With an average year round temperature of 73 degrees, Southwest Florida has a long history with the sport of golf. In fact, Sarasota was home to one of the first golf courses in the United States when Colonel John Hamilton Gillespie cleared a spot in the woods in 1886 near present-day downtown to build a practice course consisting of two greens and one long fairway. In 1904, he followed it up with a nine-hole golf course near what is now Main Street, east of Links Avenue, on 110 acres.
An early Sarasota golf course.
Today, there are over 50 courses in Sarasota and Manatee Counties and more than 20 courses in Charlotte County. These emerald fairways have given rise to a number of prestigious communities where you can spend your days on challenging courses designed by golf legends. On MichaelSaunders.com where you can browse by lifestyle, we provide a search tool to view homes for sale in golf and tennis communities.
Here, we are curating a selection of ten homes for sale located in treasured golf course communities in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte Counties. Click on the images below to learn more about each property.
891 Longboat Club Rd
Longboat Key | Longboat Key Club
Located behind the gates of the exclusive Longboat Key Club, this 5,974 square foot home is situated on over 134 feet of direct beachfront on the Gulf of Mexico. Known as Florida’s premiere golf resort, the golf courses at Longboat Key Club have earned Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” award with challenging courses situated directly on the Gulf and Sarasota Bay.
891 Longboat Club Rd | $10,000,000
7202 Teal Creek Gln
Lakewood Ranch | Lakewood Ranch Country Club
Positioned on over half an acre, this masterful five bedroom residence is framed by the private Arnold Palmer-designed golf course. Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club offers its members 54 holes of golf including Cypress Links, King’s Dunes and Royal Lakes.
7202 Teal Creek Gln | $2,295,000
7332 Chelsea Ct
University Park
Built to the highest standards of international design, this four-bedroom home in University Park offers a bright and beautiful open floor plan and expansive outdoor area with lake views. Club members enjoy 27 scenic holes of championship golf voted the #1 golf course in Southwest Florida and rated four stars by Golf Digest since 1996.
7332 Chelsea Ct | $1,890,000
221 Osprey Point Dr
Osprey | The Oaks Club
A meticulous 2015 renovation transformed this property in The Oaks Club into a modern yet classic masterpiece— where beautifully proportioned living spaces, exquisitely relaxing outdoor areas and a fusion of finishes all contribute to a glorious Country Club lifestyle. The Oaks boasts two award-winning courses, the Eagle and the Heron and is considered one of the finest golfing communities in the southeast.
221 Osprey Point Dr | $1,595,000
13978 Royal Pointe Dr
Port Charlotte | Riverwood Golf and Country Club
Situated along the Myakka River, this four bedroom home rests behind the gates of Riverwood Golf and Country Club. A spectacular outdoor area with resort-style heated pool and spa overlooks the shimmering waters. The Gene Bates designed par 72 Championship course was the #15 ranked course in Florida and considered one of southwest Florida’s best kept secrets.
13978 Royal Pointe Dr | $775,000
6304 Butlers Crest Dr
Bradenton | Tara
Overlooking Ward Lake with direct access to the Braden River, this five bedroom home in Tara is nestled in an idyllic “old Florida” setting. From within Tara Golf and Country Club, the 18 hole championship private golf course is complemented by brand new facilities and a full driving range.
6304 Butlers Crest Dr | $649,900
421 Wincanton Pl
Venice | Plantation Golf and Country Club
Enjoy the Florida golfing lifestyle from this three bedroom residence in The Reserve at The Plantation Golf and Country Club offering tranquil views of the Pranther Golf Course. The community’s Ron Garl designed 36 championship holes of golf feature two distinctive courses for a rewarding golf experience at every level.
421 Wincanton Pl | $529,000
9815 Discovery Ter
Bradenton | Waterlefe
Located in Waterlefe Golf and River Club, vistas of emerald fairways are presented from this chic three bedroom with den home. A Ted McAnlis-designed 18-hole golf course resides in an unmatched setting with numerous holes that touch and border the Manatee River.
9815 Discovery Ter | $440,000
443 Glebe Farm Rd
Sarasota | The Meadows
Enjoy daily views of emerald fairways from this pristine three-bedroom home in The Meadows. The optional membership in the Meadows Country Club includes access to the 18-hole Meadows Member Course redesigned by renowned golf architect Ron Garl in 2004 and golf carts fully equipped with Visage GPS systems.
4443 Glebe Farm Rd | $379,900
8750 Olde Hickory Ave #9206
Sarasota | Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club
Nestled within the Terrace community of Stoneybrook, this two-bedroom, two-bath condominium presents picturesque golf course and glistening lake views. Members of the Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club enjoy a full service restaurant, pro-shop, fitness center, lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, community pool and an Arthur Hills designed 18-hole golf course.
8750 Olde Hickory Ave #9206 | $212,000
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