01 — Golf
Gulf Coast Golf Guide
The Gulf Coast is a world-class golf destination, with courses designed by legends and maintained to perfection. From public gems to private clubs, here is where to play. Sarasota's public side runs from the municipal value of Bobby Jones to semi-private Serenoa, with the private clubs clearly labeled.
New to the area? Our journal post, Golf on the Gulf Coast: Best Courses and What It Costs to Play, covers current green fees, peak season pricing, and the membership versus daily play decision.
01 — Golf · Venice
Venice Golf Guide
Venice pairs a city-owned municipal classic opened in 1959 with newer championship layouts and honest private labels. Venice's local courses lead below, then nearby Nokomis and Osprey options, then regional courses from Sarasota and Bradenton to North Port and beyond. Access is labeled public, semi-private, resort or private on every course.
01 — Golf · Osprey
Osprey Golf Guide
Osprey golf in town lives at The Oaks Club, the private club with two championship courses, with Laurel Oak Country Club just to the east in Sarasota as the nearby private option. There is no public course in Osprey itself, so the nearest public rounds sit minutes north in Sarasota or south in Nokomis and Venice, all honestly labeled below.
01 — Golf · Nokomis
Nokomis Golf Guide
Nokomis pairs the affordable public 18 at Calusa Lakes with honest private labels at Sara Bay and Mission Valley. Local Nokomis courses lead below, then nearby Venice and Osprey options, then the wider regional field from Sarasota to North Port and beyond.
01 — Golf · Bradenton
Bradenton Golf Guide
Bradenton golf is a true mix: municipal and public rounds, semi-private clubs, a par 3, and private classics. Local Bradenton courses lead below, then nearby Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch options, then the wider regional field. Every course carries its verified access label.
01 — Golf · Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island Golf Guide
No golf course sits on Anna Maria Island. The closest playable golf is the resort course at Longboat Key Club across Longboat Pass, honestly labeled below, with the wider public options a short drive east in Bradenton.
01 — Golf · Siesta Key
Siesta Key Golf Guide
Siesta Key has no golf course of its own. The closest playable rounds are on the Sarasota mainland, honestly labeled below, from the municipal Bobby Jones to semi-private Serenoa and the classic Sarasota Golf Club.
01 — Golf · North Port
North Port Golf Guide
North Port golf is anchored by Heron Creek, a semi-private 27-hole Arthur Hills layout open to members and the public. Nearby public and semi-private options sit in Englewood and Port Charlotte, and two former North Port courses are closed and clearly labeled as such.
01 — Golf · Englewood
Englewood Golf Guide
Englewood has its own public golf at Myakka Pines and Lemon Bay, with semi-private Boca Royale close by. Nearby Rotonda West and Venice-area courses round out the list, and the private Coral Creek Club is clearly labeled.
01 — Golf · Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte Golf Guide
Port Charlotte mixes semi-private clubs like Riverwood, Kings Gate and Maple Leaf with the public Deep Creek and resort play at Aileron at Sunseeker. The Port Charlotte Golf Club is closed after Hurricane Ian and labeled honestly.
01 — Golf · Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda Golf Guide
Punta Gorda golf is led by the semi-private Deep Creek and the private Twin Isles and Babcock National clubs. Local Punta Gorda courses lead below, then nearby Port Charlotte and North Port options, then the wider regional field.
01 — Golf · Cape Coral
Cape Coral Golf Guide
Cape Coral is anchored by two public championship courses, Coral Oaks and Cape Royal, with the private Sandoval club clearly labeled. Nearby Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres options round out the list.
01 — Golf · Fort Myers
Fort Myers Golf Guide
Fort Myers golf starts with two city-owned public courses, Fort Myers Country Club and Eastwood, then turns private at Kelly Greens and Gulf Harbour. Nearby Lehigh Acres and Cape Coral options round out the list.
01 — Golf · Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch Golf Guide
Lakewood Ranch golf is largely private: Lakewood National, Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club and Esplanade, with semi-private University Park just outside. Local and nearby courses lead below, then the wider regional field.
01 — Golf · St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg Golf Guide
St. Petersburg golf is a public story: Mangrove Bay and the nine-hole par 3 courses at Cypress Links and Twin Brooks. Nearby Sarasota and Bradenton options round out the list.
01 — Golf · Wellen Park
Wellen Park Golf Guide
Wellen Park's own course, Wellen Park Golf & Country Club, opened in 2023 and plays roughly 7,000 yards at par 72. It leads below alongside the rest of the Venice-area local golf, then nearby Nokomis and Osprey options, then the wider region.
02 — Courses
Courses by Community
Arriving from a community hub puts that community's golf first: local courses lead, then clearly labeled nearby options, then the regional field. Every course shows its verified access type, and where no fee is published you'll see "Contact club" rather than a made-up price.
Sarasota
| Course | Location | Holes | Green Fees | Difficulty | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Legacy Golf Club 8255 Legacy Blvd, Bradenton FL 34202 | Bradenton (near Sarasota) | 18 | $55 - $95 | Moderate | Public | Arnold Palmer signature layout with water on many holes. Links-style and walkable. |
| University Park Country Club 7671 The Park Blvd, University Park FL 34201 | Sarasota | 27 | Private | Challenging | Private | Three 9-hole courses designed by Ted McAnlis. Member club with reciprocal access. |
| Sarasota Golf Club 7280 N Lee Wynn Dr, Sarasota FL 34240 | Sarasota | 18 | $75 - $120 | Moderate | Public | Classic Florida layout with mature oaks. Confirm current operating status before booking. |
| Serenoa Golf Club 6773 Serenoa Dr, Sarasota FL 34241 | Sarasota | 18 | $40 - $75 | Moderate | Semi-private | Semi-private but welcomes the public. Friendly atmosphere and good value. |
| Bobby Jones Golf Club 1000 Circus Blvd, Sarasota FL 34232 | Sarasota | 18 | $35 - $55 | Easy-Moderate | Public | Municipal course operated by the city. Great for beginners and casual golfers. |
The Legacy Golf Club
Bradenton (near Sarasota)
8255 Legacy Blvd, Bradenton FL 34202
18 holes·$55 - $95
Arnold Palmer signature layout with water on many holes. Links-style and walkable.
University Park Country Club
Sarasota
7671 The Park Blvd, University Park FL 34201
27 holes·Private
Three 9-hole courses designed by Ted McAnlis. Member club with reciprocal access.
Sarasota Golf Club
Sarasota
7280 N Lee Wynn Dr, Sarasota FL 34240
18 holes·$75 - $120
Classic Florida layout with mature oaks. Confirm current operating status before booking.
Serenoa Golf Club
Sarasota
6773 Serenoa Dr, Sarasota FL 34241
18 holes·$40 - $75
Semi-private but welcomes the public. Friendly atmosphere and good value.
Bobby Jones Golf Club
Sarasota
1000 Circus Blvd, Sarasota FL 34232
18 holes·$35 - $55
Municipal course operated by the city. Great for beginners and casual golfers.
Sarasota's public side runs from the municipal value of Bobby Jones to semi-private Serenoa and the classic Sarasota Golf Club; University Park Country Club is private and stays labeled as such. The Legacy is a public Arnold Palmer signature option just north at Lakewood Ranch.
Venice
| Course | Location | Holes | Green Fees | Difficulty | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellen Park Golf & Country Club 12060 Wellen Golf St, Venice FL 34293 | Venice | 18 | Contact club | Moderate | Semi-private | Semi-private 18 (Gordon Lewis design) in the Playmore District of Wellen Park, opened 2023, roughly 7,000 yards at par 72. Public tee times during the community's development period before the club transitions to private. |
| Sarasota National Golf Club 25510 National Blvd, Venice FL 34293 | Venice | 18 | Private | Challenging | Private | Private 18-hole championship course (par 72, 7,344 yards) in a bundled golf community. Play is generally limited to members and residents; confirm any public availability directly at the club. |
| Hawk's Run at Bird Bay 602 Bird Bay Dr W, Venice FL 34285 | Venice | 18 | Contact club | Easy | Public | Public 18-hole executive course (par 56, Ron Garl design opened 1974) at Bird Bay. Welcomes all levels of golfers. |
| Waterford Golf Club 1454 Gleneagles Dr, Venice FL 34292 | Venice | 27 | Contact club | Moderate | Semi-private | Semi-private club open to the public with three 9-hole courses (Gleneagles, Sawgrass, Turnberry) combined into 18-hole layouts. The Gleneagles nine alone plays to par 36. |
| Lake Venice Golf Club 1801 S Harbor Dr, Venice FL 34285 | Venice | 18 | $35 - $55 | Easy-Moderate | Public | Public, city-owned municipal course opened 1959. Friendly atmosphere and convenient location. |
| Capri Isles Golf Club 849 Capri Isles Blvd, Venice FL 34292 | Venice | 18 | $35 - $55 | Easy | Public | Executive course perfect for seniors and beginners. Affordable and well-maintained. |
| Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club 499 Derbyshire Dr, Venice FL 34285 | Venice | 27 | Contact club | Moderate | Semi-private | Semi-private 27-hole gated club in Venice with public tee times. |
| Jacaranda West Country Club 1901 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice FL 34293 | Venice | 18 | Contact club | Moderate | Semi-private | Semi-private 18-hole championship course available to members and the public alike. |
| Venice Golf & Country Club 250 Venice Golf Club Dr, Venice FL 34292 | Venice | 18 | $60 - $100 | Moderate | Private | Private equity club with a well-respected course and active social calendar. |
| Plantation Golf & Country Club 500 Rockley Blvd, Venice FL 34293 | Venice | 36 | Private | Challenging | Private | Two 18-hole courses (Bobcat and Panther). Member-exclusive community. |
Wellen Park Golf & Country Club
Venice
12060 Wellen Golf St, Venice FL 34293
18 holes·Contact club
Semi-private 18 (Gordon Lewis design) in the Playmore District of Wellen Park, opened 2023, roughly 7,000 yards at par 72. Public tee times during the community's development period before the club transitions to private.
Sarasota National Golf Club
Venice
25510 National Blvd, Venice FL 34293
18 holes·Private
Private 18-hole championship course (par 72, 7,344 yards) in a bundled golf community. Play is generally limited to members and residents; confirm any public availability directly at the club.
Hawk's Run at Bird Bay
Venice
602 Bird Bay Dr W, Venice FL 34285
18 holes·Contact club
Public 18-hole executive course (par 56, Ron Garl design opened 1974) at Bird Bay. Welcomes all levels of golfers.
Waterford Golf Club
Venice
1454 Gleneagles Dr, Venice FL 34292
27 holes·Contact club
Semi-private club open to the public with three 9-hole courses (Gleneagles, Sawgrass, Turnberry) combined into 18-hole layouts. The Gleneagles nine alone plays to par 36.
Lake Venice Golf Club
Venice
1801 S Harbor Dr, Venice FL 34285
18 holes·$35 - $55
Public, city-owned municipal course opened 1959. Friendly atmosphere and convenient location.
Capri Isles Golf Club
Venice
849 Capri Isles Blvd, Venice FL 34292
18 holes·$35 - $55
Executive course perfect for seniors and beginners. Affordable and well-maintained.
Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club
Venice
499 Derbyshire Dr, Venice FL 34285
27 holes·Contact club
Semi-private 27-hole gated club in Venice with public tee times.
Jacaranda West Country Club
Venice
1901 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice FL 34293
18 holes·Contact club
Semi-private 18-hole championship course available to members and the public alike.
Venice Golf & Country Club
Venice
250 Venice Golf Club Dr, Venice FL 34292
18 holes·$60 - $100
Private equity club with a well-respected course and active social calendar.
Plantation Golf & Country Club
Venice
500 Rockley Blvd, Venice FL 34293
36 holes·Private
Two 18-hole courses (Bobcat and Panther). Member-exclusive community.
Venice's accessible rounds include the city-owned Lake Venice, the executive Capri Isles and Hawk's Run, semi-private Waterford, Wellen Park, Pelican Pointe and Jacaranda West. Sarasota National, Venice Golf & Country Club and Plantation are private or member-focused and clearly labeled. Fees are shown only where verified; otherwise the guide says to confirm at the club.
Osprey
| Course | Location | Holes | Green Fees | Difficulty | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Club 301 MacEwen Dr, Osprey FL 34229 | Osprey | 36 | Private | Challenging | Private | Private gated club with two 18-hole championship courses (Eagle and Heron) designed by Arthur Hills and William Byrd. |
| Laurel Oak Country Club 2700 Gary Player Blvd, Sarasota FL 34240 | Sarasota (near Osprey) | 18 | Private | Challenging | Private | Private, member-owned course with a well-regarded design and upscale atmosphere, just east of Osprey in Sarasota. |
The Oaks Club
Osprey
301 MacEwen Dr, Osprey FL 34229
36 holes·Private
Private gated club with two 18-hole championship courses (Eagle and Heron) designed by Arthur Hills and William Byrd.
Laurel Oak Country Club
Sarasota (near Osprey)
2700 Gary Player Blvd, Sarasota FL 34240
18 holes·Private
Private, member-owned course with a well-regarded design and upscale atmosphere, just east of Osprey in Sarasota.
Osprey golf is a two-club story at private facilities: The Oaks Club with its two courses in town, and Laurel Oak Country Club just east in Sarasota as the nearby option. There is no public course in Osprey proper, so the nearest public rounds sit minutes north in Sarasota or south in Nokomis and Venice.
Nokomis
| Course | Location | Holes | Green Fees | Difficulty | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calusa Lakes Golf Club 1995 Calusa Lakes Blvd, Nokomis FL 34275 | Nokomis | 18 | $45 - $75 | Moderate | Public | Affordable public course with wide fairways and water features. Good value for the area. |
| Sara Bay Country Club 7011 Willow St, Sarasota FL 34243 | Sarasota (near Nokomis) | 18 | Private | Challenging | Private | Private club designed by Donald Ross. Highly regarded by serious golfers. |
| Mission Valley Golf & Country Club 1851 Mission Valley Blvd, Nokomis FL 34275 | Nokomis | 18 | Private | Moderate | Private | Private member-owned 18-hole club (par 72) in Nokomis; membership and member tee times required. |
Calusa Lakes Golf Club
Nokomis
1995 Calusa Lakes Blvd, Nokomis FL 34275
18 holes·$45 - $75
Affordable public course with wide fairways and water features. Good value for the area.
Sara Bay Country Club
Sarasota (near Nokomis)
7011 Willow St, Sarasota FL 34243
18 holes·Private
Private club designed by Donald Ross. Highly regarded by serious golfers.
Mission Valley Golf & Country Club
Nokomis
1851 Mission Valley Blvd, Nokomis FL 34275
18 holes·Private
Private member-owned 18-hole club (par 72) in Nokomis; membership and member tee times required.
Nokomis pairs Calusa Lakes, an affordable public 18, with the honest private labels at Sara Bay and Mission Valley. The nearest public variety beyond that sits minutes away in Venice.
Bradenton
| Course | Location | Holes | Green Fees | Difficulty | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manatee County Golf Course 6415 53rd Ave W, Bradenton FL 34210 | Bradenton | 18 | Contact club | Moderate | Public | Municipal 18 holes on 53rd Avenue West. |
| River Run Golf Links 1801 27th St E, Bradenton FL 34208 | Bradenton | 18 | Contact club | Moderate | Public | Links-style course on 27th Street East. |
| Timber Creek Golf Course 4550 Timber Ln, Bradenton FL 34211 | Bradenton | 9 | Contact club | Easy | Public | Nine-hole par 3 that welcomes outside play. |
| Pinebrook / Ironwood Golf Club 4260 Ironwood Cir, Bradenton FL 34209 | Bradenton | 36 | Contact club | Moderate | Semi-private | Two courses in West Bradenton with public tee times. |
| Bradenton Country Club 4646 9th Ave W, Bradenton FL 34209 | Bradenton | 18 | Private | Challenging | Private | Donald Ross design established 1924; members and guests only. |
| The River Club 6600 River Club Blvd, Bradenton FL 34202 | Bradenton | 18 | Contact club | Challenging | Public | Championship layout along the Manatee River at Lakewood Ranch; open to the public with daily-fee play. Confirm tee times directly. |
| Buffalo Creek Golf Club 8100 69th St E, Palmetto FL 34221 | Palmetto (near Bradenton) | 18 | $40 - $75 | Moderate | Public | County-owned public course. Well-maintained, good pace of play, and affordable. |
| Heritage Harbour Golf Club 8000 Stone Harbour Loop, Bradenton FL 34212 | Bradenton | 18 | Private | Moderate | Private | Private course within the active adult Heritage Harbour community. |
| Rosedale Golf & Country Club 5100 87th St E, Bradenton FL 34211 | Bradenton | 18 | Contact club | Challenging | Semi-private | Ted Robinson layout with water and bunkers throughout; semi-private with membership and public tee times. Confirm current rates directly. |
| IMG Academy Golf Club 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy, Bradenton FL 34210 | Bradenton | 18 | $50 - $90 | Challenging | Public | World-class facility at IMG Academy. Open to the public with advanced tee times. |
Manatee County Golf Course
Bradenton
6415 53rd Ave W, Bradenton FL 34210
18 holes·Contact club
Municipal 18 holes on 53rd Avenue West.
River Run Golf Links
Bradenton
1801 27th St E, Bradenton FL 34208
18 holes·Contact club
Links-style course on 27th Street East.
Timber Creek Golf Course
Bradenton
4550 Timber Ln, Bradenton FL 34211
9 holes·Contact club
Nine-hole par 3 that welcomes outside play.
Pinebrook / Ironwood Golf Club
Bradenton
4260 Ironwood Cir, Bradenton FL 34209
36 holes·Contact club
Two courses in West Bradenton with public tee times.
Bradenton Country Club
Bradenton
4646 9th Ave W, Bradenton FL 34209
18 holes·Private
Donald Ross design established 1924; members and guests only.
The River Club
Bradenton
6600 River Club Blvd, Bradenton FL 34202
18 holes·Contact club
Championship layout along the Manatee River at Lakewood Ranch; open to the public with daily-fee play. Confirm tee times directly.
Buffalo Creek Golf Club
Palmetto (near Bradenton)
8100 69th St E, Palmetto FL 34221
18 holes·$40 - $75
County-owned public course. Well-maintained, good pace of play, and affordable.
Heritage Harbour Golf Club
Bradenton
8000 Stone Harbour Loop, Bradenton FL 34212
18 holes·Private
Private course within the active adult Heritage Harbour community.
Rosedale Golf & Country Club
Bradenton
5100 87th St E, Bradenton FL 34211
18 holes·Contact club
Ted Robinson layout with water and bunkers throughout; semi-private with membership and public tee times. Confirm current rates directly.
IMG Academy Golf Club
Bradenton
4350 El Conquistador Pkwy, Bradenton FL 34210
18 holes·$50 - $90
World-class facility at IMG Academy. Open to the public with advanced tee times.
Bradenton covers both sides of the gate: public and semi-private rounds at the municipal, River Run, Timber Creek, Pinebrook Ironwood, The River Club, Buffalo Creek and IMG, with private tables at Bradenton Country Club and Heritage Harbour.
Lakewood Ranch
| Course | Location | Holes | Green Fees | Difficulty | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood National Golf Club | Lakewood Ranch | 36 | Private | Challenging | Private | Arnold Palmer-designed 36 holes in the Lakewood National neighborhood; golf is bundled with residency and memberships. |
| Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club | Lakewood Ranch | 72 | Private | Challenging | Private | 72 holes across four courses (King's Dunes, Royal Lakes, Cypress Links and The Legacy). |
| Esplanade Golf & Country Club | Lakewood Ranch | 18 | Private | Moderate | Private | Golf and country club life at Esplanade Lakewood Ranch. |
| University Park Country Club 7671 The Park Blvd, University Park FL 34201 | Sarasota (near Lakewood Ranch) | 27 | Contact club | Challenging | Semi-private | 27-hole club just outside the community that welcomes daily fee players with tee times up to four days ahead. |
Lakewood National Golf Club
Lakewood Ranch
36 holes·Private
Arnold Palmer-designed 36 holes in the Lakewood National neighborhood; golf is bundled with residency and memberships.
Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club
Lakewood Ranch
72 holes·Private
72 holes across four courses (King's Dunes, Royal Lakes, Cypress Links and The Legacy).
Esplanade Golf & Country Club
Lakewood Ranch
18 holes·Private
Golf and country club life at Esplanade Lakewood Ranch.
University Park Country Club
Sarasota (near Lakewood Ranch)
7671 The Park Blvd, University Park FL 34201
27 holes·Contact club
27-hole club just outside the community that welcomes daily fee players with tee times up to four days ahead.
Lakewood Ranch golf is largely private: Lakewood National, Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club and Esplanade, with semi-private University Park just outside. All are clearly labeled by access.
Anna Maria Island
| Course | Location | Holes | Green Fees | Difficulty | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longboat Key Club 2200 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key FL 34228 | Longboat Key (near Anna Maria Island) | 18 | Resort | Moderate | Resort | Resort golf on Longboat Key across Longboat Pass, about 10 minutes south; access for resort guests and members. |
Longboat Key Club
Longboat Key (near Anna Maria Island)
2200 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key FL 34228
18 holes·Resort
Resort golf on Longboat Key across Longboat Pass, about 10 minutes south; access for resort guests and members.
No golf course sits on Anna Maria Island, so the pick below is honestly labeled by where it is: the closest is the resort course at Longboat Key Club across Longboat Pass, and the public options sit across the bridge in Bradenton.
Siesta Key
| Course | Location | Holes | Green Fees | Difficulty | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Jones Golf Club 1000 Circus Blvd, Sarasota FL 34232 | Sarasota (near Siesta Key) | 18 | $35 - $55 | Easy-Moderate | Public | Public municipal 18 in Sarasota, about 15-20 minutes from the island. Great for beginners and casual golfers. |
| Serenoa Golf Club 6773 Serenoa Dr, Sarasota FL 34241 | Sarasota (near Siesta Key) | 18 | $40 - $75 | Moderate | Semi-private | Semi-private 18 that welcomes daily-fee public play. |
| Sarasota Golf Club 7280 N Lee Wynn Dr, Sarasota FL 34240 | Sarasota (near Siesta Key) | 18 | $75 - $120 | Moderate | Public | Classic Florida layout with mature oaks. Confirm current operating status before booking. |
Bobby Jones Golf Club
Sarasota (near Siesta Key)
1000 Circus Blvd, Sarasota FL 34232
18 holes·$35 - $55
Public municipal 18 in Sarasota, about 15-20 minutes from the island. Great for beginners and casual golfers.
Serenoa Golf Club
Sarasota (near Siesta Key)
6773 Serenoa Dr, Sarasota FL 34241
18 holes·$40 - $75
Semi-private 18 that welcomes daily-fee public play.
Sarasota Golf Club
Sarasota (near Siesta Key)
7280 N Lee Wynn Dr, Sarasota FL 34240
18 holes·$75 - $120
Classic Florida layout with mature oaks. Confirm current operating status before booking.
Siesta Key has no golf course on the island; the closest playable rounds are on the Sarasota mainland, honestly labeled below from the municipal Bobby Jones to semi-private Serenoa and the classic Sarasota Golf Club.
North Port
| Course | Location | Holes | Green Fees | Difficulty | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Creek Golf & Country Club 5301 Heron Creek Blvd, North Port FL 34287 | North Port | 27 | Contact club | Moderate | Semi-private | 27-hole Arthur Hills layout at 5301 Heron Creek Boulevard; members and the general public are invited to play. |
| Bobcat Trail Golf Club 1350 Bobcat Trl, North Port FL 34288 | North Port | 18 | Closed | N/A | Closed | Sold at auction in April 2026; the new owners plan to reopen the course in about a year, but it is not currently playable. |
| Sabal Trace Golf & Country Club 5456 Greenwood Ave, North Port FL 34288 | North Port | 18 | Closed | N/A | Closed | The 18-hole course closed in 2015 and is not open for golf. |
| Myakka Pines Golf Club 2550 S River Rd, Englewood FL 34223 | Englewood (near North Port) | 27 | Contact club | Moderate | Public | 27-hole public course in Englewood, about 25 minutes southwest. |
| Riverwood Golf Club 4100 Riverwood Dr, Port Charlotte FL 33953 | Port Charlotte (near North Port) | 18 | Contact club | Moderate | Semi-private | Public-honored course in Port Charlotte. |
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club
North Port
5301 Heron Creek Blvd, North Port FL 34287
27 holes·Contact club
27-hole Arthur Hills layout at 5301 Heron Creek Boulevard; members and the general public are invited to play.
Bobcat Trail Golf Club
North Port
1350 Bobcat Trl, North Port FL 34288
18 holes·Closed
Sold at auction in April 2026; the new owners plan to reopen the course in about a year, but it is not currently playable.
Sabal Trace Golf & Country Club
North Port
5456 Greenwood Ave, North Port FL 34288
18 holes·Closed
The 18-hole course closed in 2015 and is not open for golf.
Myakka Pines Golf Club
Englewood (near North Port)
2550 S River Rd, Englewood FL 34223
27 holes·Contact club
27-hole public course in Englewood, about 25 minutes southwest.
Riverwood Golf Club
Port Charlotte (near North Port)
4100 Riverwood Dr, Port Charlotte FL 33953
18 holes·Contact club
Public-honored course in Port Charlotte.
North Port golf is anchored by Heron Creek, a semi-private 27-hole Arthur Hills layout. Nearby public and semi-private options sit in Englewood and Port Charlotte, and two former North Port courses are closed and clearly labeled as such.
Englewood
| Course | Location | Holes | Green Fees | Difficulty | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myakka Pines Golf Club 2550 S River Rd, Englewood FL 34223 | Englewood | 27 | Contact club | Moderate | Public | 27-hole public course on the river side of Englewood with a full clubhouse. |
| Lemon Bay Golf Club 9600 Eagle Preserve Dr, Englewood FL 34224 | Englewood | 18 | Contact club | Moderate | Public | Public 18-hole layout in the Eagle Preserve community. |
| Boca Royale Golf & Country Club 1601 Englewood Rd, Englewood FL 34224 | Englewood | 18 | Contact club | Moderate | Semi-private | Pay-as-you-play or membership; 18-hole par 71 redesigned in 2024 with Seashore Paspalum greens. |
| Rotonda Golf & Country Club | Rotonda West (near Englewood) | 90 | Contact club | Moderate | Semi-private | Five courses in Rotonda West (Hills, Palms, Links, Long Marsh, Pinemoor) open for public play. |
| The Cove of Rotonda Golf Center | Rotonda West (near Englewood) | 9 | Contact club | Easy | Public | Public executive course with day and night golf on the Cape Haze peninsula. |
| Plantation Golf & Country Club 500 Rockley Blvd, Venice FL 34293 | Venice (near Englewood) | 18 | Private | Challenging | Private | Member-exclusive community just north in Venice on Rockley Boulevard. |
| Coral Creek Club 13111 Gasparilla Rd, Placida FL 33946 | Placida (near Englewood) | 18 | Private | Challenging | Private | Invitation-only Tom Fazio championship course in Placida; not open to public play. |
Myakka Pines Golf Club
Englewood
2550 S River Rd, Englewood FL 34223
27 holes·Contact club
27-hole public course on the river side of Englewood with a full clubhouse.
Lemon Bay Golf Club
Englewood
9600 Eagle Preserve Dr, Englewood FL 34224
18 holes·Contact club
Public 18-hole layout in the Eagle Preserve community.
Boca Royale Golf & Country Club
Englewood
1601 Englewood Rd, Englewood FL 34224
18 holes·Contact club
Pay-as-you-play or membership; 18-hole par 71 redesigned in 2024 with Seashore Paspalum greens.
Rotonda Golf & Country Club
Rotonda West (near Englewood)
90 holes·Contact club
Five courses in Rotonda West (Hills, Palms, Links, Long Marsh, Pinemoor) open for public play.
The Cove of Rotonda Golf Center
Rotonda West (near Englewood)
9 holes·Contact club
Public executive course with day and night golf on the Cape Haze peninsula.
Plantation Golf & Country Club
Venice (near Englewood)
500 Rockley Blvd, Venice FL 34293
18 holes·Private
Member-exclusive community just north in Venice on Rockley Boulevard.
Coral Creek Club
Placida (near Englewood)
13111 Gasparilla Rd, Placida FL 33946
18 holes·Private
Invitation-only Tom Fazio championship course in Placida; not open to public play.
Englewood has its own public golf at Myakka Pines and Lemon Bay, with semi-private Boca Royale close by. Nearby Rotonda West and Venice-area courses round out the list, and the private Coral Creek Club is clearly labeled.
Port Charlotte
| Course | Location | Holes | Green Fees | Difficulty | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwood Golf Club 4100 Riverwood Dr, Port Charlotte FL 33953 | Port Charlotte | 18 | Contact club | Moderate | Semi-private | Public-honored course in the Riverwood community. |
| Kings Gate Golf Club | Port Charlotte | 18 | Contact club | Moderate | Semi-private | Semi-private course open to the public. |
| Maple Leaf Golf & Country Club | Port Charlotte | 18 | Contact club | Moderate | Semi-private | Semi-private course open to the public. |
| Deep Creek Golf Club | Port Charlotte | 18 | Contact club | Moderate | Public | Public course in the Deep Creek area. |
| Aileron Golf Club at Sunseeker 5500 Sunseeker Way, Port Charlotte FL 33953 | Port Charlotte | 18 | Resort | Challenging | Resort | Championship course at the Sunseeker Resort; play is limited to resort guests, members and Hilton Honors members. |
| Heron Creek Golf & Country Club 5301 Heron Creek Blvd, North Port FL 34287 | North Port (near Port Charlotte) | 27 | Contact club | Moderate | Semi-private | 27-hole Arthur Hills layout minutes from Port Charlotte; members and the general public are invited to play. |
| Port Charlotte Golf Club 22400 Gleneagles Ter, Port Charlotte FL 33980 | Port Charlotte | 18 | Closed | N/A | Closed | Heavily damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022; its future is undecided while the county weighs acquisition. |
Riverwood Golf Club
Port Charlotte
4100 Riverwood Dr, Port Charlotte FL 33953
18 holes·Contact club
Public-honored course in the Riverwood community.
Kings Gate Golf Club
Port Charlotte
18 holes·Contact club
Semi-private course open to the public.
Maple Leaf Golf & Country Club
Port Charlotte
18 holes·Contact club
Semi-private course open to the public.
Deep Creek Golf Club
Port Charlotte
18 holes·Contact club
Public course in the Deep Creek area.
Aileron Golf Club at Sunseeker
Port Charlotte
5500 Sunseeker Way, Port Charlotte FL 33953
18 holes·Resort
Championship course at the Sunseeker Resort; play is limited to resort guests, members and Hilton Honors members.
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club
North Port (near Port Charlotte)
5301 Heron Creek Blvd, North Port FL 34287
27 holes·Contact club
27-hole Arthur Hills layout minutes from Port Charlotte; members and the general public are invited to play.
Port Charlotte Golf Club
Port Charlotte
22400 Gleneagles Ter, Port Charlotte FL 33980
18 holes·Closed
Heavily damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022; its future is undecided while the county weighs acquisition.
Port Charlotte mixes semi-private clubs like Riverwood, Kings Gate and Maple Leaf with the public Deep Creek and resort play at Aileron at Sunseeker. The Port Charlotte Golf Club is closed after Hurricane Ian and labeled honestly.
Punta Gorda
| Course | Location | Holes | Green Fees | Difficulty | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek Golf Club 1260 San Cristobal Ave, Punta Gorda FL 33950 | Punta Gorda | 18 | Contact club | Moderate | Semi-private | Semi-private 18 open to the public for a daily fee; Mark McCumber design, open daily. |
| Twin Isles Country Club 301 Madrid Blvd, Punta Gorda FL 33950 | Punta Gorda | 18 | Private | Challenging | Private | Private members club in Punta Gorda; access for members and guests. |
| Babcock National Golf Club 43111 Greenway Blvd, Punta Gorda FL 33982 | Punta Gorda | 18 | Private | Challenging | Private | Private course inside Babcock National; memberships limited to community property owners. |
Deep Creek Golf Club
Punta Gorda
1260 San Cristobal Ave, Punta Gorda FL 33950
18 holes·Contact club
Semi-private 18 open to the public for a daily fee; Mark McCumber design, open daily.
Twin Isles Country Club
Punta Gorda
301 Madrid Blvd, Punta Gorda FL 33950
18 holes·Private
Private members club in Punta Gorda; access for members and guests.
Babcock National Golf Club
Punta Gorda
43111 Greenway Blvd, Punta Gorda FL 33982
18 holes·Private
Private course inside Babcock National; memberships limited to community property owners.
Punta Gorda golf is led by the semi-private Deep Creek and the private Twin Isles and Babcock National clubs, each labeled by verified access.
Cape Coral
| Course | Location | Holes | Green Fees | Difficulty | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Oaks Golf Course 1800 NW 28th Ave, Cape Coral FL 33909 | Cape Coral | 18 | Contact club | Challenging | Public | City-owned 18-hole Arthur Hills championship course with a driving range and clubhouse; open to the public with memberships available. |
| Cape Royal Golf Club 11460 Royal Tee Circle, Cape Coral FL 33909 | Cape Coral | 27 | Contact club | Challenging | Public | 27-hole Gordon Lewis championship layout with the Caloosa Club restaurant; open to the public. |
| Sandoval Golf Club | Cape Coral | 18 | Private | Challenging | Private | Members-only course inside the gated Sandoval community; not open to general public play. |
| The Club at Westminster 2199 Berkley Way, Lehigh Acres FL 33971 | Lehigh Acres (near Cape Coral) | 18 | Contact club | Moderate | Semi-private | Semi-private 18-hole championship course about 20 minutes away; public tee times year-round. |
Coral Oaks Golf Course
Cape Coral
1800 NW 28th Ave, Cape Coral FL 33909
18 holes·Contact club
City-owned 18-hole Arthur Hills championship course with a driving range and clubhouse; open to the public with memberships available.
Cape Royal Golf Club
Cape Coral
11460 Royal Tee Circle, Cape Coral FL 33909
27 holes·Contact club
27-hole Gordon Lewis championship layout with the Caloosa Club restaurant; open to the public.
Sandoval Golf Club
Cape Coral
18 holes·Private
Members-only course inside the gated Sandoval community; not open to general public play.
The Club at Westminster
Lehigh Acres (near Cape Coral)
2199 Berkley Way, Lehigh Acres FL 33971
18 holes·Contact club
Semi-private 18-hole championship course about 20 minutes away; public tee times year-round.
Cape Coral is anchored by two public championship courses, Coral Oaks and Cape Royal, with the private Sandoval club clearly labeled. Nearby Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres options round out the list.
Fort Myers
| Course | Location | Holes | Green Fees | Difficulty | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers Country Club 3591 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers FL 33901 | Fort Myers | 18 | Contact club | Challenging | Public | City-owned municipal course on historic McGregor Boulevard, opened in 1917 with a Donald Ross design. |
| Eastwood Golf Course 4600 Bruce Herd Ln, Fort Myers FL 33916 | Fort Myers | 18 | Contact club | Moderate | Public | City-owned 18-hole par-72 course designed by Robert Von Hagge and Bruce Devlin. |
| Kelly Greens Golf & Country Club 12300 Kelly Greens Blvd, Fort Myers FL 33908 | Fort Myers | 18 | Private | Moderate | Private | Private, resident-owned community course; play is tied to membership and homeownership. |
| Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club 14500 Vista River Dr, Fort Myers FL 33908 | Fort Myers | 18 | Private | Challenging | Private | Private equity-member golf and yacht club on the Caloosahatchee. |
| The Club at Westminster 2199 Berkley Way, Lehigh Acres FL 33971 | Lehigh Acres (near Fort Myers) | 18 | Contact club | Moderate | Semi-private | Semi-private championship course about 20 minutes east, with public tee times. |
Fort Myers Country Club
Fort Myers
3591 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers FL 33901
18 holes·Contact club
City-owned municipal course on historic McGregor Boulevard, opened in 1917 with a Donald Ross design.
Eastwood Golf Course
Fort Myers
4600 Bruce Herd Ln, Fort Myers FL 33916
18 holes·Contact club
City-owned 18-hole par-72 course designed by Robert Von Hagge and Bruce Devlin.
Kelly Greens Golf & Country Club
Fort Myers
12300 Kelly Greens Blvd, Fort Myers FL 33908
18 holes·Private
Private, resident-owned community course; play is tied to membership and homeownership.
Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club
Fort Myers
14500 Vista River Dr, Fort Myers FL 33908
18 holes·Private
Private equity-member golf and yacht club on the Caloosahatchee.
The Club at Westminster
Lehigh Acres (near Fort Myers)
2199 Berkley Way, Lehigh Acres FL 33971
18 holes·Contact club
Semi-private championship course about 20 minutes east, with public tee times.
Fort Myers golf starts with two city-owned public courses, Fort Myers Country Club and Eastwood, then turns private at Kelly Greens and Gulf Harbour. Nearby Lehigh Acres and Cape Coral options round out the list.
St. Petersburg
| Course | Location | Holes | Green Fees | Difficulty | Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangrove Bay Golf Course | St. Petersburg | 18 | Contact club | Challenging | Public | The city's 18-hole championship course on 180 acres; open to the public. |
| Cypress Links Golf Course | St. Petersburg | 9 | Contact club | Easy | Public | 9-hole par 3 course at the entrance to Mangrove Bay. |
| Twin Brooks Golf Course | St. Petersburg | 9 | Contact club | Easy | Public | 9-hole par 3 course with a driving range, home of The First Tee of St. Petersburg. |
Mangrove Bay Golf Course
St. Petersburg
18 holes·Contact club
The city's 18-hole championship course on 180 acres; open to the public.
Cypress Links Golf Course
St. Petersburg
9 holes·Contact club
9-hole par 3 course at the entrance to Mangrove Bay.
Twin Brooks Golf Course
St. Petersburg
9 holes·Contact club
9-hole par 3 course with a driving range, home of The First Tee of St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg golf is a public story: the city's Mangrove Bay championship course and the nine-hole par 3 courses at Cypress Links and Twin Brooks. Nearby Sarasota and Bradenton options round out the list.
03 — Tips
Golfing on the Gulf Coast
- Best time to play is early morning (October - May) to avoid heat and afternoon storms (June - September)
- Many private clubs offer limited public tee times or reciprocal access through stay-and-play packages
- Most courses welcome walking, but carts are the norm due to heat and distance between greens
- Snowbird season (January - April) means crowded tee times. Book early.
- Summer rates are often 30-50% lower than peak season rates
- Florida bermuda grass greens roll fast. All greens are overseeded in winter for consistent conditions.
04 — Golf Communities
Living on the Course
Many Gulf Coast communities are built around golf courses, offering residents direct access to championship play. Golf course homes range from condos near the fairway to estate homes on the green. Some popular golf communities include Lakewood Ranch Country Club, The Founders Club in Sarasota, and Plantation in Venice. Buying in a golf community often includes membership options, giving you ready access to both the course and club amenities. These homes typically maintain strong resale value, as the golf lifestyle is one of the primary draws for Gulf Coast buyers.
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Whether you want a home backing onto a championship course or a condo in a golf community, Michael can help you find the perfect property.
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