Best Golf Courses Near Englewood Beach

by Hunt Brothers Realty

Golfers staying near Englewood Beach have an unusually broad selection of courses within the greater Englewood, Rotonda West and Cape Haze area. Public-access choices include Myakka Pines Golf Club and Oyster Creek Golf Club, while Rotonda Golf & Country Club adds five courses and 99 holes just inland from the Gulf. Private-club options include Lemon Bay Golf Club and Coral Creek Club, while Boca Royale Golf & Country Club combines golf with an established Englewood residential community. The result is enough variety for championship-length rounds, shorter executive golf, multiple-course memberships and golf-community living close to the beaches.

That concentration of golf is one reason Englewood can appeal to buyers who want both Gulf Coast recreation and regular access to the game. Hunt Brothers Realty's guide to golf communities between Englewood and Punta Gorda provides additional context for buyers considering golf-oriented real estate in the region.

Quick Answers About Golf Courses Near Englewood Beach

Where Can the Public Play Golf Near Englewood Beach?

Myakka Pines Golf Club and Oyster Creek Golf Club are two public-access choices in Englewood. Nearby Rotonda Golf & Country Club also offers public daily-fee play across its collection of courses, giving visitors several additional layouts to consider.

Which Golf Course Near Englewood Has 27 Holes?

Myakka Pines Golf Club has 27 holes, allowing golfers to play different combinations of its three nine-hole layouts. Long Marsh in Rotonda West also has 27 holes, organized as Long Meadow, White Marsh and Pine Valley.

How Many Golf Courses Does Rotonda Golf & Country Club Have?

Rotonda Golf & Country Club currently operates five courses totaling 99 holes. The collection includes Long Marsh, The Palms, The Hills, Pinemoor and The Links.

Is There a Shorter Golf Course Near Englewood Beach?

Yes. Oyster Creek Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-60 executive-style course measuring 3,976 yards. The Links at Rotonda Golf & Country Club is another shorter option, with an 18-hole, par-63 layout consisting of nine par-three holes and nine par-four holes.

Is Lemon Bay Golf Club Open to the Public?

Lemon Bay Golf Club is a private golf club rather than a standard public daily-fee course. Golfers interested in playing should contact the club directly regarding current membership, guest and reciprocal access policies.

Can the Public Play Boca Royale Golf & Country Club?

Golfers should verify Boca Royale's current access rules directly with the club. Boca Royale historically operated as a semi-private club, but its access model changed in 2026, and older online descriptions may not reflect current tee-time availability for nonmembers.

Do You Need to Live in a Golf Community to Play Near Englewood?

No. Englewood-area residents can live near the beach, along Lemon Bay or in a non-golf neighborhood and still use public-access courses. That flexibility can matter to buyers who enjoy golf but do not want club membership automatically connected to homeownership.

Myakka Pines Golf Club, Englewood

Myakka Pines Golf Club is a 27-hole semi-private golf facility at 2550 S. River Road in Englewood. Public golfers can play the course, while memberships provide another option for people who expect to play regularly.

One of the course's defining characteristics is what does not surround the fairways. Myakka Pines describes the property as having no houses or street traffic immediately around the course, creating a golf environment shaped more by native vegetation and wildlife than residential development.

The 27-hole format also adds variety. Different combinations of the three nines allow repeat players to change the routing rather than playing the identical 18 holes every visit. Practice facilities include a driving range, putting green and short-game area with a bunker.

Why it stands out: Myakka Pines combines public access, 27-hole variety and a natural setting without homes lining the course.

Oyster Creek Golf Club, Englewood

Oyster Creek Golf Club provides a distinctly different round. Designed by Ted McAnlis and opened in 1990, the Englewood course is an 18-hole, par-60 executive-style layout measuring 3,976 yards.

The scorecard contains 12 par-three holes and six par fours. That makes Oyster Creek a practical choice for golfers who want a shorter round, beginners developing their game, experienced golfers working on irons and short-game accuracy, or players who simply do not want a championship-length course every time they tee it up.

The course sits inside a gated Englewood community but accepts outside golfers and provides online tee-time booking. Amenities include a pro shop, snack bar and putting green.

Why it stands out: Oyster Creek offers a shorter, accuracy-oriented round that can fit easily into a day that also includes Englewood's beaches and other outdoor activities.

Rotonda Golf & Country Club, Rotonda West and Cape Haze

For sheer course variety near Englewood Beach, Rotonda Golf & Country Club is difficult to overlook. The club currently operates five courses totaling 99 holes in Rotonda West and the surrounding Cape Haze area.

The five-course lineup includes Long Marsh, The Palms, The Hills, Pinemoor and The Links. The courses are available for public daily-fee play, while memberships cover all five layouts and provide advance tee-time privileges and other benefits.

Golfers who want a closer comparison can read Hunt Brothers Realty's guide to the golf courses in Rotonda West.

Long Marsh Golf Course

Long Marsh is the largest course in the Rotonda collection, with 27 holes arranged as three nine-hole layouts. Designed by Ted McAnlis, the course moves through approximately 450 acres of natural Florida scrub with pines, oaks, palms, lakes, marshes and natural bunkers.

Five sets of tees provide combinations ranging from approximately 5,257 to 7,120 yards. The combination of multiple nines and a broad range of teeing options makes Long Marsh particularly useful for golfers who expect to play repeatedly.

The Palms

The Palms is an 18-hole, par-72 layout where water becomes especially important late in the round. The course's closing stretch incorporates multiple water hazards and multi-tiered greens, placing a premium on placement and course management.

The Hills

The Hills is the oldest course in the current Rotonda collection. The 18-hole, par-72 layout opened in 1973 and uses strategically positioned water hazards to reward accuracy rather than relying only on length.

Pinemoor

Pinemoor is an 18-hole, par-70 course based on an original Pete Dye design. It gives golfers another full-length option while adding a different architectural character to the Rotonda lineup.

The Links

The Links is the shorter alternative. This 18-hole, par-63 course has nine par threes and nine par fours, but extensive water, bunkering and multi-tiered greens keep accuracy important.

Why Rotonda stands out: Five courses allow golfers to choose among 27-hole variety, traditional par-72 golf, a Pete Dye design and an executive-length layout without leaving the same general area.

Lemon Bay Golf Club, Englewood

Lemon Bay Golf Club is a private golf club at 9600 Eagle Preserve Drive in Englewood. Its 18-hole, par-71 course occupies approximately 90 acres between the Cape Haze and Placida area, with Lemon Bay and Don Pedro Island to the west.

The club describes Lemon Bay as a pure golf course rather than a course surrounded by residential development. Buck Creek and Lemon Creek run through the property, and the course is Audubon certified. A major Drew Rogers renovation was completed in 2023.

Because Lemon Bay is private, golfers should not assume that ordinary public tee times are available. Contact the club regarding current membership, guest and reciprocal opportunities before planning to play.

Why it stands out: Lemon Bay is especially relevant to golfers interested in a private, golf-focused club where the course itself, rather than surrounding housing, defines the property.

Boca Royale Golf & Country Club, Englewood

Boca Royale Golf & Country Club combines an 18-hole championship golf course with a gated Englewood residential community. The course underwent a substantial renovation completed in 2024 and now plays as a par-71 layout measuring more than 6,600 yards from the back tees.

The renovation included rebuilt bunkers, expanded teeing areas, drainage improvements, new turf and other course updates. Beyond golf, the club environment includes racquet sports, fitness, dining and organized activities.

Access deserves special attention. Boca Royale historically operated as a semi-private club, but its club model changed in 2026 and some online sources still use older terminology. Golfers should confirm current nonmember, guest and membership access directly with the club rather than relying on an older course directory.

Homebuyers considering the community can read Hunt Brothers Realty's Boca Royale Golf & Country Club buyer guide for a closer look at the residential and club considerations.

Why it stands out: Boca Royale is particularly relevant for buyers who want golf, country-club amenities and residential living combined within an established Englewood community.

Coral Creek Club, Placida

Coral Creek Club is a private golf club in Placida for golfers seeking a membership-focused experience. Its Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole course is a par-71 layout measuring 7,104 yards across a 211-acre property.

Like Lemon Bay, Coral Creek is notable for the absence of surrounding residential development. The club emphasizes golf as its central purpose and offers practice facilities and a caddie program alongside the course.

Coral Creek is private, with membership offered by invitation. Golfers interested in the club should contact its membership staff regarding the current process rather than expecting public tee-time access.

Why it stands out: Coral Creek provides a private, golf-centered Tom Fazio course near Placida and the Boca Grande side of the region.

Which Golf Course Near Englewood Beach Fits the Round You Want?

Englewood-area golf is varied enough that it makes more sense to match the course to the type of round you want than to look for one course that suits everyone:

For 27-hole public-access variety: Myakka Pines Golf Club.
For a shorter executive-style round: Oyster Creek Golf Club.
For the greatest number of nearby layouts: Rotonda Golf & Country Club.
For 27 holes within Rotonda: Long Marsh.
For a shorter Rotonda round: The Links.
For private golf near Lemon Bay: Lemon Bay Golf Club.
For golf-community living in Englewood: Boca Royale Golf & Country Club.
For a private Tom Fazio course: Coral Creek Club.

Should Golfers Live in Rotonda West or Englewood?

Golfers searching for a home near Englewood Beach do not necessarily have to choose between golf access and coastal recreation. Englewood and Rotonda West simply approach the combination differently.

Rotonda West has golf woven directly into the residential landscape. Fairways, canals, lakes and homes are integrated throughout its distinctive circular plan, while five Rotonda Golf & Country Club courses provide substantial variety close to home. Buyers can explore that relationship further in Hunt Brothers Realty's Englewood-to-Punta Gorda golf community guide.

Englewood offers a broader mix. A buyer might choose a golf community such as Boca Royale, live near Myakka Pines or Oyster Creek, or select a property based primarily on beach, boating or neighborhood priorities and drive to golf separately.

Neither approach automatically fits every golfer. The practical comparison includes how often you play, whether you want membership, the courses you expect to use, beach access, boating, HOA structure, housing type, insurance and the other costs associated with a particular property.

What Should Homebuyers Verify Before Buying Near a Golf Course?

A golf-course view can be attractive, but the course should be evaluated alongside the property itself. Buyers considering golf-oriented real estate near Englewood Beach may want to verify:

Whether golf membership is included, optional or completely separate from homeownership
Current initiation charges, dues, cart fees and other club costs
Any membership waitlist or transfer requirements
The specific hole, tee, fairway or green bordering the property
The position of cart paths relative to the home
Potential golf-ball exposure around outdoor living areas
HOA or deed restrictions affecting the property
Insurance considerations for the specific home
Property boundaries, easements and maintenance responsibilities

Club rules, fees and access can change, and property obligations differ from one home and association to another. Buyers should obtain current information directly from the applicable club and association. Property boundaries, title matters, insurance, inspection findings and legal obligations should be reviewed with the appropriate qualified real estate professional, surveyor, title professional, insurance agent, inspector, Florida real estate attorney or other specialist before a purchasing decision is made.

Golf and the Englewood Beach Lifestyle

The appeal of golf near Englewood Beach is not simply the number of courses. It is the ability to combine golf with the broader coastal lifestyle of the Englewood, Manasota Key, Lemon Bay, Rotonda West and Cape Haze area.

A golfer can play a morning round inland and spend the afternoon near the Gulf, or choose a home where beach access, boating and fishing matter just as much as the nearest first tee. That flexibility distinguishes the area from destinations where golf is concentrated almost entirely inside private resort communities.

For buyers expanding their search beyond Englewood, Hunt Brothers Realty's guide to golf courses near Wellen Park covers additional options toward Venice and southern Sarasota County.

Explore Englewood Golf Communities With Hunt Brothers Realty

Englewood Beach puts golfers close to an unusually diverse collection of courses, from public-access Myakka Pines and Oyster Creek to the five-course Rotonda Golf & Country Club system and private clubs around Lemon Bay and Placida. If golf is part of your Southwest Florida home search, Hunt Brothers Realty can help you compare Englewood, Rotonda West, Boca Royale and other Gulf Coast communities while keeping your golf, beach and boating priorities in view. Read our golf communities guide or connect with Hunt Brothers Realty to discuss your property search.

Informational note: Golf-course access, tee-time policies, membership availability, dues, initiation charges, course conditions and amenities can change. Confirm current information directly with each golf club before planning a round or making a property decision. Real estate information in this article is general and educational and is not individualized legal, financial, tax, insurance, lending, inspection, engineering or other professional advice. Buyers should obtain property-specific guidance from the appropriate qualified professionals before making a purchasing decision.