Marco Island Ranked in Top 10
Marco Island Ranked in Top 10
Marco Island has been ranked as one of the top 10 destinations for vacation rentals by Trip Advisor. Results are based upon a study that compared average review scores for vacation rentals by U.S. region from 2014. Marco Island was one of six Florida destinations to make the list, with a score of 4.66 out of five. The island is just a short 35 minute drive south of downtown Naples. Known for it’s beaches, Marco’s Tigertail Beach is located on 32 acres of land and is known as one of the best all-around birding locations in southwest Florida.
Island Country Club is the only 18 golf course located on Marco Island. The Championship layout of our course is a challenging yet fair test for any golfer. From your first tee shot to your last, you will enjoy beautifully sculpted and very generous fairways leading you to spacious greens surrounded by “Florida White” bunkers.
After the club became private, in 1986, it has undergone multiple renovations. The latest renovation was just completed by golf course architect Kipp Schulties and RyanGolf Construction. They completely renovated the course, which had been relatively flat. While the course layout was kept, it was raised which created undulations, elevations, and vistas. Also, The new course was lengthened to 6,852 yards and the greens were enlarged to over 7,000 square feet.
The original designer was Dave Wallace, a highly respected golf course architect, designed the original course at Island in 1966. It was redesigned in 1991 by the “Squire” himself, Gene Sarazen. Then again the club updated the course with well known designer Gordon Lewis. Kipp Schulties is now put his touch on the course. Learn more about the Island Club…
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