Golf Courses in Sarasota County, Florida

By Daniel Biczyk

Golf Courses in Sarasota County, Florida
Sarasota County is located on the Western coast of Florida an hour south of Tampa, and includes cities such as Sarasota, Venice, Longboat Key and Nokomis. There are currently over 60 private and public courses within the county limits. With the extreme variety offered, players of any skill level are sure to be appeased.

Bobby Jones Golf Club

The Bobby Jones Golf Club is the only golf located within the city limits of Sarasota. Established in 1927, the course offers 45 holes of golf spread over three separate courses. The facility is set on 325 acres, and includes an on-site pro shop, restaurant, putting green and three tennis courts. Tee times may be booked online.

The American Course is an 18-hole, par-71 course of 6,039 yards and is most popular with women, seniors and golfers who prefer varied terrain. The British Course is 18-holes, with a par of 72 and is 6,537 yards long. It is preferred by long-hitting, low handicappers. The nine-hole, par-30 Gillespie Executive Course is 1,716 yards long and is played by all ages and skill levels.

Bobby Jones Golf Club
1000 Circus Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 955-8097
bobbyjonesgolfclub.com

Sarasota Golf Club

The Sarasota Golf Club is an 18-hole, over 7,066-yard, par-72 course located a half-mile east of I-75 in Sarasota. Open to the public, the course features mature trees, a clubhouse with practice range, golf shop and grill room. The club has been around for more than 50 years, and is dubbed as the "friendliest course" in Sarasota. Private lessons are available. Tee times may be booked online.

Sarasota Golf Club
7280 N. Leewynn Drive
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 371-2431
sarasotagc.com

Serenoa Golf Club

The Serenoa Golf Club is a public 18-hole course spread over 6,270 yards with a par of 72. The course was designed to be a part of the natural wetlands, and is a stunning course offering breathtaking natural beauty. Water comes into play on every hole. Florida Golf News rated Serenoa as one of the top 100 courses in Florida and one of the top three in Sarasota. Membership to the club is available. Tee times may be booked online.

Serenoa Golf Club
6773 Serenoa Drive
Sarasota, FL 34241
(941) 925-2755
serenoagc.com

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About The Author

Daniel Biczyk has been a real estate agent in south Florida since 2005. He hold's a BBA in marketing and management from Florida Atlantic University, and will continue for his MBA in the spring of 2010 at F.A.U. Biczyk's articles have appeared on eHow.com and Answerbag.com.
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