
Anna Maria Island, Bradenton , & Sarasota, Golf
on the Gulf












































Come stay at the White Sands Resort & while
your here get in a couple of rounds of golf. There are many public and
private courses to choose from & the weather is great year around to
play golf.
GOLF
COURSE MAP
Bradenton and Manatee County
Mainland Golf Courses
Manatee County has its share of private courses, such as the Key Royal
Golf and Country Club in Holmes Beach, the Bradenton Country Club, 4646
Ninth Avenue W., El Conquistador Country Club, 4350 El Conquistador
Parkway, Palm Aires Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way and River
Wilderness Country Club, 1 Wilderness Way, Parrish.
Buffalo Creek Golf Course
Erie Rd., Palmetto 34221 776-2611
In northeast Manatee County, Buffalo Creek Golf Course is an 18-hole
Scottish Links style regulation par 72 championship golf course,
challenging. Buffalo Creek also earned praise for the wide, open spaces
tee times two days in advance Par:72 Ydg:5007 Rating:73.1 Slope:125
Heather Hills Golf Course
101 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton,
FL 34210
(941) 755-8888
Par:61 Ydg:3521 Rating:58.6 Slope:96
Imperial Lakes Golf Course
Imperial
Lakewoods
6807 Buffalo Rd., Palmetto 34221 747-GOLF
The rolling, lush fairways are a definite draw, nice course. The 18-hole
par 72 course is a quarter mile east of I-75 in northern Manatee County.
tee times two days in advance Par:72 Ydg:7008 Rating:68.7 Slope:117
L8255 Legacy Blvd., Bradenton,
FL 34202
(941) 351-6514
Par:72 Ydg:7123
The Links at Green Field Plantation
Greenfield
Plantation
10325 Greenfield Plantation
Blvd.,
Bradenton, FL 34222
(941) 747-9432
Par:72 Ydg:6720 Rating:72 Slope:128
Manatee County Golf Course
6415 53rd Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34210 792-6773
The 18-hole par 72 public course earned good reviews, convenient driving
range and practice putting greens. tee times two days in advance at this
public course, Par:72 Ydg:6747 Rating:71.6 Slope:122
Palma Sola Golf Club
3807 75th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34209
792-7476
One golfer called this a fairly challenging course
This 18-hole, par 72 public course is just north of Cortez Road. two
days in advance for tee times.
Bradenton, FL 34209 Par:72 Ydg:6264 Rating:68.4 Slope:115
Palmetto Pines Golf Course
14355 Golf Course Dr.,
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-1375
Par:72 Ydg:5358 Rating:68.4 Slope:92
Palm View Hills
5712 28th Avenue E., Palmetto,
FL 34221
(941) 722-2392
Par:63 Ydg:3485 Rating:63 Slope: None
Peridia Golf & Country Club
4950 Peridia Blvd., Bradenton,
FL 34203
(941) 753-9097
Par:60 Ydg:3344 Rating:55.0 Slope:86
Pine brook/Ironwood
4500 Cortez Road, Bradenton,
FL 34210
(941) 792-3288
Par:68 Ydg:3964 Rating:68 Slope:101
River Club
The
River Club
6600 River Club Blvd.Bradenton, FL 34202 751-4211
A lot of tricky holes on this 18-hole, par 72 semiprivate course make it
quite challenging, including a par 4 with an island green. Holes 10 and
18 impressed one golfer with the degree of difficulty. A good driving
range.
one day in advance for tee times.Par:72 Ydg:7026 Rating:74.5
Slope:135
River Run Golf Links
River
Run Golf Links
1801 27th St. E. Bradenton, FL 34208 747-6331
Golfers get a beautiful view of the Braden River from several holes at
River Run, challenging because of narrow fairways. The
18-hole, par 70
public course is next to Pirate City .two days in advance for tee times.
Par:70 Ydg:5900 Rating:67.9 Slope:115
Rosedale Golf and Country Club
Rosedale
Golf & Country Club
5100 87th St. E. Bradenton, FL 34202
756-0004
The challenging 18-hole, par 72 semiprivate course features lots of sand
traps, hidden water, long, tight narrow fairways bordered by palmetto
bushes, course challenging — but quite fair. two days in advance for
tee times.Par:72 Ydg:6779 Rating:72.9 Slope:134
Timber Creek Golf Course
4550 Timber Lane, Bradenton,
FL 34210
(941) 794-8381
Par:574 Ydg:2086
Terra Ceia
Terra
Ceia G & CC
2802 Terra Ceia Bay Blvd. Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 729-7663
Par:62 Ydg:4001 Rating67.9 Slope:99
University Park Country Club
7671 Park Blvd., University
Park, FL 34201
(941) 359-9999
Par:72 Ydg:4914-7247 Rating:67.8-74.4 Slope:113-138
Village Green Golf Course
1401 Village Green Pkwy,
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 792-7171
Par:58 Ydg:2735
Woodlands
Woodlands
Golf Course
5901 Erie Road, Ellenton, FL
34222
(941) 729-8999
Par:60 Ydg:3161 Rating:58.5 Slope:90
MINIATURE GOLF
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
2000 Cortez Rd W
Bradenton 34207 756-0043
Sarasota
and Sarasota County Mainland
Bobby Jones Golf Complex
1000 Circus Blvd. 955-8097Bobby
Jones Golf Complex
an American course, par 71, featuring a good bit of water; a British
course, par 72; and a nine-hole executive course, par 30, at this public
golf complex. accepts tee time reservations from 5 hours up to three
days in advance.
Forrest Lakes Golf Club
2401 Beneva Rd. 922-1312
This semiprivate 18-hole championship course is a par 71, featuring
mature trees and plenty of shade.
Foxfire Golf Club
7200 Proctor Rd.921-7757
Three exciting and beautiful nine-hole courses (Par 72) wind through the
trees and lakes offering abundant glimpses of wildlife. tee times up to
three days in advance.
Gulf Gate Golf Club
2550 Bispham Rd. 921-5515
short courses but nonetheless challenging, 27 holes, par 57/58.
Oak Ford
1552 Palm View Rd. 371-3680
four-day-in-advance reservation for tee time at this popular golfer’s
haven.
Rolling Green Golf Club
4501 Tuttle Ave. 355-6620
more traps and strategically placed water holes to add to the challenge.
Sarasota Golf Club
7820 N. Leewynn Dr. 371-2431
the Sarasota Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 72, public course. It offers
wide open fairways and has a restaurant/bar and pro shop.
Serenoa
7500 Serenoa Dr. 925-2755
With 27 lakes on the course, several wetlands and lots of wildlife,
Serenoa offers the challenge of an 18-hole championship semiprivate
course. full practice facility, with two chipping areas, a
25,000-square-foot teeing area and several targets to shoot at.
Stoney brook Golf and Country Club
8801 Stoney brook Blvd. Sarasota
One of the newest gems on the Sarasota golf scene, this par 72
regulation course was designed by Arthur Hills. challenging and
entertaining for both novice and pro. P.G.A. pros on staff. Daily clinics
are offered October through April, and private lessons are available.tee
times two days in advance. close to Sarasota Square Mall
Tatum Ridge Golf Links
421 N. Tatum Rd., 2 miles east of I-75
off Fruitville Rd. 378-4211
Tatum Ridge Golf Links Hills, water (11 ponds) and wildlife features 18
holes, par 72. Keep you eyes riding course only.
University Park Country Club
University Pkwy.
2 miles west of I-75 359-9999
Named one of the best in America by Golfweek Magazine, and in the top 40
out of 1,100 in the state according to Florida Golfer, A nice driving
range, pretty course located in a well-preserved setting Five courses,
from diamond to bronze, offer a world of opportunities.
Village Green Golf Club
3500 Pembrook Dr. 922-9500
This is a nice little course, with mostly par 3 and 4 holes. It’s a
semiprivate executive course with 18 holes, par 58.
Ruskin
The Riverside Golf Course
One Pier Drive, Ruskin, FL
33570
(941) 645-2000
Par:35 Ydg:3095 Rating:127 Slope:127
The Golf Club at Cypress Creek
880 Cypress Creek Blvd. Ruskin, FL 33573
(941) 634-8888
Par:72 Ydg:6839 Rating:74 Slope:133
MINIATURE GOLF
Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf
2000 Cortez Rd W
Bradenton 34207 756-0043