Sarasota plays year-round. The private clubs that take guests, the public courses worth walking, and the new conversions.
Jack Nicklaus design hosting PGA Tour events
Golf Digest's 'Best New Private Course' in 2006 and consistently ranked top 10 in Florida. Jack Nicklaus signature design hosted the 2021 WGC-Workday Championship won by Collin Morikawa. Named after the famous 1969 Ryder Cup moment between Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin. Only 255 estate residences on 1,200 acres with no residential development crossing the course.
Authentic 1926 Donald Ross design with Bobby Jones history
The most authentic Donald Ross design in Florida, originally praised by Bobby Jones in 1927 as 'one of the best in America.' Founded in 1926, recently restored by architect Keith Spence to recapture Ross's original design illusions. Features the historic 4th hole that may have been the template for Augusta National's 6th hole.
Newly renovated Donald Ross course with #2 Golf Digest ranking
Recently ranked #2 on Golf Digest's Best New or Remodeled Affordable Courses. Features the restored original Donald Ross 18-hole championship course from 1926, completely reimagined by architect Richard Mandell. Includes new Gillespie 9-hole adjustable par 3 course and one of the largest practice facilities in the region.
#1 rated Southwest Florida course with 27 championship holes
Consistently rated #1 golf course in Southwest Florida and 4-star Golf Digest rating since 1996. Ron Garl-designed 27 holes through natural woodlands and wetlands with three different 18-hole combinations. Semi-private with daily fee access and advance tee times. Sarasota Magazine's 'Best Place to Play Golf' for 20+ years.
Only 4-course private club in the area with 72 holes
The area's only private club with four championship courses totaling 72 holes, including three Arnold Palmer designs. Features family-friendly amenities including tennis, pickleball, fitness center, pools, and two unique clubhouses. Part of America's best-selling master-planned community with membership open to non-residents.
Top 100 Florida course with water on every hole
Florida Golf News ranks it one of the top 100 courses in Florida and top three in Sarasota. Mark Alden design brings water into play on every hole, making a 6,270-yard layout play like 7,200 yards. Considered unlike typical Florida golf courses with shot-maker's challenges throughout. Sarasota's premiere public golf course for serious golfers.
Scottish-style links with preserved wetlands since 1989
Ted McAnlis-designed Scottish-style links course with 11 lakes and preserved wetlands in natural setting. Offers affordable golf with signature 504-yard par-5 13th hole over water. Features large practice facility with grass tee box, and loyal following of senior players. Great value option for recreational golfers seeking natural beauty.
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