{"id":36854,"date":"2026-09-30T04:27:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T04:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/?p=36854"},"modified":"2026-09-30T13:44:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T13:44:02","slug":"the-gategolfclub-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/the-gategolfclub-community\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gate: Golf for the Entire Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k7djv9qv-b0d87a5a18ebb8b28006277483f1929d\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k7djv9qv-b0d87a5a18ebb8b28006277483f1929d img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k7djv9qv-b0d87a5a18ebb8b28006277483f1929d .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k7djv9qv-b0d87a5a18ebb8b28006277483f1929d av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-36861 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-36861 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Aerial-photo-of-holes-5-and-6-1500x630.jpg\" alt='Golfer und CO2-Fu\u00dfabdruck' title='Golfer und CO2-Fu\u00dfabdruck'  height=\"630\" width=\"1500\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k7oqhpp9-5bbde9424d1290b9f4488dba6b2ddd0b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-k7oqhpp9-5bbde9424d1290b9f4488dba6b2ddd0b{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-k7oqhpp9-5bbde9424d1290b9f4488dba6b2ddd0b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-k7oqhpp9-5bbde9424d1290b9f4488dba6b2ddd0b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-k7oqhpp9-5bbde9424d1290b9f4488dba6b2ddd0b av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >The Gate: Golf for the Entire Community<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k7djfsv1-5a253d77b2a689e23c5a29b3dc946c3c '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_fcb6515052501ecd\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<p>\u201cOur goal is to provide a truly great golfing experience that is open and accessible to the entire community.\u201d <strong>Kristina Schmieding, President and Board Chair<\/strong> of the new 9-hole course, <strong>The Gate Golf Club in Naples, Florida<\/strong>, knows exactly what the public golf course &#8211; set to open in December 2026 &#8211; is meant to achieve. It is intended to be a gathering place for the Naples community &#8211; for playing golf, learning to play golf, hosting events, and offering educational programs. Skilled golfers as well as non-golfers, locals and visitors, seniors as well as children and teenagers &#8211; they are all meant to come together here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Golf in Naples: exclusive and private<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is unusual because the Naples area is actually the quintessential American hub for exclusive, private-only golf. Collier County, which surrounds Naples, has more than 90 golf courses and boasts an exceptionally high concentration of private golf courses. According to the <strong>National Golf Foundation (NGF)<\/strong> 84 percent of golf courses are private clubs or part of private residential communities. At the same time, only about 14 % of golf holes are open to the public. By comparison: In the 50 largest U.S. golf markets, an average of about 61 % of golf holes are on public courses and 39 % on private courses; nationwide, just under three-quarters of golf courses are public. For anyone who simply wants to spend a few hours at a golf course for an affordable green fee, the region has far too little to offer. With the opening of The Gate Golf Club, the situation is now expected to improve somewhat.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-semx1y-f1b91c282dce3fc2cf97f8c43ed1c2d1\">\n.avia-image-container.av-semx1y-f1b91c282dce3fc2cf97f8c43ed1c2d1 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-semx1y-f1b91c282dce3fc2cf97f8c43ed1c2d1 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-semx1y-f1b91c282dce3fc2cf97f8c43ed1c2d1 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-36868 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-36868 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-oak-trees-between-the-fifth-and-sixth-holes-that-inspired-The-Gates-logo-klein-1500x630.jpg\" alt='Big Oak Tree' title='The oak trees between the fifth and sixth holes that inspired The Gate&#039;s logo (small)'  height=\"630\" width=\"1500\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mumg8di6-9a3b5ba38c39905704ba4cf26c7be685 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>The golf course, located on the former site of the Golden Gate Country Club in Collier County and designed by Jacobsen Hardy Golf Design, meets the standards of modern golf facilities: Nine professionally designed holes for players of all skill levels, plus a 320-yard driving range with covered tees, TrackMan technology, golf simulators, and a putting course. Lounge areas, a clubhouse with event spaces, and dining options foster a sense of community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A base for First Tee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Above all, however, The Gate finally gives <strong>First Tee &#8211; Naples\/Collier<\/strong> a permanent home. \u201cMy family has supported First Tee for many years,\u201d says Kristina Schmieding, explaining the Schmieding family\u2019s motivation for investing in a new golf course. \u201cThat\u2019s why we knew firsthand what great work the organisation does with children and teens in our region.\u201d To date, First Tee has reached 1,000 children and teens in the region. Their goal is to reach 2,000 in the future. Fixed, reserved tee times for the youngsters are part of the program offered by The Gate as a base.<\/p>\n<p>Affordable, publicly funded golf for everyone &#8211; but especially for people from the region &#8211; is a goal that is also reflected in the course\u2019s pricing structure; the land on which the course is located still belongs to Collier County. During the winter season, residents receive a 40 % discount on green fees; during the summer season, the discount is 20 %.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-sjmyk5-8314a7897deb84a5119ef046d7c01552\">\n.avia-image-container.av-sjmyk5-8314a7897deb84a5119ef046d7c01552 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-sjmyk5-8314a7897deb84a5119ef046d7c01552 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-sjmyk5-8314a7897deb84a5119ef046d7c01552 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-36869 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-36869 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-practice-range-and-putting-course-2-1500x630.jpg\" alt='The Practice Range and Putting Course 2' title='The Practice Range and Putting Course 2'  height=\"630\" width=\"1500\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-munkz4pa-21ee4ba719074871a0889097a5169ce8 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p><strong>Investments in the region<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The current boom in the American golf industry is largely driven by the enormous success of private golf courses, where investments in the overall infrastructure amount to hundreds of millions. Large investment firms, too, have long since discovered this golf market, which often relies on revenue from adjacent properties.<\/p>\n<p>The Gate has appealed to a different kind of investor: people, companies, and institutions that want to support the region and its residents. Some of the skilled labor was provided free of charge; First Tee raised donations; and Collier County contributed six million dollars. A quick return on the investment is not the primary goal, although Kristina Schmieding makes it clear that there are no plans to rely on donations indefinitely. \u201cOur goal is for The Gate, as a nonprofit organisation, to be financially self-sustaining.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In her view, true accessibility is an essential prerequisite for the project&#8217;s success. She believes that children and teenagers will only embrace the sport if they also see golf as a form of entertainment. The welcoming atmosphere at The Gate is intended to ensure that adults also make good use of the project.<\/p>\n<p>The final work and preparations are underway. There are only a few weeks left until the opening in December. \u201cIt\u2019s exciting to see how everything is suddenly coming together,\u201d says Schmieding. \u201cAfter all the planning and work, you can slowly start to get a sense of what the place will feel like when people are actually here playing, training, eating, drinking, and just spending time together.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=U9Urs9180E0&amp;t=29s\" title=\"The Patch: Affordable Golf in Augusta\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U9Urs9180E0?start=29&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='av-social-sharing-box av-7hra3-47805d452e2d6ffa37c6cc188f93c5bb av-social-sharing-box-default  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-social-sharing-box-fullwidth'><div class=\"av-share-box\"><h5 class='av-share-link-description av-no-toc '>Share this post<\/h5><ul class=\"av-share-box-list noLightbox\"><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-facebook avia_social_iconfont' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\" href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/the-gategolfclub-community\/&#038;t=The%20Gate%3A%20Golf%20for%20the%20Entire%20Community' data-av_icon='\ue8f3' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Facebook'><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-twitter avia_social_iconfont' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on X\" href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=The%20Gate%3A%20Golf%20for%20the%20Entire%20Community&#038;url=https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/?p=36854' data-av_icon='\ue932' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on X'><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on X<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-whatsapp avia_social_iconfont' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on WhatsApp\" href='https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/the-gategolfclub-community\/' data-av_icon='\uf232' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on WhatsApp'><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on WhatsApp<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-pinterest avia_social_iconfont' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Pinterest\" href='https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgolfsustainable.com%2Fen%2Fthe-gategolfclub-community%2F&#038;description=The%20Gate%3A%20Golf%20for%20the%20Entire%20Community&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fgolfsustainable.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2FAerial-photo-of-holes-5-and-6-705x403.jpg' data-av_icon='\ue8f8' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Pinterest'><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Pinterest<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-linkedin avia_social_iconfont' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on LinkedIn\" href='https:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;title=The%20Gate%3A%20Golf%20for%20the%20Entire%20Community&#038;url=https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/the-gategolfclub-community\/' data-av_icon='\ue8fc' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on LinkedIn'><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-mail avia_social_iconfont' ><a  aria-label=\"Share by Mail\" href='mailto:?subject=The%20Gate%3A%20Golf%20for%20the%20Entire%20Community&#038;body=https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/the-gategolfclub-community\/' data-av_icon='\ue805' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share by Mail'><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share by Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":36861,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[775,755,2229],"tags":[3887,3886,3885],"class_list":["post-36854","post","type-post","status-publish","format-image","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-international-news","category-uncategorized","category-social-sustainability","tag-golf-in-naples","tag-kristina-schmieding","tag-the-gate-golf-club","post_format-post-format-image"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.7 (Yoast SEO v28.7) - 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