The National Golf & Country Club at Ave Maria is one of Southwest Florida’s premier bundled golf communities, offering residents a resort-style lifestyle centered around championship golf, luxury amenities, and modern homeownership. Developed by Lennar within the award-winning master-planned community of Ave Maria, The National has quickly become one of the area’s most sought-after neighborhoods for golf enthusiasts, active adults, families, retirees, and seasonal residents seeking a private club experience combined with the charm and convenience of Ave Maria living.
Located in eastern Collier County within the rapidly growing town of Ave Maria, The National enjoys a prime setting surrounded by lakes, preserves, and scenic fairways. The gated community was thoughtfully designed to provide residents with a country club lifestyle while maintaining easy access to Ave Maria’s Town Center, schools, restaurants, shopping, parks, and year-round community events. The combination of resort amenities and a small-town atmosphere has helped make The National one of the most desirable residential communities in the region.
A defining feature of the community is its Gordon Lewis-designed 18-hole championship golf course. Opened in 2021, the course features meticulously maintained fairways, strategic water features, natural grass bunkers, and multiple tee boxes designed to accommodate players of all skill levels. The course has become one of Southwest Florida’s newest golf destinations and serves as the centerpiece of the community’s active lifestyle.
The National offers a diverse collection of residential options, including Terrace Condominiums, Verandas, Coach Homes, Executive Homes, and Estate Homes. Residences range from approximately 1,100 square feet to more than 3,800 square feet of living space, allowing buyers to choose from a variety of floor plans and price points. Many homes feature open-concept layouts, gourmet kitchens, impact-resistant construction, smart-home technology, spacious lanais, and beautiful views of golf courses, lakes, or preserve areas.
One of the most attractive aspects of The National is its bundled golf ownership model. In designated golf residences, club membership is included with homeownership, eliminating the large initiation fees often associated with traditional private golf clubs. This structure allows residents to enjoy an upscale golf lifestyle while benefiting from a more predictable ownership experience.
Beyond golf, residents enjoy an extensive collection of resort-style amenities. The community clubhouse serves as the social center of The National and features multiple dining venues, gathering spaces, and organized social activities. Additional amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, poolside dining, a state-of-the-art fitness center, spa facilities, tennis courts, pickleball courts, bocce courts, and a full calendar of events coordinated by an on-site lifestyle team.
The National’s active social atmosphere is another reason for its popularity. Residents regularly participate in golf leagues, tennis and pickleball programs, fitness classes, social clubs, holiday celebrations, concerts, community gatherings, and special events throughout the year. This vibrant lifestyle creates a strong sense of community and offers opportunities for residents to build lasting friendships and connections.
The neighborhood also benefits from its location within Ave Maria, one of the nation’s top-selling master-planned communities. Residents enjoy convenient access to the Town Center, which features restaurants, cafés, retail shops, healthcare services, recreational facilities, parks, walking trails, and year-round entertainment. Ave Maria University and the iconic Ave Maria Church further contribute to the town’s distinctive character and appeal.
As Ave Maria continues to grow, The National remains one of the community’s most desirable neighborhoods. The combination of championship golf, luxury amenities, modern homes, and a bundled golf ownership model continues to attract strong buyer demand. Whether seeking a primary residence, seasonal retreat, or investment opportunity, buyers are drawn to the lifestyle and long-term value offered by one of Southwest Florida’s premier golf communities.
Lifestyle at The National Golf & Country Club
Life at The National revolves around recreation, wellness, and social connection. Residents spend their days golfing on a championship course, relaxing by the resort-style pool, enjoying fitness and wellness programs, playing pickleball or tennis, dining with neighbors, and participating in community events. Whether enjoying an early morning round of golf, attending a social gathering at the clubhouse, or unwinding with sunset views over the fairways, homeowners experience a lifestyle that combines luxury, leisure, and community.
Your Local Ave Maria Real Estate Experts
The McGreevy and Comisar Team at Domain Realty is led by Jesse McGreevy and Marc Comisar, Southwest Florida real estate specialists with extensive experience throughout Ave Maria, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, and the region’s premier golf and lifestyle communities. Together, they have completed more than 1,700 transactions and over $860 million in career sales throughout Southwest Florida.
Jesse and Marc regularly help buyers and sellers navigate The National Golf & Country Club real estate, providing guidance on bundled golf ownership, golf memberships, new construction opportunities, resale homes, HOA and club fees, community amenities, market trends, investment opportunities, seasonal and year-round living, and long-term property values. Their local expertise helps clients understand the unique advantages of owning within one of Ave Maria’s most prestigious golf and country club communities.
