ROSEDALE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
5100 87th St. E.
Bradenton, FL 34211
www.rosedalegolf.com
With 27 holes winding through sparkling lakes and preserved natural forest, Rosedale’s course includes nine holes added just this year. The club also offers an eight-acre driving range, chipping and putting green, and the outdoor terrace at the 22,000-square-foot clubhouse is perfect for casual gatherings or elegant affairs. Five Har-Tru lighted tennis courts, junior Olympic-size swimming pool and a fitness center with an array of recreational activities complete the experience. Pro shop: 756-0004.
Course: Rosedale Golf & Country Club
Yards/Par: 6,714/72
No. of Holes: 18
Course Designer: Ted McAnlis
Days to Reserve Tee Times: 3 days
Greens Fees: Winter: $85 before 1 p.m.; $65 after. Call for summer rates.
Public/Private: Semi-private
SARA BAY COUNTRY CLUB
7011 Willow St.
Sarasota, FL 34243
www.sarabaycc.org
Sara Bay Country Club, founded in 1926, is a private, member-owned golf club located north of downtown Sarasota. A low membership roster ensures tee time availability and a comfortable pace of play. Members also enjoy exceptional clubhouse facilities, including both casual and fine dining and full-service locker rooms for men and women.
Course: Sara Bay Country Club
Yards/par: Four tees, 5,264–7,021/72
No. of Holes: 18
Course Designer: Donald Ross
Days to Reserve Tee Time: 4 (members only)
Greens fees: Guests: $60, plus cart
Public/Private: Private
TARA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
6602 Drewrys Bluff
Bradenton, FL 34203
www.taragcc.com
This member-owned equity club was established in 1989 and boasts a championship 18-hole Ted McAnlis-designed golf course situated on 600 acres and surrounded by nature preserves. Four sets of tees challenge the avid golfer of all skill levels. Members also enjoy two Har-Tru tennis courts, a full-service restaurant, grill and pro shop. You can reach the administration office at (941) 756-7775.
Course: Tara Golf & Country Club
Yards/Par: 6,820/72
No. of Holes: 18
Designer: Ted McAnlis
Days to Reserve Tee Time: N/A Members only
Greens Fees: Cart fee $18.50 per person for 18 holes
Public/Private: Private

TPC PRESTANCIA
4409 TPC Drive
Sarasota, FL 34238
www.tpcprestancia.com
TPC Prestancia boasts two PGA Tour golf courses that stretch through a calm residential community. The Stadium course has hosted 13 Champions Tour events since 1987, and its large open areas behind the greens frame the holes in true stadium fashion. The classic doglegs of the Club course are reminiscent of Old Florida design. Also, TPC Prestancia’s certification in Audubon International’s Cooperative Sanctuary Program guarantees an environment rich with wildlife and natural beauty. The Mediterranean-style, 35,000-square-foot clubhouse features à la carte and private meeting and banquet facilities for indoor and outdoor dining.
Course: Stadium Course
Yards/Par: 6,927/72
No. of Holes: 18
Course Designer: Ron Garl & Mike Souchak
Days to Reserve Tee Times: N/A Members & guests only
Greens Fees: Guest, $74
Private/Public: Private
Course: Club Course
Yards/Par: 6,571/72
No. of Holes: 18
Course Designer: Bruce Devlin & Robert Von Hagge
Days to Reserve Tee Times: N/A Members & guests only
Greens Fees: $66
Private/Public: Private

UNIVERSITY PARK COUNTRY CLUB
7671 The Park Blvd.
University Park, FL 34201
www.universitypark-fl.com
Accolades for this championship course include being named the best course in Southwest Florida and 11th statewide by Florida Golf News, and voted Best Place to Play Golf and Best Place to Play Tennis by Sarasota Magazine readers. A pristine natural setting with pine and oak trees buffers holes from residences and each other. Recently renovated, all 27 holes boast six sets of tees and a mix of small, large and two-tiered greens. Golf facilities include a fully stocked pro shop, locker rooms, bag storage, a large practice area with putting and chipping greens, sand bunkers and a well-respected golf school. For information call (941) 359-9999 ext. 2.
Course: University Park
Yards/Par: 7,247/72
No. of Holes: 27
Course Designer: Ron Garl
Days to Reserve Tee Time: 3 days
Greens Fees: Call for rates
Public/Private: Private

VENETIAN GOLF & RIVER CLUB
105 Pesaro Drive
North Venice, FL 34275
www.venetiangolfandriverclub.com

Venetian Golf and River Club’s 18 holes of championship golf and 70-acre nature park are located along the tranquil Myakka River. Also enjoying this serene locale is the River Club, which features dining, a fitness center, aerobics studio, spa treatment rooms, six-court tennis complex, resort pool and lap pool. The course, designed in homage to early masters of golf architecture, was crafted by Chip Powell to challenge the physical as well as mental demands of the game, with generous fairways and strategic bunkers. Hazards make forced carries optional. With five sets of tees, golfers can play from 5,000 yards to just under 7,000 yards. And the new clubhouse offers the perfect spot to raise a toast to a perfect round of golf. Social golf memberships now available; please contact the membership director for more information: (941) 441-2290. To schedule a tee time please call: (941) 441-2294.