
La Playa Course
La Playa Country Club

About this course
La Playa Country Club, nestled amid the affluent waterfront communities of Naples, presents a challenging yet eminently playable test sculpted into the Florida landscape. Designed in a modern era, the course meanders through lush, mature palms and indigenous flora that define the area. It subtly favors those who can work the ball right-to-left, demanding strategic shot-making over brute force. While La Playa hasn't hosted national championships, the course is a revered proving ground for the region's top amateur players, its undulating greens and strategically placed bunkers demanding respect and rewarding thoughtful approaches. The membership reflects the area's relaxed yet sophisticated vibe; successful professionals and avid golfers who value camaraderie and a well-paced round.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Naples, FL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1959
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Ernie Smith
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,902 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.6/143
- Course Vaults score
- 7.7
Getting there
Most arrivals to La Playa Country Club touch down at Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, roughly thirty-five minutes north, though Naples Municipal Airport provides a discreet alternative for private aviation just minutes from the club's gates. The drive south along Interstate 75 transitions swiftly into the manicured elegance of Naples proper, where Tamiami Trail and Vanderbilt Beach Road guide you through corridors of royal palms and understated wealth. La Playa reveals itself not with fanfare but with quiet refinement - a gated enclave where the Gulf breeze and championship fairways await just beyond the entrance, embodying the polished ease that defines Florida's southwest coast.

FAQ
Common questions about La Playa
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
La Playa has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.
La Playa was designed by Ernie Smith.
La Playa is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at La Playa is 72.
La Playa plays 6,902 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at La Playa is 143.



