Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club
Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club offers an 18‑hole Larry Packard championship course winding through cypress and pine preserves. Residents and members enjoy exceptional practice facilities including driving range, short‑game and putting greens. The club features a newly renovated clubhouse offering both casual and fine dining with scenic course views.
On‑site amenities include a state‑of‑the‑art fitness center, spa, bocce and tennis courts, plus pickleball courts. Social spaces include a resort‑style Jr. Olympic pool, hot tub adjacent to Crystal Lake Café and wellness classes.
This gated private club spans about 300 wooded acres blending natural landscapes with manicured fairways. With just around 460 homes including villas, condos and single‑family residences, it offers low‑density exclusivity.
The intimate community fosters friendly camaraderie through organized social events, leagues, and golf outings. Eagle Creek lies conveniently between Naples and Marco Island, close to dining, shopping, beaches, and nature preserves. Its boutique atmosphere and lush landscaping appeal to those seeking upscale, tranquil Southwest Florida living.
Description of Eagle Creek Golf Course
This private 18‑hole championship golf course measures 6,909 yards from the back tees, playing to par 72. Designed by Larry Packard and Dennis Wise in 1983, it challenges golfers across five tee sets. The greens are Tifeagle grass, while fairways are lush 419 Bermuda grass enhancing playability. The course rating is 73.8 with a slope rating of 138, reflecting firm tests from the tips. Course conditions are consistently excellent with well‑groomed fairways and greens reported by members.
The layout contains numerous bunkers and several strategically placed water hazards throughout. There are about 60+ white‑sand bunkers hugging the greens and fairways. Water comes into play on multiple holes, demanding thoughtful routing and shot selection. Signature holes include narrow fairway Par‑3s flanked by bunkers and greens sloping toward water. Hole 10 is a reachable Par 4 with water guard and varied tees yardage from 295 to 372 yards.
Eagle Creek Golf Greens Fees and Membership Costs
Guest 18‑hole greens fees range from approximately $60 off‑season to $125 in season. Cart rental for guests costs around $29 per round. Guests may walk using a manual push cart for about $23 (electric cart extra). Family guest rates may be slightly lower off‑season. Walking privileges vary based on season and course availability.
Golf equity membership requires a one‑time initiation fee of around $65,000. Annual golf dues are approximately $11,128 plus tax, with capital fees near $2,100.
Resident social equity membership costs about $40,000 one‑time, plus social dues near $9,472 yearly. Golf members also pay a $1,200–$1,200 annual food and beverage minimum. Member cart fees are approximately $22 for 18 holes and $12 for nine holes.
Eagle Creek Golfing Staff and Members
U.S. Open champion Ken Venturi was a proud Eagle Creek member, enhancing its prestige and tradition. The club maintains a tight limit of 365 golfing members, preserving exclusivity and camaraderie. Eagle Creek has been voted the best golf course in Naples since 2018, earning repeated local acclaim. The course was magnificently reimagined by local architect Gordon Lewis in 2021, respecting original design values. The club celebrated its 40th anniversary recently with a “Naples legacy reimagined” campaign honoring its history.
Donald Madalinski serves as long‑time General Manager, guiding club operations with nearly two decades tenure. Jeffrey S. Jackson (Head Golf Professional) joined staff in 2007, shaping player development and tournaments. James Alston manages agronomy as Golf Course Superintendent, ensuring consistent playing conditions year‑round. The club’s charitable foundation supports education and youth leadership programs in Naples and surrounding areas. Eagle Creek allows walking golfers at any time, a rare offering for exclusive Naples private clubs.