Golf prices continue to rise in Southwest Florida, report shows
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Dan DeLuca, a sports reporter, highlights the escalating costs of playing golf in Southwest Florida. Based on his findings, golf prices have surged 29% nationally since 2019, with increased demand driven by seasonal visitors and a decline in public courses. DeLuca notes that Naples has the lowest percentage of public courses among the top 50 U.S. markets for golf, further exacerbating the situation for local golfers. The report received significant feedback, with over 80 emails from golfers expressing their opinions on the price increases.
- •Golf prices in Southwest Florida have increased significantly since 2019.
- •Naples has the lowest public course percentage among top U.S. markets.
- •High demand from seasonal visitors drives golf course pricing.
- •DeLuca received over 80 emails from local golfers on this issue.
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