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Golfer's paradise on the gulf coast!!****50 golf courses in the immediate South Gulf Coast area!**** Here are just several well worth considering: Fort Myers Country Club (The fort), designed by renowned golf course architect Donald Ross, with only 35 bunker Eastwood Golf Course, designed by Robert VonHagge. Ranked by Golf Digest as one of the best public facilities in the USA. Gateway Golf & Country Club Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club, on Caloosahatchee River. Features 83 bunkers. Pelican Sound, designed in conjunction with PGA player Mike Hill. Very challenging course. Bonita Springs Golf Club, Bonita Fairways An Executive course Country Creek Club An Executive course Stoneybrook Country Club , nearby on Corkscrew Road, designed by Gordon Lewis, this course has 7 sets of tees, ranging from junior players to champions. Gateway Golf and Country Club, just minutes from the airport. Designed by Tom Fazio, and recipient of a 4-star ranking with Golf Digest. Lochmoor Country Club, beautiful scenery, and site of two previous LPGA events. Beachview Golf Club, Sanibel Island Championship Course The Dunes, Sanibel Island Championship Course Cypress Lake Country Club, where 81 year old Patty Berg still practices several times each week. Patty was a founding member of the LPGA Tour, and won 57 tournaments. SPORTS: BASEBALL TRAINING CAMPS The Boston Rex Sox Spring Training camp is located at the City of Palms Park at 2201 Edison Ave. in Ft Myers. Minnesota Twins Spring Training is located at 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Ft Myers. BASKETBALL Florida Sea Dragons, games played at TECO Arena. This sports facility is located just off Rt 75 at Corkscrew Road, next to the Miromar Mall. HOCKEY: Florida Everblades, on NHL size hockey rinks. Played at TECO Arena. SKATING: Ft Myers Skatium, 2250 Broadway, Ft Myers. 72,000 square foot family entertainment center. Ice skating , in line skating. Also offers LASER TAG and a Video Arcade. Rentals are available.
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