News Archive

Here’s an update on progress made during May!

On the golf course, the putting greens, fairways, and tees continue to grow in beautifully thanks to the incredible work of our agronomy team.

Last month, our Jacobsen-Hardy-designed 18-hole putting course, officially named The Gater Putting Course, was sprigged with TifEagle Bermuda grass and is getting greener each week. Lighting poles have now been installed around the putting course, bringing us one step closer to nighttime play!

Topsoil is now placed throughout The Bays practice range, which will soon be sprigged with Celebration Bermuda grass. Crews have also begun building the overhead canopy that will cover the 30 hitting bays, along with 8 additional bays dedicated exclusively to First Tee – Naples/Collier junior golfers. Designed for comfort year-round, guests will be able to practice day or night with plenty of shade, fans, and refreshing drinks to stay cool in the Florida heat.

Additional progress includes fully graded and asphalted parking areas, steady advancement on interior finishes, and windows now installed across all buildings.

We’re excited to keep sharing updates as opening day gets closer. Thank you to our community for sharing in the excitement, and to our talented, dedicated partners for helping bring this vision to life.

Leadership Update

We are currently accepting applications for the Executive Chef position. Please visit our Career Opportunities page to apply.

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Construction has accelerated on The Bays practice range! The full length of the range has been rough graded, subsurface drainage is in place, and perimeter poles with safety netting have been installed. Footers have also been installed to support the overhead canopy covering the hitting bays. Like the fairways on the golf course, the range will feature Celebration Bermuda grass. Strategically positioned target greens have been shaped at a variety of distances, allowing guests to practice every club in their bag. 

The Bays will be powered by Trackman technology, offering real-time swing analysis, performance feedback, and a variety of entertaining simulator-type games. Guests will also enjoy an automated golf ball delivery system for seamless practice sessions. While grass tees will not be available, our high-quality synthetic turf will provide consistency and durability for every shot.

Each bay will be fully covered and thoughtfully designed with comfortable lounge and table seating, complemented by food and beverage service, offering a premium experience that blends practice, great food, and an inviting, energetic atmosphere.

At the same time, our expansive, undulating putting green, the future home of the 18-hole putting course, has been sprigged with TifEagle Bermuda, the same grass used on the golf course’s putting greens. The grass will continue to grow in over the coming months, and the green will soon become a beautiful feature of the property.

Progress also continues at Oakwood Grill designed by MHK Architecture and Freestyle Interiors. Large windows are now being installed, bringing in natural light and helping to shape the restaurant’s Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic.

Leadership Update

We are proud to welcome Scott McGregor as General Manager. Scott has held senior leadership roles in the openings of Topgolf Gilbert, Arizona, and Topgolf’s flagship Las Vegas venue, helping establish best-in-class guest experiences and operational excellence. He was also an integral leader with the Palmas Restaurant Group at Walt Disney World Resort, overseeing major food and beverage operations through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and NBA Bubble.

Most recently, Scott was Senior Director of Food & Beverage at South Seas Resort in Captiva, Florida, where he guided his team through extensive renovations and the rebuilding of the iconic property. His leadership contributed to the successful opening of five new restaurants and a state-of-the-art water park.

For more information, please visit our Press Room to read the full press release or explore our leadership overview.

We are also currently accepting applications for the Marketing and Social Media Coordinator position. Please visit our Careers page to apply.

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Our 9-hole, par 35 community golf course continues to green up, and milestones continue to be reached in the construction of the practice facilities at the future site of The Gate Golf Club.

Progress continues across our amenity village, including Oakwood Grill, The Gimme concessions, The Pavilion outdoor bar, Golf Shop, Cart Barn, and First Tee Academy. Exterior finishes are moving along as stucco is applied to the buildings. We’re grateful to MHK Architecture for its thoughtful design, and to DeAngelis Diamond and the many contractors for their craftsmanship in bringing it to life. 

A major milestone has been reached: all protective netting poles have now been installed on the 320-yard practice range. Thank you to the community for sharing in the excitement surrounding an accessible, high-quality public practice range.

The 48,500-square-foot putting green has also been shaped, with subsurface drainage and specialized growing medium now fully installed. Once open, players can enjoy a fun and challenging 18-hole putting course featuring regularly changing layouts, designed in collaboration with Peter Jacobsen.

Leadership Update

We are pleased to announce that a General Manager will be joining our team next month, with more details to come soon.

We are also currently accepting applications for the Assistant General Manager position. Please visit our Careers Opportunities page to apply.

For more information, contact info@thegategolf.org and follow The Gate Golf Club on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Progress continues swiftly at our amenity village, where buildings are rising as new golf and dining amenities take shape.

Final shaping and subsurface drainage installation are well underway on the 48,500-square-foot putting green, a signature feature of the property designed by Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy and constructed by Glase Golf Construction.

The expansive putting green will feature subtle slopes and undulations, allowing for a fun and adventurous 18-hole putting course that can be configured in a variety of ways. 

Players will also enjoy convenient on-course beverage service, with drink holders at every hole and easy access to refreshments and rental putters at The Gimme concession area just steps away. Drinks can also be delivered directly on the course.

The space will offer a dynamic setting for friendly competition, relaxed evenings with family and friends, and private events.

Golf Course Development Update

The Golf Maintenance and Environmental Center is nearing completion, with the team expected to move in by March. The agronomy team is looking forward to transitioning into the new state-of-the-art facility after operating from a temporary maintenance compound during construction.

Leadership Update

The Gate Golf Club is thrilled to welcome Jeffrey Raimer, PGA, as our Director of Golf. In this role, he leads the development of golf operations plans, instruction, and programming, including tournaments and player development initiatives, with a focus on fun, accessible public golf ahead of the club’s opening. 

Read the full announcement in our Press Room.

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Our community golf course is nearing completion! 

All hole shaping is finished, and the entire golf course has been fully grassed and sprigged. A special thank you and congratulations to all of our partners who have played a vital role in bringing this beautiful golf course to life.

Grow-in of the golf course continues with our talented agronomy team actively nurturing, mowing, irrigating, and refining the turf over the coming months to prepare it for play. We want to recognize our superintendent, Michael Shafer, and assistant superintendent, Zachary Allen, for their leadership, hard work, and care throughout the build and the grow‑in process. 

Village Construction Update

Work is also progressing rapidly at the site of our amenity village. The aerial image below provides an overview of all of our amenities.

From left to right are the First Tee Academy, The Pavilion outdoor bar, The Gimme concessions area, the Cart Barn, the Golf Shop, and Oakwood Grill overlooking the water, with the practice range located in the foreground.

Additional photos below highlight ongoing construction progress, including steel framing and exterior sheathing installation at Oakwood Grill, The Pavilion, and The Gimme.

Our continued thanks go to all of our partners, contractors, and teams whose dedication and expertise are bringing The Gate Golf Club to life.

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As the year draws to a close, the course is taking on its final form. Crews are shaping key golf course features on the remaining holes—1 and 9—while additional grass coverage, landscaping, and finishing details will be added across the course in the months ahead.

At the Village area, some of the course’s most memorable views are coming to life, with the lakefront Oakwood Grill set to become a true standout. Buildings are rising and netting pole bases are now being set at the practice range. 

In the coming months, we’ll be sharing new opportunities to join our growing team. Be sure to visit our Career Opportunities page to learn more—we’d love to connect with you.

Looking Back on the Year

As we reflect on an incredible year of growth and development, we are deeply grateful to the partners and community members who have shared their time, talent, and expertise to help bring The Gate Golf Club to life.

As a 501(c)(3) public charity, The Gate Golf Club is dedicated to making the game of golf more accessible by offering a public 9-hole golf course and practice complex for families, children, and players of all skill levels throughout Southwest Florida.

With gratitude to our partners:

🤝 Founding Partners:
Collier County | The Gate Golf Club, Inc. | First Tee – Naples/Collier

🎨 Design:
MHK Architecture | Jacobsen Hardy Golf Design | Freestyle Interiors

📐 Development:
Arthrex, Inc. | LJA Engineering | Jenkins Maag Associates | Hellman & Partners, LLC

🏗️ Construction:
DeAngelis Diamond | Glase Golf Construction

🎥 Media:
Arthrex StudioX (Video Content) | SMITH Media & Design (Logo Design) | MG-IP Law (Trademark Services)

Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to an exciting year ahead!

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