There are two types of Naples FL private golf communities, mandatory golf equity and membership optional.Mandatory golf equity requires you to purchase a golf membership in addition to the real estate. This way, membership is exclusively limited to residents, including the amenities offered by the golf club. Membership optional allows you to enjoy the benefits of living on a private golf course. However, the club is separate from the real estate. Most Naples private golf clubs offer memberships to both residents and non-residents and are usually less than 350 members. The majority of Naples FL private golf communities are equity golf communities. That is they require a one-time or “initiation fee”. You will also be required to pay annual membership dues, the amount of equity (if any) varies by club. But at most Naples FL private golf communities, the equity will be refunded upon resale. The percentage should have been agreed upon at the time of purchase. Some Naples Florida private golf communities with mandatory membership do not limit you to a golf membership. Non-golfers wishing to reside in these communities will be required to purchase some type of membership. They may be a sports or a social membership. Other Naples private golf club communities do not mandate any type of membership.