
Copperhead Course
Copperhead Golf Club



About this course
Copperhead Golf Club, etched into the landscape of Lehigh Acres, is a playable testament to Florida golf, devoid of pretense and rich in local character. Its unexacting nature, where the line between well groomed and rustic blurs, invites golfers to embrace the unpredictable spirit of Southwest Florida golf. Designed in a modern style, Copperhead unfolds across a relatively flat terrain punctuated by native grasses and strategically placed water hazards. The layout offers a fair test, demanding thoughtful approaches and a willingness to embrace the occasional quirky bounce, rather than overpowering length and penal rough. While not widely known on a national stage, Copperhead holds a cherished spot in the hearts of local golfers. More than simply a place to play, Copperhead is a social hub where the scent of grilled fare mingles with the murmur of post-round analyses. The club’s relaxed atmosphere and emphasis on community over competition fosters a unique camaraderie, often culminating in impromptu gatherings after the final putt drops.
Quick facts
- Location
- Lehigh Acres, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2001
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Gordon G. Lewis
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,680 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.2/136
- Course Vaults score
- 6.8
Getting there
Copperhead Golf Club sits in the heart of southwest Florida's rapidly developing golfing landscape, most easily reached via Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, roughly forty minutes to the north by car. The drive south from RSW carries you through the flat, palmetted terrain characteristic of inland Lee County, where the urban sprawl gradually gives way to the quieter residential communities of Lehigh Acres - a planned community born from former cattle ranches and now home to some of the region's most ambitious private golf developments. For those arriving by private aircraft, Page Field (PGD) in Fort Myers offers a closer alternative, cutting the ground transfer to mere minutes. The final miles to Copperhead unfold through the distinctive landscape of south Florida's interior: wide-open fairways and manicured communities set against the subtle elevation changes and native scrubland that define this corner of the state, a landscape shaped as much by the vision of modern developers as by the ancient geology beneath.

FAQ
Common questions about Copperhead
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Copperhead has a Course Vaults score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 5 logged golfers.
Copperhead was designed by Gordon G. Lewis.
Yes. Copperhead is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Copperhead is 72.
Copperhead plays 6,680 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Copperhead is 136.



