San Carlos Golf Course is a private club in the Estero / Fort Myers area of Southwest Florida that offers public tee times. Designed by John E. O'Connor and opened in the early 1970s, it sits among the flat, subtropical terrain typical of the region - palms, pines, and wetland margins that come into play on several holes. O'Connor designed several Florida courses in this era, and San Carlos reflects that period's approachable parkland style. The routing works through relatively level ground with water features and bunkering that define many of the landing areas and greens. The layout accommodates a range of skill levels while still giving regulars enough challenge to stay interesting - a practical Southwest Florida track rather than a resort showpiece. As a semi-private facility, San Carlos combines a membership base with open play for visitors and locals who book tee times. The club includes a driving range and practice areas, and it remains part of the everyday golf landscape along Florida's Gulf Coast alongside fully private clubs and public courses.