
Raptor Bay Course
Raptor Bay Golf Club

About this course
Raptor Bay Golf Club, situated within the Coconut Point Resort area of Estero, Florida, bears the distinction of being Southwest Florida’s first resort course to receive Audubon International's Gold Signature Sanctuary certification. Designed by Raymond Floyd, the course embodies a modern aesthetic that flows seamlessly with the region’s natural wetlands and preserves. The open, expansive layout often plays longer than its yardage suggests, favoring strategic play over sheer power, and rewards thoughtful approaches into its receptive greens. The meticulously maintained course is known for its abundant wildlife. While not a regular fixture on professional tournament circuits, Raptor Bay has hosted numerous regional and charity events. Its commitment to environmental stewardship has garnered consistent recognition. Raptor Bay offers a relaxed, resort-style experience, eschewing the pretense often associated with high-end clubs. The club is known to foster a welcoming atmosphere where both serious golfers and casual players can enjoy a day on the links, or a pleasant meal at the club's acclaimed restaurant.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Bonita Springs, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2001
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Raymond Floyd
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,478 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.4/125
- Course Vaults score
- 7.0
Getting there
Most arrivals to Raptor Bay Golf Club touch down at Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, a straightforward twenty-five-minute drive south along I-75 through the flat, sun-drenched expanse of the Gulf Coast lowlands. The interstate gives way to quieter roads threading through stands of slash pine and palmetto, the air growing heavier with salt and stillness as you approach the gates of this Audubon-certified sanctuary. Raptor Bay reveals itself not with fanfare but with restraint - a low-profile entrance that opens onto a landscape where golf and wilderness share equal billing, the clubhouse emerging from the wetlands like a natural extension of the preserve itself.

FAQ
Common questions about Raptor Bay
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Raptor Bay has a Course Vaults score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.
Raptor Bay was designed by Raymond Floyd.
Yes. Raptor Bay is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Raptor Bay is 71.
Raptor Bay plays 6,478 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Raptor Bay is 125.



