Financial Overview

Cost of Living at Fiddlesticks Country Club

A complete breakdown of membership fees, monthly dues, HOA costs by subdivision, and what it costs to own a home at Fiddlesticks in Fort Myers, Florida.

At a Glance

Fiddlesticks Membership Fees & Monthly Dues

Your monthly dues cover an impressive amount — two championship golf courses, racquet sports, fitness, pool, dining, 24-hour security, and high-speed internet. Here is how the costs break down.

$115,000
Membership Joining Fee

One-time fee paid at closing. Required for all property owners.

$2,327
Monthly Club Dues

Covers all amenities — golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness, pool, security, and internet.

$2,000
Transaction Fee

One-time real estate transaction fee due at closing.

Your Dues at Work

What $2,327/mo Includes

Unlimited Golf
Both courses — The Long Mean and Loch Ness
🎾
Tennis & Pickleball
7 Har-Tru tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts
💪
Fitness Center
5,500 sq ft, open daily 5 AM – 10 PM
🏊
Resort Pool & Cabana
Heated pool, poolside dining and bar
🍽️
Clubhouse & Dining
5 dining venues with seasonal specials
🔒
24-Hour Security
Guard-gated with roving patrols
🌐
Xfinity Internet
High-speed internet included in dues
🌿
Common Areas
Grounds, landscaping, and community maintenance
🎳
Bocce & More
Bocce courts, shuffleboard, and social events
Beyond Monthly Dues

Annual Costs at Fiddlesticks

$1,600/year
Food & Beverage Minimum

Annual minimum spend on dining (Oct 1 – Sep 30 fiscal year). With five dining venues and weekly specials, most members exceed this easily.

$2,434/year
Cart Trail Fee

Only if you own a personal golf cart. You can also rent a cart per round — no trail fee required.

Visiting Fiddlesticks

Guest Green Fees

Peak season guest rates (November through April). Guests must be accompanied by or sponsored by a member.

$152
Accompanied Guest
$85
Immediate Family
Of a member or renter
$235
Unaccompanied Guest
By Neighborhood

Fiddlesticks HOA Fees by Subdivision

Some subdivisions have additional HOA dues on top of the $2,327/mo club dues. These cover subdivision-specific items like condo insurance, reserves, landscaping, and exterior maintenance.

Subdivision
Amount
Frequency
$650
/month
$2,250
/quarter
$2,500
/quarter
$2,500
/quarter
$2,393
/quarter
$260
/month
None
No additional HOA

Fees shown are in addition to the $2,327/mo club dues. Amounts are subject to change — contact us for current figures.

Planning Your Budget

Sample Annual Costs

Here is a typical year at Fiddlesticks, not including the home purchase or one-time joining fee. Actual costs vary by subdivision and lifestyle.

Club Dues
$2,327 × 12 months
$27,924
Food & Beverage Minimum
Annual minimum dining spend
$1,600
Cart Trail Fee
If you own a personal cart
$2,434
Subdivision HOA
$0 – $10,000 depending on neighborhood
Varies
Estimated Annual Total
~$32,000 – $42,000

Does not include property taxes, homeowner's insurance, or home maintenance. Cart trail fee applies only if you own a personal cart.

The Bigger Picture

Why Fiddlesticks Is Worth It

With just 585 homes sharing 36 holes of championship golf, Fiddlesticks has one of the lowest member-to-hole ratios of any private club in Southwest Florida. What does that mean for you? You can actually get a tee time. No waitlists, no lottery systems, no 5 AM wake-up calls to book a round. When you want to play, you play — even during peak season.

When you compare the cost of a private golf membership at a standalone club — which can easily run $50,000 to $150,000 for golf alone — Fiddlesticks bundles everything into one membership. Two Ron Garl championship courses, a full racquet sports complex, a 5,500 sq ft fitness center, resort pool, five dining venues, 24-hour gated security, and an active social calendar.

Fiddlesticks has never flooded — including during Hurricane Ian in 2022 — thanks to its FEMA Zone X designation. That can mean meaningful savings on flood insurance compared to many other Southwest Florida communities.

Most importantly, you are buying into a tight-knit community of 585 homes on 620 acres, with neighbors who look out for each other and a social calendar that keeps life interesting year-round.

Have Questions About Costs?

We live here and we have been through the process ourselves. Let us walk you through the numbers and help you plan your move to Fiddlesticks.