Raptor Bay Golf Club

WCI, in partnership with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, sought the expertise of PGA golf legend Raymond Floyd to design 27 golf holes carefully crafted to blend with the environment, producing a beautiful course that is home to protected species including the bald eagle and gopher tortoise.

Located adjacent to the renowned Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa and Hyatt Coconut Plantation Vacation Club in Bonita Springs, Raptor Bay Golf Club made history as the first resort course in the world to receive Audubon International's Gold Signature Sanctuary Certification. Working closely with Audubon International, Raptor Bay has made a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, creating a model for future resort golf course development. 

The first 18 holes opened for play in September 2001 and feature multiple tee locations, so the course can play from a variety of lengths and angles. Fairways are very wide and feature one height of cut throughout the course. Each hole was carefully crafted to blend with the environment, leaving a course that accentuates its natural surroundings. The last nine holes are scheduled to be built in 2006.

Unique to Raptor Bay is the use of native sand and palmetto areas, which are incorporated into the design of waste areas. The course is devoid of any sand bunkers; instead, golfers will selectively encounter these sandy native areas adjacent to greens and fairways. Unlike most modern-day Florida golf courses, Raptor Bay de-emphasizes water and mounding, placing prominence on the site’s native features.

Surrounding the course are 22 acres of lakes and more than 200 acres of native vegetation and nature preserve areas, giving some lucky guests a chance to glimpse a bald eagle or gopher tortoise.

Strategically placed golf cart bridges allow players to tread lightly on the land while enjoying the course’s native features. Eco-Park, a 144-acre preserve area traversed by Halfway Creek, is designated an Outstanding Florida Waterway.

Raptor Bay's old Florida-style clubhouse offers an Ernest Hemingway feel, combining rich textures, bright colors and West Indies-style furniture.

Braxton's, the clubhouse grill, offers terrace seating, which wraps around the restaurant and lounge while overlooking the 18th green and practice area. The full-service golf shop, of more than 1,500 square feet, looks out upon Raptor Bay's first tee. Attended men's and women's locker rooms offer golfers the highest level of service in the area. Recently the SWFL PGA recognized Raptor Bay Golf Club as the best resort golf shop in the Chapter (2003).

Raptor Bay is the perfect compliment to world-class resorts. Located adjacent to Raptor Bay is Hyatt Coconut Plantation Resort. Owners in Coconut Plantation and guests of Hyatt Coconut Point Resort have preferred access to Raptor Bay. Public play is also welcomed at Raptor Bay Golf Club.

Membership in The Eagle’s Club allows local golfers an opportunity to enjoy the amenities at Raptor Bay on a yearly and seasonal basis for a fraction of the everyday rate.

Designed for the true golfer, The Eagle’s Club at Raptor Bay provides access to a spectacular golf course at a cart-fee-only rate. A limited number are available on an annual and seasonal basis. With The Eagle’s Club single and family programs available, you can enjoy some of the best golf and amenities this area has to offer.

Take advantage of these exclusive privileges at The Eagle’s Club at Raptor Bay:

• Access to a Raymond Floyd-designed par-71 championship course

• Golf for cart fees only for Eagle’s Club members

• No greens fees for Eagle’s Club members

• Year-round seven-day advance tee time privileges

• Year-round driving range privileges with unlimited complimentary range balls

• Preferred greens fees for accompanied guests

• Charging privileges at Raptor Bay Golf Club clubhouse.

Designed in the spirit of golf and respect for the land, Raptor Bay captures the essence of nature at its best. With no residential sites on property, surround yourself in the beauty of nature and the tournament quality course conditions that give every player an enjoyable golfing experience.

Come see why Raptor Bay Golf Club ranked among the top 10 favorites by Gary Van Sickle, senior writer for Sports Illustrated.