3433 Club Center Blvd,
Naples, Florida FL 34114
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The Rookery Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Wetlands and residential.
Designer:
Original design by Joe Lee (1991); revamped by Robert "Bobby" Cupp Jr (2002), and Peter Jacobsen & Jim Hardy (2014).
26.023507
-81.677422
12 miles SE of downtown Naples
Complimentary transport is provided between the JW Marriott Marco Island Resort and its two associated golf courses, Hammock Bay (6 mi) and The Rookery at Marco Island (9 mi).
Rookery at Marco
Part of Marriott's Marco Island Golf Resort, The Rookery at Marco Golf Club is home to a well-rated championship golf course. You'll need to stay at the Marriott Marco Island if you want to play this course, which is generally reserved for members and resort-guests only.
Appropriately named The Rookery, the golf course nestles in shallow wetlands that attract many species of birds. At more than 7,100 yards in length, the Bob Cupp renovated layout includes generous fairways, oversized and receptive greens, and excellent conditioning.
This tree-lined and open parkland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course.
Stay&Play at Marco Island: luxury nearby accommodation available (9 mi), see Where2Stay section below.
Resort guests staying at JW Marriott Marco Island Resort can book to play on weekdays and weekends. No outside visitor play available.
Must contact in advance.
Golf carts are fitted with GPS. Walking permitted after 4pm.
Excellent
Marriott's Marco Island Golf Resort comprises the resort-guest only Rookery at Marco Island as well as the nearby and predominantly private Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club, both managed by Marriott Golf.
400 South Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145
+1 (239) 394 2511
Visit websiteThe JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort is a renowned vacation destination, situated on a sprawling private white sand beach alongside the Gulf of Mexico. Luxury guest rooms and suites are complemented by locally sourced menu selections and a luxury Spa. Two nearby private 18-hole championship golf courses (The Rookery and Hammock Bay), three swimming pools, 10 restaurants, an array of recreational activities, and a children’s camp deliver endless opportunities for relaxation and fun.
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Hammock Bay G&CC (6 mi).
Rookery at Marco Island (9 mi).
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