Golf in Longboat Key FL? Also been checking out the tracks in Sarasota.

[Aggie_in_NE]

Wife and sister-in-law are planning an outing to Longboat Key FL in June, 2014. Looking for recommendations for local courses.

 

Was checking out a previous post and noted the suggestions of University Park CC original 18, River Strand and if I can miracle my way on since I don't have or know many CC type folks, the Concessions.

 

Anyone played the CC on longboat key? There's a landside and harbourside course. Worth it?

 

Any advice will help! Thanks

[wildmangolfer]

Riverstrand is a must play and open to the public. UPCC is very nice. Near UPCC you may wish to also consider Legacy at Lakewood Ranch and Highlands at Meadows CC.

[highscoreinky]

I second River Strand as it is my favorite course in that area. We stay on Anna Maria Island every year but I always leave the island to golf as the first time we stayed there I stopped at a course and was told that only guests staying onsite were allowed on the island courses.

[MNoonan]

River Strand is awesome, love that place. University Park is one of the best in the area (esp 1-18, they have 27holes). If you want to make a bit of a drive Sarasota National is worth every penny.

[Teeman18]

Lived here since 2002, try Waterlefe Golf & River Club, next for me is IMG , next Legacy,then River Strand. Univ. Park 10-27 my choice. Concession & Ritz Carlton far superior to all.

[rfs17855]

Actually heading to Anna Maria Island for spring break with the fam and was hoping to get in 3-4 rounds. been checking out preserve, legacy, university, waterlefe, river strand and just recommendation for esplanade. hadn't heard of that one.
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I second River Strand as it is my favorite course in that area. We stay on Anna Maria Island every year but I always leave the island to golf as the first time we stayed there I stopped at a course and was told that only guests staying onsite were allowed on the island courses.
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we are heading to AMI for first time for spring break. any suggestions for family of 4 cool stuff to do. I'm hoping to sneak away and golf 3-4x.

[agadawg17171]

If you are looking Sarasota Try TPC Prestancia. I believe it is semi private and even if not it shouldn't be that hard to get on. Play the Stadium Course. If the club course is only option I would pass.

[Bogey_Fly_By]

TPC Prestancia is private. Riverstrand, Waterlefe, and Sarasota National are probably the 3 best courses in the area the public can get on. Legacy is also a great course.

[rfs17855]

I think I've got it narrowed down to 3-4x to play. waterlefe yes. river strand yes. IMG yes and Sarasota Nat'l even though an hour drive. staying in AMI and IMG only 15 min away. I like that.

[Bogey_Fly_By]

Sarasota National is probably one of the most under rated tracks in the area. It is a great fun course, the only problem is WCI bought them out and they are turning it into a huge cluster. I have heard there will be 45 holes there after they are done, so it will never be the same. They have started clearing some of the brush and its not quite as good as it was a couple years ago but it is still a great round of golf.