Golfing in Sarasota

Many of the area’s courses weave through beautiful marshes, woods and lakes offering abundant glimpses of the surrounding wildlife. You can test yourself on championship courses that rank among Florida’s best whether you’ve mastered the game or are just learning you’ll have no trouble finding a course to suit your skills.
Birdies, Eagles and More
Regardless of your golf skills you’re sure to see some birds and maybe even an eagle at Misty Creek Country Club. This is the only private championship course in Southwest Florida that is set in a wildlife preserve with resident bald eagles!

Almost every fairway is bordered on one or both sides … Read More

You Won’t Find Any Students at this University
University Park Country Club is appropriately- on University Parkway north-east of downtown Sarasota and is situated on the boarder of Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

This magnificent course is recognized both locally and nationally- voted No. 1 golf course in Southwest Florida, 4-star rated sin … Read More

Get Out on a Challenging Course
A popular course known for its excellent layout is Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton. It's an Arnold Palmer design and received Golf Digest's 4-star rating. You’ll find country club amenities and service at a daily fee.

There is plenty of water as well as sand traps making it ch … Read More

Fairways Steeped in History
Sarasota was home to the first golf course in the state (and one of the first in the country). In 1905, Scottish colonist and aristocrat Sir John Hamilton Gillespie built the nine-hole course in Sarasota, bordering today's downtown near Links and Gillespie avenues.

Though Sir Gillespie's course … Read More

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University Park Country Club - The setting is magnificent, gently nestled in a natural enclave, far removed from the urban pace. Visit this award winning residential community and premier country club.
Legacy Golf Club - Rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest 'Best Places to Play 2004-2005'. Existing wetlands and open grasslands add to the drama of each hole – making the course as gratifying as the setting.
 
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