One of the great benefits of playing golf in the summer in Southwest Florida is the opportunity to enjoy premium golf courses at significantly reduced rates. Cross Creek is one of over 60 courses available to members through a reciprocal program, which includes many private or high-end courses not typically open to the public.
In past summers, several groups of men and women formed weekly golf outings to take advantage of this unique opportunity. One of the men’s groups, known as the “Warriors,” included 16 to 20 golfers who teed off early each week to beat the heat and then gathered for lunch at some of the region’s finest clubhouses.
The women’s group, playfully named the “Iron Maidens,” also met regularly, though no one is quite sure how the name came about. Another notable group was the “Dirty Dozen,” a mixed gathering of men and women who played on Saturdays. After the round, spouses who hadn’t played would often join for a fun and social lunch.
Many of the courses featured on this year’s reciprocal list were played and enjoyed, showcasing the rich variety and accessibility of summer golf in the area.
2025 SUMMER RECIPROCAL LIST MAY 1 TO OCTOBER 31
It is time again for the very popular Reciprocal Program. The golf courses listed below have been assembled to provide you an array of challenging yet fun golf courses, plus varied fitness and dining opportunities (please see the 2025 Reciprocals binder in the Pro Shop). Remember, when visiting a reciprocal club, you must carry your membership card at all times.
The Reciprocal Program is a tremendous undertaking for every club’s staff. Our main goal is to accommodate everyone’s requests. Help us help you! Please assist us in securing your reciprocal requests at the other clubs by following the following procedures:
Fill out the Reciprocal Request Sheet in the Golf Shop (no phone requests please).
List the courses that you would like to play (the first one being the desired course).
• Date and time of play.
• List the members and or guests playing that day.
• Make sure to leave a callback phone number. Golf staff employees will call the course or courses chosen determined by the rules that the reciprocal clubs have sent us. No exceptions. A member should never call a reciprocal golf course directly unless they wish to pay the public rate. Violations may lead to suspension of reciprocal privileges.
• Please be flexible. During the very popular first three weeks in May and the last three weeks in October, please provide us with three different course options. Please realize that in many cases there are more than 20 clubs competing to secure the same tee times we are requesting. Also, requests for multiple times are more difficult to secure.
• Familiarize yourself with dress code and other restrictions (ex: spikeless facility, no denim, etc.) of the reciprocal club. Cargo shorts are not allowed at most clubs now.
• Confirm your tee time requests. Call the golf shop to confirm they received tee time reservations. Please note many clubs restrict morning play for their members, so consider an alternate time or course.
• Please remember to take care of the reciprocal club’s bag attendants, a buck or two goes a long way. Remember that we are considered guests whenever we are playing at another golf course.
• 2025 Summer Reciprocals: Please fill out a Reciprocal Request Form if you would like to play outside CCCC. Most of the clubs on the 2025 list are blocking their t-sheets from 7 to 10 a.m. (for their members). This list will be updated as clubs return their reciprocal information.
CCCC AERIFICATION SCHEDULE 2025
June 2 to 8 Front 9 closed (Back 9 open)
June 9 to 15 Back 9 closed (Front 9 open)
August 4 to 10 Front 9 closed (Back 9 open)
August 11 to 17 Back 9 closed (Front 9 open)
