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The Nest Golf Club

Designed by Thomas Fazio, ASGCA and opened in 2016
Gator - Bonita Springs, Florida

Course Details

Holes:
18
Par:
73
Length:
7042 yards
Slope:
139
Rating:
74.3
Driving Ranges:
Yes

The 18-hole "Gator" course at the The Nest Golf Club facility in Bonita Springs, Florida features 7042 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 73. The course rating is 74.3 and it has a slope rating of 139. The estimated green fees for 18 holes is $120. The Nest Golf Club Golf Club has an onsite driving range with 6 practice tees. Designed by Thomas Fazio, ASGCA, the Gator golf course opened in 2016.

Estimated Green Fees
$120
These rates are an estimate of what you might expect to pay at Gator with a cart. Actual rates may vary.
Fees are typically lowest Monday through Thursday and during twilight (late afternoon and evenings). Expect to pay the highest rates on weekends.

Other Golf Courses at this facility

The Nest Golf Club
Hurricane
Image 18 Holes
Image 73 Par
Image 7042 Yards

Scorecard for Gator

HOLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN TOT
I74.30/139 371 428 499 186 504 203 381 431 422 3425 425 542 181 521 393 384 574 171 426 3617 7042
II72.20/136 336 397 478 164 476 177 371 408 393 3200 391 497 160 492 372 364 548 162 405 3391 6591
III71.10/128 336 363 478 164 476 158 371 383 360 3089 356 497 160 472 354 342 515 162 380 3238 6327
IV70.30/126 320 363 440 156 454 158 358 383 360 2992 356 460 145 472 354 342 515 143 380 3167 6159
V68.50/122 308 319 411 146 431 146 340 361 347 2809 344 426 130 449 304 317 456 133 333 2892 5701
VI70.40/121 279 308 383 123 411 135 298 317 315 2569 286 413 115 421 304 317 456 112 323 2747 5316
Par 4 4 5 3 5 3 4 4 4 36 4 5 3 5 4 4 5 3 4 37 73
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Flash back for a moment to 1985. The golf industry is on the rise and the real estate market in Florida is booming. As northerners reach retirement age, their mind is set upon moving to Florida and playing golf into their twilight years. All is good in the Sunshine State.

Two popular resorts in Southwest Florida back in the late 1980’s were the Naples Registry – now Naples Grande Beach Resort– and the Ritz Carlton. These resorts were booming, especially during “the season,” January through April. Nearby golf courses could make it just by booking guests from these two resorts.

With that in mind, the community of Pelican’s Landing was born. It all started with the building of Pelican's Nest golf course, designed by golf course architect Tom Fazio specifically to serve the needs of the nearby Ritz Carlton and Registry hotel guests. The course was an instant hit and garnered Fazio his first appearance on any of Golf Digest’s prestigious “Best of” lists; Pelican’s Nest golf course debuted at #3 in the publication’s Best US Public Courses. As expected, Pelican's Nest golf course grew quickly in popularity, so the developer started to purchase the surrounding land, and in 1989, Pelican’s Landing emerged as one of the premier residential golf communities in Southwest Florida.

The Nest - as it is affectionately referred to by residents and members alike – features 36-holes of championship golf as well as all of the other amenities discerning members have come to expect. In fact, both The Hurricane Course and the Gator Course are recognized nationally as two of the finest golf facilities in Southwest Florida and come highly recommended by experts and golfing aficionados alike. The Pelican Landing community includes single-family homes, villas, coach homes, garden condominiums, mid-rise condominiums and bay-front high-rise condominiums; prices range from the $200’s to over $3 million.

The last two years at The Nest have seen a lot of change, all for the good. Both golf courses have undergone complete renovations and are in the best shape ever. Fairways are plush and lush, bunkers are well manicured and contain soft, fluffy sand and the greens roll fast and true. " Both courses at Pelican’s Nest been recognized every year since 2001 by Audubon International, as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” a real testament to their membership’s efforts to protect and enhance the environment.

The Gator Course is an exciting 18-hole regulation that plays 7,042 yards from Tee I to a par of 73, highlighted by three par fives on the back nine. The course rating is 74.3 with a slope rating of 139. Seven sets of tees make The Gator enjoyable for players of all skill levels and abilities; just be sure to pick the tees that best match your skills. A set of “Scoring Tees” that play around 4,500 yards were recently added and have been well received by members looking to get in a “quick round.”

The Gator Course winds its way through protected wetland marsh areas and forests of live Florida oaks and scrub pines. Just outside the back of the clubhouse is a large practice green for putting as well as a full-length driving range where you can hit every club in the bag. A spacious short game area with bunker can be found adjacent to the 18th green on The Hurricane Course.


Favorite Par 3: Number 17, Cat Tails, 162 yards (Tee II). Number 17 is all about accuracy. Water guards the entire right side of the green as does a bunker on the left. The green is very deep, so hitting the right club off the tee, be sure to take into account the pin position. It could be the difference between a birdie or a three-putt.

Favorite Par 4: Number 18, Black Rush, 405 yards (Tee II). Much like Number 18 on the Hurricane Course, this is one of the most memorable finishing holes in the area. For all but long ball hitters, the water in the landing area shouldn’t come into play, but it’s still advantageous to play down the left side. A good drive will leave a mid to long iron into a green guarded by bunkers and a grass collection area on the left and more sand and a water hazard on the right. Another hole where par could win a prize!

Favorite Par 5: Number 16, 548 yards (Tee II). This 3rd par 5 on the inward nine is the longest hole on the course, but don’t let the length fool you. The landing area off the tee between the water on the left and sand on the right is rather generous. Keeping it in the fairway on your layup on the right side is no bargain either, with out of bounds lurking near the trees. Find one of the bunkers on the left side and you will be facing about a 100-yard bunker shot into the green. A well struck approach shot that avoids the bunkers on the left side and finds the green will go a long way in writing down a low number.

Any golfer would be ecstatic over the opportunity to play either of these top-rated courses at The Nest. The Gator Course is an exceptional treat, especially if you like to “air it out”; the 3 par five holes on the back nine let you do just that. Length off the tee goes along way on these holes but only the par 3, number 17 is a forced carry over water. There are no extraordinary long forced carries out here however, playing from the yardage that best suits your game will go a long way in making for an enjoyable round of golf. No need to beat yourself up on the golf course; there is too much beauty to be seen as you meander along the cart paths. During our round, we saw ospreys, gators and a bobcat!

My favorite part of the course is the putting greens. These new greens roll true and fast with very subtle undulations. Reading the greens can be a little tricky at times, but once you become a member, it will become second nature. The bunkers around the greens are in immaculate condition – well-groomed and quite playable. Par 3’s are fair in length and there is a good chance that you will use every club in your bag on the par fours alone.

These days, a private golf club cannot rest on the laurels of the course alone. The Nest has a very active and engaging membership; some of the most social people I have ever met. It’s a family-friendly atmosphere that keeps things lively with a number of events, many centered around golf. There are also themed nights in the restaurant such as Pasta Night every Wednesday, a Seafood Buffet every Friday and Prime Rib Night every other Thursday. The dining is incredible and Chef Cameron Hord and his culinary staff serve up some unique yet tasty dishes such as Wonton Pork Belly Tacos and a French Onion Grilled Cheese sandwich. For dinner try the Seafood Louis salad or the Chicken Mariana. These unique dishes will amaze you.

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This golf course is spectacular, a true Fazio course. This is truly a golf club, not like all those other golf communities in Southwest FL. Course does not have homes on the tee box or behind the greens. Beautiful views of Spring Creek and Estero Bay. Golflink has there information wrong about this course. It is not 3,400yds but over 7,000 yds, par 73!

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4450 Pelicans Nest Dr, Bonita Springs, FL
34134-7911
(239) 947-4600
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