Overview
Bear's Paw Country Club is a private, gated golf community on Golden Gate Parkway in central Naples. Its 18-hole, par-72 course, opened in 1980, was designed by Jack Nicklaus; the club describes it as the first Nicklaus Signature course on Florida's west coast.
Membership is non-equity. Residents must hold a social membership, while golf membership is optional and capped at 352; non-resident memberships are also offered.
Amenities include tennis, pickleball and bocce courts, a fitness center, dining and an on-site marina on the Gordon River that provides boating access toward the Gulf.
Golf
| Course | Holes | Par | Yards | Architect | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear's PawDescribed by the club as the first Jack Nicklaus Signature course on Florida's west coast. | 18 | 72 | 7,067 | Jack Nicklaus | 1980 |
Membership
Non-equity; social membership required of residents, golf membership optional. Golf membership capped at 352; non-resident memberships available.
The Community
Gated community of single-family homes and condominiums along the Gordon River in central Naples, with an on-site marina.
Highlights
- Jack Nicklaus Signature course
- Private marina with Gulf access via the Gordon River
Sources
Photo Credits
- Fountain and palms beside a manicured green (representative) — Cfmyers, CC0 1.0, source
- Water hazard beside a sunlit fairway (representative) — PattayaPatrol, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Bunker in morning light near the water (representative) — rawpixel.com, CC0 1.0, source
- Yachts and sailboats in a calm marina (representative) — rawpixel.com, CC0 1.0, source
- Outdoor tennis courts on a clear day (representative) — rawpixel.com, CC0 1.0, source
- Restaurant terrace overlooking the water (representative) — rawpixel.com, CC0 1.0, source
Information compiled from public sources and last checked October 2026. Details such as membership terms change often; please confirm directly with the club.