There are three golf courses located in country club communities on Sanibel. Two are close to the east end of the island and one is close to the Sanibel – Captiva border. The semi-private east end golf courses are open to the public. The Sanctuary golf course is private. Community residents are not required to be members of these golf courses. The Dunes Golf And Tennis Club is a large country club community on the east end of Sanibel. It has an 18 hole championship course and a tennis facility with multiple courts and surfaces. Experience The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club - a lush Sanibel Island golf course and club destination nestled amid an abundant natural landscape. Open to the public, the 18-hole championship golf course offers challenging play for all skill levels. Play a thrilling match on one of the 14 Har-Tru tennis courts. Allow  PGA and USTA professionals to instruct you in the latest techniques to perfect your game. Exchange vows in the stunning open-air pavilion.  Beachview Country Club is also located near the east end of Sanibel. It is a little closer to the beach than the Dunes. It has an 18 hole course and a strong tennis program. Beachview Golf & Tennis Club is Sanibel Island's most desirable place to play and it's OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!! Our semi-private, 18-hole, Par 71 championship golf course wrapped around the scenic beauty of the Sanibel River offers an unforgettable golf experience for players of all skill levels. If you enjoy nature and wildlife, you'll love Beachview!   The Sanctuary Country Club is located close to the Sanibel and Captiva border. This is a private equity club with an Arthur Hills designed 18 hole golf course and mid size tennis facility. Located on beautiful Sanibel Island, The Sanctuary Golf Club shares a symbiotic relationship with the island’s lifestyle as well as the natural habitats. As an Audubon Society Cooperative Course surrounded by a national wildlife refuge, the club provides a unique balance between a world class golf course and Mother Nature; yet all the while maintains a casually elegant ambiance that permeates throughout our amenities.   A private 9 hole Executive golf course is located at South Seas Resort on Captiva Island.