Arthur Hills with Hal Sutton (consultant), Steve Forrest & Shawn Smith (2020 renovation)
Access
Public
Par
Par 72
Length
4,190 – 7,367 yds
Green Fees
$$$
Recent Renovation
This course recently completed a major renovation. During this transition, course data may reflect a mix of pre- and post-renovation yardages, hole configurations, or routing. The Caddie Report monitors these changes and periodically reassesses the course as a reliable new baseline is established.
The verdict
TPC Conditioning, Water Everywhere
Treviso Bay serves up a demanding yet visually rewarding test of golf with championship-caliber conditioning and dramatic water features at every turn. The recently renovated greens and pristine bunkers give every putt and approach shot a tour-quality feel. If you relish shotmaking under pressure, this is one of Southwest Florida’s most engaging public-access rounds.
Course DNA
Difficulty
89
Scenery
74
Conditioning
92
Shot Variety
79
Walkability
62
Green Complexity
83
Wow Factor
70
Design Quality
74
Don't miss
Warm up on the newly renovated short game area—seven practice greens were rebuilt alongside the main course, providing crisp conditions and tour-style targets not seen at most Florida publics.
At a glance
Quick facts
Greens Grass
TifEagle Bermuda (renovated 2020)
Bunkers
Rebuilt and reshaped in 2020 renovation
Widest Par 5
12th, 612 yards from back tees
Shortest Risk/Reward Par 4
11th, 340 yards
Signature Features
Expansive lakes, dramatic target golf
Hosted PGA Tour Champions
2009 ACE Group Classic
Practice Area
Seven greens, all renovated in 2020
The design
The architecture
TPC Treviso Bay embodies Arthur Hills’s modern strategic vision, pairing wide corridors and bold water with risk-reward decisions on almost every hole. The 2020 renovation elevated every green, rebuilding surfaces for more dynamic break and draining, and reshaped bunkers for better definition and challenge. Multiple forced carries and angled fairways set up classic TPC shot values—demanding precision off the tee, but always rewarding the aggressive line. While the routing makes the most of Southwest Florida’s lakes and wetlands, it delivers variety with both reachable and daunting par 4s and 5s. The result is a championship-grade public track whose challenge looms on every horizon.
Arthur Hills and consulting pro Hal Sutton imbued the course with the TPC blueprint—every shot demands strategic calculation, but modern renovations have made approach play and putting even truer to tour standards.
Defining features
Seventeen holes with water in play
All greens rebuilt to TifEagle in 2020
Repositioned greens for new approach angles
Restored and reshaped bunkers throughout
Massive championship yardage but multiple forward tees
Risk/reward short par 4 and brutal long par 4s
Hole by hole
Signature holes
Hole 7
Long Iron Crucible
PAR
3
YARDAGE
241
A daunting par 3 where most players face a demanding long iron or hybrid with the wind swirling and water lurking. The massive green tempts a back-pin attack but punishes overzealous shots with tough recoveries. Survive with par and celebrate.
Play it smart
Choose the club that gets you safely to the center—don’t chase dangerous pin positions unless you’re all carry.
Where it bites
A mis-hit here likely finds water or a tricky up-and-down from the deep bunkers.
Course management
Shots to think about
Long par 3 tee shot into the wind
Club up and aim safely for center green rather than chasing a tucked pin.
Decision to drive the 11th green or lay back
Unless you carry 270+ with precision, a safe iron sets up a wedge and takes water out of play.
Second shot on the 12th par 5 with water in play
Play to your favorite wedge yardage—going for it presents significant risk without tour-level power.
Approach to newly rebuilt, slick greens
Play to the fat side and leave it beneath the hole; downhill putts here can get away fast.
Uphill third to 18
Don’t bite off too much water—focus on center green and commit fully to your shot.
Approaching tough par 4s like 16
Favor the conservative line; a bogey beats chasing a miracle and bringing double into play.
On the day
What to expect
Conditions
Superb fairways and greens, newly rebuilt and tour-grade smooth, with penal rough and immaculate surrounds.
Pace
Rounds can run 4.5+ hours in-season, especially when busy—PACE picks up midweek or off-peak.
Vibe
Upscale, TPC-resort feel—professional but welcoming with excellent guest amenities.
Dress code
Traditional attire required: collared shirts and slacks/shorts; no denim.
Before you tee off
Your game plan
01
Bring A Full Bag
You’ll hit everything from long irons to wedges; don’t leave specialty clubs at home.
02
Brush Up On Sand Saves
Restored bunkering will test your recovery skills all day.
03
Strategize For Breeze
Naples winds and water carry heighten shotmaking—plan club selection accordingly.
04
Book Off-Peak For Value
Mid-afternoon or shoulder season tee times get you elite conditions at a more approachable price.
The lore
How it came to be
2008
TPC Treviso Bay officially opens in Naples, Florida
2009
Hosts The ACE Group Classic on the PGA Tour Champions
2020
Comprehensive $3M course renovation led by Steve Forrest and Shawn Smith
2020
All greens rebuilt and converted to TifEagle, bunkers and forward tees reconstructed
2026
Recognized regionally for peak playing conditions and challenging layout
Stories & legends
What makes it special
tournament-pedigree
Champions-Test in the Sunshine
Treviso Bay achieved a rare feat among new Florida courses—hosting the PGA Tour Champions just a year after opening, with tour pros immediately praising both the shot values and immaculate setup. That early tour pedigree cemented its reputation as a true championship-caliber public test.
modern-renovation
Redefining Greens, Raising Stakes
The 2020 renovation didn’t just refresh the look—it rebooted playability, with all 18 greens rebuilt for firmer, truer surfaces and even bolder contours. Today’s pure TifEagle putts and slick target areas turn every approach and recovery into an adrenaline test.
strategic-challenge
Water—Friend Or Foe?
Every round at Treviso Bay turns into a chess match with water: bold carries, swirling breezes, and visually intimidating shots demand unwavering attention. Few Florida publics so regularly force players to weigh risk and reward on both tee shots and approaches.
hole-lore
A Signature Short Par 4
The 11th hole’s drivable par 4 offers pulse-raising temptation for big hitters, but the water running left and sculpted bunkers mean one bold strike can make or break your scorecard. It’s a magnet for big swings and big mistakes.
For the group chat
Fun facts
1
Hosted a PGA Tour Champions event within a year of opening.
2
17 of 18 holes feature water in play.
3
Full-course renovation in 2020 included all-new greens and bunkers.
4
Practice complex features seven rebuilt greens for every type of shot.
5
Contends as one of the longest public-access courses in Florida.
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South or East Naples near Collier Blvd for quickest access to Treviso Bay and the area’s top public/resort tracks.
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