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ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (December 19, 2024) – Neal Communities will showcase its complete renovation of the 18-hole golf course at the Boca Royale Golf & Country Club in Englewood, Fla. at a member’s grand opening event on December 23. The new course was designed by golf course architect Gordy Lewis.

Since April of last year, the course has been fully rebuilt as the old layout was demolished and a new course built from scratch. The new layout is a par 71 measuring just over 6,600 yards from the back tees.  Construction was completed by Creekridge Construction Group.

“We are thrilled to announce the opening of the completely redesigned course at Boca Royale,” says Doug Foote, general manager of Boca Royale Golf and Country Club. “This community offers the perfect opportunity to live where you play for golfers and others interested in a country club lifestyle.”

A new 10,000 square foot short game practice area has been added, with a two-tier chipping and putting green and the driving range has doubled in size.  In addition, all 18 holes now have cart paths, some paved with crushed coquina shells and tees were expanded to nearly five acres, offering golfers a wide variety of challenges no matter what tees they decide to play.

The greens complexes have been completely redesigned featuring small greens with subtle undulations, which have large collection areas and classic bunker design that is a throwback to the old days of golf course architecture.”

Approximately half of the bunkers were eliminated, with the new bunkers having been completely rebuilt and filled with white sand. New drainage has been installed in all the bunkers making them playable even after a Florida summer storm.

New irrigation and control systems have been installed for all tees and greens and the entire course was re-grassed with Seaside Paspalum Platinum grass, which is salt-tolerant and allow the use of Boca Royale’s well water to supplement irrigation needs.  This surface is found at some of Florida’s and the Caribbean’s finest courses, known for its deep green color and dense canopy.

Golf members may now book tee times seven days in advance, with tee times before noon reserved for Golf Members only.  Boca Royale Golf & Country Club is a semi-private club, located in Englewood just minutes from the beaches of Manasota Key, offering golf, tennis, pickle ball, fitness and wellness, dining and a wealth of organized social activities.

New homes are available in the Boca Royale Golf & Country Club, with offerings from Neal Communities and Neal Signature Homes.