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Raptor Bay Course

Raptor Bay Golf Club

Bonita Springs, FL, USA
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18 holesPar 716,478 yds70.4/125

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.

1551

Best in World

1346

Best in USA

132

Best in FL

Quick facts

Location
Bonita Springs, FL, USA
Access
Public
Year built
2001
Holes
18
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.

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