The Colony Golf & Country Club
The Colony Golf & Country Club offers golf, tennis, spa, fitness, pool, and dining within one luxurious location. Its golf course, designed by Jerry Pate, features Platinum Paspalum turf and was fully renovated in 2017. Members enjoy six Har-Tru tennis courts plus seasonal leagues and programs. The 60-foot resort-style pool includes food and drink service and water aerobics. Spa services, fitness center with group classes, and personal trainers are available to members.
Located within Pelican Landing, the private, gated community spans 809 acres featuring high-rise condos and estate homes. Housing overlooks the Gulf, Estero Bay, preserves, and the golf course with elegant Mediterranean-inspired architecture. Residents access amenities including the Bay Club, beach park, kayak facilities, tennis, pickleball, and community center. The Club fosters social life with dining, music nights, dinner dances, and concerts on the lawn. With capped membership and intimate scale, it delivers a boutique luxury lifestyle amid Southwest Florida’s natural beauty.
Description of The Colony Golf Course
The course is an 18‑hole private championship layout designed by U.S. Open champion Jerry Pate. It plays as a par‑72 with approximately 6,732 to 6,802 yards depending on tee selection. The entire course from tees to greens uses salt‑tolerant Platinum Paspalum grass for lush, consistent playing surfaces. The rating is around 73.0 with a slope near 130, reflecting a challenging but fair test of golf.
Specific number of bunkers and water‑hole count are not publicly listed by the club. The course meanders through native grasses, oak hammock, water and preserve features. Signature holes include dramatic water‑framed holes with scenic vistas, especially near the 18th green. Renovated in 2017, the fairways and greens deliver premium conditioning year‑round. With six tees, the layout accommodates golfers of varied handicaps and playing styles.
The Colony Greens Fees and Membership Costs
Sports Members pay between $70 and $130 for 18 holes, including cart, depending on season. Guests accompanied by Sports Members cost up to $170 during peak season. Private golf cart trail fee for Resident Golf Members is $2,200 per year. Golf Member guest green fees range from $75 to $160, varying by season. Locker and bag storage for Golf Members includes two lockers and two golf bags.
Golf Membership requires a non-refundable joining fee of $150,000, plus $16,800 in annual dues and $3,300 capital dues. Sports Membership calls for a $40,000 non-refundable joining fee, with $5,850 annual dues and $1,700 capital dues. Golf Membership grants unlimited golf, full access to social, spa, fitness, tennis, pool, and events. Sports Membership includes limited in-season golf, unlimited off-season golf, plus use of clubhouse and amenities. Membership tiers offer flexibility, from full golf access to more lifestyle-oriented options.
The Colony Club Golfing Staff and Members
The General Manager is Chris Alvarez and the Director of Golf is Scott Smith. The Head Golf Professional role is held by Mike Chesnover. Golf Course Superintendent is Jeff Price, overseeing course conditioning. Additional leaders include Megan Somerville (Operations & Membership) and Velda Goren (Spa & Fitness). These professionals ensure smooth operations across all club facets.
The course opened in 2000 within a gated Pelican Landing community. It accommodates about 480+ members and employs over eighty staff members. A maximum of 275 equity golf members can join the club. Its clubhouse boasts spectacular views of the 18th green, blending structure and nature gracefully. Well‑groomed fairways and greens create a challenging yet friendly playing experience.