Bobby Jones course in Sarasota

[freddiec]

has anybody played Bobby Jones public course in Sarasota? Particularily the Donald Ross course ?? Review, anybody?

[wildmangolfer]

Decent Donald Ross course especially the British course. Wide fairways, little water but small elevated greens.

[mwmgolfx]

When I played it a few years ago, conditions were spotty and pace of play was abysmal. Nice layout but typical low budget maintained muni with a ton of play.

[teejaywhy]

Played the British course once many years ago. The British is the Ross course. The American was added years later and in fact received a complete re-do in the early 90's. (didn't play that one so can't comment)

The British retains an old school feel. Not sure if one can recognise any Ross characteristics or not. A very flat property, the greens are the push up style and the bunkering is sparse and strategic in nature. The routing is very compact and it is a core layout with no real estate corridors to contend with. There is limited use of water hazards and the course features an overall open feel to it but probably would benefit from some aggressive chain saw work due to some unadvised tree plantings over the years that has resulted forced strategy on a few holes. Like, what idiot decided to line some of the holes with palm trees? As is typical of old school design, a variety of shots including run-ups can be used, the course does not force a singular/aerial style of play.

It is a muni, so the conditioning may be a bit spartan. As well the layout is subtle, it won't be mistaken for a modern design that is mostly about "wow" visual aesthetics and "signature" holes.

Perhaps not worth a special visit but certainly worth a play if in town,

[zargaro]

Bobby Jones is one of the oldest courses in Sarasota, and is maintained by the city. To be honest, its not that great of a layout, and most of the time is in semi poor shape. We have alot better courses in the area if your interested, El Conquistador C.C, University C.C, Legacy C.C, Misty Creek C.C, Tara Reserve C.C. Some of these are semi-private, but offer great deals during the summer months.

[capo]

Its private but if you can get on, Sara Bay CC is true Donald Ross. Great track.