Foxfire Country Club - Naples, Florida

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David T.

On a recent trip to the Naples area, I came across a community that is home to more than 900 residents and has a very robust calendar of social and recreational activities including tennis, bocce ball, yoga, and 27 holes of Arthur Ross-designed golf.

Foxfire Golf & Country Club is a private club and the only way to join this private golf club is to buy a home. This gives you access to all of Foxfire’s amenities with no initiation or membership fees due upon joining the club.

The golf courses are very popular - to the tune of about 65,000 rounds each year. Having 27 holes is a real bonus because it is the same as having three championship 18-hole layouts in one location. You’re not going to tire of playing the same 18 holes over and over again. Many of the members/residents are “snowbirds,” so the course stays busy from January through April each year. Each course has five sets of tee boxes, so finding a suitable distance to play from is never a problem.

Each of the nine-hole courses is unique in its own right. The Red Course requires accuracy not only off the tee but on approach shots as well. Water comes into play on at least 7 holes. The water hazards and sand bunkers are strategically placed in landing areas and around the greens. The dogleg left, par 5, 3rd hole is the #1 handicap, with water down the entire left side. Playing your tee shot and layup shot down the right will take the water out of play and give you the best angle into the green, which is relatively flat.

The Blue Course is referred to by many members as “The Original Back Nine.” It is best played with strategy and patience. Water comes into play on each of the nine holes with water surrounding or abutting at least 6 greens. Nowhere is this more prevalent than on the 7th hole, with three separate lakes that need to be navigated. It’s a long par 5 that is (at least) a three-shot hole for most players. Favor the left side off the tee then play your layup shot between the other two lakes and leave yourself a short chip shot into an angled green with many subtle slopes. It’s protected by a bunker on the left and water on the right. It’s a fun and challenging hole that claims a lot of golf balls!

The Silver Course is carved from the native Florida vegetation in the area. Once again, water is the predominant variable, coming into play on 7 holes. The course is defined by the beautiful preserve areas which add definition to several holes. It is easily the most picturesque of all the layouts, but don’t let that psyche you out. Case in point, the short, 322-yard par 4, 3rd hole, which is handicapped the toughest on this side. It offers different options off the tee; big hitters can try and go for the green, while the rest of us will lay up down the right side. This will leave a short iron or wedge into a slightly elevated green which slopes from back to front.

A gated golf community needs great practice facilities and Foxfire lives up to expectations. The Celebration Bermuda natural grass driving range has modern artificial tees and five target greens that simulate on-course scenarios. It’s full-length, so you can hit every club in the bag. The range is conveniently located near the clubhouse, pro shop, and grille room patio and is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

In addition to a full-length driving range, there’s a short-game area that features two putting greens and a separate pitching and chipping green. You’ll also find a greenside practice bunker over at the pitching and chipping area. The practice greens are covered in Tif-Eagle Bermuda Grass which you’ll be putting on during your round.

If you’re heading to Florida and are ready to make a major life change, Foxfire Golf & Country Club in Naples is worth checking into.

Tom C.

I'm a new member of Foxfire, as of 11/2020. I wasn't quite impressed at first; dated facilities and the course was a little beaten up. However, Arthur Hills course, which is comprised of 27 holes, is truly a gem. While only 6,200 yards from the tips of any combination of nines, it challenges golfers of any level while at the same time being playable and fair for everyone. The greens can run a little fast at times, leading to the "Foxfire five;" and extra five feet of roll out on putts.

In January 2021 the membership overwhelmingly passed a $9.5 million upgrade package which will radically alter the facilities and golf course. New fitness facility with expanded equipment, new cart barn, resurfaced tennis courts with enhanced seating and shade, 3 new bocce ball courts, expanded kitchen, vastly enlarged patio seating, new halfway house, and complete overall of the irrigation system on the course, along with a change in the grass (moving to a Bimini hybrid).

It's a wonderful gated community with an active membership and upgrades on the way. Great course lay out, and facilities will soon match.

UPDATE:. The course renovation is marvelous. Hidden gem in E Naples.

New clay tennis courts and 3 new bocce ball courts are top notch. Greens are some of the better and more difficult in Naples.

Tom H.

Our Winter home. Love the Community and the amenities. The 27 hole golf course is challenging and well maintained. The course is in great shape. The club has gone through a lot of renovations. Can’t wait to get back.

Mrs. M. A.

Like to play golf? This is the place. Like tennis ?
Want to be close to the beach surrounded good restaurants. Foxfire is the place.

G D.

First time playing at the course. It was a great first experience. The service, course, luncheon and the staff were excellent! And thank you for being a supporter of the Collier County NYPD 10-13 Club!

Michael C.

This golf course was in excellent shape especially considering 14” of rain this week. The clubhouse, fitness and restaurant/bar renovations look fabulous. Excellent service at the bar!

Deb W.

Beautiful neighborhood homes and golf courses. Country Club restaurant and bar is fun. Service is good.