Manatee County, Florida
Manatee County Golf Communities
10 golf course communities, from private country clubs to public courses you can walk to from your back door.
Manatee County has 10 golf communities in this guide. 6 have private clubs and 5 have public or semi-private courses you can play without a membership.
Browse by city: Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch
Esplanade Golf and Country Club at Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch, Manatee County
Esplanade Golf and Country Club at Lakewood Ranch (18 holes)
Membership: Required with home ownership
Heritage Harbour
Bradenton, Manatee County
Heritage Harbour Golf Club (18 holes)
Membership: Optional
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club
Lakewood Ranch, Manatee County
Cypress Links (18 holes), King's Dunes (18 holes), Royal Lakes (18 holes), The Legacy (18 holes)
Membership: Varies, ask for current details
Palm-Aire Country Club
Sarasota, Manatee County
Champions Course (18 holes), Lakes Course (18 holes)
Membership: Optional
River Strand Golf and Country Club
Bradenton, Manatee County
River Strand Golf and Country Club (Estuary, Sanctuary and Tributary nines) (27 holes)
Membership: Varies, ask for current details
Rosedale Golf and Country Club
Bradenton, Manatee County
Rosedale Golf and Country Club (18 holes)
Membership: Varies, ask for current details
Tara Golf and Country Club
Bradenton, Manatee County
Tara Golf and Country Club (18 holes), The Preserve Golf Club at Tara (18 holes)
Membership: Varies, ask for current details
The Concession
Bradenton, Manatee County
The Concession Golf Club (18 holes)
Membership: Varies, ask for current details
University Park Country Club
University Park, Manatee County
University Park Country Club (27 holes) (27 holes)
Membership: Optional
Waterlefe Golf and River Club
Bradenton, Manatee County
Waterlefe Golf and River Club (18 holes)
Membership: Optional
Frequently asked questions
How many golf communities are in Manatee County?
This guide tracks 10 golf course communities in Manatee County with an operating course: Esplanade Golf and Country Club at Lakewood Ranch, Heritage Harbour, Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, Palm-Aire Country Club, River Strand Golf and Country Club, Rosedale Golf and Country Club, Tara Golf and Country Club, The Concession, University Park Country Club, Waterlefe Golf and River Club.
Are there 55+ golf communities in Manatee County?
None of the Manatee County golf communities in this guide are verified 55+ communities. All are open to buyers of any age.
Which Manatee County golf communities have private clubs?
Esplanade Golf and Country Club at Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, Palm-Aire Country Club, Rosedale Golf and Country Club, Tara Golf and Country Club, The Concession have private clubs. Membership rules differ by club, so check each community page.
Can I play golf in Manatee County without joining a club?
Yes. Heritage Harbour, River Strand Golf and Country Club, Tara Golf and Country Club, University Park Country Club, Waterlefe Golf and River Club have public or semi-private courses that sell tee times.