Thanks to warm temperatures throughout the year, golfing in Fort Myers, Florida, is available at any time. Nearly 50 golf courses are in Fort Myers. Although many of these courses belong to private country clubs or golfing facilities, several are public courses. The area surrounding Fort Myers is home to dozens more golf courses.

The San Carlos Golf Club features an 18-hole, 6,465-yard, par-71 course that is one of the oldest in southwest Florida, San Carlos was built in 1971. The facility features an aqua driving range, an area where golfers can work on their short game, a putting green and a bunker practice area. One of the most difficult holes on the course is the par-5 13th hole. In addition to including two doglegs, the hole also borders a lake that serves as a formidable water hazard. Golfers who can carry both doglegs have a chance of making the green in two. Because San Carlos is a semi-private course, any golfer can come and play at the course; however, those who buy membership certificates play for discounted rates and receive tee-time priorities. San Carlos Golf Club 7420 Constitution Circle Fort Myers, FL 33967 239-267-3131 Sancarlosgolfclub.com

The Eagle Ridge Golf Course at the Eagle Ridge Golf & Tennis Club is a 6,500-yard, par-72, 18-hole course. While the course is not long, it doesn't need length to provide challenging holes. Water hazards come into play on 17 of the 18 holes, meaning that golfers need to be on the top of their games throughout the round. One of the course's most difficult holes is the 180-yard, par-3 eighth hole. Although very reachable, the hole provides challenges to any golfer who has problems with hooking or slicing thanks to the water that lines both sides of the fairway. Eagle Ridge Golf Course 14589 Eagle Ridge Dr. Fort Myers, FL 33912 239-768-1888 Playeagleridge.com

The Stoneybrook Golf Course is a 7,353-yard, par-72,18-hole course that features seven sets of tees. Thanks to its array of course lengths, the National Golf Course Owners Association named it as one of only 200 courses in the country as being a "beginner-friendly" course. However, this does not mean the course is easy. The first hole on the course is called "The Omen." It could mean good or bad luck depending on how you play the tee shot on this par 4. Located just beyond the green is a water hazard, while the left side of the green features trees and the right side includes a large bunker. Stoneybrook Golf Course 21251 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd. Estero, FL 33928 239-948-3933 Stoneybrookgolffm.com

The Raptor Bay Golf Club features an 18-hole, 6,750-yard, par-71 course which is the first course in the world to obtain Audubon International's Gold Signature Sanctuary Certification, according to the club's website. This Raymond Floyd-designed championship course features five sets of tees. The holes on the course are decorated with a healthy dose of water hazards and bunkers. Raptor Bay Golf Club 23001 Coconut Point Resort Drive Bonita Springs, FL 34134 877-924-7529 Raptorbaygolfclub.com