Naples, FL has more than 90 golf courses — and almost none are open to the public. Collier County has one of the highest golf course concentrations per capita in the United States, but the vast majority are private clubs inside gated communities, member-only layouts, or resort courses with highly restricted visitor access.
For visitors and non-members, the realistic public options are: The Links of Naples ($65 flat),Eastwood Golf Course ($105), and ArrowHead Golf Club ($125–$145). That's the full public menu. Plan accordingly.
What You'll Pay at Naples' Public Courses
| Course | Weekday | Weekend | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Links of Naples | $65 | $65 | Flat rate, 4.3 ★ |
| Eastwood Golf Course | $105 | $105 | Flat rate, 4.1 ★ |
| ArrowHead Golf Club | $125 | $145 | 4.1 ★ |
Why Naples Golf Is So Expensive
Two forces drive Naples' golf pricing: restricted supply and affluent demand. When most of a market's courses are private, the few public options face limited competition — they can charge more and still fill tee sheets. The demand side is amplified by Naples' seasonal resident base: winter visitors from the Northeast and Midwest who are willing to pay resort-market rates. The same dynamics that make Naples real estate expensive make its golf expensive.
This is fundamentally different from how Orlando pricing works. Orlando has high golf volume because Walt Disney World and Universal drive tourist traffic — courses compete on price. Naples has low public volume because residents prefer private clubs — the public courses don't need to compete on price.
The Best Public Option: The Links of Naples
The Links of Naples is the clear recommendation for visitors who want a quality round at a reasonable price. At $65 flat (no weekday/weekend split, no seasonal surge), it is the most predictable and transparent pricing in the market. It holds a 4.3 Google rating — higher than Eastwood or ArrowHead. For most visitors to Naples, this is the right call.
When to Play (and When to Avoid)
- January–March: Peak of peak season. All three public courses fill quickly. Book at least a week out. Prices are at maximum — but conditions are also at their best.
- November, April: Shoulder peak. Good conditions, slightly easier tee time access, similar pricing to mid-winter.
- May–October: Summer rates, significantly better availability. Heat and storms are the trade-off. Morning rounds are generally excellent.
Naples vs. Fort Lauderdale vs. Orlando for Golf Visitors
If you're visiting Southwest Florida specifically for golf, Naples is the most expensive and most limited public market in the state. Fort Lauderdale offers more public courses at $38–$125 with similar weather. Orlando offers 170+ public courses from $22 to $149 with the state's widest price range. Naples makes most sense for golfers staying at a resort with course access, or those joining members. Pure public visitors get better value in virtually every other Florida golf market.