Naples, Florida Private Club embarks on the largest course transformation in its history under the leadership of renowned golf course architect Ron Forse
Quail Creek Country Club (Quail Creek), a private, member-owned club in North Naples, Florida, announced a $26 million golf course renovation, the first large-scale course project in the club’s 44-year history. Led by renowned golf course architect Ron Forse of Forse Design, Inc. the project scope includes a wall-to-wall renovation of the club’s 36 holes, modernized golf course infrastructure, a redesigned practice facility and improved course amenities.
Originally designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 1981 as one of North Naples’ original golf course properties, Quail Creek’s long-term plan includes back-to-back renovations to each of the 18-hole courses. Construction of the 18-hole Creek course will begin in April 2026, followed by The Quail in April 2027. The renovated Creek course will reopen after construction in December 2026, and the Quail course will follow the same pace with a reopening scheduled for December 2027.
“This is not just a renovation, it is more of a reimagining,” Forse said. “We are operating with a solid footprint with plenty of natural beauty on the golf holes. Unlike many courses in Florida, Quail Creek is spacious with expansive golf courses and a mature native pine landscape; we will build on the foundation of Art Hills, creatively integrating the principles of classic golf architecture onto a modern Quail Creek canvas. The course will feel familiar yet new to members, with more strategic interest, added distinction and striking naturalness.”
Most notably, Forse’s improvement plans include a complete reconstruction of every green, aiming for playable designs that reward well-hit shots and ensure no two holes play the same. “The new course will provide its own unique experience, and like timeless and distinctive designs, each hole will be worthy of a name,” Forse said. “We saw a course that was too difficult for some golfers, but not difficult enough for the scratch player; there were too few types of golf shots possible,” he continued. “This will change with the renovation; it will be more strategic and interesting for the better golfer and more playable for an intermediate player or short hitter, and it will also provide more ways to play the hole creatively.”
In addition to golf course architect Ron Forse, the construction team includes Quail Creek Country Club General Manager Chris Evans; Director of Golf Courses and Grounds Gregg Caspio; Turf consultant Mark Burrows; Clarke Construction Group of Fort Myers, Florida, to lead the course; and Nutt Construction of Tullahoma, Tennessee, to install the new irrigation system.
After receiving overwhelming member approval in March 2025, the Club’s Board of Directors, Construction Committee and Green Committee will actively oversee the assembled construction team and the implementation of the Club’s vision, which will culminate years of meticulous planning, financial management and strategic foresight.
To prepare The Creek course for renovation, Caspio and his golf course maintenance team successfully initiated a strategic termination of the existing turf grass in the summer of 2025. This advanced measure allows the course to accept the installation of the new playing surfaces, including TifEagle putting surfaces. The Creek course was then temporarily seeded with ryegrass to accommodate member play through the 2025-2026 golf season in Southwest Florida before closing for construction in April.
The golf course renovation builds on a history of significant club improvements, including the completion of a 3,000-square-foot sports center and spa in 2019, which was part of an $18.5 million investment. Recently reaffirmed as a Distinguished Club of Exceptional Status by Boardroom magazine, Quail Creek opened this golf season with a complete clubhouse interior refresh, a fully endorsed leadership roster, a newly introduced young executive membership and a brand and website refresh, all of which reflect the tangible evolution of the club.
“The golf course renovation is the beginning of our next chapter, and it truly reaffirms Quail Creek’s legacy as a premier private club in Naples,” said Chris Evans, general manager of the award-winning country club. “With Ron Forse’s vision, supported by our agronomy and construction teams and our board, we are building a sustainable, championship-quality golf course that will be greatly enjoyed by generations to come.”
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