Historic Fort Myers boasts one of the oldest municipal courses in Florida's west coast, but the city also keeps things fresh for golfers with its upscale development courses and well-maintained semi-private clubs. Nearby Bonita Springs offers even more choices, as does Naples, just 40 minutes from Fort Myers.

Colonial Country Club
9181 Independence Way, Fort Myers
(239) 768-2825
www.colonialgolfclub.com

The Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers features an 19-hole championship golf course designed by Gordon Lewis. The course is ideal for long hitters, stretching 7,447 yards from the tips to a slope of 145. Weekend and scratch players alike can improve their golf skills on the club's aquatic driving range and putting greens or take professional golf lessons from the facility's highly trained golf professionals. Other amenities include: full tennis facilities and a fitness center offering aerobics, yoga, crafts, massage and spa treatments, and even a personal trainer.

Terra Verde Country Club
17000 Terra Verde Circle, Fort Myers
(941) 433-7733

Designed by Gordon G. Lewis, this is a perfect par 3 course for beginning golfers and scratch players looking to sharpen up their short game. The course features plush greens, as well as sand bunkers and water hazards come that into frequent play.

Bay Beach Golf Club
4200 Bay Beach Lane, Fort Myers Beach
(239) 463-2064
www.baybeachgolfclub.com

This 18-hole executive course designed by Gordon Lewis, measures 3,091 yards with five par-4 holes and a par of 60/58 for men and women respectively. The course is a superb short track, and ideal for weekend enthusiasts and scratch players who want to work on their short game.

Bonita Fairways Country Club
9751 West Terry Street, Bonita Springs
(239) 495-2000
www.bonitafairways.com

Bonita Fairways features a 3400-yard, par 61, 18 hole executive course designed by Gordon Lewis. As challenging for the short game as it is the long game, the course's front nine features Florida-style hills and valleys, sand traps, and several small waterhole's. The back nine keep you on your toes with larger waterhole's, sand traps, and doglegs - surrounded by a pristine nature preserve. When the game is over, stop at Connie B's Cafe for a delicious lunch or a cool drink.

Hunters Ridge Golf & Country Club
12500 Hunters Ridge Drive, Bonita Springs
(239) 992-4242
www.huntersridge.net

Hunters Ridge Golf & Country Club features a 6,366 yard, 18-hole, Par 72 championship golf course, ranked by Golfweek magazine as one of the top 15 distinctive development courses in Florida. Designed by golf course architect Gordon Lewis, the course offers a challenging round of golf for players of all skill levels.