Overlooking Sarasota Bay, this upscale resort is in the center of the action in Southwest Florida. Guests here can explore Downtown Sarasota right outside the hotel's front door, while beachgoers can venture just a few miles west to take advantage of The Beach Club on Lido Key. Golfers may head in the other direction to tee it up at the Tom…
Longboat Key is a sought-after destination for beachgoers and golfers alike, situated on the Gulf of Mexico just west of Sarasota. Two golf courses await. There's the 18-hole Links on Longboat course, originally designed by William Mitchell in 1961 and renovated by Ron Garl in 2014. The Harbourside Course has 27 holes, and was redesigned by Garl…
Florida's hottest golf resort since it debuted in 2012, Streamsong blends chic, modern lodgings with an attractively rustic approach to golf, with three "big" courses by Tom Doak (Blue), Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw (Red) and Gil Hanse (Black). Play all three in order to join the raging debate over which one is best. A grotto-like spa, plus fishing…
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.
After a renovation, the golf courses at Resort at Longboat Key Club near Sarasota, Fla. are just as amazing as the rest of the resort. Mike Bailey has more after his recent visit.
Senior writer Mike Bailey played a preview round at the highly anticipated Black Course at Streamsong Resort and says Gil Hanse's new design meets all expectations.
Some of the world's best courses have been built atop old mining sites. From Streamsong to Pebble Beach Resorts, here are some top courses to seek out.
Designing a routing that adds up to a par of 73 can be a controversial one. Roughly only 1 percent of the world's courses add up to a par of 73. With five par 5s, Streamsong Black will join the club when it opens Sept. 29.
The last few years have seen an aggressive push by Florida golf resorts to amp up their offerings to traveling golfers. That's great news for anyone visiting soon.
Located between Orlando and Tampa, Streamsong Resort has quickly become one of Florida's top golf destinations. 2017 is a big year with the opening of the Gil Hanse-designed Black course.
Architect Gil Hanse recently sat down with Mike Bailey to discuss his new Black Course at Streamsong Resort in Florida and the recently completed Olympic Course in Brazil.
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.
With water on nearly every hole, Waterlefe Golf & River Club in Bradenton, Fla. is a course that requires precision and solid ball striking. Architect Ted McAnlis figured out how to preserve the natural environment with a collection of memorable holes that run along a scenic section of the Manatee River.
As part of a muti-million dollar 2015 renovation directed by Ron Garl, the Links Course at The Resort at Longboat Key Club near Sarasota, Florida has been vastly improved.
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.
Tom Doak, who designed Pacific Dunes at Bandon Dunes, brought his minimalist philosophy to central Florida in the form of the Blue Course at Streamsong Resort. Here you'll find landforms that resemble Pacific Dunes without the ocean.
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