The Rookery At Marco

Really good, fun course. This and Hammock Bay are the home courses at the JW Marriott on Marco. Conditions were really good despite 1" of rain before we feed off. Greens roll fairly quick and very true. My only real issue is the 18th hole doesn't visually fit the rest of the course, but it is a really good hole, and #9 plays shorter by going down #1 fairway, which is a bad design flaw and a safety issue. These are minor issues as the course is really solid, and I Definitely would play here again.

You have to have your A game to score well at the Rook!
Stray shots will result in frequent “rinsing”...!
Course staff and conditions are always first rate.

I thought this course was in great shape. Fairways were plush and greens rolled true and were quick. The layout was excellent and challenging. Played from the middle tees as it was first time playing course. Could have probably moved back a set. However for the price this was not the best value in the Naples/Marco Island area. Played at Tiburon the following day for much cheaper and better conditions and atmosphere. If you’re willing to spend the money this certainly is a great course but I feel there are better values out there.

5 hour round. Waited on every hole.

The reason is that the property is owned by the marriott . When they have large conferences at the hotel you have groups that take up the entire morning and back up the course. If you can get a tee time on a day that isn't super busy you will have fun.

The course layout was good and fun. the condition was nice. The best part was the chilled hand towels at the turn. I would play there again, but I would make sure it was early or on a day that wasn't busy with bus loads of conference goers.

The Rookery is a piece of heaven close to Marco Island and Naples Florida. The course staff, very friendly, course conditions extremely good and to watch the sunrise from the first tee was amazing. To feel the marsh and wet lands wake up to the sun, breath that fresh ocean breeze just great. I go back two or more times a year, I am fortunate to live just 1.30 minutes away in Miami. My wife and friends love it, my son feels its a real challenge from the blue tees. I just love the design and the conditions of the greens.

Must be accurate from tee to play this course. Very tight w crown fairways running fast and firm. The staff working were outstanding and cater to your needs. Pace was 4:25 which for this track was pretty good. Def say book on golf18.com seeing they offer a few discount tee times everyday. I cant wait to go back. Fyi beverage cart was avalable w drinks and snacks plus easy on the eyes

We did not play too well, but that definitely was not because of the course. Overall rating well deserved 5 stars!

This course is beautifully landscaped and well maintain. There were a few holes where we couldn't ride on the fairway but there has been a lot of rain this summer so it's understandable. Just means one needs to take several sticks over to the ball. The course is demanding, but still forgiving if you play within your game. Highly recommendable!

Somewhat challenging to find course in Fiddler's Creek Subdivision.

Played in the early afternoon in late July. There was hardly anyone on the course which was pleasantly surprising. The course was in great shape, greens were true and not aerated nor sanded. The course was challenging yet friendly. Use the GPS.

We got a Hot Deal on Golf Now for $22 per golfer.

Great deal and Great Course! Highly Recommended

Staff was great and full of information

The Rookery is a very nice course, different tees so all players can be very comfortable. Really enjoyed my round.

I have played at The Rookery many times over the last 10 years and it is in AWESOME condition.....staff in the pro shop NICE job ...the cart man got a tip but didn't put my driver head cover on just threw it in with my towel and also never touched my 7 iron it was filled dirt and grass..he's been there along time he should KNOW better an d it wasn't busy...but maybe his big rimmed hat got in the way of seeing no cover on the driver and all the dirt on the 7 iron...

...If you want to have a great experience PLAY "THE ROOKERY".....A GEART WALK not spoiled on this course

Great layout. Tough but fair par 4s

Yes on June 3rd ! Only our second time at this course. Hole #4 282 yards out unbelievable 3 wood and in! Great experience! Great course!

Two years ago, The Rookery went through some Major Course WORK. Yesterdays round was a Wonderful Experience because the Course is in EXCELLENT SHAPE.
Accolades to the entire staff of the Rookery.

We loved this course! The condition of it was a credit to the owners. The new cart navigational systems are spot on. Only drawback we found was no pro shop or food after 6 pm. We would definitely go back again - probably earlier in the day.

one of the nicest courses i ever played

Enjoyed the course. Booked as a single. But as another reviewer pointed out, members are stuffy about playing with non-members. I played by myself as a member played the the whole 18 just behind me.
And yes, I invited him to join me. He refused.

Boo!

Green greens and fairways, easy out and not crowded. We played Tiburon a few days earlier. This course was a much better experience!

Course is on superb shape-challenging layout. Going back to play in a few days.