Renaissance at The Club at Renaissance

The Club at Renaissance features an Arthur Hills design that opened in the mid-1990s as part of a residential community in Fort Myers. Hills, known for his work throughout Florida and the Midwest, created a layout that navigates the flat Southwest Florida terrain with strategic use of water features, native vegetation, and elevation changes built into the property. The course reflects Hills' characteristic approach of providing multiple tee options and creating playable yet challenging golf for a range of skill levels.

The routing incorporates lakes and wetlands that are typical of the region, with water coming into play on numerous holes. Native grasses and preserved areas frame many fairways, giving the course a natural Florida aesthetic while defining playing corridors. Hills shaped greens with modest undulation and positioned bunkers to reward accurate approach shots. The layout takes advantage of prevailing winds that can influence club selection and strategy, particularly on exposed holes around the water features.

Renaissance operates as a private club serving the residential community, with amenities and dining facilities typical of Southwest Florida country clubs. The course provides year-round golf in a climate that attracts seasonal residents and members. Fort Myers' position on the Gulf Coast means the property shares characteristics with other courses in the area—sandy soils, tropical landscaping, and the challenge of managing turf in Florida's heat and humidity. The club functions primarily as a neighborhood amenity rather than a tournament venue or destination facility.