Golf Digest Runner-up for Best New Golf Course in 1993.
Top 100 Golf Courses in America in 1999 and 2000 by Golf Digest and ranked as high as 7th in Florida.
Top 100 Modern Courses in America in 1997-2002 by Golfweek with highest ranking of 59th and 6th in Florida.
Top 100 Modern Courses in America in 2015-2017 by Golfweek.
Events
Hosted the LPGA's World Championship of Women's Golf in 1993 and 1994, U.S. Open Qualifiers and the home of the Terra Cotta Invitational, one of the premier amateur tournaments in the world.
Designers
Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry. They have designed golf courses in several countries, many of which achieved top 100 status including Erin Hills (site of 2017 U.S. Open), Calusa Pines, Shelter Harbor and Devil's Paintbrush.
Dr Hurdzan has the distinction of being one of seven persons to have won all three of the highest awards for achievement in golf course architecture (Don A. Rossi Award - 2002, Donald Ross Award - 2007 and Old Tom Morris Award - 2013). The other six to have received this honor are Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Byron Nelson, Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Rees Jones and Pete Dye.
Course Features
The course opened on October 9, 1993. Those privileged to have played Pine Valley will immediately pick up on the striking and often remarkable similarities such as sand scrub waste areas that border fairways and greens which are immaculately maintained at all times at a level found only at a few of the finest clubs in the world. Many of the bunkers are sod faced and are strategically placed to be aesthetically pleasing and require skilled shot making. The tee complexes are all isolated as islands and manicured to perfection.
Every hole is distinctly different and memorable. The course, which plays at over 7,000 yards from the Championship Tees, offers a variety of shot options and is challenging for players of all levels of ability.
Additional Amenities
From the time you enter the front gate, both members and guests are treated like royalty by our exceptional staff. Suites are available on the grounds and the dining experience is as good, if not better, than the finest options in the Naples area. There are practice areas for the long and short game and outstanding instructional opportunities with our experienced golf staff.
Caddies, including professional and international caddies, are an integral part of the golf experience.