Membership
Membership at Fiddlesticks includes access to everything — 36 holes of golf, racquet sports, fitness, pool, dining, and a vibrant social calendar.
Membership Types
Resident Equity
Full access for all property owners. The $115,000 joining fee and a $2,000 transfer fee are one-time payments due at closing. Monthly dues of $2,327 cover all club amenities including golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness, pool, dining, and Xfinity high-speed internet.
- ✦36 holes of golf
- ✦All racquet sports
- ✦Fitness center & pool
- ✦4 dining venues
- ✦Full social calendar
- ✦Xfinity internet included
Non-Resident Golf
Same benefits as Resident Equity for those who don't own property at Fiddlesticks. Limited to 25 members. Board approval required.
- ✦Same access as Resident
- ✦Limited to 25 members
- ✦Full golf privileges
- ✦All amenities included
- ✦Board approval required
- ✦Subject to availability
Legacy Membership
For members age 75+ who have been at Fiddlesticks 10+ years and reside outside the community. A reduced financial commitment with full access. Board approval required annually.
- ✦Must be 75+ years old
- ✦10+ years at Fiddlesticks
- ✦Full amenity access
- ✦All social privileges
- ✦Golf and dining included
- ✦Board approval annually
Social Legacy
Same eligibility as Legacy — age 75+, 10+ years at Fiddlesticks, residing outside the community. Social access with a lower annual commitment. Board approval required annually.
- ✦Must be 75+ years old
- ✦10+ years at Fiddlesticks
- ✦Social & dining access
- ✦Pool and fitness access
- ✦All social privileges
- ✦Board approval annually
Equity membership vs. unbundled golf clubs
At many clubs you buy a home, then decide whether to buy golf. At Fiddlesticks Country Club in Fort Myers, every owner joins. Dues include golf. The numbers below match the cost of living page.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Joining fee | $115,000 | $1 equity refundable on a future sale. |
| Real estate transaction fee | $2,000 | One-time at closing. |
| Monthly club dues | $2,327 | Golf on both courses, tennis, pickleball, bocce, fitness, cabana pool, security, common areas, Xfinity internet. |
| Food & beverage minimum | $1,600 / year | Fiscal year October 1 – September 30. |
| Cart trail fee | $2,434 / year | Only if you own a personal golf cart. Per-round rental is available. |
Subdivision HOA dues are extra and vary by neighborhood — Highlands $650/month, Carriedale Gardens $2,250/quarter, Carriedale and Berridale $2,500/quarter, Glen Abbey villas/attached $968/month or single-family $1,130/quarter, St. Andrews $2,393/quarter, The Enclave $260/month, and no additional HOA in the estate-home subdivision. See the cost of living page for that table.
Is Fiddlesticks an equity club or a bundled-golf community?
Both. Every owner must hold a Resident Equity membership — there is no optional social-only path for property owners. The $2,327 monthly dues already include unlimited golf on The Long Mean and Loch Ness. You do not buy a house and then pay a second golf initiation to play. That is the difference from clubs where membership is unbundled from the real estate.
Is the $115,000 joining fee refundable equity?
The $115,000 joining fee is due at closing. $1 equity is refundable on a future sale. It is not a refundable equity certificate you get back when you sell.
Do monthly dues include golf?
Yes. Resident Equity dues of $2,327 per month include golf for two on both championship courses, plus tennis, pickleball, bocce, the fitness center, the cabana pool, 24-hour roving security, common-area maintenance, and Xfinity internet. Guest green fees in season (November–April) are $152 accompanied, $85 for immediate family of a member or renter, and $235 unaccompanied.
Buying Process
Tour & Explore
Visit Fiddlesticks, tour the clubhouse and amenities, and explore available homes with us. We will match you with the right subdivision and property.
Make an Offer
Once you have found your home, we will help you submit a competitive offer and negotiate the best terms. Our local expertise gives you an edge.
Background Check & Board Approval
All new owners must pass a background check and be approved by the Fiddlesticks Board of Directors. This typically takes 2-3 weeks.
Close & Purchase Membership
At closing, you will pay the $115,000 joining fee and a $2,000 real estate transaction fee, in addition to the home purchase price. We coordinate everything.
Welcome to Fiddlesticks
Receive your member packet, get your club ID, and start enjoying all the amenities. We will introduce you to the staff, as well as our friends and neighbors, and help you settle in to your new community.
FAQ
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Let us walk you through the process and answer any questions. We have been through it ourselves.
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