From above
Sanctuary Golf Club: the amenity campus from the air
The Sanctuary Golf Club is a private, member-owned 18-hole par-72 club on Sanibel Island with an Arthur Hills championship course winding through the Ding Darling wildlife refuge.
The Sanctuary Golf Club is a private, member-owned retreat on the west end of Sanibel Island with an 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 1993. The course winds through lush landscapes and the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, offering scenic views and frequent wildlife sightings. Members enjoy a state-of-the-art wellness center, heated pool, spa, and court sports including tennis, pickleball, and bocce, plus multiple dining venues with casual and fine dining and golf course views. Golf membership is capped at 340 and is not mandatory; non-resident memberships are available. The club is surrounded by single-family homes and condos that are not associated with it.
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| Membership | One-time initiation | Annual dues |
|---|---|---|
| Golf | $150,000 | $21,509 |
| Social | $50,000 | $9,644 |
⚠️ Researched figures — not club-verified. Compiled from third-party research as of June 18, 2026 and not yet verified with the club. Treat as approximate; we're confirming directly with each club — ask us for the latest.
Member-owned, up-front initiation fee; capital assessments, transfer fees, food & beverage minimum or taxes may apply; membership not required (homes not associated with club)
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Reputation: 18 holes, designed by Arthur Hills (opened 1993). Private club.
Playability: Plays to par 72, up to 6,655 yards.
A golf community in Fort Myers. Homes include single-family; condos (surrounding, not associated with the club).
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No — golf membership is optional at Sanctuary Golf Club. You can own a home without joining the golf program.
No — Sanctuary Golf Club is private; play is reserved for members and their guests.
The course was designed by Arthur Hills, opened 1993.
Published figures show a one-time golf initiation around $150,000, and annual golf dues near $21,509. Capital assessments, F&B minimums and taxes may apply — confirm current numbers with the club.
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