🌴 Best Public Golf Courses in Sarasota
University Park Country Club
27 holes of beautiful fairways, shady oaks, and lakes. One of Sarasota’s highest-rated semi-private courses with public tee times.
[Location: 7671 The Park Blvd, University Park, FL]
IMG Academy Golf Club
Home to elite junior players and serious practice facilities, IMG offers public access to a championship layout. Expect a true test of your game.
[Location: 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy, Bradenton, FL]
Bobby Jones Golf Complex (Renovated 2023)
Fully restored Sarasota muni classic. A true value play with walkable fairways, city history, and a great practice facility.
[Location: 1000 Circus Blvd, Sarasota, FL]
Misty Creek Country Club (Currently under renovation Summer 2025)
Surrounded by a nature preserve, Misty Creek is one of Sarasota’s most scenic courses. A great challenge with frequent deer and wildlife sightings.
[Location: 8954 Misty Creek Dr, Sarasota, FL]
Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club
Public access to a beautiful layout inside a gated community. Generous fairways, fast greens, and a country club atmosphere without the membership.
[Location: 8801 Stoneybrook Blvd, Sarasota, FL]
🏆 Best Private Golf Courses in Sarasota
The Concession Golf Club
Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin’s vision: tough, beautiful, and home to elite events. If you get the chance to play here — take it.
[Location: 7700 Lindrick Ln, Bradenton, FL]
Sara Bay Country Club
A Donald Ross classic — short, tight, and loaded with old-school Florida character. Quietly one of the most respected clubs in the state.
[Location: 7011 Willow St, Sarasota, FL]
Laurel Oak Country Club
A 36-hole private club that’s home to two championship tracks, excellent practice facilities, and a strong local membership.
[Location: 2700 Gary Player Blvd, Sarasota, FL]
The Ritz-Carlton Members Club
Exclusive to Ritz-Carlton hotel guests and members. Resort-level experience with private-level conditions and service. Pure Florida luxury.
[Location: 15150 70th Terrace E, Bradenton, FL]
Whether you’re walking Bobby Jones or swinging through the fairways of The Concession, Sarasota offers an incredible mix of public access and private excellence.
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