Saltleaf Golf Preserve (formerly Raptor Bay GC)

About Saltleaf Golf Preserve (formerly Raptor Bay GC)

Between the hawks, osprey and deer and the lush native plantings everywhere you look, Saltleaf Golf Preserve brings a whole new meaning to “keep your eye on the ball.” After a $20M+ completed renovation, the course reopened in November of 2023 on the site of the former Raptor Bay Golf Club, the all new, Troon-managed destination course will continue a respectful co-existence with a 144-acre Florida uplands preserve. It is also adjacent Estero Bay, Florida’s very first aquatic preserve. All this quiet beauty comes with challenge—thanks to the inspired design of legendary Raymond Floyd. A four-time major champion, Raymond Floyd has deepened into his trademark embrace of natural habitat. Think naturally exposed sandy areas with no formal bunkers, minimally altered terrain, water smart and high-performance grasses like Tif-Eagle and Bimini Bermuda, abundant lakes, rolling terrain, and profound quiet. And just wait until you see the signature second hole, with a driveable par 4. The challenging design will test every club in your bag. But with four tee boxes and speeded-up play, the course will bring a smile to golfers of all levels.