HOLE 1 – SOFT LANDING – PAR 4

A gentle dogleg left with a nice fairway to get your day started right. Your medium to short iron approach is to a mellow green that generally slopes from back to front.

HOLE 2 – SHORT ‘N SWEET – PAR 4

Favor the left side of the fairway to set up the ideal second shot into this diagonal green. Beware of the subtle breaks.

HOLE 3 – ACE AWAITS – PAR 3

This modern redan (a green that slopes from high front to low back) has no bunkers, but it will be one of the most fun and challenging holes you will ever play. Play about 10-15 yards right of pin with one or two less clubs than the yardage suggests, but don’t be short. You’ll face a tricky downhill putt. My prediction even tho’ this is Babcock National’s longest par 3 – we will have most of our hole-in-ones here. It will also be the easiest green to read – everything breaks to the back right.

HOLE 4 – SMART WINS – PAR 4

Power is not the key here. A straight tee shot sets up a delicate approach to a very shallow undulating green. Aim between the bunkers and stay short of the pin. With diagonal green you need to pick the right club for flagstick placement.

HOLE 5 – GORDY’S GIANT – PAR 5

Time for Babcock to show its teeth. We’ve let you ease into your round, but you need 3 good shots to get home here. Relief is at the green. It’s slightly pitched with readable undulations and divided in half by a ridge. The front pitches to the right and the back of the putting surface rolls to the left.

HOLE 6 – WINTERS WIND – PAR 4

A monster of a par 4 that heads Northwest, right onto the winter wind. Just remember: a light grip and smooth swing will reward you with your longest, straightest drive. Keep you long approach shot a little short and right of the flag for your best shot at par. Bogeys will win a lot of money on #6. The green has several undulations and generally slopes from back to front.

HOLE 7 – OPPORTUNITY CALLS – PAR 5

This short par 5 is a nice respite after the monsters, 5 and 6. The closer you can come to the bunkers, the easier each succeeding shot will be. Why do architects do that? We want to challenge golfers trying to cut the corners, and we reward those who take the chance and avoid the hazards. The well bunkered, subtle-breaking, triangular shaped green will make the birdie putts tricky.

HOLE 8 – LITTLE BRUISER – PAR 3

Even tho’ this shortie seems easy, it’s got some bite. The bunkers, the lake, and the tricky green will challenge even the pros. The green surface has two distinct outfalls.

HOLE 9 – WESTWARD BOUND – PAR 4

Favor just off the left bunker to set up the best approach. A little short of the pin and left will work best for your makeable birdie putt. Nice big wide and deep green. It has a slight false front, the back left falls off, and the back right will be the tough tournament pin setting.

HOLE 10 – BUCKLE UP – PAR 5

You can bite off as much as you want here. That little speck of color at the end of Lake Babcock, yep, that’s the pin. The smart play is just off the bunkers and work your way down the fairway. The unique 3 tier green means you need to get close to the pin to avoid those dreaded double-breaking putts.

HOLE 11 – BIRDIE BEWARE – PAR 4

This wide fairway will allow you to unleash your inner power. Favor the left middle to set up your second shot of a middle iron to utility club. The putting surface has some subtle breaks, but any leave a little short and left of the pin will afford you a relatively easy birdie. Short and left of the green is best bail-out. It will set a nice chip shot. The back of the green is treacherous. Back left has a false side, and back right is a sucker pin – don’t go for it.

HOLE 12 – BOMBS AWAY – PAR 4

It’s a tough, long par 4. The ample landing area will encourage a long, relaxed drive. Play smart on your second shot. Setting up a nice chip just short and right of the green will win you many a bet. It has two little false or fall-offs. One is in the front and on the right front. Gentle undulations are featured with a back pin protected by a ridge.

HOLE 13 – PENINSULA – PAR 3

The key here are keep your eye on the ball, use enough club, and clip that tee. Piece of cake. You’re not in the hole yet, unless you had a hole-in-one, this green is tricky with lots of subtle breaks. It has a great, formidable backboard so you can be aggressive. There is a false front to the left. On tournament Sunday don’t be surprised to find the flagstick in the back of green. Your best bailout is middle of the green left. There is a nice chipping area there.

HOLE 14 – BREATH OF FRESH AIR – PAR 4

A straight drive will pay big dividends on #14. Center cut is fine, but a little left of center is best. Your short to middle iron should favor left of flagstick, but this is green light special. The green is subtle, but sneaky. A 20 footer will have 2 breaks, while putts over 40 feet could have 3 or 4 little changes in direction.

HOLE 15 – NATURE”S BEAUTY – PAR 4

Fire away, there’s plenty of room up there, but favor right center. They key to this hole is the second shot. Your medium iron to utility club requires pin point accuracy. If you’re a little wild today, a layup short and right of green may be just the ticket for your par. This is real subtle Biarritz style green with a gentle swale through the middle, slanting from high left to low right. The toughest pin will be in the back past the Biarritz feature.

HOLE 16 – BRIDGE TO DESTINY – PAR 4

After your relaxing, scenic preserve drive, play your drive to a specific distance. You want to set up a nice full shot from the middle or right side of the landing zone. The narrow putting surface is subtle and tricky, but negotiate correctly and you will head to 17 with a birdie or par.

HOLE 17 – NARROW LANDING – PAR 3

This shorty is tough. Avoid the rock walls left and the preserve and deep, yawning bunker right. Oh, and if you think you might just play your shot off the big mound left, there are grass catches to prevent you from trickling down to the flag. The green is so narrow you need to walk on in single file. And yet, it’s deep. It is so deep. it can be a 6 or 7 club difference, and maybe even a wood against a South wind to a lob wedge with a strong Northerner. If that tickles your fancy, wait til you putt. Hopefully, you picked the right club ’cause a putt over 20 feet will have at least 2 breaks.

HOLE 18 – THE LONG ROAD HOME – PAR 5

Just a great finish to a fun, exhilarating round of golf. The last of the 18 is not the least. You need to skirt the bunkers to avoid the lake. It doesn’t end when you reach the green. It will test your mettle and should settle all the bets.

Real Estate at Babcock National Golf & Country Club

Virtual and in-person tours of the designer-decorated models are available daily.

Every home in Babcock National Golf & Country Club will enjoy gorgeous views of glistening lakes, lush preserves or the championship golf course. There are a variety of floorplans available to suit every lifestyle – all with modern designs and open, airy spaces that are ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Even better, the bundled golf membership means resort-style amenities are included in the purchase of your home – no initiation fees!

Lennar believes in simplifying your home buying experience by including everything you need and want in a new home. Lennar’s Everything’s Included (need R trademark after that) features are designed to add style, energy-efficiency and value to every home we build. This means upgrades like stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, designer-style cabinetry and more are all yours to enjoy – at no extra charge! The latest groundbreaking standard added is the world’s first WiFi Certified (need TM symbol after that) home design, integrating state-of-the-art technology features so you can stay connected to the things that matter most.

Start your journey today by speaking with a Lennar New Home Consultant, an expert on our homes in this community, who wants to get to know you, not just your wish list. Once you find your perfect home, our family of companies are there to assist you every step of the way with your mortgage, title and insurance needs for an enjoyable and hassle-free closing.

Home designs include:

• Terrace Condominiums from the upper $100s – three floorplans with 1,120 to 1,301 square feet living area
• Veranda Condominiums from the mid $200s – three floorplans with 1,355 to 1,569 square feet living area
• Executive Homes from the mid $300s – four floorplans with 1,850 to 2,247 square feet living area
• Estate Homes from the low $400s – five floorplans with 2,395 to 3,473 square feet living area

Lifestyle at Babcock National Golf & Country Club

As a resident of Babcock National, you will enjoy an extraordinary lifestyle that includes the best of golf, tennis, fitness and social events. Unsurpassed resort-style amenities will keep you as busy or relaxed as you like. The centerpiece of Babcock National will be the Main Clubhouse with formal and casual dining, billiards room, card rooms and golf pros to help you take your game to the next level. Whether you are soaking up the sun by the pool or enjoying getting pampered at the spa, there is something for everyone!

Residents will benefit from Babcock National’s staff of professionals who will be available for private and group instruction and activities:

• Golf Course Professionals
• Tennis & Pickleball Professional
• Full-time Fitness Director
• Full-time Activities Director

Social Activities will be abundant with various clubs and classes, cooking demonstrations, holiday celebrations and special evening soirees with music, dinner and dancing. The possibilities are endless!

Wellness at Babcock National Golf & Country Club

Outside the gates of Babcock National Golf & Country Club, residents are given every opportunity to support their wellness through physical activities, fun fitness events and numerous amenities within Babcock Ranch.

• Healthy Life Center – As Lee Health’s new health, wellness and lifestyle facility, the center offers a cast array of modern, convenient health services and programs.
  • Fitness – fitness center, workout classes, basketball / pickleball courts and lap pool.
  • Mind and Body – pilates, massages, brain boosters and hypnotherapy.
  • Education – discover ways to prevent chronic conditions, enrich your nutrition knowledge or uncover truths about hot new trends.
  • Rehabilitation – Physical therapists provide relief for all kinds of injuries and conditions.
  • Medical Care – Lee Physician Group primary care doctors are on-site for everything individuals and families need to stay healthy.

Dining at Babcock National Golf & Country Club

Residents at Babcock National Golf & Country Club will experience amazing culinary delights from a team of talented chefs at three different dining venues planned within the gates. The first scheduled to open will be the poolside Tiki Bar, where residents can enjoy a poolside lunch or happy hour after a round of golf or game of tennis. When the Main Clubhouse opens, residents will have access to Causal dining at the Grille Room or an elegant dinner or celebration in the Formal Dining Room.

Babcock Ranch is currently home to several dining establishments with more to come. We believe in farm-to-table dining, serving fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We grow a variety of microgreens, herbs, spices, and vegetables right here in the Babcock Ranch community garden that are incorporated into many of our dishes and daily specials. Learn more about dining in Babcock Ranch below.

Babcock Restaurants Locally Source Their Food. All of the ingredients used at our restaurants are locally sourced, some coming from as close as our own backyard.

• Table & Tap – the first restaurant to open in Babcock Ranch, Florida, America’s first solar-powered town. With a farm-to-table focus, fresh ingredients, and ever-evolving menu, you’re sure to find something that everyone can love at our restaurant. Table & Tap is open to the public daily.
• Slater’s Goods & Provisions – a market and café that offers a farm-fresh, organic menu as well as a convenient marketplace for all your staple organic ingredients to prepare a fresh meal at home. Packaged wine and liquor is also available.
• Square Scoops – your dessert stop after dining at Table & Tap! Offering ice cream, sundaes, coffee, and more!
• Make Your Own – Community gardens within Babcock Ranch neighborhoods will provide space for residents to grow their own veggies, herbs and more. Residents will be also have access to a Publix grocery store at the South end of Babcock Ranch, estimated opening early 2021.