Bonita National Golf & Country Club
Bonita National Golf & Country Club is a gated, nature-focused community in Bonita Springs, Florida. It centers around an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Gordon Lewis. The community features tennis courts, fitness center, spa services, and a resort-style swimming pool with waterfall. A spacious clubhouse offers multiple dining venues and a café for casual and upscale options. It’s designed to encourage an active, social lifestyle among residents.
The community sits amid lakes, walking trails, and a wildlife preserve in Southwest Florida. It provides around 21 hobby and social clubs like book, music, sewing, and hiking groups. Weekly events include live music, wine tastings, cooking classes, and themed dinners at the clubhouse. Homes range from condos and coach homes to single-family residences within the gated setting. It offers convenient access to sandy beaches, shopping, arts, and dining nearby.
Description of Bonita National Golf Course
Bonita National features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Gordon G. Lewis. It boasts Tiff Eagle greens and Celebration Bermuda fairways. The layout stretches up to about 7,019 yards from the championship tees. The slope is 132 with a rating of 74.3 on the longest tees. Its par is 72 and offers playability for all handicap levels.
The course includes numerous bunkers, waste bunkers, and abundant lakes and water hazards. From the championship tees, there are approximately 50 water hazards and many sand traps. The design weaves around natural preserves and estuaries, blending play with scenery. Conditions are meticulously maintained, with lush fairways and greens in top form. Signature holes are those framed by water and native vegetation, offering visual beauty and strategic challenge.
Bonita National Greens Fees and Membership Costs
Daily green and cart fees vary depending on ownership status and season. Renters pay about $66, while owners pay around $23 per round. Walking-only green fees are approximately $10 per round. Cart fees for rental stays vary seasonally—from roughly $100 per person in season to $50 off-season. These rates reflect typical bundled community arrangements where golf access comes with home ownership.
Membership costs include a one-time golf capital contribution fee of $4,000. Annual golf association dues total about $2,765. Master HOA fees add roughly $4,141 annually, with additional reserves and lawn care-related assessments. Many homeowners receive bundled golf membership automatically with property purchase. Other one-time transfer or processing fees may also apply upon resale.
Bonita National Golfing Staff and Members
The General Manager is Peter J. Serena and the Head Golf Professional is JP Shepherd. The Superintendent overseeing course care is Jason Ellis. The Membership and Lifestyle Director, Nancy Dagher, earned prestigious CMAA scholarships. The Golf Shop offers aides for equipment, apparel, clinics, and lessons. Troon Privé professionally manages the club’s operations including golf and hospitality.
Bonita National opened in 2014 and weaves its course through a natural preserve. The community includes 1,459 homes, 866 with full golf memberships. All residents enjoy social memberships by default. The club’s fitness, spa, pools, and dining complement golf amenities beautifully. Its design harmonizes recreation, nature, and community living seamlessly.