The Forest Country Club

​The Forest Country Club is a private, gated golf community in Fort Myers.The club features two 18-hole championship golf courses—the Bear and the Bobcat—designed to challenge golfers of all levels amid scenic natural preserves.Amenities include a 40,000-square-foot clubhouse with multiple dining options, a fitness center, six Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball courts, bocce courts, and a resort-style swimming pool.​

The community comprises 777 residences, including single-family homes, villas, and condominiums, set within 650 acres of lush landscapes and 45 freshwater lakes.Located near U.S. 41 between Gladiolus Drive and Alico Road, The Forest provides convenient access to shopping, dining, and Gulf Coast beaches, delivering an exclusive and active Florida lifestyle.

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Membership Information

  • Initiation

Membership Fees

  • Golf Initiation Fee:
  • Annual Dues:
  • Social Initiation Fee:
  • Annual Dues:

Course Information

  • Marsh Course
  • Creekside Course
  • Bay Island Course 
  • Sabal Course
  • Cypress Course

Bonita Bay Club Course Information

Opened:1989
Architect:Gordon Lewis
Number of Courses:1 (18 Holes)
Caddies Available:No
Own your own cart:No
Practice Range:Yes

Bonita Bay Club Course Rating

Par: 72 Holes: 18YardsRatingSlope
Championship683273.1130
Tournament645371.1128
Back601169.1124
Middle524365.9114
Ladies Tees:
Middle524371.0123
Forward/Red471167.1112

Amenities

  • Gated 5 
  • Golf courses 
  • Driving Range 
  • Tennis/Pickleball 
  • Bocce 
  • Croquet 
  • Fitness Center 
  • Spa 
  • Café 
  • Cabana Bar 
  • Restaurant 
  • Marina with Gulf access 
  • 12 miles of walking paths 
  • Private Beach Park 
  • Certified Audubon Sanctuary

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