
Windstar on Naples Bay Course
Windstar on Naples Bay
About this course
Windstar on Naples Bay is a Tom Fazio design located in Naples, Florida, opened in the late 1980s as part of a residential community along the shores of Naples Bay. Fazio routed the course through relatively flat Southwest Florida terrain, incorporating the region's characteristic water features, native vegetation, and mature landscaping to create definition and strategic interest on a site that lacks significant natural elevation change. The layout emphasizes accuracy over distance, with water hazards in play on many holes and bunkers positioned to challenge approach shots. The course occupies a compact footprint within the Windstar community, and its proximity to Naples Bay provides occasional glimpses of the water and the broader coastal landscape. Fazio's design work here reflects his approach to Florida resort and residential golf from that era, focusing on playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge to keep accomplished players engaged. The conditioning and presentation standards are consistent with the expectations of Southwest Florida's golf market. Windstar operates as a private club serving the residential community and maintains a relatively low profile compared to Naples' more prominent tournament venues and nationally ranked layouts. The club offers traditional amenities and dining in a setting that emphasizes the relaxed, coastal lifestyle characteristic of the area. The course remains a solid example of Fazio's residential design work in Florida, providing members with a well-maintained layout suited to year-round play in the region's subtropical climate.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Naples, FL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1982
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Tom Fazio
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,701 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.5/138
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
The journey to Windstar on Naples Bay begins at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), a straightforward forty-minute drive south through the flat, sun-drenched landscape of Collier County, or via Naples Airport (APF) for those arriving by private aircraft - a mere fifteen minutes from the club's waterfront gates. The final stretch unfolds along tree-lined Gulf Shore Boulevard, where the air shifts from inland warmth to the salt-tinged breeze of Naples Bay itself, and the manicured landscape gives way to glimpses of mangrove shoreline and the glimmering waters that define this exclusive enclave. Arrival at Windstar marks the transition from the bustle of Southwest Florida's coastal corridor to a realm of understated elegance, where the bay's gentle rhythm and the club's refined architecture announce themselves with quiet authority.

FAQ
Common questions about Windstar on Naples Bay
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Windstar on Naples Bay has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.
Windstar on Naples Bay was designed by Tom Fazio.
Windstar on Naples Bay is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Windstar on Naples Bay is 72.
Windstar on Naples Bay plays 6,701 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Windstar on Naples Bay is 138.



