This facility has two regulation eighteen hole courses and a nine hole executive course. The American Course is a shotmaker's course with water and trees frequently coming into play. There are also many out-of-bounds stakes lining the fairways. This course was redesigned by R. Albert Anderson in 1963 and again by Ron Garl in 1988. The British Course is more open but features plenty of sand bunkers. Water only comes into play twice on this course. In 1940, the longest playoff in PGA Tour history was held on these courses and nearby Sarabay Country Club when the PGA Senior's Championship needed thirty-six playoff holes before Otto Hackbarth defeated Jock Hutchinson 294-295. The Executive Course can be quite difficult. Your approach shots must be accurate because the greens are very small. Walking is permitted after 1 PM during the peak season. There is a twenty-four hour automated tee time recorder system, (941) 365-4653.
Golf Course / Club Details
Management Company:
Architect:
Donald Ross
Access:
Public
Year Founded:
1927
Number of Holes:
18
Cart Yardage System:
Last Major Refit:
Tee Boxes:
4
Water Holes:
2
Tees Grass:
Rental Clubs:
Rental Shoes:
Tees
Par
Yardage
Slope
Rating
Blue
71
6039
117
68.4
White
71
5496
112
66.1
Gold
71
4799
106
67.5
Red
71
4326
101
64.5
Amenities
Driving Range:
Yes
Chipping Area:
Yes
Range Ball Price:
Locker Room:
No
Metal Spikes:
No
Walking Allowed:
No
General:
Food Service
Banquet Facility:
No
Breakfast Served:
No
Alcohol Served:
No
General:
General
Dress Code:
No tank tops or cutoffs / Spikeless
Location & Driving Directions:
From I-75, get off at Exit 39 and turn W, travel for 3 miles until you come to Beneva Rd, turn N and proceed 1 block, then turn E on Circus Blvd, the club is less than a mile away on your right.
