Private Country Clubs

When Florida’s many acclaimed golf courses combine with its mild winter and abundant sunshine, play jumps up a notch from wonderful to phenomenal. The only drawback is that many people get the same idea at once — let’s play golf! While the locals and visitors compete for their invaluable time on the links, there is one unhurried group — members of private country clubs.

There are as many private country clubs in the Greater Sarasota area as reasons to join. Beyond easier access and prime tee times, course conditions at a private club are usually perfect, not only because the members demand it, but because of the fewer number of rounds.

These facilities typically offer amenities not found at the public and semi-private venues, such as locker storage and regular interaction with the professional golf staff and excellent practice facilities. If you are competitive by nature, a club’s tournament schedule will keep you busy throughout the year.

Most private clubs feature the comforts craved by the avid golfer. Apres golf amenities such as a clubhouse with a lounge and dining room, tennis courts and swimming pools as well as aerobics classes and fitness rooms provide all of the components to enjoy a healthy active lifestyle . With busy social calendars, both newcomers and locals find that club membership offers the opportunity to meet new people and build a close knit circle of friends with common interests. And as the years progress, the private club experience can grow into an extended family.

Just like the competitive golfers they serve, the local private clubs are also working hard to upgrade, refurbish and keep their facilities in tip top shape. Some offer enticing programs for limited memberships, seasonal out-of-state memberships, junior, social and corporate. We’ve highlighted a few of the notable area country clubs in this section.