Gasparilla Inn & Club is a quiet, Old Florida-style retreat on a refined stretch Florida's Gulf Coast. Dating back to 1911, it is one of the state's oldest resorts and is on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as the Historic Hotels of America list. Its golf course, renovated by Pete and Alice Dye in 2004, is one of the Dyes' more…
Located just east of Fort Myers in the community of Lehigh Acres, Lehigh Resort Club offers more than 150 rooms, suites and 2-bedroom units, plus a list of amenities including a 9-hole golf course, tennis and an outdoor heated pool. Situated on 65 acres, it is a popular destination for active families.
Just south of Tampa, Sarasota resides on the Florida Gulf Coast. If you’re visiting in February, go check out the Baltimore Orioles for a Spring Training game at Ed Smith Stadium. If you’re looking to make a delicious home-cooked meal, head over to the Central Sarasota Farmers Market. You’ll be surrounded by fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as different vendors, live music, and much more. Do you ever wish you could play more than 18 holes? Spend all day long at University Park Country Club. This 27-hole course is public, but offers memberships as well. If you’re looking for a unique golfing experience, head on over to the Bobby Jones Golf Course. The course has eight sets of tees, allowing for any player of any skill-set to take to this course. What makes this course extra special is the fact that it’s reversible! You can play 18 holes in one direction, and the next day play in the exact opposite direction. This experience is something to see.
In southwest Florida, Heron Creek Golf & Country Club received the highest overall ratings for the week. View the top U.S. courses in value and conditions.
Sarasota National Golf Club in Venice, Fla. has undergone several ownership changes since it opened in 2008, but it has never looked better. Originally planned as a private golf course, Sarasota National is currently operating as a daily fee, so get out there and enjoy it.
Ritz-Carlton Members Club-Sarasota is a high-end private club in most every respect except one: there is limited outside play. Guests at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota won't want to miss one of Tom Fazio's best and most playable designs.
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