Marsh at Bonita Bay Club

The Marsh Course at Bonita Bay Club in Bonita Springs, Florida, opened in 1991 as one of Arthur Hills's contributions to this multi-course residential community along the Gulf Coast. Hills, known for his environmental sensitivity and strategic use of natural features, routed the course through wetland preserves and native vegetation characteristic of Southwest Florida. The layout incorporates the region's flat terrain by emphasizing water management, with marshes, lakes, and preserved wetland areas defining many holes and creating both visual interest and strategic challenge on what would otherwise be relatively featureless land.

The course plays through a mix of open and wooded corridors, with several holes bordered by protected marsh areas that serve as both hazard and habitat. Hills shaped greens with moderate undulation and positioned bunkers to reward accurate approach play, while the wetlands demand precision from the tee on several holes. The routing takes advantage of prevailing winds and the property's natural drainage patterns, creating variety in hole character despite limited elevation change.

Bonita Bay Club operates as a private equity club with multiple courses on the property, and the Marsh Course serves as one of the more environmentally integrated designs in the collection. The club caters primarily to seasonal and year-round residents of the Bonita Bay development, with amenities typical of upscale Southwest Florida golf communities. The course reflects the regional design approach of the early 1990s, when developers and architects increasingly worked within environmental constraints to preserve native ecosystems while creating playable golf.