With its pristine surroundings, great amenities and friendly service, Waterlefe is a must play when in the Sarasota area. Features include five sets of tees and five unforgettable holes that touch and border the scenic Manatee River. Aqua range and club with full-service golf shop and grill room are available as well. Waterlefe Golf & River Club is an environmentally Protected Area and is a US Open Qualifying Course which can be quite difficult if played from the back two tees. They provide each golfer with a GPS and yardage book at no charge to help your golf course management-trust us, you will need it. Located along the Manatee River near famed Sarasota in Bradenton, Waterlefe offers a competitive layout and an outstanding challenge for all golfers
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General: Men and Women's lockers available with showers. Stocked golf shop.
Food Service
Banquet Facility:
Yes
Breakfast Served:
No
Alcohol Served:
Yes
General: Beverage Cart, Grill Room, Bar, and Banquet Facilities. The Waterlefe Golf Club Restaurant is now open for lunch 11:00am - 4:00 pm daily.Also, there are beverages available at the turn and a full grill and bar. Cold sandwiches also available to take with you at the turn.
Lesson Tee
Head Golf Professional:
Frank Leahy, PGA
General
Dress Code:
Soft spikes required. All shirts must have collars. No jeans or cutoffs. Bermuda-length shorts must be mid-thigh or longer.
Location & Driving Directions:
From I-75 (North)
- Take exit 220
- Head east on SR 64
- Turn left at the first light on Upper Manatee River Rd.
- Waterlefe is approx. 1 mile down on left-hand side
Player Feedback
Played on: Mar-09-09 Reviewed by: Larry Lewis
very nice course,
Played on: Apr-09-07 Reviewed by: Edward Carmichael
Best course I have played in the area. Fairways and greens in great condition. Some very interesting holes throughout the course, especilly on the back 9. Would play it again in a minute.
Played on: Feb-26-07 Reviewed by: Thomas Kijanka
Beautiful golf course. Very difficult if you don't play from the correct tees.
Played on: May-07-06 Reviewed by: Jim Laidley
Greens were fantastic, very fast. This is a very tight driving course. Have your "A" game on and make sure you play from the right tees.
Played on: Mar-08-06 Reviewed by: Norman Gosse
This course was tough for our group average 16 handicap. Scenery and conditions were great
Played on: Mar-08-06 Reviewed by: Sean Livingston
Wonderful course, extremely tough from the tips. Tight setup, wonderful scenery. Will play again.
Played on: Mar-06-06 Reviewed by: George Vasapolli
Great golf community, driving range adequate. Tee boxes need work, but rest of course A-1, with great repsect for nature. GPS on carts very helpful.
Played on: Feb-24-06 Reviewed by: Ronald Boehm
Greens very fast. Try to hook up with a member if you are playing for the first time. Really tight course with lots of water requires a lot of local knowledge.
Played on: Jan-23-06 Reviewed by: Dean Lawson
Probably one of the five best courses I have played in my many years of Florida golf.
Played on: Jan-13-06 Reviewed by: Larry Armour
Narrow, blind shots make it a tough place the first time you play it.
Played on: Feb-21-05 Reviewed by: John Sangillo
Nice course and good conditions. the only part that we did not like about this course was that you were unable to be aggresive on the par 5's to much risk than reward.
Played on: Dec-29-04 Reviewed by: John Sien
Great course but too much wetland.
Played on: Jun-11-04 Reviewed by: Marv King
Waterlefe was a very interesting layout. There was ample water and the greens were excellent. I would play it again when I am in the area.
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