Sanibel Island’s Premier Golf Club

The Sanctuary Golf Club is truly a unique Member-owned Club. Members enjoy a tropical lifestyle, an Arthur Hills designed Golf Course, Court Sports, Fitness, Wellness and an elegant clubhouse with the area's best dining and social activities, all surrounded by the beauty and nature of the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

The Sanctuary Is Home

The Sanctuary is where you are always warmly greeted by name, the entire staff knowing each and every Member like family. Members gather socially, cultivating life-long friendships in an atmosphere that is warm and luxurious, intimate and exclusive. The Sanctuary boasts world-class Golf, exquisite Dining, a state-of-the-art Wellness Center, Court Sports, Bocce, and various Social Events.

A Rich Island History

The Sanctuary’s golf course opened in 1992.  Shortly after it was recognized by Golf Digest as one of the best private courses in the United States, providing a challenging yet pleasurable round of golf. The Sanctuary Golf Club was established in 1993. In November of 1999, The Sanctuary became a private Equity Club. The Club swiftly became the premier lifestyle, leisure, and dining location of choice on the Islands for Members. The love Sanctuary Members have for the Island is not one sided. With the Club’s deeply established history on the Island, its Members have become an integral and beloved part of the Sanibel and Captiva communities. Members cherish this connection and have participated in raising contributions for local charitable organizations, promoting education at The Sanibel School, assisting in sea turtle protection programs, and in 2019 establishing The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation to continue their philanthropic efforts on Sanibel and Captiva.

Sanctuary Wildlife

The Club was named “Sanctuary” in honor of its commitment to respecting the nature and wildlife which has been at the core of the Club’s foundation since the beginning. The Club and golf course are surrounded by the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, enabling golfers and nature enthusiasts to enjoy thrilling wildlife sightings and breathtaking views of natural landscapes. The Sanctuary Golf Club has a continuing legacy of protecting our rich, native environment and sensitive ecosystem. Audubon International, the world’s leading golf environmental certification program, has designated The Sanctuary Golf Club as a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Much of the planning of the golf course involves the protection of endangered species and maintenance of wildlife habitats, migratory routes, nesting sites, and food sources. In compliance with Audubon International, The Sanctuary created a very strict regimen of maintenance practices to ensure long-term success.

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