The Club at Gateway | Gateway Golf Course
The Club at Gateway, previously named Gateway Golf & Country Club. is a Semi-Private, 18 hole golf course located in Fort Myers, Florida.
Gateway first opened for play in 1988. The course was designed by Tom Fazio.
The Gateway Golf Course is a par-72 challenge that plays to a maximum distance of 7,047 yards for a course rating of 74.2 and a slope rating of 136.
How you score at Gateway will depend on how you handle the fast greens and wind. You will find water (on most holes) and nearly 100 bunkers. The Front nine is links-style that winds around in a figure 8 along marshland. The Back nine winds clockwise through wooded areas. Established in 1989.
The course features multiple sets of tees, including senior tees for both ladies and gentlemen, generous fairways, cape cod-style bunkering, and putting surfaces that are often described as some of the finest Bermuda grass greens in the state. The practice facility is second-to-none, boasting a double-sided range, sporty short-game area, fantastic putting green, and two practice holes, a par 3 and par 4, which members describe as two of the most challenging holes on the property.
Gold tees: 7,047 yards, course rating 74.2, slope rating 136.
Blue tees: 6,675 yards, course rating 72.1, slope rating 131.
White tees: 6,304 yards, course rating 70.1, slope rating 125.
Green tees: 5,885 yards, course rating 67.7, slope rating 117.
Red tees: 5,270 yards, course rating 70.1, slope rating 119.
This course has been reviewed 2 time
Fast forward 12 years and we both have new, successful career paths. Jimmy found an investor and they created Lifestyle Management Group of Florida which owns and/or manages four clubs in Southwest Florida: The Club at Westminster, Quail Creek Village, Bonita Fairways, and The Club at Gateway. As a management company, LMGOF’s goal is to elevate each private club and make them relevant in every aspect of services, facilities, and finances, thus creating sustainability for the long term with elating membership.
Of the four properties The Club at Gateway has seen the biggest changes; it is a lot nicer and more family-oriented than it was when I lived there. As a resident of Fort Myers, Florida you could always find a way to get out and play at Gateway. But not anymore! The Club at Gateway is now a private country club that offers not only an 18-hole Tom Fazio Signature golf course but also an incredible Ron Garl-designed 20-acre practice facility with two practice holes. The Club at Gateway is widely regarded as one of the best golf courses and layouts in Southwest Florida. The Club has been voted the Best of Fort Myers for the last 4 years!
Lifestyle Management Group of Florida manages the property and recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation project that included a completely renovated 300-seat banquet and meeting space, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an open exhibition kitchen complete with pizza oven, private wine room and “Cellar 55” a glass-enclosed wine cellar, and a resort-style pool with a Tiki bar. Pickleball and bocce courts have been added as well. A major renovation to the golf course will begin April 1, 2024, and will include new USGA greens, cart paths, an irrigation system, bunker renovations, and a new Par 3 golf course!
Lifestyle Management Group of Florida has proven to be a top-notch golf management company in SW Florida. Lynn adds “We don’t want to be a big company but only want to be truly hands-on in all things we do and partner with the clubs we manage. If you need help or just want to talk shop please call Jimmy Lynn at 813-767-3855. I’ve known Jimmy for a long time and one thing is certain, he always delivers! Good things will come from Jimmy Lynn and his staff at LMGOF."
