East at Imperial Golf Club

The East Course at Imperial Golf Club in Naples was designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 1991 as part of a private residential community in the northern reaches of the city. Hills, known for his work throughout Florida and the Midwest, created a layout that navigates the flat terrain characteristic of Southwest Florida while incorporating the region's natural wetlands and pine flatwoods into the design. The course features generous fairways bordered by native vegetation and water hazards that come into play on multiple holes.

The routing takes advantage of the property's lakes and preserves, with water visible on approximately half the holes. Hills employed his characteristic use of large, undulating greens and strategically placed bunkers to create variety and challenge within the constraints of the topography. The course measures over 6,800 yards from the back tees, though multiple tee boxes accommodate different skill levels. Several holes require carries over water or wetlands, while others play along corridors framed by mature pines and palms.

Imperial Golf Club operates as a private equity club, and the East Course serves as one of two eighteen-hole layouts on the property, the other being the West Course. The club's facilities include a traditional clubhouse with dining areas that overlook the courses. The East Course remains a fixture in Naples' private club landscape, offering members a straightforward Hills design that emphasizes playability while respecting the environmental features of the Southwest Florida setting.