Hole-in-the-Wall Golf Club
Hole-in-the-Wall Golf Club features a restored 18-hole private championship course by Dick Wilson and Ron Forse. It includes a driving range, putting and short-game practice areas. The clubhouse offers dining, locker rooms, pro shop and bar. Facilities are modern yet respect the club’s traditional character. Members enjoy conservation preserves, wildlife views and peaceful surroundings.
The club is invitation-only with membership by equity and sponsorship. It is one of few Naples clubs not tied to real-estate development. Located at 3600 Goodlette Road N, central Naples, it sits amid nearly 50 acres of wetland preserve. The setting hosts abundant wildlife and lush Florida vegetation.
It offers pure golf with no residences on the property.
Description of Hole-in-the-Wall Golf Course
Hole-in-the-Wall is a private 18-hole championship course originally designed by Dick Wilson in 1957. The course underwent a major renovation in 2007 under Ron Garl and associates. Fairways use Celebration Bermuda grass and greens feature TifEagle Bermuda turf. Course conditions are consistently rated excellent by members and guests. Its layout emphasizes firm surfaces and strategic variety across holes.
Standard tees measure approximately 6,544 yards, par-72, rating 71.8 and slope 130. The blue tees play around 6,230 yards with rating 70.0 slope 128.
Total bunkers number about 109 and water hazards come into play on multiple holes. Signature holes include elevated par-3s and island greens that demand precision. The routing highlights wetlands, wildlife views and subtle elevation changes.
Hole-in-the-Wall Greens Fees and Membership Costs
Hole-in-the-Wall is a strictly private club; public green or cart fees are not offered. Guests or non-members are not permitted to book tee times or pay daily fees.
All play is reserved exclusively for members and their authorized guests. Since it’s invitation-only, daily rate structure is not publicly disclosed. Visitors must be sponsored by and accompanied by a current member.
Equity membership initiation fee is approximately $150,000. Annual golf dues run about $30,000. Additional charges may apply for assessments, food minimums or cart-related fees. Membership is strictly by invitation, with sponsorship required. No social-only memberships are available separate from golf equity membership.
Hole-in-the-Wall Golfing Staff and Members
The club maintains strict confidentiality; specific famous members are not publicly disclosed. Membership is by invitation only, preserving exclusivity and tradition.
Notable public figures may play, but identities remain private. The club’s prestige stems from tradition, not celebrity affiliation. Members appreciate the game and company, rather than status.
The Head Golf Professional is Jon Buddenhagen. Sam Goguen serves as Assistant Golf Professional; Jack Kamsickas assists seasonally. The club is audited by Audubon Sanctuary for environmental commitment. Wildlife includes egrets, wood storks, bobcats and protected cypress fox squirrels. No residential development exists on club grounds, uniquely preserving nature.