Palmira Golf Club
Palmira features a prestigious 27-hole championship golf course designed by Gordon Lewis and enhanced with an $8 million restoration. Residents enjoy exceptional practice facilities, including a putting green, chipping area, and aqua driving range. The Renaissance Center Club offers resort-style amenities: lagoon-style swimming pool, Olympic-length lap pool, spa, and fitness center with aerobic studio. Active options abound with lighted hydro-clay tennis courts, four pickleball courts, five bocce courts, and a dog park. Dining and social life flourish at the clubhouse, poolside bistro, grill room, and bar, plus fishing club outings and community events.
Palmira is a gated, member-owned golf community featuring diverse housing such as condos, villas, carriage homes, and estate residences. The community is meticulously landscaped with lakes, waterways, and natural preserves, perfect for fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. With its location in Bonita Springs, residents enjoy convenient access to Gulf beaches, upscale shopping, dining, and Southwest Florida International Airport. A vibrant social calendar offers themed parties, fitness classes, golf tournaments, and neighborly gatherings throughout the year. This elegant, active lifestyle community combines luxury, convenience, and natural beauty for residents seeking refined Southwest Florida living.
Description of Palmira Golf Courses
Palmira features three inter-linking championship 9-hole tracks — Egret, Ibis, and Osprey. Designed by Gordon Lewis and refined by Kipp Schulties, it delivers championship play. The courses provide a stern test from championship tees near 7409 yards, slope around 140, rating around 75.7, par 72. Well-maintained fairways and greens offer moderate sand bunkers and water hazards for strategic challenge. Signature risk-reward layouts include dramatic par-5s and long carries, especially on holes two and four.
From alternate tee sets, yardages range from approximately 4699 to 7409 yards, with slope from about 120 to 140. Rating varies accordingly, offering variety for different skill levels. Moderate water hazards and sand bunkers pose thoughtful challenges throughout the layout. Greens and playing surface conditions are well-kept and visually appealing, enhancing the golf experience. Signature holes stand out with strategic layouts, though specific hole names are not public.
Palmira Greens Fees and Membership Costs
Daily green fees with cart range from $46 (18 holes weekday) to $62 (weekend busy hours) for regular adult players. Walking-only rounds are available, starting around $20 for 9 holes and $23 for 18 holes on weekdays. Senior discounts apply—weekday 18-hole with cart drops to $38. Twilight rounds (after 2 pm) offer slight savings, such as $42 for 18 holes with cart. Junior rates (age 15 and under) are significantly lower—around $22 for 18 holes with cart.
Full-season passes offer value: single passes are $2,500 with cart or $1,500 without cart. Couple and family passes cost approximately $3,000 and $3,600 respectively, including cart access. Weekday-only season passes are also offered—around $2,100 with cart or $1,200 walking. Additional passes include junior and range options, with prices ranging from $300 to $650 depending on access. Membership equity options require initiation and annual dues, starting around $100,000 initiation with $13,568 annual dues for golf membership, or $6,000 initiation with $2,915 annual dues for social membership.
Palmira Golfing Staff and Members
The golf course team includes Daniel Janiak as First Assistant Golf Professional and Jessica N. Dickson as PGA Instructor. MJ Chappy oversees Membership & Marketing, ensuring excellent member engagement. Rich Hazelett leads as Events and Bar Manager, enriching club social life. The club earned a Distinguished Club Award for ten consecutive years, driven by this dedicated team. Palmira’s clubhouse ranks among “Top Ranked Clubhouses” nationally, emphasizing its high-quality facilities and service.
Notable member traditions include a thriving Fishing Club with over 100 members and more than 25 annual fishing outings. The 42,000-square-foot Grand Clubhouse hosts elegant dining, terraces with views, fire pits, lounges, and billiards. The club’s layout features three inter-linking nines named Egret, Ibis, and Osprey, offering varied golf challenges. Renovations led by Kipp Schulties enhanced aesthetics, course playability, and removed aging bulkheads and bridges. Palmira’s reputation blends championship golf with strong community spirit and rich amenities.