Sarasota/Bradenton
Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida
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About Sarasota/BradentonJust 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.
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Top Rated Golf Courses in Sarasota/Bradenton Area
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![Lakewood National GC: #11]()
Lakewood Ranch, FloridaResort -
![Lakewood National Golf Club - Piper Course]()
Lakewood Ranch, FloridaResort -
Lakewood Ranch, FloridaPrivate/Community
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University Park, FloridaSemi-Private
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![Sarasota National GC]()
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![Esplanade GCC at Lakewood Ranch]()
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Courses Map
Courses
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![Bobby Jones GC]()
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![Bobby Jones GC]()
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![Bobby Jones GC]()
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![The Resort at Longboat Key Club - Links on Longboat]()
Longboat Key, FloridaResort -
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![The Meadows CC: #12]()
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![Suncoast GC: #4]()
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![Palm-Aire CC]()
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University Park, FloridaSemi-Private
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![Longboat Key Club & Resort]()
Longboat Key, FloridaResort -
![Palm-Aire CC]()
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University Park, FloridaSemi-Private
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![Sara Bay CC: #5]()
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![Longboat Key Club & Resort]()
Longboat Key, FloridaResort -
University Park, FloridaSemi-Private
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![Longboat Key Club & Resort]()
Longboat Key, FloridaResort -
![TPC Prestancia - The Players]()
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![Laurel Oak CC]()
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![Tara GCC]()
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![TPC Prestancia - The Stadium: #16]()
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![East at Laurel Oak CC: #4]()
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![Greens of Manatee GC]()
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![Lakewood Ranch GCC]()
Bradenton, FloridaPrivate -
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![The Founders GC]()
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![Lakewood Ranch GCC]()
Bradenton, FloridaPrivate -
![Heritage Oaks GCC]()
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![Stoneybrook GCC]()
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![Lakewood Ranch GCC]()
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![Pinebrook/Ironwood GC]()
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![Timber Creek GC]()
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![Oaks Club]()
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![Gator Creek GC]()
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![Ritz - Carlton Members GC: #13]()
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![Oaks Club]()
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![River Isles GC: Aerial view]()
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![Esplanade GCC at Lakewood Ranch]()
Lakewood Ranch, FloridaResort/Semi-Private -
![Bradenton CC]()
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![River Strand GCC - Tributary: #9]()
Bradenton, FloridaSemi-Private -
![Concession GC: Driving range]()
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![Concession GC]()
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![River Strand GCC]()
Bradenton, FloridaSemi-Private -
![Lakewood National GC: #11]()
Lakewood Ranch, FloridaResort -
Lakewood Ranch, FloridaPrivate/Community
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![River Strand GCC]()
Bradenton, FloridaSemi-Private -
![Lakewood National Golf Club - Piper Course]()
Lakewood Ranch, FloridaResort -
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![Calusa Lakes GC]()
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![Sorrento Par-3 GC]()
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![Mission Valley GCC: #1]()
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![The Club at River Wilderness]()
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![Turnberry at Waterford GC: #9]()
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![Waterford GC]()
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![Palmetto Pines GC]()
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![Key Royale C: aerial view]()
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![Palmetto Pines GC: Practice area]()
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![Turnberry at Waterford GC]()
Venice, FloridaSemi-Private -
![Bird Bay GC]()
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![Capri Isles GC]()
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![Pelican Pointe GCC]()
Venice, FloridaSemi-Private -
![Lake Venice GC]()
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![Pelican Pointe GCC]()
Venice, FloridaSemi-Private -
![Pelican Pointe GCC: Clubhouse]()
Venice, FloridaSemi-Private -
![Lake Venice GC]()
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![Lake Venice GC]()
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![Venice GCC: #4]()
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![Plantation GCC - The Panther: #15]()
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![Venice East GC: #14]()
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![Plantation GCC - The Bobcat: #10, #18]()
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![Sarasota National GC]()
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![Scepter GC - Osprey: #1]()
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![Scepter GC: Osprey's 9th tee]()
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![Scepter GC - Ibis: #8]()
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