Old Orange Course: 7118-75.6-137 6544-71.9-126 5948-69.5-122
Whispering Oak: 7214-74.9-140 6589-71.6-135 6014-68.7-122
The grand opening of the Nicklaus designed Whispering Oak course at Verandah Club coincides with the three-year anniversary of the opening of the Bob Cupp designed Old Orange course at Verandah.
Whispering Oak has shaped up as a challenging complement to the classic golf styling of Verandah's first course. Nicklaus said it also harmonizes with the natural attributes of the community. "There are natural elements, such as a number of pockets of large oak trees, that we were able to keep intact and utilize in the look and strategy." Golfers will experience Whispering Oak's true personality in its greens. "We did some very unique and creative things with the green complexes," Nicklaus said. "One green has a bunker style inspired by the Road Hole at St. Andrews, and another, No. 15, is probably 6,000 square feet, yet only 3,000 of that is usable for pin placements. We took significant aprons off the tops of the greens, leaving only the perched areas as usable. There will be some fun challenges to the greens at Verandah."
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5/14/2009 - Course in very good condition but very much geared to providing for members rather than visitors. Nuisance having to pay for everything with credit card even bottle of water bought from buggy. Posted by Brian (South Croydon, UNITED KINGDOM)
2/13/2009 - Played Whispering Oak this year. Rated it 7.5 out of 10. Rated Old Orange higher two years ago (9). Great place to have lunch after the round. Posted by Helmut (Milwaukee, WI)
2/13/2009 - Decent course. A bit overpriced, but challenging layout. Posted by Joe (Fitchburg, WI)
2/5/2009 - The second best course. A really nice track. Less water holes and excellent greens. Fast and true. A good day on the courrse. Posted by Joseph (Valley Cottage, NY)
1/19/2009 - Wonderful experience, Pro shop staff treated me like a member. Well manicured course. Lots of good holes. A must play if in area. Posted by Karl (Marshall, MO).
1/12/2009 - Our last course - it was the best!! Wonderful and very good shaped. Very great staff, free water, free range-balls. It was a fantastic experience - thank you very much! Posted by Gundolf (El Toro, Spain).
12/4/2008 - We have played most of the golf courses open to the public or semi private in the Ft. Myers/Naples/Marco area over the past 10 years. Verandah is by far our favorite! Old Orange is more scenic because it is developed and Whispering Oaks is slightly more challenging. I am sure in a few years it will be just as beautiful. Both course are top rate. We also found the food in the club was great and the atmosphere very friendly. Posted by John (Wyckoff, NJ).
11/20/2008 - WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!! Awesome course with tons of character and scenery. Fairways are wide and fair. Bring your iron game as the greens are extremely undulating and brutally fun!!!! If you don't hit the correct level or location on the green, it's an almost guaranteed 3 putt. I would play it again and again. Well worth the experience. Posted by Spanky.
10/24/2008 - This course is always in great shape. I make this a must when traveling to Naples/Ft. Meyers. Some tricky greens but very playable. Posted by Dennis (Cutler Bay, FL).
5/30/2008 - Very, very nice. Played second round on other course. Posted by Walter (Dillsburg, PA).
5/9/2008 - Very nice course. We played Whispering course. Staff in pro shop and on course very friendly and willing to assist in any way. Will play again next year! Posted by Francis (Midlothian, VA).
5/5/2008 - Best course that we played during the week. The course was excellent: both condition and layout. Just stay away from the water's edge - gators present!! Even the gators were as friendly as the staff. Posted by Jon (Beverly Hills, MI).
5/5/2008 - Course in fabulous shape; nice layout; well worth the ride from Marco Island.
5/1/2008 - We played Whispering Oak, a Jack Nicklaus design. The course has only been open for a year or so. Even so, the tee boxes and fairways were in good shape and the greens were in very good shape. Another course I will play again when the chance arises. Posted by Paul (Billerica, MA).
4/23/2008 - Great course in perfect condition. Fair price. Rent the range finders, well worth it. Posted by Jerry (Marietta, GA).
4/23/2008 - Played both tracks. Both in great shape, good value, we will return again. Posted by Peter.
4/14/2008 - Very nice course. GPS would improve play. Posted by William (Markham, Canada).
3/13/2008 - Rated Old Orange course a "9" last year. Played Whispering Oak this year and were disappointed as we expected better. Rated it a "6.5". Some of the greens were too "quirky", reminding you of a miniature golf course. Clubhouse and setting is great. Posted by Helmut (Milwaukee, WI).
3/13/2008 - Very enjoyable course to play. Posted by Kenneth (Stony Brook, NY).
3/8/2008 - Fantastic facility. Great golf (we played both courses). Very accommodating staff. We played The Old Corkscrew and I would consider this just a wee bit of a lesser experience. Still worth the price. Posted by Zachary (Green Bay., WI).
2/28/2008 - Well maintained grounds and course..excellent staff/pro shop, people friendly. Would be my choice to join if I moved to Florida. Posted by James (Shelby Twp, MI).