Esplanade Golf & Country Club of Naples
Esplanade Golf & Country Club of Naples features an 18‑hole championship golf course designed by Chris Wilczynski for all player levels. It includes professional tennis and pickleball courts, bocce ball, and a dog park for active enjoyment. Wellness options include a spa, salon, meditation room, and 24-hour fitness center. Dining venues include a café, grill, taproom, culinary center, and wine room. Residents also enjoy resort‑style pools, walking trails, tiki bar, and lakeside lounging.
The community spans 1,798 acres with over 1,000 acres of preserves and 170 acres of lakes. Located three miles east of I‑75 on Immokalee Road, it’s a gated bundled‑golf neighborhood. Homes include Mediterranean‑inspired single‑family, condos, and coach homes with scenic water or golf views. The community appeals to retirees and younger homeowners seeking active lifestyle access in Naples. Nearby attractions include upscale shopping, dining, cultural venues, and Gulf beaches within fifteen miles.
Description of Esplanade Golf Course
Esplanade Golf & Country Club features an 18‑hole championship course designed by Chris Wilczynski, opened in 2014. The course stretches 6,983 yards from the Black tees, par 72, rating 73.8, slope 134. Tees and fairways use Celebration grass, greens feature TifEagle Bermuda. Course conditions are excellent with wide fairways, undulating greens, and soft white-sand bunkers. Nearly sixty bunkers and water hazards come into play on seventeen holes.
Signature holes include risk‑reward par‑4s at holes 5, 10, and 14 with dramatic water features. Hole 1, “The Journey,” begins with a challenging dogleg. Water hazards and natural wetlands border most fairways. Bunkers are grass‑faced and visually prominent throughout the course. Multiple tee boxes offer fair challenges for players of all levels.
Esplanade Golf Greens Fees and Membership Costs
Esplanade Golf & Country Club requires no initiation fee for bundled golf membership. Annual golf dues are approximately $11,536. Daily green fees and carts are included when membership is held. Public play is not available; it’s a private resident‑only course. Upscale Troon management ensures well‑maintained facilities year‑round.
Residents pay quarterly HOA fees, often covering golf dues as well. Some coach homes offer social‑only membership with lower dues. Social membership dues range roughly $2,700 annually. Full golf members can access reciprocal clubs worldwide through Troon Privé. Additional costs include food minimums and transfer/application fees per property purchase.
Golfing Staff and Members
Esplanade has no widely publicized celebrity members, but draws an active membership of approximately 860 bundled golf players. Its Director of Golf, Jordan Ball, PGA, is known for junior development and teaching expertise. Gail Graham, Canadian Hall of Famer, serves as Director of Instruction at Esplanade. General Manager David Kupstas oversees club operations and hospitality standards. The club fosters a friendly, inclusive atmosphere often praised in member testimonials.
Dominique Lemperle manages pickleball and tennis programs, coaching 450 players and winning national USPTA honor in 2023. Staff include Andrew Silverman, PGA, and Nate Kappes supporting golf operations. The club is managed by Troon Privé, known for upscale hospitality programming. Esplanade’s wellness center includes spa, fitness, bocce and more. Numerous nature preserves and lakes complement the course setting.