily cart charges for rounds. Non-member play is not permitted unless escorted by a member or invited guest. Caddies are available for guest rounds; they enhance the playing experience and replace carts. The club does not publish public green-fee rates, reinforcing its strictly private access.
Membership requires a $150,000 initiation fee and approximately $20,000 in annual golf dues. The club caps equity memberships at 265 to maintain exclusivity and quality playing conditions. Non-resident memberships are permitted under the same financial structure and invite-only policy. Annual dues cover all golf access; there are no separate charges for green or cart fees. Membership remains invitation-only; specifics are managed privately through the club’s membership office.
Naples National Members and Golfing Staff
Naples National boasts several notable members including Fuzzy Zoeller, long-drive champion Evan “Big Cat” Williams, and top CEOs. Head Golf Professional is Alan Semethy overseeing instruction and services for members and guests. Superintendent Jim Colo leads course conditioning efforts to maintain pristine fairways and greens. General Manager Bill Robinson manages overall club operations and guest experiences with personal oversight. Members value low-key elegance, coral-rock architecture, and immaculate presentation as club hallmarks.
Naples National hosts the prestigious Terra Cotta Invitational, ranked among top 100 amateur golf events annually. No fixed tee times exist; members may start rounds at their convenience for flexible play. Unique coral-rock landscaping lines ponds, walls, and tee decks, enhancing visual distinctiveness and structure. Course architecture emphasizes low rolling bunkers and tightly-mown yardage markers resembling Pinehurst style.