Bradenton-Sarasota golf

[Pete Blaisdell]

Guys,

  I'll be officiating at the NCAA'S at the Concession Club and plan on staying in the area for another 5 days to play some golf. Have not been to this area in about 15 years. Would entertain any suggestions on courses, private or public , that would be interesting to play. Much appreciated!!

[Steve_ Shaffer]

1. Sara Bay (Ross) private:

www.sarabaycc.org/

http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=d512ca0e86cb769450d9e2a6eecd3d05&topic=50073.msg1135359;topicseen#msg1135359

2. For a very good public course, Venetian Golf & River Club:

www.venetiangolfandriverclub.com/

[Ryan Kelly]

Sarasota National in Venice.  Great layout and fun to play.  It may be a little of a drive but well worth it.

www.sarasotanationalgolf.com

[Tom Fagerli]

I enjoyed River Strand when I played it in Jan. You wouldn't want to walk it though. Seems like miles between green to tee on one of the nines. I used to enjoy Gator Creek the private men's only club but the last time I was there it seemed they had a fronting bunker on every green so aerial golf was only option.  Interesting place though. You can find basic golf for low prices as it is off season. Enjoy your stay!

[Jud_T]

Pete,

I'll be in Sarasota for the Youth National Rowing Championships in a couple weeks and am planning to head over to Streamsong for a couple days.  Looks like an hour and 15 minute drive.