Esplanade Golf & Country Club offers a modern Naples golf experience designed for both challenge and social engagement. This residential community course, carved from the relatively flat Southwest Florida terrain, presents a playable layout that belies its teeth from the tee. The course is forgiving but penal on approach with an emphasis on keeping it short of the pin to avoid fast and difficult down hill putts. Designed by a team of contemporary architects, the Esplanade course emphasizes playability and integration with the surrounding community. Wide fairways encourage aggressive tee shots while strategically placed bunkers and water hazards demand thoughtful club selection and course management to score. The course favors no particular shot shape, with an equal mix of holes bending left and right, and features a collection of par 3s that range from short and delicate to long and demanding. Beyond the golf course, Esplanade fosters a vibrant social atmosphere. The club is known for its active member participation in tournaments and events, and for the sense of community that extends beyond the 18th green. A noted dining scene and active tennis and pickleball facilities round out the lifestyle for members who want more than just a round of golf.