Shell Point Golf Club
Plan your round at Shell Point Golf Club
Shell Point Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 71 course open to the public in Fort Myers, Florida, set among lakes, canals, wildlife preserves and tropical landscaping. It sits beside the Shell Point retirement community, with water in play on many holes and several short par 4s and par 3s. Six sets of tees are offered on every hole.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 71
Walk the course
Shell Point Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
A wide fairway with out of bounds left and a lake right. Water sits beyond the green, and a right-side pin is tricky.
Hole 2
The club's signature hole, with trouble on both sides and out of bounds long. It plays into the prevailing south wind.
Hole 3
A par 5 with water and a lateral hazard, bunkers mid-fairway and more guarding the green. The green slopes back to front.
Hole 4
A par 3 with sand bunkers right, trees and a cart path nearby. The green slopes from front to back.
Hole 5
A slight dogleg right with vegetation and a nature preserve down the right side. A bunker sits by the green.
Hole 6
A long hole with big lake carries off the tee and water on both sides for the second shot. The green is shallow.
Hole 7
The hardest hole on the course, needing a long carry over water. The green tilts from back to front.
Hole 8
Water runs down the right and out of bounds is left, with fairway bunkers in play. The approach plays uphill.
Hole 9
A par 3 with a false front and bunkers on both the right and left of the green.
Hole 10
A short par 4 with water right and marsh left, plus two bunkers and lakes. The green slopes front to back.
Hole 11
A dogleg left with a funnel-shaped tee shot, a canal and a lake. Out of bounds and a cart path lie behind the green.
Hole 12
A par 3 with a canal short of the green and mounds and the canal to the right. An eagles nest area sits behind the green.
Hole 13
A par 5 with a canal across the fairway, out of bounds right, and bunkers and water left. It was a regional finalist in a John Deere Beautifully Brutal contest.
Hole 14
A slight dogleg right with a canal carry and water left. Out of bounds lies beyond the green.
Hole 15
A canal and a large Ficus tree come into play, with out of bounds left and a lake and bunkers right.
Hole 16
A short hole with the green surrounded by water on three sides.
Hole 17
A par 4 with a canal about 175 yards out, water left of the green and a bunker right.
Hole 18
A short par 4 that doglegs right with bunkers on the right. The green is tough to putt.
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book your tee time online; the booking window is four days.
- Groups are limited to foursomes, with no fivesomes.
- Bring collared shirt and golf shoes without large, jagged spikes; jeans and tank tops are not allowed.
- No alcohol is allowed on the property, and it is a smoke-free facility.
- Carts are two riders maximum and must be back by 6:30 p.m.
- The course closes at 4 p.m., so plan your start time accordingly.
Arrival & check-in
The course is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the driving range opens to the public at 9:30 a.m.
Dress code
Men need shirts with collars and sleeves and slacks or Bermuda-length shorts. Jeans, jean shorts, collarless shirts, athletic shorts and tank tops are not permitted. Women may wear skirts, Bermuda-length shorts, skorts or capris; halter tops, cut-offs and short shorts are not permitted. Golf shoes without large, jagged spikes are required, and tennis or other soft-soled shoes are allowed with staff approval.
Carts & walking
Carts must be back by 6:30 p.m. Only two people are allowed per cart, the driver needs a valid driver's license, and non-golfing riders pay a cart fee.
Practice facilities
There is a driving range, plus putting greens and chipping areas for short game practice. The range opens to the public at 9:30 a.m. Instruction is offered through the club.
Rentals & pro shop
The club has a pro shop with golf equipment, apparel, shoes and bags.
Policies
Tee times can be booked up to four days in advance, and fivesomes cannot be booked. Shell Point Golf Club is a smoke-free and alcohol-free facility. Rates differ for residents, resident guests, members and the public.
Quick answers
Shell Point Golf Club at a glance
Is Shell Point Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Shell Point Golf Club is a public course.
How many holes does Shell Point Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Shell Point Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Shell Point Golf Club?
Yes. This guide covers Shell Point Golf Club hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
What's the dress code at Shell Point Golf Club?
Men need shirts with collars and sleeves and slacks or Bermuda-length shorts. Jeans, jean shorts, collarless shirts, athletic shorts and tank tops are not permitted.
What are the cart and walking rules at Shell Point Golf Club?
Carts must be back by 6:30 p.m. Only two people are allowed per cart, the driver needs a valid driver's license, and non-golfing riders pay a cart fee.
What practice facilities does Shell Point Golf Club have?
There is a driving range, plus putting greens and chipping areas for short game practice. The range opens to the public at 9:30 a.m. Instruction is offered through the club.
How do you book a tee time at Shell Point Golf Club?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (239) 433-9790.
Where is Shell Point Golf Club?
Shell Point Golf Club is at 17500 On Par Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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