Old Corkscrew Golf Club - Extraordinary Nicklaus-designed golf in the Florida tradition

“Designing a golf course is my total expression. My golf game can only go on so long. But what I have learned can be put into a piece of ground, and that will last beond me.”
– Jack Nicklaus

Newly opened, Old Corkscrew Golf Club has already been named a great success by Southwest Florida golfers, locals and visitors to this unique course and club.

Approximately seven miles east of I-75 on Corkscrew Road in Estero, the 275-acre site is not affi liated with any real estate development. This stand-alone Jack Nicklaus Signature Course provides an outstanding golf experience. 

Nicklaus–Designed...
Jack Nicklaus’ dedication and ingenuity has enhanced hundreds of spectacular courses worldwide. But in Lee County, Southwest Florida, only Old Corkscrew Golf Club is highlighted by that incredible designation – Jack Nicklaus Signature. Nicklaus Design Group (based in Palm Beach) has worked hand-in-hand with Old Corkscrew’s management to enhance the natural environment and create a course that is both challenging and enjoyable for players of all levels.

The par-72 Championship layout plays 7,400 yards and meets the highest design criteria. Each Nicklaus-designed course in unique but certain aspects are present in all of them. Th ey are well-balanced with holes that vary in direction, look and feel, so that one type of golfer isn’t favored over another. A believer that golf is a game of precision over power, the Nicklaus Design Group plans courses that reward strategic, intelligent thinking as much as fi ne ball striking. Another priority is to design holes that enable golfers to make careful decisions in club selection and execution of each shot.

The first players have commented that they appreciate the social aspects at Old Corkscrew – gracefully varied topography and a spacious layout create easy groupings of golfers who can get together on the course, watch each other play, and enjoy a sense of camaraderie.

Audubon-certified Natural Setting...
Those who take pleasure in a fantastic golf course understand that it is more than the game that makes the day complete – it is the quality of the setting. And at Old Corkscrew Golf Club, Florida’s natural beauty comes to life, adding an extra dimension to the golf experience.

Certified with the Audubon seal of approval, Old Corkscrew Golf Club’s location still reflects its original natural setting, complete with stands of cypress, magnifi cently tall pines, mature oaks and nesting colonies of wood storks, egrets and herons, just to name a few.

Valuing wildlife and natural habitats as much as they value the game of golf, Old Corkscrew’s management team is committed to preserving and enhancing the environment. Audubon International is an environmental educational organization that focuses on sustainable development. Fewer than two percent of courses around the world have been named a Certifi ed Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

Members and guests will discover the quiet, unmatched beauty of Southwest Florida when they opend the day at Old Corkscrew. Th ey will enjoy an up close and personal encounter with our area’s unique landscape and wildlife, creating an unsurpassed golf experience.

A Peek at the Amenities...
Every golf cart at Old Corkscrew Golf Club is equipped with the most advanced GPS yardage system from GPS Industries of Vancouver, Canada. The golfer can also hone in on his or hers skills at our state-of- the- art practice center, including chipping, pitching, and putting practice areas always in top manicured conditions.

You’ll find no better way to finish your round than by toasting the day at Merlo’s Grille located in the beautifully designed clubhouse by Eeke Cooper of EDC Interiors. The casual and relaxed furnishings will create a warm and welcoming atmosphere complimented by delicious cuisine and a full service bar. Old Corkscrew Golf Club also has a fully stocked proshop offering the latest in golf fashion and equipment.

Serving as a site for state and national qualifiers Old Corkscrew Golf Club has already been tested by some of the countries top amateur golfers. This past July a United States Amateur qualifier at Old Corkscrew witnessed two young amateurs move on to the finals held at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Old Corkscrew will also be hosting the Florida State Senior Amateur in April of 2008.

Further setting us apart from all other golf courses and clubs in Southwest Florida, is our unique membership plan, which offers the golfer the ability to play this great golf course at an affordable rate structure free of minimums, annual dues, and assessments.