Bobby Jones Golf Club - Championship Course

Give the course a couple of years and it will be a true gem. The renovations kept the character of the old course. Greens are excellent, Fairways are wide and easy to hit.

Par threes are tough and the short par 4s are well bunkered and tough holes. The cart paths were a mess due to the wetness - too bad they used sea shells instead of asphalt. The course will only get better as it matures. Practice area is awesome. They will host some big events down the road - especially for junior and senior tourneys.

Played the recently renovated Bobby Jones course from the combo “Ross” tees. Even though the total yardage was less than 6,300 yards on the card, it plays longer, especially on a windy day. Tests your skill and most shots in the bag are required, but it doesn’t beat you up. The recent renovations are a home run. Greens were very nice, fairways in great shape, it is a tribute to Donald Ross, and it has not been open that long. Clubhouse is 18-24 months away, but the staff is doing a beautiful job in make shift facilities. I can’t say enough about how good the staff is. Fabulous practice area as well. I would think this is now one of the premier municipal courses and will be one of the premier municipal facilities when the clubhouse is completed.

I'm guessing most of the golfers playing will be Sarasota city residents, as it's only $60 to play instead of $100. It's a $50-$60 course, not a $100 course. The company running the course knows they need to get some money up front as fast as possible. I won't play again at that rate. Nice tee boxes, decent fairways and greens that are large and roll well. It was nice to see it open after so many years...so nostalgia got my $100. Once. 😂

The course remodel turned out fantastic. Not sure if clubhouse is coming or they will remain in a trailer. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Our 4 players were the first tee time 7:22 AM so done in 3 1/2 hours.

Good distance, open but challenging. Needs a paved cart path or will be bad in rain. Tee boxes and greens great shape.

Only issue was price, it was a little high but fair. I was upset since I live in Sarasota but not the city so I didn’t get the special low rate. I believe they got money from the county, if they did we should get a discount as well.

Course was in good condition. Staff was very friendly. Pace of play was OK considering how the course was fully packed. Wide open fairways with no real blind tee shots or forced carries.

A little much to ask from a public course. The track is not at all memorable and the pace of play was poor. They need a Marshall and make sure players are fixing ball marks and filling divots, otherwise I’m afraid the shape of,the course will deteriorate.

Within the fairways and greens the condition of the course is really great. I would not say it’s challenging for a low handicap, more of a wide open layout good for average golfers.

First time playing the renovated course.

Unfortunately, our 11:12am tee time was delayed.

Then, our group literally waited 5-10 minutes + on "every" shot on front 9.

More on the par 3 tee boxes.

2 1/2 hours+. Not Fun!

The back 9 finally moved along after hole 12.

Course is nice.

Fairways are Great!

Greens are good.

A lot of up and back holes typical of a Donald Ross course.

Looking forward to teeing it up again and playing 18 holes in 4 hours.

After waiting patiently for years for the course to reopen, I was excited to play it and see all the changes.

I understand the course is still a work in progress and overall, I had a good time and was happy to be golfing in January.

The good- the new layout is fun, the back 9 was not changed that much while the front 9 got a whole new make over. Driving range= bravo. Staff were super friendly. Carts were brand new with an updated interior. A plethora of tee boxes to choose from.

The meh. The course was not super challenging. Lots of room for a bad shot. Crowded- but that’s a plus that it’s getting business. Grill is still a work in progress. I am thankful they had one in a temporary trailer before they build the new clubhouse. So I should probably just stop complaining, but don’t expect much from it at this point in time. Course is hard to find on gps since it’s still new. Also, the course does not have a handicap or slope rating yet.

The bad . Green fee was $99. I get that the city needs to make back some money but no way. Price should be $40-60. Very over priced. Pace of play was horrible. Just over five hours. Teed off at 11:49am and walked off the course at 4:57pm. They had a ranger driving around and were trying to get groups moving through the first 4 holes. Was told that “after the first par 3, it will open up and be smooth sailing.” Unfortunately, there were too many times of having 3 groups on a tee box. Gotta fix that.

Sarasota is one of Florida’s more refined cities thanks to its deep history that includes the Ringling family and considerable natural appeal. For decades, its municipal golf course languished from neglect, but a $20 million revitalization project has given back a great local amenity to golfers thanks to the restoration work of Richard Mandell.

B.J.G.C. wrings considerable fun out of a dead-flat piece of ground with interesting bunkering and some striking, abrupt chocolate-drop mounds that add much-needed vertical relief to the holes. The opportunity to play here for $60 or less (at $100 for out-of-towners, it’s still a strong peak-season value) makes Sarasota city or county residency more desirable than ever for fans of classic golf.

This course is very mid. The pace of play was absolutely awful. For the price ($106) of the course I’d rather play University, IMG or Legacy. $106 was absurd. If you want to go score your best round this is the course. Virtually no hazards or trouble what so ever. For that price I’d like to see concrete for cart path and not gravel. Overall this course was one of the worst ones I’ve played. Highly don’t recommend

2nd time playing the course. with friends who hadn't played new renovation yet....we all liked condition of the greens..fairways and bunkers . The layout of the old back 9 of the British and back 9 of the American are familiar routing BUT ....the course has lost the character it once had with the significantly larger less elevated and less bunkered greens. It has lost the characteristic Donsld Ross more elevated and domed greens which would have given it defence against the super generous bombs away fairways.Still fun to play and Great practice area But price too high for municipal course

Seems to be a simple design, no real feel of a soul, just another flat Florida resort golf course. For the money they charged I would have rather played One of the Lakewood Ranch courses, won't be back unless they price it more fairly

Late minute add to my holiday vacation, I wanted to play the course since they began renovations several years ago. It reopened mid December. Recorded my second career hole in one on third hole, 190-yard par 3. Used 5 wood to carry trap in right front part of the green. It was first hole in one on the course since it reopened. Greens were in really good shape. It reminds me of a good city course that’s trying to be a resort course (including cost). The par 3s are a challenge. Mostly wide landing areas and fairways. Missing greens can leave some difficult up and downs. The back nine had some bottle necks with several shorter par 4s. Overall, a memorable day on the golf course … one I won’t forget.

After a day of light rain the ground and cart paths were not draining. When summer comes this course will be unplayable unless they pave the cart paths. As of today the course is a fun layout with wide fairways, well designed bunkers and slow but well maintained greens. The cost of a round with residents discount is 20% more than several area courses. The pace of play is so slow that if you tee off after 1:00 PM you will not be getting 18 holes in. Amenities are new and nice. Great practice and putting areas. Don’t think I’ll play here again when I can get a full round in for less money at other courses.

I’ve been waiting for the renovated course to open for a few years. The greens were in great shape for one that just re-opened. Wide fairways. There’s an appearance of water holes in play but it truly takes a wayward shot to find the water hazards. There are a few areas where bottlenecks occurred on the back nine. There was the first par three on the back when three groups were on the hole. The par 3s are legit. On the third hole I was able to record my second career hole in one … 190 yards with a 5 wood. Pin was tucked behind a trap and I knew I cleared the trap but lost sight of it. When I came to the green I went right to the hole and there it was. Threesome on next tee box saw it and said they knew it was going to be close. It was first hole in one since it reopened. The entire round was enjoyable. The course is a bit expensive. It is not a resort course but a good public/city course option.