Golf

The benefits of golf aren't limited to physical health, with psychological benefits including improved mood, reduced anxiety, and increased confidence; well, at least when we aren't hacking. Of course, golf and country club living can boost social connections and self-esteem. Sometimes, even the worst players in the game can obtain more out of it than the pros. How? Well, while a 'PGA Enthusiast' gets worried over the slightest mistake, the rookie makes too many mistakes to worry about it. Whether you find your drive in perfecting your golf game or going out there and enjoying the peace and quiet of nature's most pristine setting, golf is more rewarding than we may think! 

More specifically, at The Forest, there is no waiting for your tee time. That's right! We said it! We see it all the time: "Tee Time Finder," "No Booking Fees on Tee Times," "Discounted Tee Times," "Reserve Now Before They're All Gone!" When you want to get out on the green, why wait? Thanks to our two lush golf courses, when you're ready to play, so are we! An avid golfer who dares to take on the 365-day challenge can do it all right here at The Forest. Especially in Florida, where golfing is a year-round activity, why should you have to call other clubs for their Reciprocal Program when you can stay right here! 

During the summer months, it's common for other clubs to shut down their single course and go in cahoots with a neighboring country club or course so that their members will always have access to golf year-round. While we offer a reciprocal program during the summer months, welcoming course variety, our country club will continue to provide single-handedly its own diversity. We have The Bear, our long and narrow course, and The Bobcat, short and wide. 

Like most golfers, we like to play different courses and embrace the wide variety of play styles available to us. The Bear Course (long and narrow) involves a level of imagination to your style while embracing creativity and key shotmaking. The tree-lined fairways offer a beautiful aesthetic and ambiance to your golf game but are also an excellent natural hazard. If you tee off on The Bear in the morning, you can tee off The Bobcat in the afternoon for a change of pace. With two courses that have contrasting looks, each is immensely enjoyable in its own way. Imagine the bragging rights you get when you complete 36 holes of golf at your new country club! 

There is something so rewarding about taking on two courses that embody tactful challenges ranging from sharp doglegs, lakes, bunkers, narrowing fairways, and towering trees. Both courses are a fun and stern test of one's ability for shot shaping, the ability to fade and draw the ball on command, ball striking, accuracy, and short game. Reap the benefits of our two 18-hole courses today!

Lifestyle

Are you ready to reward yourself yet with a country club lifestyle? Well, let's continue to find out! Our private country club is located in a non-bundled gated community. The great thing about this is you can live within the community but don't have to be a member of the Club or vice versa. If you prefer to have a more transient lifestyle, our members are from near and far and sometimes out of the country! The Forest community features renting or buying options from beautiful single-family homes, unique condominiums, and distinctive villas. The Forest is a thriving community of year-round and winter residents who share a sense of family and community. Nestled on 650 acres bordering a nature preserve, we are committed to maintaining the lush natural beauty that makes living here truly paradise. 

The Forest is the place to be if you want to build a social and active lifestyle. You can become a member one day and be a member of a social group the next. That is the beauty of how genuine our staff and members are when it comes to a mutual understanding; this is what joining a country club is all about. We have tennis groups, bocce leagues, and event groups like the laid-back Nine & Dine, Couple's Invitational, Men's and Ladies' Invitationals, and golf associations for weekly games and camaraderie. The Forest is all about spending time with your friends and learning a little more about the game you love. 

If you are a foodie, enjoy your favorite cocktail and globally-influenced culinary creations by Chef Drew and his talented team in our outdoor covered terrace, Cypress Grille Room, or outdoor bar. Our dining rooms are equipped to host extravagant member functions to keep members and their guests dancing the night away. 

Now that you've gotten a preview of what we're all about here at The Forest, we reward you with a private tour with our membership director, Brenda Lanza. We invite you to see firsthand all of the amenities that will be available to you when you become a member. Brenda would be more than happy to discuss with you which type of membership would be the most beneficial to you, based on your lifestyle and priorities for membership. To schedule your private tour today, contact Brenda at (239) 482-1310 or [email protected].