Gordon Lewis

Ave Maria, FL

Panther Run Golf Club is a course in Ave Maria, Florida, within the Del Webb Naples community. It opened in 2007 and was designed by Naples-based architect Gordon Lewis. The par-72 course measures 7,532 yards from the back tees and sits near the Corkscrew Sanctuary area, where wildlife such as wading birds and alligators are commonly seen. The par-5 18th hole finishes at an island green. Panther Run is managed by Hampton Golf and operates as a semi-private course, with a driving range, five practice greens, and three practice bunkers among its facilities.

Venice, FL

Sarasota National Golf Club is part of a 2,400-acre residential community in Venice, Florida, about 20 miles south of downtown Sarasota and a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The course is surrounded by native wetlands and preserves within the community. The 18-hole course was designed by Gordon Lewis and opened in 2008. It is recognized as an Audubon International Certified Signature Sanctuary, reflecting habitat and water-quality practices built into the layout, and it has few forced carries despite water affecting roughly a third of the holes. The course serves the Sarasota National community and its clubhouse amenities, including dining, pools, and tennis, function as private club facilities for residents and members. It plays to a par of 72, with a longest yardage of about 7,344 to 7,406 yards depending on the tee set referenced, and a renovation of the course by Fry/Straka was approved to begin in 2026.