AREA GUIDE / GOLF
Golf worth the trip
Golf across the Sarasota Gulf Coast — the full regional list, wherever it takes you.
Bobby Jones Golf Club
Public Golf CourseSarasota’s historic municipal golf facility, fully renovated and reopened with an 18-hole championship course, a 9-hole adjustable par-3 course, and an extensive practice facility.
University Park Country Club
Semi-Private Golf CourseAn award-winning semi-private country club with 27 holes of championship golf that welcomes daily-fee public play, plus racquets, fitness, dining, and membership options.
South Sarasota / Gulf Gate
Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club of Sarasota
Semi-Private Golf CourseA modernized Arthur Hills championship course in Palmer Ranch offering seasonal public tee times outside the January–March private period.
Venice
Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club
Semi-Private Golf CourseA highly regarded 27-hole semi-private Venice club offering three distinct nine-hole combinations and public tee times based on availability.
University Town Center
Meadows Golf Club
Public Golf CourseA newly relaunched public golf destination in The Meadows community, with the Meadows championship course open to public play and the Groves course reopening as restoration progresses.
South Sarasota / Gulf Gate
Misty Creek Country Club
Public Golf CourseA public-access par-72 championship course set across 350 acres of lakes, hammock forests, and protected natural scenery in eastern Sarasota.
Lakewood Ranch
Rosedale Golf & Country Club
Semi-Private Golf CourseA semi-private Lakewood Ranch country club offering public tee times on a scenic par-72 championship course, along with tennis, fitness, pool, dining, and membership amenities.
Day Trips
Streamsong Resort Golf
Public / Resort GolfNationally recognized resort golf destination with Red, Blue, Black and The Chain courses.
Bradenton
Manatee Golf Course
Public Golf CoursePublic Bradenton golf course convenient to Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island, with practice facilities and instruction.
Bradenton
Buffalo Creek Golf Course
Public Golf CoursePublic 18-hole Manatee County championship course in Palmetto with practice facilities and golf instruction.
Bradenton
Heritage Harbour Golf Club
Public Golf CoursePublic-access par-71 championship golf course in Heritage Harbour with range, restaurant, daily tee times and seasonal memberships.