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 recently renovated 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

  • Membership Type: Non-Mandatory Golf
  • # of Golf Members: 650

Membership Fees

  • Golf Initiation Fee: $62,500
  • Golf Annual Dues: $18,940
  • Social Initiation Fee: $10,000
  • Social Annual Dues: $4,076

Course Information

  • 36 holes
  • Use your own Golf Cart on the course: Yes
  • Course Architect: Gordon Lewis

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
  • Two 18 hole Golf courses
  • Driving Range
  • Tennis
  • Pickleball 
  • Bocce
  • Fitness Center
  • Restaurant/Bar
  • Certified Audubon Sanctuary

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