The City of Arcadia Municipal Golf Course was designed by Ted Eller and is located in the beautiful DeSoto County city of Arcadia. Not long after the city was founded, Arcadians spearheaded by A.C. Polk, began insisting on the creation of a city golf course to attract more tourists. So, in 1917, the Arcadia Golf and Auto Club was organized and received support from Albert W. Gilchrist, Florida’s 20th Governor and a keen golf enthusiast.
Gilchrist offered a long term lease, free of charge, on land that he owned, for the construction of a 9-hole golf course. However, the golf course was never built due to World War I, so, in 1919, Arcadians again took up the matter of the golf course.
The golf club engaged the services of Harry Cowie to design the 9-hole layout and construction began in the fall of 1922. On Christmas day, several matches were played on the course to celebrate its official opening, though only a few holes were open. All nine holes were completed in 1923.
In 2001, the City added another nine holes making Arcadia Municipal Golf Course a full 18-hole layout. The City also began a renovation of the existing section of the golf course. After its completion, players at Arcadia Municipal now enjoy a 5,865-yard, par 72 golf course, which has a good pace of play, friendly staff, and nice greens.
The City of Arcadia Municipaloffers plenty of other amenities to its members and visitors, including a driving range, golf simulator, and banquet facilities. This club also offers hour-long specialist golf clinics for beginners and experienced players alike.
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The golf homes of the Arcadia Municipal Golf Course community are surrounded by overwhelming natural beauty and peaceful farmland. Most of the golf properties found in the area are single family homes, townhomes, and mobile homes. Open lots are also available for those who are thinking of building their own dream golf house.
The nearby City of Arcadia is a beautiful small town, which is an ideal place to raise children. Arcadia Municipal’ residents also have easy access to the major surrounding cities, including Sarasota for its beaches and Fort Myers for its dining and shopping.
Arcadia is famous for its historic downtown antique district and well-preserved old buildings. Residents of the city and the Arcadia Municipal community enjoy various annual events, including Arcadia Municipal Airport's Aviation Day, the DeSoto County's annual fair, rodeo events, and more. But for many the real highlight of Arcadia is the Arcadia Municipal Golf Course, where residents are welcomed by the club’s friendly staff and enjoy excellent greens, and a great pace of play.
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