Sarasota Golfing Guide and Golf Course Directory

This comprehensive guide to the Sarasota area golf courses, resorts and golfing resources has pictures and descriptions of all the many options available for golfers visiting the area.

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Golf Courses and Golfing

updated - March 17, 2012

Over 100 years ago, Sarasota introduced Florida to the game we call golf.. It's come a long way since that determined Scotsman laid out the first course. Now, with many well kept courses and challenging layouits, Sarasota is a top-notch golf destination.

This site features a complete directory of all the golf courses in the area - from Englewood and Venice, through Sarasota and the beaches, and up through Bradenton, Ellentown and Palmerton.

Directory of Sarasota Golf Courses

Boca Royale Golf and Country Club - Englewood, Florida - play golf tennis restaurant and pro shop. Boca Royale Golf and Country Club - Recently rennovations to this private golf community course in Englewood. Golf and tennis memberships available. Four tees range from 6,181 to 4,966 yards. Flexible scheduling. - [more]

Evie's family golf center in Sarasota Florida for families. Evie's Family Golf Center - Fun for the whole family, including driving range, mini golf, arcade, golf school and clinic. Lessons PGA or LPGA. Located on Bee Ridge in Sarasota. Putting and Chipping greens, grass hitting area. - [more]

Heron Creek Golf and Country Club is a 27-hole championship golfing experience in Sarasota County Florida Heron Creek Golf and Country Club - Considered to be another masterpiece by fames architect Aurther Hills, this 27-hole championship course features elevated tee, rolling hills, oaks, pines and palmettos, stunning waters. The Learning Center is the largest practice facility in the area. - [more]

Legacy Golf Club - highly rated in lakewood ranch designed by Arnold Palmer Legacy Golf Club - Consistently rated as one of the best public courses in the area, this Arnold Palmer designed 18-hole championship course features elevated tees, natural wetlands, framed greens and excellent service. Located in Lakewood Ranch. - [more]

Mission Valley Country Club a private golf course near Venice, Florida Mission Valley Country Club - This private 18-hole, par 72 course is part of the Mission Valley Country Club - a member-owned club. Designed by John Sanford, the course has several lakes, but minimal water hazards. Located between Sarasota and Venice, Florida. - [more]

River Strand Golf and Country Club - 27 hole championship golfing course in bradenton florida River Strand Golf and Country Club - This 27-hole, championship course in Bradenton was designed by the famous Arthur Hills and incorporates much of the Manatee River estuary into its layout and play. Semi-private and too new to rate. - [more]

Sabal Trace Golf and Country Club four tees, rolling terrain in Northport Florida Sabal Trace Golf and Country Club - Located south of Sarasota in North Port this semi-private course has spacious rolling terrain of palms and pine. Four sets of tees, lessons available from PGA profesionals. - [more]

Serenoa Golf Club - semi-private golfing in southwest florida Sarasota Florida Serenoa Golf Club - This semi-private golf club has a course that has been highly recommended by a number of golf publications. Featuring five tees form 6,333 to 5,024 yards, practice facilities, restaurant and banquet facilities. - [more]

Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour one of the oldest golf courses in the bradenton-sarasota area. Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour - Designed by Arthur Hills, this 18-hole, 72 par course in Bradenton is one of the area's oldest courses. As such, enjoy mature wooded wetland preserves. Open to the public. - [more]

University Park Country Club in Sarasota Florida a Golfing Community. University Park Country Club - This award-winning and highly regarded Ron Garl designed 27 hole county club also features private residence available for sale. Originally opened in 1991, University Park ranks among the top courses in Florida. - [more]

Bobcat Trail Golf Club - North Port Highly Rated Top 30 Golf Course in Florida Bobcat Trail Golf Club - Highly rated and recommended, "The Cat" is one of the best courses in Sarasota. Located in North Port, off I-75 at exit 179, features six tees, wide fairways on rolling terrain. Designed by Bob Tway and Lee Singletary. - [more]

Calusa Lakes Golf Club in Nokomis, Florida features 18 holes of golfing between I-75 and US 41 Calusa Lakes Golf Club - Located between US 41 and I-75 in Nokomis (just outside Venice), is a wooded 18-hole course with numerous lakes provides a challenging golf experience with reasonable rates, aqua driving range, pro shop and restaurant. - [more]

Golf Club at Capri Isles features golfing on 18-holes in Venice, Florida Golf Club at Capri Isles - Located in Venice, Florida and featuring a redesigned course as well as a newly renovated restaurant and club house. Restaurant open for breakfast and lunch, pro-shop. - [more]

Misty Creek Country Club - Sarsota golfing in a private nature preserve. Misty Creek Country Club - Misty Creek is a private golf club set in a nature preserve. Located 3 miles east of I-75 on Bee Ridge Road. Four tees ranging from 6,895 to 5,208 yards. Designed by Ted McAnlis. Par 72, 18-holes. - [more]

Myakka Pines Golf Club features 27 championship holes of golfing in Englewood - south of Sarasota. Myakka Pines Golf Club - This semi-private course features 27 championship holes with three distinct 9s. Year-round watering, 13 lakes, pines, oaks, and palms. Nature abounds. Driving range, practice bunker, chipping and putting greens, ProShop and lessons. - [more]

Oak Ford Golf Club 27 holes of golfing in Sarasota Florida. Oak Ford Golf Club - Within 20 minutes of downtown Sarasota on 850 acres, this 27 championship holes of golf offers traditional play with recent enhancements to make it highly rated. Ron Garl design with live oaks and palms in a country club setting. - [more]

Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club 27-holes of  semi-private golfing in Venice, Florida. Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club - The Pelican Pointe Golf and Country club consists of a semi-private, 27-hole course. The club is is located between I-75 and US 41. It offers play through natural preserves, wooded fairways, and lakes. Other attractive features of the club includes residential community, banquet facilities, dining options, wildlife, swimming pool, tennis courts, etc. - [more]

The Links at Greenfield Plantation offers championship golfing in Sarasota/Bradenton. The Links at Greenfield Plantation - Noted for its affordable rates and marshes and wetlands, Greenfield Plantation provides a five tee, Par 72 golf experience with lakes, large bunkers, and a GPS guided system to keep you on track. - [more]

The Preserve Golf Club features a number of test-shot holes for golfing in Bradenton, Florida The Preserve Golf Club - Considered a shot-maker's course this par-72 championship course features a lovely natural backdrop, four sets of tees and up to 7,000 yards of challenging play. Clubhouse, restaurant and banquet facilities. - [more]

The River Club offers country club setting in Bradenton with public access to its golf course. The River Club - This semi-private country club has a Ron Garl designed par 72 course that is considered more challenging than most. Restaurant is open daily for breakfast and lunch and Friday night dinners. Has Jones Dwarf greens. - [more]

Bent Tree Country Club  in Sarasota Florida - a Classic Country Club experience. Bent Tree Country Club - A Sarasota favorite for 35 years and the feel of a Northeastern Country Club, Bent Tree is steeped in history and home to 13 consesecutive LPGA tournaments. - [more]

Bobby Jones Golf Club in Sarasota features 45 holes of municipal golfing. Bobby Jones Golf Club - This municipal golf course in Sarasota features 45-holes of golf on three courses: American course (18-holes, par 71); British Course (18 holes, par 72) and the Gilespie Executive course (9-holes, par 30). Restaurant, lounge and full bar. - [more]

Buffalo Creek Golf Course Buffalo Creek Golf Course - This family-friendly golf club in Palmetto, Florida features five sets of tees form 7,005 to family tees at 4,339. Snack bar serving breakfast and lunch daily and easy access from St Petersburg, Tampa and Sarasota. - [more]

IMG Academies Golf and Country Club IMG Academies Golf and Country Club - In Bradenton, the IMG Academies Golf and Country CLub at El Conquistador is one of the more difficult courses in the area. Recent multi-million dollar renovation have added numerous advanced enhancements. - [more]

Imperial Lakewoods Golf Course Imperial Lakewoods Golf Course - Located in Palmetto, Florida, this highly acclaimed 18-hole championship golf course offers rewarding experience with moderate rates. Five sets of tees with yardage from 7,019 to 5,275. - [more]

Jacaranda West Country Club amenities in Venice Florida with tennis and golfing. Jacaranda West Country Club - This stylish and highly regarded golf and tennis country club offers some of the finest golfing in Southwest Florida. From TifEagle Bermuda greens to Har-Tru tennis capped off with elegant dining and social amenities. - [more]

Manatee County Golf Course a municipal course with five tees family friendly golfing Manatee County Golf Course - This family-friendly course with family tees also has yardage for more skilled players - 6,703 Par 72. New improvements many designed to favor the ladies. Five sets of tees, Driving range, practice greens and chipping greens. - [more]

Rolling Green Golf Club is a semi-private course for golfers open to the public in Sarasota. Rolling Green Golf Club - Open to the public, this privately owned golf course is located on 175 areas west of I-75 in Sarasota. Friendly staff and amenities make Rolling Green a favorite among locals and visitors to Sarasota looking to play a rewarding round of golf. - [more]

Rosedale Golf and Country Club is open to the public as a semi-private course in Bradenton, Flolida Rosedale Golf and Country Club - With all the amenities you'd expect in a Country Club, this relatively new course is considered on eof the more challenging courses in the area. Beautiful clubhouse, Har-Tru tennis, junior olympic pool, fitness center and a fabulous Sunday brunch. - [more]

Terra Ceia Bay Country Club is a challenging executive golfing experience in Palmetto - off US 41. Terra Ceia Bay Country Club - This is a 62-par executive golf course located just northof Palmetto on US 41. Open to the public with semi-private priveleges and recently remodeled clubhouse now featurign a full-service bar, grill room and dining rooms for formal and informal functions. - [more]

Lake Venice Golf Club Lake Venice Golf Club - Championship 27-hole course located on the island of Venice adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico. Walk or ride anytime, no tee times required. Enjoy Gulf breezes and stunning natural surroundings. - [more]

Pinebrook/Ironwood Golf Club Pinebrook/Ironwood Golf Club - Located inside a Bradenton residential community, this executive course features 18 Championship Bermuda greens, water bordered fairways and 37 bunkers. ProSHop, snak bar, and putting green. - [more]

Tatum Ridge Golf Links Tatum Ridge Golf Links - Designed in 1994 by Ted McAnlis and continually upgraded, this 18-hole par 71 course offers four sets of tees and new Bermuda Tifdwarf greens for fabulous putting. Large practice facility, beverage cart, restaurant, lessons and ProShop. - [more]

Village Green Golf Club executive golfing in Sarasota, Florida. Village Green Golf Club - This executive course located in Sarasota is open to the public - play anytime either walk or ride. Built in 1960 on an orange grove, Village Green is an excellent venue to learn. Two Class-A golf pros available to offer instruction and assistance. - [more]

Waterford Golf Club Waterford Golf Club - This 27-hole championship course was designed by Ted McAnlis and features three nines - each with distinct qualities. Located in Venice and bordered by residential community, woods and lakes. ProShop, lessons, restaurant and other amenities. - [more]

Waterlefe Golf and River Club Waterlefe Golf & River Club - Located on the Manatee River in Bradenton, this Ted McAnlis designed 18-hole, 72 par course features spectacular greens with TifEagle Bermuda grass. Five sets of tees with yardage from 6,908 to 4,700 yards. - [more]

Venetian Golf and River Club Venetian Golf and River Club - The newest edition of WCI golfing communities, the "V" features a par 72, 18 hole championship course, 12 tee driving range, numerous amenities at the Venetian Golf and River Club. - [more]

Sarasota Golf Publications


sarasota golf publication: Play Golf Sarasota 2012 guide Play Golf Sarasota 2012
This annual publication features many of the more notable courses. Advertiser supported publication is available at any number of golf related facilities within the area. Publication features: Showcase Clubs, Private Clubs, Maps, local area courses, local area living and vacation information, as well as dining and 19th hole ads and information.