The excitement continues as all eyes are on The Club at Gateway renovation project. The new resort style pool is progressing nicely, all the equipment has been installed and they are putting the finishing touches on the detail items, including the tile, colored bubblers, fountains, coping and the pebbletech finish coat. The area is being graded and will begin installing some of the landscaping, irrigation, lighting and sound components and then the pavers. What a great addition to the Club… beach entry, water features, dedicated lap lanes, 16-seat outdoor bar with TV’s offering specialty beverages and poolside entertainment for Club Members.
The fitness center drywall has been completed, the flooring is scheduled to be installed and all the new aerobics and weight and TRX strength training equipment delivered the end of March. A large array of fitness and water aerobics classes will also be provided for Members as part of the Club’s new fitness program. The Fitness Center will be built complete with separate spinning and aerobics room.
The drywall in the main dining room, outdoor dining and outdoor bar areas have been completed. All bar and service equipment are being installed along with all the lighting and audio visual components. The outdoor bar will be tiled and will get a beautiful bar top.
The new exhibition kitchen with the pizza oven is just about completed with the flooring and the viewing bar elements being finished up. Chef Dan and his team have perfected many new recipes including the best pizza around with the freshest ingredients from Italy and toppings for every palette.
Another first class feature will be a 1,600 bottle glass wine cellar in the lobby area and a private wine room for dining and entertaining. Club amenities, tennis, pickleball, bocce, fitness center and pool including dining in the Grille Room remained open for Member enjoyment during the renovations.
New fresh paint and roof tile stain on all the buildings has been completed giving the Club a more contemporary look.
The Club at Gateway, known as “the friendliest Club in the area” is the recipient of the Best of Fort Myers Gold Award for “Best Private Golf Course & Country Club.” This distinguished award recognizes businesses with excellence in product, performance or services.
“What a great time to join the Club, new amenities, no assessments and a special opportunity to join the Club and for a limited time, receive up to 6 MONTHS of FREE DUES,” states Meghan Sampson, Membership Director.
About The Club at Gateway:
Conveniently located near the airport, shopping, beaches and entertainment, The Club at Gateway is a private, yet casual country club, known as having the friendliest Members. The Tom Fazio Signature course features 6 sets of tees, playing over 7,000 yards with a par of 72. Meticulously maintained and included in Golf Digest’s list of “Top 100 Private Courses,” Tom Fazio rates the 10th hole as one of the top four greatest golf holes he has ever designed. With a 20-acre trend-setting “Golf Improvement Center,” it’s also the home of the Golf Channel Academy. Created by course architect Ron Garl, this first-class facility features a double-sided range, 4 short-game areas, fantastic putting green, and 2 practice holes, a par 3 and par 4. Club amenities include The Griffin Grille offering panoramic views of the course is just steps from the tee box. The tennis center with 6 lit har-tru courts, bocce complex and pickleball courts all offer comprehensive programs for players of all ages and abilities. Members can also participate in array of clubs, classes, games and social events. Summer Camp and Jr. Golf Camps are available for Members and non-members of the Club. Under new ownership, over $5 million will be spent on the clubhouse renovations project and Members will not be required to pay any future assessments. For Information on Membership Opportunities and a Tour, please contact Meghan Sampson at (239) 561-1012 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
