Best public golf courses in Sarasota, FL

The best public golf course in the Sarasota area is The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club in Bradenton. These 46 courses are all open to the public, ranked by our overall rating.

1. 1The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf ClubBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 7,420 yds9.8
2. 2The Concession Golf ClubBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 7,492 yds9.7
3. 3Founders Golf ClubSarasota, FL · Public · 18 holes · 7,007 yds9.7
4. 4Lakewood National Golf ClubLakewood Ranch, FL · Public · 18 holes · 7,291 yds9.6
5. 5Heritage Oaks Golf & Country ClubSarasota, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,475 yds9.6
6. 6The Venice Golf and Country ClubVenice, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,758 yds9.5
7. 7Waterlefe Golf & River ClubBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,869 yds9.4
8. 8Sarasota National Golf ClubVenice, FL · Public · 18 holes · 7,302 yds9.3
9. 9Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country ClubBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 7,281 yds9.3
10. 10Bradenton Country ClubBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,661 yds9.3
11. 11Plantation Golf & Country ClubVenice, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,774 yds9.2
12. 12River Strand Golf and Country ClubBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 7,042 yds9.2
13. 13Stoneybrook Golf and Country ClubSarasota, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,483 yds9.2
14. 14Sara Bay Country ClubSarasota, FL · Public · 18 holes · 7,101 yds9.2
15. 15Tara Golf & Country ClubBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,788 yds9.1
16. 16Laurel Oak Country ClubSarasota, FL · Public · 18 holes · 7,010 yds9.0
17. 17Pelican Pointe Golf and Country ClubVenice, FL · Public · 18 holes · 7,125 yds9.0
18. 18Calusa Lakes Golf ClubNokomis, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,715 yds8.7
19. 19Jacaranda West Country ClubVenice, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,540 yds8.6
20. 20Waterford Golf ClubVenice, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,598 yds8.3
21. 21Palm Aire Country ClubSarasota, FL · Public · 18 holes · 7,162 yds8.2
22. 22Misty Creek Country ClubSarasota, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,905 yds8.2
23. 23Riverside Club Golf & Marina CommunityRuskin, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,167 yds8.1
24. 24River Run Golf LinksBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,210 yds7.8
25. 25IMG Academy Golf ClubBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,842 yds7.7
26. 26Links At Greenfield PlantationBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,756 yds7.7
27. 27Legacy Golf Club At Lakewood RanchBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,989 yds7.7
28. 28TPC Prestancia Sarasota's Private Golf, Social and Sports ClubSarasota, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,907 yds7.6
29. 29Venetian Golf ClubNorth Venice, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,942 yds7.4
30. 30River Isles Golf ClubBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,840 yds7.3
31. 31The Meadows Golf ClubSarasota, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,615 yds7.3
32. 32Lake Venice Golf ClubVenice, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,306 yds7.2
33. 33Heritage Harbour Golf ClubBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,655 yds7.1
34. 34Serenoa Golf ClubSarasota, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,414 yds7.0
35. 35Rosedale Golf & Country ClubBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,591 yds7.0
36. 36Capri Isles Golf ClubVenice, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,523 yds6.9
37. 37Venice East Golf CourseVenice, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,758 yds6.9
38. 38The River ClubBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,840 yds6.8
39. 39Greens of Manatee Golf CourseBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,360 yds6.7
40. 40Riverside Golf Course CommunityRuskin, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,167 yds6.7
41. 41The Club at River WildernessParrish, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,964 yds6.5
42. 42Bobby Jones Golf ClubSarasota, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,714 yds6.0
43. 43Bent Tree Country ClubSarasota, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,570 yds5.9
44. 44Manatee County Golf CourseBradenton, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,360 yds5.9
45. 45Buffalo Creek Golf CoursePalmetto, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,776 yds5.9
46. 46Tatum Ridge Golf LinksSarasota, FL · Public · 18 holes · 6,524 yds5.7

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Updated October 2026