Coral Oaks at Coral Oaks Golf Course

Coral Oaks Golf Course opened in 1988 as a daily-fee facility in Cape Coral, designed by Arthur Hills during a prolific period when the architect was creating numerous courses throughout Florida. Hills, known for his strategic use of natural terrain and water features, worked with the flat Southwest Florida landscape to create a layout that incorporates the region's characteristic elements: lakes, native vegetation, and mature oak trees that give the course its name.

The routing makes extensive use of water, with lakes and wetlands coming into play on most holes. Hills positioned these hazards to reward accurate shot-making while providing multiple angles of approach for players of different skill levels. The course features Bermuda grass fairways and greens typical of the era and region, with bunkers placed to define landing areas and frame green complexes. Elevation changes are modest, as is standard for courses built on Florida's Gulf Coast, but Hills created visual interest through strategic tree placement and the shaping of green sites.

Coral Oaks serves the Cape Coral community as an accessible public course in a region where golf is a year-round activity. The layout reflects Hills's philosophy of creating playable yet challenging designs that accommodate a range of golfers, from residents seeking regular play to visitors exploring Southwest Florida's golf offerings. The course operates within the competitive Cape Coral market, where numerous daily-fee and semi-private facilities serve both local players and seasonal visitors.