Where Championship Golf Meets Refined Lifestyle
Perched amidst tropical preserves and minutes from the Gulf, Bay Colony Golf Club stands as one of Naples’ premier private clubs. It offers an elevated golf experience wrapped in Southern‑plantation clubhouse charm, top-tier amenities, and a membership culture rooted in warmth and sophistication.
Course & Setting
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Architectural pedigree: The 18‑hole championship course was originally designed by Robert von Hagge.
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Restoration & updates: In 2013–2014 the course underwent a full “remastering,” refining fairways, greens, bunkers, and landscaping to restore its original splendour.
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Natural backdrop: The course weaves through the Cocohatchee Strand Nature Preserve, giving many holes a setting of lush vegetation, water features, and preserved land.
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PGA pedigree: The course hosted the Senior PGA Tour in 1996, 1997, and 1998, reflecting its tournament‑quality layout.
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Pace & style: Members enjoy a relaxed pace of play, with gentle rolling topography, undulating greens, and challenging but fair bunker and water hazards.
Clubhouse & Member Experience
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The clubhouse is designed in a Southern plantation / Carolina style, sprawling across ~37,000 sq ft.
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Dining is central: the facility includes a Main Dining Room, Grille Room, Wine Room, Private Dining Room, Board Room, and elegant terraces overlooking the course.
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Outdoor/indoor flow is emphasized — folding doors, terraces, patios, fire pits, and al fresco seating invite members to linger and socialize.
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The Clubhouse underwent a major refresh in 2017, modernizing lounges, locker rooms, wine lockers, and gathering spaces.
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Behind the scenes, perks include concierge service, personal lockers, bag storage, club fitting, shoe repair, and more.
Membership & Culture
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Equity & private ownership: Bay Colony is a member‑owned equity club, with membership caps to preserve exclusivity and quality.
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The number of Equity Golf memberships is limited (around 300), with a small number of Social memberships permitted.
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Members enjoy a balance of competitive and social golf programming, plus dining, social events, and community building.
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Because of limited membership and high demand, equity memberships may have waiting lists.
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Non‑resident and social‑only membership options provide flexibility for those not looking to play full time.
Amenities Beyond Golf
Bay Colony is more than just a golf club — it's integrated into a lifestyle ecosystem. Some highlights:
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Beach Club access: Members enjoy privileges at the Bay Colony Beach Club — private beachfront amenities, dining, pool, and relaxed coastal settings.
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Tennis & racquets: Bay Colony community includes dedicated tennis facilities (Har-Tru and clay courts) for residents and members.
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Community synergies: The club is part of the larger Bay Colony master plan, linking golf, beach, tennis, and residential life under one banner.
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Social & dining life: The clubhouse is a social hub — dinners, wine events, celebrations, and member gatherings are woven into the weekly rhythm.
Why Bay Colony Stands Out
Bay Colony Golf Club holds its place in Naples real estate and club life for several reasons:
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Exclusivity + scale: A limited number of members and large footprint ensure the club never feels crowded.
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Timeless design with modern touch: Its classic layout and clubhouse style have been refined, not overhauled.
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Holistic lifestyle integration: Golf is core, but it’s complemented by beach, tennis, social, and residential amenities.
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Prestige & reputation: Its tournament history, masterful design, and club culture give it cachet.
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Flexibility in membership: The option to join as a social member or non-resident helps widen appeal without undermining exclusivity.
📞 Thinking About Joining a Private Club in Naples?
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