There are 29 golf courses in Sarasota, Florida and 3 are municipal courses. There are also another 64 golf courses within 20 miles of Sarasota, including 36 public, 3 municipal, 1 PL and 23 private courses. The oldest course in the Sarasota area is the Bobby Jones Golf Club which was designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA/(R) Ron Garl and opened in 1927. The longest course is The Concession Golf Club, which is 7,470 yards. Sarasota Golf Club is rated the best course near Sarasota.