Riverwood Golf & Country Club is a **publicly accessible golf club** located in Port Charlotte, Florida, set within a 1,300-acre parcel of pristine Old Florida landscape alive with native wildlife. The property winds along three miles of the Myakka River and neighbors some of Southwest Florida’s finest fishing and boating waters.
The 18-hole layout, designed by Gene Bates, is a **Par 72 championship course** stretching 6,938 yards. *Golf Digest* rates it at four and one-half stars. Amenities include a golf learning center, a high-tech practice facility with five target greens, an acre-sized putting green, and an elevated wooden walkway that leads directly to the beach (complete with sand chairs and loungers provided by attendants).
The clubhouse offers both formal and informal dining, a full bar, and a Pro Shop. Access to restricted areas is controlled via membership-card operated gates and coded entry systems to protect the facility.
Although the course is public, visitors enjoy premium facilities and the serene natural setting. Surroundings include 71 nature preserves, 48 lakes and ponds, and the Myakka River. The area hosts abundant wildlife—eagles, ospreys, herons, turtles, and yes, alligators. Some of the more elusive residents include bobcats, owls, possums, and otters.
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Bedroom: 4 (King, 2 Queen, 2 Twin)
Bathroom: 2
