Herons Glen at Herons Glen Golf & Country Club

Herons Glen Golf & Country Club sits in North Fort Myers, a region of Southwest Florida characterized by flat terrain, wetlands, and subtropical vegetation. The course was designed by Ron Garl, a Florida-based architect known for his work throughout the state during the latter decades of the twentieth century. Garl's designs typically emphasize strategic bunkering and water management suited to the low-lying landscapes common to the area.

The routing at Herons Glen reflects the constraints and opportunities of Florida golf design: relatively level topography punctuated by lakes, marshes, and native grasses that frame fairways and define playing corridors. Water features appear throughout the layout, serving both aesthetic and strategic purposes. The course incorporates the region's natural wetland character, with herons and other wading birds frequently visible along the edges of ponds and in preserved habitat areas.

Herons Glen operates as part of a residential golf community, a common model in Southwest Florida where the course serves as the centerpiece for a neighborhood of homes and recreational amenities. The club caters primarily to seasonal residents and retirees drawn to the area's warm winters and active lifestyle offerings. The layout provides a straightforward test suited to a range of skill levels, with emphasis on accuracy over distance given the presence of water hazards and the premium on keeping the ball in play through narrow landing areas.