Grey Oaks Golf & Country Club

Grey Oaks Golf & Country Club's Palm Course is a Clifton-Ezell design located in Naples, a city on Florida's southwest Gulf Coast known for its concentration of private golf communities. The course opened in the mid-1990s as part of Grey Oaks, a residential development that eventually expanded to include multiple courses. Clifton-Ezell, a design partnership active during that period, worked on several Florida projects before the firm dissolved. The Palm Course occupies relatively flat terrain typical of southwest Florida, with routing that incorporates natural wetlands, lakes, and preserved native vegetation. The design emphasizes strategic bunkering and water hazards that come into play on approach shots and around greens. Fairways are lined with palms and tropical landscaping characteristic of Naples golf courses, and the layout generally favors accuracy over distance given the presence of water on many holes. Grey Oaks is a private equity club with a membership drawn largely from seasonal residents and retirees. The club operates multiple courses on the property, and the Palm Course serves as one of the primary championship layouts. The clubhouse facilities include dining venues that cater to the social aspects of the membership, with both formal and casual options typical of upscale Naples clubs. The course remains a fixture within the Grey Oaks community, offering members a traditional Florida golf experience with an emphasis on conditioning and playability throughout the winter season.