Charlotte County, Florida Golf Courses

By Timothy Sexton

Charlotte County, Florida Golf Courses
Charlotte County is a coastal section of Florida bordered by DeSoto County to the north and Lee County to the south. Important communities to be found in Charlotte County include Punta Gorda, Englewood and Boca Grande. There are a handful of very beautiful golf courses in this area. The heat and humidity need to be taken into consideration when playing on courses here during the summer. Also be aware that this area, like most of Florida, is prone to sudden squalls from spring to fall, but the rain tends to pass quickly.

Riverwood Golf Club

Located in Port Charlotte, Riverwood Golf Club is a semi-private 18-hole course that offers a truly fine experience. The fairways are long and narrow, and the scenic views are quite beautiful. If you enjoy large, undulating greens you can have a really enjoyable day at Riverwood. Reduced fees are offered to resort guests and during the off-peak season from April to November. A nice feature is the 18-hole putting course. Carts are mandatory, denim is prohibited, and metal spikes are allowed.

Riverwood Golf Club
4100 Riverwood Dr
Port Charlotte, FL 33953
(941) 764-6661
riverwoodgc.com

Blue Heron Pines

Blue Heron Pines is a semi-private golf course located in Punta Gorda. Situated around a handful of ponds and lakes, Blue Heron is a very aesthetically pleasing course to play. There is a varied construction to the fairways, with some being quite wide and others very narrow. Two of the most interesting holes on the course both feature a double green. The course presents a relatively painless walk due to the flat terrain, but beware of soggy spots after a typical Florida downpour. The dress code bans cut-offs and tank tops.

Blue Heron Pines
29225 S Jones Loop Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-6191

Deep Creek Golf Club

Deep Creek Golf Club provides a great game of golf as long as it hasn't rained recently. This is a problem with many Florida courses, and the multiple water hazards at Deer Creek don't help the situation. When the sun is shining, however, Deer Creek provides exceptional play on a challenging course marked by thick woods that swallow balls gone off-course by sudden gusts of wind. Fees are reduced on weekdays and during the low period from April to December. Metal spikes are allowed, but denim is not. Call ahead up to two days in advance for tee time reservations.

Deep Creek Golf Club
1260 San Cristobal Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
(941) 625-6911
deepcreekgc.com/golf/proto/deepcreekgc

About The Author

Timothy Sexton is an award-winning author who started writing in 1994. He has written on topics ranging from politics and golf to nutrition and travel, and his work appears online for Zappos.com, Disaboom, USAToday.com and MOJO, among others. He has also done work for "Sherlock Holmes and Philosophy." He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of West Florida.
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