Anna Maria Island,  Sarasota, Golf on the Gulf

There are many public and private courses to choose from & the weather is great year around to play golf.
GOLF COURSE GUIDE & LOCATER MAP

Manatee County has its share of private courses, such as the Key Royal Golf and Country Club in Holmes Beach, the Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Avenue W., El Conquistador Country Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Palm Aires Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way and River Wilderness Country Club, 1 Wilderness Way, Parrish.
Buffalo Creek Golf Course
Erie Rd., Palmetto 34221 776-2611
In northeast Manatee County, Buffalo Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole Scottish Links style regulation par 72 championship golf course, challenging. Buffalo Creek also earned praise for the wide, open spaces tee times two days in advance Par:72 Ydg:5007 Rating:73.1 Slope:125

Heather Hills Golf Course
101 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton, FL 34210
(941) 755-8888
Par:61 Ydg:3521 Rating:58.6 Slope:96

Imperial Lakes Golf Course 
6807 Buffalo Rd., Palmetto 34221 747-GOLF
The rolling, lush fairways are a definite draw, nice course. The 18-hole par 72 course is a quarter mile east of I-75 in northern Manatee County. tee times two days in advance 
Par:72 Ydg:7008 Rating:68.7 Slope:117

L8255 Legacy Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 351-6514
Par:72 Ydg:7123

The Links at Green Field Plantation 10325 Greenfield Plantation Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34202 linkscrse@aol.com
Phone(941) 747-9432 Fax: (941) 747-5864
Par:72 Ydg:6720 Rating:72 Slope:128
The area's newest and most exciting public golf course layout is a legend in the making. The Links at Greenfield Plantation   weaves through beautiful marshes under bridges, punctuated only by sparking lakes and large bunkers surrounding undulating greens. Hours: Monday-Sunday 6:30am-5:30pm

Manatee County Golf Course
6415 53rd Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34210  (941)792-6773 Fax (941) 741-3500
The 18-hole par 72 public course earned good reviews, convenient driving range and practice putting greens. tee times two days in advance at this public course, Par:72 Ydg:6747 Rating:71.6 Slope:122
open Sun-up to Sun-down, 7 days a week. The most popular Par 72 championship golf course within Manatee County. All levels and well landscaped fairways. $31 to $39 to ride 18 holes. Florida Residents $11 to walk 18 holes


Palmetto Pines Golf Course
14355 Golf Course Dr., Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-1375
Par:72 Ydg:5358 Rating:68.4 Slope:92
6:30am till 5:30pm Monday thru Sunday. Please call for pricing. Children welcome! No sand traps.

Palm Aire Country Club
Manatee
36-holes
(941) 355-9733

Palm View Hills
5712 28th Avenue E., Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone: (941) 792-7476

Peridia Golf & Country Club    
Website www.peridiagcc.net Email peridiagm@aol.com
4950 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34203 
941-758-2582   fax 941-755-5459
Par:60 Ydg:3344 Rating:55.0 Slope:86
Manatee County's premier executive golf course located 3-1/2 miles west of I-75 on State Road 70. Golf course and restaurant open to the public. Hours for golf course: Monday-Sunday 7am-5pm

Pine brook/Ironwood 
4260 Ironwood Circle (4500 block of Cortez Rd.), Bradenton, FL 34209
941-792-3288  Fax: 798-9207  jking@jmcdev.com  

River Club 
6600 River Club Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34202 751-4211
A lot of tricky holes on this 18-hole, par 72 semiprivate course make it quite challenging, including a par 4 with an island green. Holes 10 and 18 impressed one golfer with the degree of difficulty. A good driving range.
one day in advance for tee times.Par:72 Ydg:7026 Rating:74.5 Slope:135

River Run Golf Links
1801 27th St. E. Bradenton, FL 34208 747-6331
Golfers get a beautiful view of the Braden River from several holes at River Run, challenging because of narrow fairways. The 18-hole, par 70 public course is next to Pirate City .two days in advance for tee times. Par:70 Ydg:5900 Rating:67.9 Slope:115

River Wilderness Country Club
Manatee
18-hole
(941) 776-1729

Rosedale Golf and Country Club 
5100 87th St. E. Bradenton, FL 34202
756-0004
The challenging 18-hole, par 72 semiprivate course features lots of sand traps, hidden water, long, tight narrow fairways bordered by palmetto bushes, course challenging — but quite fair. two days in advance for tee times.Par:72 Ydg:6779 Rating:72.9 Slope:134

Timber Creek Golf Course
(941) 794-8381     4550 Timber Lane, Bradenton, FL 34210 
9 hole par 3 course Par:574 Ydg:2086
Timber Creek Golf Club. No tee times required. Proper dress. Green fee vary from $6.00-$12.00. Hours: Monday-Sunday 7am-5pm

Terra Ceia  
 (941) 729-7663  2802 Terra Ceia Bay Blvd. Palmetto, FL 34221
Par:62 Ydg:4001 Rating67.9 Slope:99

University Park Country Club        
7671 Park Blvd., University Park, FL 34201
(941) 359-9999Fax: (941) 351-7778
Par:72 Ydg:4914-7247 Rating:67.8-74.4 Slope:113-138
Considered one of the finest golf courses on the west coast of Florida, University Park has won numerous awards including a 4-Star rating from Golf Digest's "Places to Play". The 27 hole course designed by Ron Garl offers golf instruction by PGA Professionals, a stocked pro shop and practice facilities. 7am-6pm daily.

Village Green Golf Course
(941) 792-7171  1401 Village Green Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34209
Par:58 Ydg:2735

Woodlands 
  Ellenton, FL 34222
 

Waterlefe Golf & River Club    frankleahy@wcicommunities.com
1022 Fish Hook Cove, Bradenton, FL34202
Phone: (941) 744-9771 , Fax: (941) 744-0881
Situated along the Manatee River, Waterlefe's Ted McAnlis-designed, par 72 championship golf course incorporates conservation areas, surrounding marshes and the scenic river to create a very unique golf experience. The course allows for a wide variety of skill levels, offering five sets of tees for each hold and play 6,908 yards from the back tees. Features include several distinct signature holes and water holes, aqua range and golf club with full service pro shop and grill room.

MINIATURE GOLF

Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
2000 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton 34207        756-0043

Bobby Jones Golf Complex  
 (941) 365-4653  1000 Azinger Way, Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota's only municipal golf facility with 45 holes.
6,468 / 6,009 Yds.
1000 Circus Blvd. 955-8097
an American course, par 71, featuring a good bit of water; a British course, par 72; and a nine-hole executive course, par 30, at this public golf complex. accepts tee time reservations from 5 hours up to three days in advance.

Boca Royale Country Club
Formerly Englewood Country Club  (941) 474-7475
With water on 14 holes and 94 sand traps, your shot-making skills will be tested. It is probably the "longest shortest course" you'll ever play.
6,400 Yds. Par 72

Capri Isles Golf Club
Sarasota
18-hole
(941) 485-3371

Forrest Lakes Golf Club
 2401 Beneva Rd.       922-1312
This semiprivate 18-hole championship course is a par 71, featuring mature trees and plenty of shade.

Foxfire Golf Club
7200 Proctor Rd.       921-7757
Three exciting and beautiful nine-hole courses (Par 72) wind through the trees and lakes offering abundant glimpses of wildlife. tee times up to three days in advance.

Gulf Gate Golf Club
2550 Bispham Rd. 921-5515
short courses but nonetheless challenging, 27 holes, par 57/58.

Heritage Oaks
Sarasota
18-hole
(941) 926-7600

Jacaranda West Country Club
Sarasota
18-hole
(941) 493-2664

Legacy Golf Course
Sarasota
18-hole
(941) 907-7067

The Meadows Country Club
Sarasota
54-hole
(941) 378-5957

Misty Creek Country Club
One of the area's most finely manicured courses, 18-hole golf facility with no parallel fairways, surrounded by a wildlife preserve.(941) 921-5258  

Oak Ford
1552 Palm View Rd. 371-3680
four-day-in-advance reservation for tee time at this popular golfer’s haven.

Plantation Golf & Country Club
Sarasota
36-hole
(941) 497-1479

Rolling Green Golf Club
4501 N. Tuttle Ave. Sarasota  355-6620   941-355-7621
more traps and strategically placed water holes to add to the challenge.

Sabal Trace Golf Club
Sarasota
18-hole
(941) 426-2804

Sarasota Golf Club
7820 N. Leewynn Dr. Sarasota 941-371-2431
the Sarasota Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 72, public course. It offers wide open fairways and has a restaurant/bar and pro shop.

Serenoa Golf Club
7500 Serenoa Dr. 925-2755 
18 holes
With 27 lakes on the course, several wetlands and lots of wildlife, Serenoa offers the challenge of an 18-hole championship semiprivate course. full practice facility, with two chipping areas, a 25,000-square-foot teeing area and several targets to shoot at.

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9 Courses in  Sarasota

Stoney brook Golf and Country Club
8801 Stoney brook Blvd. Sarasota
941-966-1800 18 holes
One of the newest gems on the Sarasota golf scene, this par 72 regulation course was designed by Arthur Hills. challenging and entertaining for both novice and pro. P.G.A. pros on staff. Daily clinics are offered October through April, and private lessons are available. tee times two days in advance. close to Sarasota Square Mall

Sunrise Golf Club
5710 Draw Lane  Sarasota, Florida  
Elevated greens and water on 15 of 18 holes
(941) 924-1402
6,455 Yds.  Par 72

Tatum Ridge Golf Links
421 N. Tatum Rd., 2 miles east of I-75
off Fruitville Rd. (941)378-4211
Tatum Ridge Golf Links Hills, water (11 ponds) and wildlife features 18 holes, par 72. Keep you eyes riding course only.

University Park Country Club
University Pkwy. 2 miles west of I-75 359-9999
Named one of the best in America by Golf week Magazine, and in the top 40 out of 1,100 in the state according to Florida Golfer, A nice driving range, pretty course located in a well-preserved setting Five courses, from diamond to bronze, offer a world of opportunities.

Venice Golf & Country Club
Sarasota       18 holes
(941) 493-3100

Village Green Golf Club
3500 Pembrook Dr. 922-9500
This is a nice little course, with mostly par 3 and 4 holes. It’s a semiprivate executive course with
 18 holes, par 58.

Waterford Golf Club           
 1454 Gleneagles Drive  Sarasota, Florida, (941) 484-6621
This is a course that uses its natural attributes of lakes, gnarled oaks and large stands of pines to challenge and inspire golfers of all levels.
6,455 Yds.   27 holes