
Captiva Course
South Seas Plantation Golf Links and Resort

About this course
Captiva at South Seas Plantation Golf Links is a place where the Gulf Coast breeze carries echoes of Gene Sarazen’s championship aspirations. The course, a Florida resort layout, sprawls across the northern tip of Captiva Island. Originally designed by Mark McCumber and later refined, Captiva delivers a resort-style experience. It’s a playable track, characterized by generous fairways and strategic bunkering that protects undulating greens. While the course doesn't boast a pedigree of major championships, its charm lies in its accessibility and stunning Gulf views. The prevalent wind makes club selection a crucial element of the round, often favoring those who can keep the ball low and out of the prevailing gusts. The golf club is a favorite for visitors drawn to the island's laid-back atmosphere and renowned sunsets. It is also popular for its frozen cocktails served at the 10th tee. This amenity exemplifies the club's focus on creating a relaxed and enjoyable experience for all golfers.
Quick facts
- Location
- Captiva Island, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1972
- Designer(s)
- Gene Bates, Jerry Heard, Chip Powell
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 27
- Length
- 900 yards
Getting there
Most arrivals to South Seas Plantation Golf Links and Resort begin at Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, roughly an hour's drive northwest through the coastal flatlands and over the causeway to Captiva Island. Private aviation finds its closest berth at Page Field, a reliably discreet option just minutes from downtown Fort Myers. The final leg trades mainland sprawl for the narrow, shell-strewn ribbon of Sanibel-Captiva Road, where the Gulf shimmers through breaks in the mangroves and the pavement ends at the gated entrance to South Seas - a secluded, 330-acre enclave where the tempo slows to island time.

FAQ
Common questions about Captiva at South Seas Plantation Golf Links and Resort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Captiva was designed by Gene Bates, Jerry Heard, and Chip Powell.
Yes. Captiva at South Seas Plantation Golf Links and Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Captiva is 27.
Captiva plays 900 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Captiva is a 9-hole course.



