2600 Tiburón Drive, Naples, FL 34109 USA    Phone:  (239) 593-2000   Fax:  (239) 254-3300

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Unparalleled accommodations, even for golf balls. It's our pleasure.
Conveniently located on property is the Tiburón Golf Course. This championship course, designed by Greg Norman, is nestled in the lush coastal interior of Southwest Florida, on the northern most tip of the Everglades and only minutes for the Gulf of Mexico. The course is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and is home to the Shark Shootout each December. The use of golf carts is required on the course.

  Tiburón Golf Course
  Rick Smith Golf Academy at Tiburón
  Corporate and Group Instruction


Tiburón Golf Course

Experience an unforgettable Florida golf vacation. The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples features championship 36-hole golf in a serene, natural setting designed by the legendary Greg Norman. Tiburón is the home of the PGA Tour and The Shark Shootout, held annually in December. The courses are marked by the use of stacked sod wall bunkers, coquina sand and no rough. Players have the choice of five tee boxes per hole to make the experience challenging for all skill levels.

Tiburón is the home of the Rick Smith Golf Academy.

The Gold Course measures 7,288 yards from the Tournament tees and The Black Course measures 7,005 yards from the Tournament tees. Courses alternate each day for resort play. A full-service practice area with chipping and putting greens is also available.  The use of golf carts is required on both courses.

Tiburón Course Tour

For tee times, please call The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort at (239) 254-3340.

 

  
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Rick Smith Golf Academy at Tiburón

From recreational golfer to PGA Tour Champion, Rick Smith is recognized as one of the top instructors in the world. Presently working with PGA Tour players Chris DiMarco and John Daly, Rick has also guided Phil Mickelson and Lee Janzen to reach their full potential. And now you can too! The philosophy of Rick Smith and his Academy Instructors is to develop the highest potential in every player, regardless of skill level. Rick and his staff achieve success through solid fundamentals, clear communication, state-of-the-art swing video technology, and one of the lowest student-to teacher ratios in the industry of 2:1.

Please call (239) 593-1111 or (877) 464-6531 for more information or to schedule instruction.

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Corporate and Group Instruction

The Rick Smith Golf Academy offers a variety of instructional programs that can be used to maximize your group's enjoyment. Corporate programs vary from large group presentations made either in an off-course environment or on the practice tee, to more intimate instruction for smaller groups, utilizing state-of-the-art video equipment. Corporate programs can be designed for beginners to advanced players and there are also programs specifically designed for women. The staff's willingness to work closely with the meeting planner to customize any program has contributed in making the Rick Smith Golf Academy one of the top golf academies in the country. Please call (239) 593-1111 for more information.
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For tee times, please call The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort at (239) 254-3340


Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., rain or shine

Join instructors from the Rick Smith Golf Academy for a complimentary putting lesson utilizing the SAM (Science and Motion) Putting System to show you everything you need to know about your putting and/or your putter.

Please stop by the newly opened Golf Shop at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples to check availability, secure a golf reservation, confirm a tee time, or to inquire about golf lessons at The Rick Smith Golf Academy. Located just off the hotel lobby, The Golf Shop is open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Recieve golf tips recommended by Rick Smith Golf Academy at Tiburón, featuring customized programs for all golfers from beginners to the PGA Tour’s elite.