LaPlaya Golf Club
LaPlaya Golf Club in Naples offers a Bob Cupp-designed 18-hole, par-72 championship course with lakes and bunkers. The private club features a driving range, practice areas, pro shop, and clubhouse. Membership includes tee time priority, tournaments, clinics, and family guest privileges. Members enjoy exclusive locker rooms and cart access without green fees. The course encourages pace of play with 10-minute intervals and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Located in an upscale beach-and-golf community, LaPlaya blends resort amenities with private club exclusivity. Beach access includes white sand, a pool oasis, spa, fitness center, and water sports. Dining options feature a private club, tiki bar, and fine dining venues. Memberships include golf, beach, and social packages with preferred rates and club access. Residents enjoy a refined lifestyle ideal for families, retirees, and waterfront homeowners.
Description of LaPlaya Golf Course
LaPlaya Golf Club features an 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Bob Cupp with a strategic layout. It stretches 6,902 yards from the back tees with five tee sets for flexibility. Greens are Tif-Eagle, collars are Tif-Grande, and fairways use 419 Bermuda grass. The course rating is 73.7 with a slope of 139 from championship tees. Conditions remain excellent year-round with native landscaping and water hazards enhancing difficulty.
Signature holes include the par-3 12th with a steep-tiered green and hidden water carry. Tight, tree-lined fairways demand accuracy and course management. Yardages range from 5,678 to 6,902 yards, accommodating all skill levels. The rating of 72.2 and slope of 127 from middle tees offer a balanced challenge. Elevated tees and rolling terrain provide memorable and scenic shotmaking opportunities.
LaPlaya Golf Club Greens Fees and Membership Costs
LaPlaya Golf Club charges daily greens fees from $130 to $325 depending on season and resort guest status. Fees include cart usage and practice balls. Member cart fees for Golf-Only and Full Golf members are approximately $31 per round. Off-season member cart rounds cost around $60 per person. Guest fees range from $170 in-season to $60 off-season including cart.
Golf-Only membership has a $100,000 initiation fee with annual dues around $13,195 plus tax. Full Golf with Beach access ranges from $105,000 to $175,000 with dues near $22,200. Social Golf memberships start at $90,000 with annual dues near $9,138. All membership tiers require cart fees only and have no food minimums. Members receive guest privileges and priority tee times
Golfing Staff and Members
General Manager Alan Findlay and Head Golf Professional Ben Bryant lead the golf operations. Additional professionals include Mark Fogg, Laurel Kean, Evan Bowser, and Jared Soares. A major renovation in 2015 improved greens, tees, and turf conditions. Practice areas feature a full range, target greens, and bunkers. There are no food or beverage minimums required for members.
LaPlaya Golf Club does not list celebrity members but includes affluent residents from Naples’ luxury communities. Golf memberships are capped at 300 for exclusivity. The course has received awards for its design and playability. Members praise its fast pace, rolling layout, and scenic water features. Reciprocal play is available at approximately 25 other private clubs.