What I've Learned

At 74, Tony Jacklin Has Never Been Happier

Jacklin still swings the sticks, but now devotes more of his time to artistic woodworking, as well as to designing and renovating golf courses and co-writing his first novel, Bad Lies, published this summer.

08/29/2018 By David Hackett

In the Rough

What's Going on with the Bobby Jones Golf Complex?

The City Commission is expected to vote late this summer on whether to fund improvements to the neglected facility.

07/26/2018 By David Hackett

Entertainment

Construction Company Building $3.4 Million Golf Facility

Sarasota's DM Constructors, LLC recently began construction on a new golf entertainment venue in Vero Beach, Florida.

02/11/2018 By Staff

Deals

City Golf Club Picks Nebraska Company to Manage Restaurant

Sarasota's Bobby Jones Golf Club recently selected Landscapes Management Company to relaunch the Bobby Jones Grille.

12/05/2017 By staff

Real Estate Junkie

Home Tour: Tony Jacklin's Former Bradenton Residence

Take a peek inside legendary British golfer Tony Jacklin's former Bradenton home.

11/03/2017 By Robert Plunket

Sports

Local Golf Pro Wins Ohio Tournament

Sue Ertl, the head golf teaching professional at University Park Country Club, recently won the senior division title at the 2017 Ohio Women’s Open.

07/05/2017 By staff

New hires

Club Names Two New Golf Pros

The Founders Club, a private Sarasota golf club and residential community, recently hired two new golf professionals: Anne McClure and Joel Rasho.

05/25/2017 By staff

Networking

Lakewood Ranch Group Holds Annual Golf Tournament

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance is holding its ninth annual golf tournament, The Ranch Scramble, on Friday, April 28.

04/19/2017 By staff

Road Trips

For Avid Golfers, Alabama's Golf Trail is a Glorious Getaway

Spend a few days on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail and you'll discover one of the best-kept secrets and values in regional golf.

03/01/2017 By David Hackett

Design

Golf Club Dining Facility Places Second in National Ranking

The Lodge at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club recently received a national Golden Fork Award, an honor created by Golf Inc. magazine to recognize the best and most improved public and private golf club dining facilities.

02/15/2017 By staff

Honors

Osprey Club Recognized for Member Experience, Golf Course Redesign

The Oaks Club recently received the “Distinguished Emerald Club of the World” award from BoardRoom magazine and Golf Digest recently recognized the club for the redesign of its Heron Course.

02/01/2017 By staff

Mr. Chatterbox

Journey Into Bone Valley

Our humor columnist journeys deep into the Bone Valley.

12/29/2016 By Rober Plunket

Fore!

It's a Great Time to Be a Golfer in Southwest Florida

Reasonable prices: check. Abundant places to play and practice: check. Clubs that value their customers: check.

11/30/2016 By David Hackett

New hires

New Golf Pro Joins Country Club

Former South African Open champion and European Tour winner Clinton Whitelaw was recently named first assistant golf professional at University Park Country Club.

05/31/2016 Research by staff

The Weekend Starts Now

Your Top 7 Things to Do: April 14-20

Sarasota Magazine's Best of Sarasota party, Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash, free admission to the Ringling Circus Museum and more.

04/14/2016 By Ilene Denton

New hires

New Executive Chef Hired at University Park Country Club

The club recently appointed Roger Turtch as its new executive chef.

04/06/2016 Research by staff

Off the Clock

Attorney David Silberstein Teaches High School Golf

Attorney David Silberstein took his love for golf and dedication to helping young people and turned it into a volunteer role as high school golf coach.

01/11/2016 By Ilene Denton

Baby Boomers

Where to Retire in Sarasota

Our Real Estate Junkie matches six kinds of baby boomers with the perfect Sarasota neighborhoods.

12/01/2015 By Robert Plunket

Article

Guide to Sarasota Sports

Your guide to Sarasota sports.

12/01/2015 By Sarasota Magazine

Article

Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez on Why Golf is Good for Your Health

Plus, a new breakthrough in kids' eye care, and are e-cigarettes helpful or harmful?

04/02/2015 By Hannah Wallace