The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Sarasota

15150 70th Terrace East,

Bradenton, Florida FL 34202

  • Office

    +1 (941) 309 2900
  • Pro shop

    +1 (941) 309 2900
  • Fax

    +1 (941) 309 2793
  • Golf pro

    Patrick M. Gogoel (PGA, Director of Golf).

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk

  • Surroundings:

    Wetland environment.

  • Designer:

    Tom Fazio

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7417
6198
5175
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
75.6
70.0
68.3

Location

Latitude:

27.413948

Longitude:

-82.388180

How to get there:

13 miles NE of Sarasota

From I-75, to the north-east of Sarasota, take exit 213 and go east on University Parkway. After 3 mi turn left into Lorraine Blvd. After 1.9 mi turn right into 70th Terrace E and Ritz-Carlton Members GC.

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Sarasota

5-star: Fabulous – courses don’t get much better than this.

Est. 2006

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Sarasota is not to be missed. This Tom Fazio designed Florida gem is one of the best golf courses in the Tampa Bay area. It's also home to the "Lion's Den" (see Did You Know section below).

In a wonderfully natural setting adjacent to the Braden River, where forested wetland and open fields are all you see from the course, 16 lakes and constantly rolling terrain provide a scenic backdrop to each and every hole. You'll play from many elevated tees, down to awaiting good-width fairways and, on several occasions, back up to elevated greens. Smooth-lined, high-lipped and sharp-edged bunkering features strongly around the often large, undulating and immaculately maintained greens.

Although the feel is relatively open, accompanying you throughout the round is abundant vegetation in the form of tree plantings, flowering shrubs, mulched beds, informal native grasses and marshland areas. Large oak trees were relocated to key locations on the elevated course surrounds, while hundreds of nursery-grown trees have also been incorporated, including pines, palms and live oaks.

What sets The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club above many of Florida's other top-quality layouts is the perfect blending of natural wetland, open lakes, superbly crafted holes and constant, though not tiring, elevation changes. Add in top-quality course conditioning, services and amenities, and you have an exceptional golf facility that justifiably ranks alongside the Sunshine State's elite.

Stay&Play at Ritz-Carlton: this golf course can only be played by its members and guests staying at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota (see Where2Stay section below).

List of courses: Florida - South West

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Resort guests (staying at Ritz-Carlton Sarasota Resort) can book to play on weekdays and weekends. No outside visitor play available.

Must book in advance. Closed Mondays.

Green fees

Contact club/resort for information about Stay&Play golf rates.

Other information

Non-metal spikes preferred. Visitors can opt to walk or use a golf cart, but must take a caddie (Ritz-Carlton Caddie Concierge Program).

Practice facilities

Excellent

Did you know?

The last three holes on the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota course are collectively known as the "Lion's Den" ... a tough finishing stretch comprising the long par-3 16th, and par-4 17th and 18th.

The Lion's Den has frequently drawn comparisons with two other challenging three-hole closing sequences in Florida, the "Snake Pit" on Innisbrook's Copperhead course (holes 16, 17 & 18), and the "Bear Trap" at PGA National GC (holes 15, 16 & 17). Players that complete the Lion's Den in par or better receive a prize from the golf shop celebrating the achievement.

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club is recognized by Audubon International for its environmental excellence, designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

Where2Stay

  • The Ritz-Carlton SarasotaAAA 5-Diamond

    1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota, FL 34236

    +1 (941) 309 2000

    Visit website

    At The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, casual Gulf Coast lifestyle blends with the sophisticated, cosmopolitan excitement of the city. Featuring lavish accommodations, exceptional dining, a luxury spa, 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course, Members Beach Club and sweeping ocean and marina views. The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota provides guests with a relaxing and luxurious escape from the everyday.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      No

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      Ritz-Carlton GC (15 mi); Legacy at Lakewood Ranch; University Park; Oak Ford; Venetian; River Strand; Waterlefe; Greenfield Plantation; Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour.

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