The Sanctuary Golf Club

PrivateMembership is required to use the Club; it is not open to the general public.ActiveThe Club is currently open and operating.Golf-firstGolf is the Club's central focus, ahead of other amenities or social programming.Socially activeThe Club runs a frequent calendar of social events, parties, and member gatherings.
  • 11Documented amenities
  • 1992Founded
Map illustration marking the location of The Sanctuary Golf Club in Sanibel, Florida.

The Sanctuary Golf Club is a private country club in Sanibel, Florida, in Lee County. It is operated by Member-owned club.

It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including clubhouse, dining, driving range and other documented facilities.

The initiation fee runs around $150,000, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include social memberships.

Culture research describes it as golf-first, socially active, community-oriented and wellness-focused.

Location & Directions

2801 Wulfert Rd, Sanibel, FL, 33957
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Membership & Golf Access Cost

The listed initiation fee for Golf membership is $150,000.

The listed annual membership dues for Golf membership are $21,509. That is approximately $1,792.42 per month before other fees.

Initiation fee

$150,000

One Time · Golf

Membership dues

$21,509

Annual · Golf

These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.

Membership

Here's what's documented about how to join The Sanctuary Golf Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.

This access model represents about 46.9% of 424 researched Florida Club records.

Membership options and availability

Membership types
Equity Membership; Social & Sports Membership
Social membership
Yes

Joining requirements

Application process
Submit the official membership/tour inquiry form; the Club is currently accepting applications.

Amenities & Facilities

Reported amenities at The Sanctuary Golf Club include clubhouse, dining, driving range and other documented facilities.

Racquet sports

Court details
  • 4 Tennis courts | Har Tru surface
  • 4 Pickleball courts | Har Tru surface

Club facilities and recreation

Available amenities
  • Clubhouse
  • Dining
  • Driving Range
  • Practice Facility
  • Fitness
  • Spa
  • Tennis
  • Pickleball
  • Bocce
  • Pro Shop
  • Pool

Golf

Golf at The Sanctuary Golf Club includes 1 documented course.

Course overview

Courses
1
Course details
  • 18 holes | par 72

Course design

Architects
  • Arthur Hills

Policies

Documented policies for The Sanctuary Golf Club cover guest access and tee times. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.

Guest policy
The Sanctuary is private and does not offer public play; reciprocal opportunities may be arranged through the Golf Shop.
Tee-time policy
Equity members may reserve tee times six days in advance.

Club Culture & Public Commentary

This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.

This documented Culture trait is shared by about 26.3% of 358 researched Florida Club records.

  • Golf-first
  • Socially active
  • Community-oriented
  • Wellness-focused

Culture context

A golf-first, community-oriented, wellness-focused and socially active club culture.

Club History

How long The Sanctuary Golf Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.

  1. The Sanctuary's Arthur Hills-designed golf course opened in 1992.

  2. The Sanctuary Golf Club was established in 1993.

  3. The Sanctuary became a private equity club in November 1999.

  4. The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation was established in 2019.

Additional Club Details

The Sanctuary Golf Club is operated by Member-owned club.

Ownership or operator
Member-owned club

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Additional Statistics

Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for The Sanctuary Golf Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Florida and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.

Club age context

Founded in 1992

That represents about 34 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 35% of 382 other Florida Club records with a usable founding year and 19% of 3514 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1986 in Florida and 1959 nationwide.

Documented Club profile

Golf, racquets and pool

This combination is also documented at 242 other Florida Clubs and 1935 other Club records nationwide.

Club culture

Community-oriented

This documented Culture trait is shared by 26.3% of 358 researched Florida Club records and 28.9% of 3391 researched records nationwide.

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Sources & Verification

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  1. naplesgolfguy.com/golf-communities/sanctuary-golf-club Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
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