1980
 | Developing the dream Kermit Quaintance and his Invesco Company purchase the 300 acres of property bordered by US 41 and CR 951 in 1980. They named the project Shamrock Country Club and began development of the 18-hole championship golf course, with future plans for 740 dwellings. |
1982
 | A golf course design takes shape Two years later, the construction not fully completed, a Chicago based group consisting of Vincent Salano, Jim Hannigan and several investors, purchased the development. They brought in the Packard Design Group, specifically Larry Packard, to put his finishing touches and bring his expertise to the design of the course. He refined and enhanced the original course design, cutting it through deep pine and cypress forests so that it has the look of being there naturally. The project name then changed to Eagle Creek Golf and Tennis Club. |
1984
 | A community comes to life In May of 1984, Eagle Creek Golf & Tennis Club was purchased by the Maxxam Group, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange Company. They renamed the community Eagle Creek Country Club. Harold A. Egan Jr., Ken Venturi and Robert P. Meister Jr. comprise of Eagle Creek’s Executive Management. They create a new company, Eagle Creek Properties, to handle the development of the property, and reduced the number of anticipated dwellings to less than 400.U.S. Open winner, CBS Commentator and world-famous pro, Ken Venturi, partners with the community and becomes VP of Golf Operations.In Golf Week’s 1984 Florida’s Best Courses issue, cited Eagle Creek’s Imminent entrance into Florida’s elite top ten. The editors described the course as “pure”, cut out of heavy pine and cypress forests with a look of having been here forever.The original design and layout of the course by Larry Packard is enhanced by Ken Venturi, with him stating “I came in and spent almost a half million dollars to improve Larry Packard’s foundation. I built up the greens, moved bunkers, moved tees. This course has a lot of my signature on it now. It’s been classified too tough, too tight, and too much penalty. Those things are ingredients in making a golf course great. I’ll put it among the top courses in the country, that’s how high I am on it.” The multi-million dollar Eagle Creek Country Club development is helping to boost the Collier County construction market. The development is expected to employ over 100 people over its construction schedule. The total cost of this 500-residence community is estimated at more than 100 million dollars with a 5-7 year building schedule. |
1985
 | Keys to the Clubhouse January 11, 1985. Eagle Creek Properties breaks ground on the 20,000 square foot clubhouse which would feature a classic exterior of natural woods and fieldstone, blending with the surrounding elements of cypress and pine wood forests and lakes found throughout the community. March 9th & 10th: Eagle Creek’s hosted its 1st Men’s Golf Invitational with the Club’s first winners being member Blan Taylor and guest Fred Price. Guests were treated to a Golf Clinic by Ken Venturi prior to the two days of competition. November saw the opening of the beautifully adorned Clubhouse and on December 12th a Gala Grand Opening party welcomed over 500 invited guests from Naples to Marco Island. From that point on, the future of the development hit a new pinnacle. The first model home, The Eagle, was completed in time for grand opening week with members receiving a special preview of the luxurious estate home. Crystal Lake Tennis & Fitness center opens with a celebratory poolside fashion show and luncheon buffet. |
1986
 | Golf fit for a President President Gerald Ford plays a round of golf with member Bill Esping. President Ford stated that he appreciated the opportunity to have a relaxed game without the pressures of autograph seekers and highly complimented the golf course.PGA Golfer and 1993 Ryder Cup Team Member, John Cook, practices at Eagle Creek before the start of his season.Real Estate sales during the grand opening year total $14,897,4000. |
1987
 | Awards, accolades and celebrity sightings In November 1987, a group of Swiss investors purchased Eagle Creek Country Club from the Developer Maxxam. Golf Week Magazine selects the course as one of the top 50 real estate development courses in the Southeast. Eagle Creek receives Award of Merit from the Florida Chapter of the American Association of Landscape Architects in the community planning category.Ken Venturi helps to bring exposure to the community by inviting celebrities to play golf, such as former Dolphins Quarterbacks Dan Marino and Don Strock, New York Yankees player Norm Siebern, race car driver Bobby Rahal, two-time Heisman trophy winner Archie Griffin and Ohio State Coach Earl Bruce. |
1997
 | Proudly member owned October 1, 1997, the membership purchased the facilities from the Developer, and created the private, Member Owned Equity Club that we know as Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club. |
1999
 | A star-studded tournament comes to Eagle Creek Over the years, the membership has hosted a number of prestigious tournaments, beginning with one hosted by Ken Venturi, honoring his late wife, Beau. The Beau Venturi Home Golf Outing saw Byron Nelson and Gene Sarazen serve as honorary chairmen and Jim Nance as master of ceremonies. Twenty-eight of the finest professional golfers played in the tournament. With no restricting gallery ropes, the members got to stroll the fairways with the likes of Tom Watson, Ben Crenshaw, Tom Kite, Ernie Els, and Nick Price. Greg Norman even laded his helicopter on the driving range. The one-day tournament raised over $1.6 million dollars for the Beau Venturi Home for Battered Women. |
2014
 | Rickie for Puma Golf Members enjoy a visit from U.S. Ryder Cup team member & PGA Champion, Rickie Fowler, as he films a commercial for Puma golf on the 11th Bunker & Green. This commercial required his stunt double to tap a put from a motocross bike into the hole. |
2016
.JPG) | Celebrating Crystal Lake Members celebrate the community’s new $4.1 million dollar Crystal Lake Lifestyle Center. |
2017
 | Renovation, Hurricane and Recovery May 15: Eagle Creek undertakes golf course renovation with the help of local architect Gordy Lewis. This consisted of multiple turf-grass species, instillation of major drainage systems, renovation of bunkers with re-shaping of landing areas on the fairways and approaches. September 10th: Eagle Creek faces a devastating, direct hit by Hurricane Irma, receiving 23 inches of rain in a four-hour period with Category 4-force winds losing over 1,500 trees. November 15th: The golf course re-opens from Hurricane Irma |
2018
 | Oldest and youngest battle it out Jack Nicklaus’s son, 40 year old, Gary Nicklaus, defeats a 14-year-old in a playoff for a U.S. Open spot. The story makes GolfWeek magazine and was a real treat for the membership who had the opportunity to watch. |
2019
 | Developing the dream U.S Open qualifier, Ryder Cup painter and local recognitionSpring of 2019, Eagle Creek hosts the only local qualifier for the 119th U.S. Open Championship. The local players who qualified were Cape Coral’s Connor Arendell and Naples’ resident and PGA star, Bobby Clampett. They advanced to Streamsong for the sectional qualifier after surviving a 6 man play off.Fresh from the Ryder Cup as their official artist and commissioned by the Queen, legendary painter Graeme Baxter paints Eagle Creeks #18 to members during a special cocktail reception.Eagle Creek earns “Best Tennis Facility” and “Best Golf Course” in Naples. They are the only golf and country club nominated in both categories.Summer of 2019, renovation of clubhouse kitchen begins. |
2022
 | Eagle Creek survives historic flooding September: Eagle Creek gets a direct hit from Hurricane Ian, a category 4 hurricane. The golf course is under historic flooding and manages to open in time for Season. |
2023
 | Refresh and Renew The membership approves a clubhouse refresh and renew project which includes an indoor/outdoor bar, two firepits, extended roofline over the verandah and updated men’s and ladies locker rooms |
2024
 | 40 Spectacular Years Eagle Creek rolls out the red carpet and celebrates 40 years with a renovated clubhouse opening Summer of 2024.2028 Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club has been chosen as the future site of the 2028 State Amateur. This prestigious tournament is one of the oldest and most prestigious events in the country, attracting the top Amateur golfers in Florida. To be selected as a site location for the 111th event is truly an honor. This will be the first time Eagle Creek has hosted an event of this caliber and we look forward to hosting in 2028. |