Cross Creek Country Club occupies a residential community setting in Fort Myers, on Florida's Gulf Coast. Arthur Hills designed the course, which opened in the mid-1980s as part of the broader development of planned communities in the region during that era. Hills, known for his work throughout Florida and the Midwest, typically incorporated natural landforms and water features into his layouts, and Cross Creek follows this approach with lakes, wetlands, and native vegetation shaping the routing. The course plays through relatively flat terrain characteristic of southwest Florida, with strategic bunkering and water hazards providing the primary defense. Several holes require carries over lakes or navigating alongside wetlands that are home to local wildlife including wading birds and alligators. The design emphasizes accuracy over distance on many holes, rewarding players who can position their tee shots to set up favorable approach angles. Mature landscaping and palm trees frame many fairways, creating defined corridors typical of Florida resort-style courses. Cross Creek serves a residential membership and maintains a family-oriented club atmosphere common to Fort Myers area country clubs. The facility includes practice areas and clubhouse amenities that support year-round play in the subtropical climate. The course attracts both full-time residents and seasonal members who spend winter months in southwest Florida, contributing to the region's active golf culture during the cooler months from November through April.