Sable/Preserve at The Club at Strand

The Club at Strand in Naples features two eighteen-hole layouts, Sable and Preserve, both designed by Gordon G. Lewis. Lewis, a Florida-based architect who has worked extensively throughout the state since the 1980s, created these courses as part of a private residential community development in the Naples area. The courses reflect his approach to working within Southwest Florida's flat terrain and natural wetland environments, incorporating the region's characteristic water features and native vegetation into the routing.

The Sable and Preserve courses navigate through the property's preserved natural areas, with holes framed by mature pines, palmettos, and the marshland ecosystems typical of this part of coastal Florida. Lewis's design work here emphasizes strategic bunkering and the management of water hazards that come into play on multiple holes. The relatively modest elevation changes require thoughtful green contouring and hazard placement to create interest and challenge for members.

The Club at Strand operates as a private equity club serving the residential community, offering both golf courses along with other recreational amenities. The club's membership draws primarily from residents of the Strand development and the broader Naples area. Like many Southwest Florida clubs, it provides a seasonal focus, with peak activity during the winter months when seasonal residents are present. The courses are maintained to standards typical of upscale Naples golf communities, where conditioning and playability are priorities for an active membership base.