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8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Come play by the bay! Saltleaf Golf Preserve sits amongst a 144-acre Florida uplands preserve on Estero Bay. Make sure to keep your eye on the ball and not be distracted by the hawks, osprey and deer. This Raymond Floyd inspired designed course, provides minimally altered terrain, high-performance grasses, abundant lakes, and profound quiet.
The scramble format lets foursomes compete for team and individual prizes. Celebrate the winners and network with your fellow golfers during the Awards Buffet Lunch at the Club House immediately following the tournament.
Tournament fee of $275 includes greens fee and cart, range balls, grab & go breakfast, buffet lunch, a hosted beverage cart and special for this year, a Saltleaf logoed golf hat.
Rental clubs are available at a pre-order rate of $70. There will be limited club rentals onsite. To ensure availability it is recommended to order rental clubs with your golf registration no later than December 12, 2024.
Schedule:
7:00 am - 7:50 am Grab & Go Breakfast and Warm-up on the Range
8:00 am Shotgun Start
12:30 pm (approx.) Awards Buffet Lunch
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9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join your fellow attendees on a fun guided tour to explore and meet local and exotic wildlife at the Wonder Gardens! The Wonder Gardens is a small non-profit venue that rescues and rehabilitates animals. Your attendance will directly help these animals and the growth of the programs and experiences. This 45-minute tour will connect you to charismatic resident animals and breathtaking plants while deepening your understanding of the way animals, plants and people relate. You will meet peacocks, flamingos, parrots, macaws, alligators, lorikeets and more!
Following the tour, the group will lunch at Coconut Jack’s Waterfront Grille and enjoy appetizers, drinks and a wonderful lunch of your choice. We recommend Grouper! After all, we are in Florida!
$210 per person - Register Now!
More on the Wonder Gardens History and Future
For nearly nine decades, The Wonder Gardens has delighted visitors with an inspiring, educational, and engaging experience of rescued, rehabilitated and non-releasable birds and reptiles, banyan trees and tropical flora and fauna. Originally established in 1936 by the Piper family, the Reptile Gardens, as they were then known, served as a welcome diversion for travelers journeying along old Route 41, the famed Tamiami Trail. It draws visitors in to appreciate nature and wildlife through a nostalgic experience that honors the distinct essence of Old Florida.
Now owned by the City of Bonita Springs, The Wonder Gardens is managed by a nonprofit organization, Bonita Wonder Gardens, that is responsible for the care of its animals and the maintenance of a 2.5-acre botanical garden.
In the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Ian, The Wonder Gardens leadership developed a master plan committed to articulating a bold yet sustainable vision to guide the organization over the next three years with continued improvements including new exhibits, programs and experiences. One improvement will be building a new animal care center to safeguard the health and wellness of resident animals and position the Wonder Gardens for future accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
With these planned initiatives demonstrating its bold vision and a commitment to honoring its legacy as an iconic representation of Old Florida at its best, the Wonder Gardens will ensure its relevancy and sustainability as a beloved community institution and the heart of Bonita Springs.