The Aerie at The Club at TwinEagles, the new championship golf course designed by Gary Player, opened last month in Naples, Fla., with the Black Knight playing the ceremonial first round with executives of Bonita Bay Group.
The Aerie – The Club at TwinEagles’ second golf course – offers a complementary playing experience to the Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II co-designed Talon. This is not only another dot on the map for Gary Player Design in North America, but it distinguishes The Club at TwinEagles as the only private club in Florida with championship courses by both Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus.
Player provided hole-by-hole playing strategy to a gallery of more than 100 members at the grand opening event and repeatedly praised the condition of the new greens and the maintenance in general. “I’m amazed the greens can be in this good of shape so early,” he said. “They’re absolutely perfect.” He also described the course as one that will make players think through their strategy, but at the same time, provide a fun golfing experience for members.
Bonita Bay Group is developing TwinEagles in keeping with its ongoing commitment to meticulous planning, environmental stewardship, integrity and attention to detail. The community, which is certified by Audubon International as a Signature Sanctuary, was named to Golf & Travel magazine’s list of the 12 Most Intriguing Golf Communities in America. www.twineagles.com