Kensington Golf & Country Club
Kensington Golf & Country Club offers tennis, pickleball, fitness center, spa services, and fine and casual dining options for members. A large clubhouse hosts social events, wine tastings, themed dinners, and card games for a lively and engaged community. The club features a heated outdoor pool, bocce courts, and wellness programs like yoga, Pilates, and personal training sessions. Members enjoy a year-round activity calendar with holiday events, live music, and enrichment programs for all ages. Amenities are designed to create a warm, inclusive, and active lifestyle for residents and members alike.
The community includes luxury single-family homes, coach homes, and villas with golf course or lake views throughout the gated development. Located minutes from beaches, shopping, and downtown Naples, Kensington offers both convenience and tranquility. Mature landscaping, walking paths, and scenic views enhance the beauty and privacy of the neighborhood. The community fosters a close-knit atmosphere with social clubs and resident-led interest groups. Homeowners enjoy optional club membership with flexible packages for golf and social access.
Description of Kensington Golf Course
This private course features 18 holes, par 71, spanning approximately 6,848 yards from the back tees. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. with later input from Ty Butler, it opened in 1993. Fairways and greens are Bermuda grass, maintained year‑round. The course rating reaches 73.9 with a slope up to 148, depending on tee choice. It offers a challenging, walkable layout built for both strategy and player enjoyment.
Although exact counts aren’t published, the course includes numerous bunkers and several water‑hazard holes across its layout. A standout “signature” hole integrates natural wetlands with strategic sand and water framing. Its conditions consistently earn praise for excellent maintenance and playability. The walkable design through preserve land enhances both beauty and immersion. The layout balances risk‑reward, encouraging bold play amid scenic challenges.
Kensington Golf Greens Fees and Membership Costs
Daily cart fees cost $35 for 18 holes and $22 for 9 holes. Walking or pushcart rates are $17 for 18 holes and $10 for 9 holes. Guest fees range from $40 to $55 for 18 holes, depending on season. Guest 9-hole rates fall between $23 and $33 based on the month. A 3 % convenience fee applies to credit card payments.
Full Golf Membership initiation ranges between $125,000 and $150,000. Annual dues for full golf members are approximately $22,200 to $23,383. Sports membership requires about $40,000–$50,000 initiation and $12,000–$12,544 yearly dues. Social membership initiation ranges $20,000–$25,000 with annual dues around $7,965 to $8,000. New residents may receive a $5,000 discount on social initiation if joining within 60 days of closing.
Kensington Golfing Staff and Members
No widely publicized famous individual members are associated with the golf club publicly. The club is managed by General Manager Dave Krzywonos and Director of Golf John Metzinger. Other key staff include Kelly Bowers (Membership & Marketing) and Lanny Clark (Golf Course Operations). The Executive Chef is Ralph Feraco, and Laura Corbett serves as Clubhouse Manager. Colby Brooks leads events, while Kristy Breuler and Bryan Twente oversee fitness/spa and court sports.
Kensington’s championship golf course was fully restored in 2021, refreshing its classic design. It’s a par‑71 Robert Trent Jones Jr. layout that hosts U.S. Open and state qualifiers. The club marks its origins in 1994 and spans around 380 acres of lush Florida landscape. It’s one of the few walkable courses in the region, merging play and natural surroundings beautifully. In celebration of 30 years, recent clubhouse and amenity renovations enhanced member experiences.