Calusa Country Club, part of the award-winning Lakewood Ranch master-planned community, will unveil a new 12-hole “social golf” course this winter, offering players a faster, more flexible playing experience without sacrificing variety or challenge.
Designed by Gordon Lewis, the course will contain a mix of par-3, par-4, and par-5 holes, giving golfers a full range of strategic and fun shotmaking within a shorter round. When played to its full potential, the layout will stretch to 4,895 yards with a total par of 48.
Noteworthy Features
- Mixed-par design: Includes holes varying in length and difficulty, e.g. a long par-5 (Hole 2), a short “cape” par-5, classic par-3s, and short, touchy par-4s.
- Strategic variety: Particular attention was given to hole design to challenge players of different skill levels. For example, Hole 8 features a deep green and a tee that is approximately 200 feet wide, allowing multiple angles of attack.
- “Social golf” concept: Aimed at making the game more accessible and fun for a wide audience — from time-pressed golfers to juniors and newcomers. The idea is to offer a shorter, more flexible round but with enough variety to keep experienced players engaged
Supporting Amenities
Calusa Country Club already boasts a robust set of golf amenities, including:
- Nearly one-acre putting course with adjacent snack bar, fire pit, and seating areas.
- Aqua driving range and dedicated short game practice area.
- Golf simulator housed in the clubhouse.
These facilities are designed to complement the new 12-hole course and support a range of players, whether they want full practice sessions, casual golf, or quick rounds.
Quotes
“The 12-hole course at Calusa has two of my favorite holes of all time. Number Two is a ‘cape’ hole, which means bite off what you dare on the drive … and then there is Number Eight – it’s a little cutie … golfers will have a different angle of attack every day they play.”
— Gordon Lewis, Course Designer
“We’re redefining what the golf experience can look like. The new 12-hole course caters to the growing demand for faster, more flexible play without compromising variety or challenge. It’s a forward-thinking design … while still delivering the strategic elements experienced golfers appreciate.”
— Matthew Koratich, Director of Community Management, Lennar Southwest Florida.
Availability & Contact Information
Calusa Country Club is open to public play. Annual Golf Pass Memberships are available. For details, tee times, or memberships, visit www.calusacc.com or call 941-253-4600.
About Calusa Country Club
Located in the vibrant Lakewood Ranch area of southwest Florida, Calusa Country Club is part of a Lennar Homes master-planned community, and includes both the recently opened 18-hole championship course also designed by Gordon Lewis, plus a growing suite of amenities designed for golfers of all ages and skill levels. First Call Golf Managed by Troon’s ICON Management division, Calusa is committed to making golf more fun, accessible, and community-oriented.
