Lely Resort Golf & Country Club
Lely Resort Golf & Country Club in Naples features three golf courses, a large clubhouse, spa, fitness center, and resort-style amenities. The Mustang and Flamingo Island courses are public; The Classics is private and Gary Player-designed. Guests enjoy tennis, pickleball, bocce, a lagoon pool with waterfalls, tiki bar, and dog park. Dining includes Sam Snead’s Tavern and poolside options for casual meals and drinks. Golfers benefit from lessons, junior programs, clinics, and advanced swing analysis.
The club sits in Lely Resort, a 3,000-acre Naples community with diverse neighborhoods and around 7,600 residents. Housing ranges from condos to multimillion-dollar estates in areas like Olé and Classics Plantation. It’s walkable with shops, schools, hospitals, and close to downtown Naples and beaches. Residents enjoy events, clubs, and vibrant social activities year-round. Optional Players Club membership adds exclusive resort amenities and social lifestyle benefits.
Description of Lely Resort Golf Courses
The Mustang is a public par‑72 course designed by Lee Trevino with 7,230 yards from the back tees. It features Champion Ultra Dwarf greens, 419 Bermuda fairways, twelve lakes, and numerous bunkers. Flamingo Island is a public par‑72 course by Robert Trent Jones Sr. with 7,095 yards. It has dramatic water features, fingered bunkers, and excellent Bermuda grass surfaces. The par‑3 fifth hole has an island green surrounded by water.
The Classics is a private par‑72 course designed by Gary Player with 6,714 yards from the championship tees. It features 419 Bermuda fairways, Champion Ultra Dwarf greens, and gently rolling wooded terrain. The course includes approximately thirty-six bunkers and several water holes. Signature holes include strategic par‑4s and tree-lined fairways. Conditions are consistently maintained for top-tier member play.
Lely Resort Golf Greens Fees and Membership Costs
Public golfers at Mustang or Flamingo Island pay daily green plus cart fees varying by season. Typical weekend peak rates run between $100 and $150 per round. Midweek rates may be slightly lower but fluctuate with demand. Carts are included in these guest fees for public play. Fees vary by date, tee time, and special promotions.
Full golf membership initiation is approximately $125,000 and annual dues around $21,900 for Classics access. A separate Social‑Sport membership initiation is about $5,000 with reduced privileges and later season golf access. Annual food and beverage minimums or assessments may apply depending on membership type. Members maintain maximum number at 625 Golf memberships. Social or executive tiers cost less upfront and offer partial golf or club benefits.
Golfing Staff and Members
Lely Resort’s golf staff includes Director and Head Golf Professional Kevin Thompson and General Manager David Leverant. Kevin Thompson is a PGA-certified, award-winning instructor committed to player development. Assistant Professional Alan Hamper supports golf operations and member engagement. The course hosts clinics, private lessons, junior programs, and short‑game schools for all abilities. Interesting fact: Lely Resort previously hosted LPGA events like the Naples Lely Classic in the 1970s.
Famous members are private but the club draws seasoned Gulf Coast golfing figures and casual celebrity visits. Golf superintendent Trent Compton maintains pristine playing conditions across all three courses year-round. Lely has honored Gary Player, Lee Trevino, and Robert Trent Jones Sr. as course designers. Annual South Florida PGA Section events have taken place at Lely, showcasing regional pros. The club’s social atmosphere includes tournaments, member‑guest events, and robust golf calendars.