Golf

Eastwood Golf Course. Golfers love how this Robert von Hagge– and Bruce Devlin–designed course is in an area where there is little development, meaning no homes around the course, just plenty of water, trees, and wildlife (aka gators). The driving range and course are affordable, too, especially if you don't mind playing at unfavorable times (midday in summer, for example). Test your skills on the short par 4 on hole 7, where your second shot is over water. The 10th hole will have you shooting over water, too. 4600 Bruce Herd La., Fort Myers, Florida, 33905. 239/321–7487; www.cityftmyers.com/eastwood. From $30; rental clubs $15.

Fort Myers Country Club. Walk in the footsteps of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford when you play this course known as "The Fort" to its huge fan base. Located less than a mile from the winter estates of these famous inventors, this course is one of the oldest on Florida's west coast. In fact, it was designed in 1916 by Donald Ross and opened in 1917. Number 10 is a par 3 where you can hit anything from a 7 iron to a hybrid as the hole stretches out 203 yards. The Yuengling Open (formerly the Coors Light Open) is held here early each year. Next door is a lively restaurant and bar, The Edison. 3591 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, Florida, 33901. 239/321–7488; www.cityftmyers.com/countryclub. From $45.

Shell Point Golf Club. Newbies to heavy hitters enjoy the layout of this Gordon Lewis–designed course with its challenging fairways and share of water hazards—eight tees on every hole. The front nine play like a symphony, but the back nine can be rough and slow with the wind and their somewhat compacted layouts. If you're looking for a 19th hole where you can toast your one-under-par score, you won't find it here, as no alcohol is served. One nice feature at "The Shell" is that they offer Laser Link for accurate yardage to the pin. 17500 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers, Florida, 33908. 239/433–9790; www.shellpointgolf.com. $85.