⛳ Places to Golf Near Siesta Key

Siesta Key is renowned for its iconic white sand beaches and relaxed island atmosphere, but it also serves as an excellent starting point for golfers. A short drive away, you can discover a diverse range of courses—from picturesque public layouts to demanding championship courses set amidst Florida's natural beauty. Whether you're fitting in a quick round during your vacation or organizing a full day of golf with friends, there are numerous fantastic options in the vicinity.

Here are some of the best places to golf near Siesta Key and Sarasota.

🌴 Bobby Jones Golf Club (Sarasota)

One of Sarasota’s most historic courses, Bobby Jones Golf Club recently underwent a major

renovation and now offers a beautiful modern facility with a classic design. Located about 20 minutes from Siesta Key, it features wide fairways, natural Florida landscapes, and a great practice facility.

Why golfers like it:

• Recently redesigned course

• Good mix of challenge and playability

• Practice range and learning center

• Close to downtown Sarasota

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Great option if you want a quality public course close to Siesta Key.

🌿 TPC Prestancia (Palmer Ranch)

Located just minutes from Siesta Key, TPC Prestancia is a private club featuring two championship

courses designed by Robert Von Hagge. While the club is private, access is sometimes available through member guests, select events, or stay-and-play options.

Highlights:

• Beautifully maintained fairways

• Challenging layouts

• Located in Palmer Ranch

• One of the premier golf clubs in Sarasota

  
  

🌴 University Park Country Club (personal favorite)

Often ranked among the best golf courses in Florida, University Park Country Club is about 35 minutes north of Siesta Key. It’s a private club but frequently accessible through guest play or seasonal packages.

Expect:

• Championship-level conditions

• Fast greens

• Beautiful landscaping

  
  

This is a great choice for golfers looking for a more upscale round.

⛳ Lakewood National Golf Club

If you're willing to drive about 45 minutes,

Lakewood National in Lakewood Ranch offers two

Arnold Palmer designed championship courses. The course has hosted professional tournaments and provides a challenging but scenic round.

Features include:

• Tournament-quality course conditions

• Wide fairways and strategic bunkers

• Practice facilities and clubhouse

⛳ Misty Creek Country Club (Near Siesta Key)

Located about 25 minutes east of Siesta Key, Misty Creek is a par-72 championship course designed by Ted McAnlis that runs through a large natural preserve. The course stretches up to about 6,895 yards from the back tees, with multiple tee boxes to accommodate different skill levels.

What makes Misty Creek stand out compared to many Florida courses is its natural setting. The course sits on hundreds of acres of wetlands, lakes, and hammock forests, with dense vegetation and wildlife surrounding many of the holes.

Why golfers like Misty Creek

• Beautiful nature-preserve setting with wildlife

• Challenging layout that rewards accurate shots

• Multiple tee boxes for different skill levels

• Practice facilities and driving range available

• "Old Florida" golf experience

  
  

Good to know:

• The course is semi-private but open to public tee times.

• Greens fees often range roughly $99–$135 during peak season, with lower afternoon rates.

• Tee times can sometimes be limited and may only be bookable shortly in advance.

You can easily:

• play a morning round,

• grab lunch in Sarasota,

• and still make it back to Siesta Key Beach for sunset.

⛳ Serenoa Golf Club (Near Siesta Key)

Located about 20–25 minutes east of Siesta Key, Serenoa Golf Club is widely considered one of the

best public golf courses in Sarasota. The course was designed by Mark Alden and features an 18-hole championship layout that winds through natural wetlands and native Florida landscapes.

Unlike many residential golf communities, Serenoa has a more natural feel, with large preserve areas and water features throughout the course. The layout is known for rewarding precision over power, making it both challenging and scenic.

Highlights

• 18-hole championship course

• Par 72 layout around 6,300+ yards from the back tees

• Beautiful wetlands and wildlife

• Public tee times available

  
  

Serenoa is a great option for visitors staying on Siesta Key who want a high-quality public course close to the beach.

⛳ Bent Tree Country Club (Sarasota)

Also located about 20 minutes from Siesta Key, Bent Tree Country Club is another well-known Sarasota course with a long history in the area. The course gained national attention when it hosted the LPGA Sarasota Classic from 1976–1988, where Nancy Lopez won her first LPGA tournament.

The course is an 18-hole, par-72 layout that can stretch to around 6,800 yards from the championship tees, with multiple tee boxes to accommodate different skill levels.

Highlights

• Historic Sarasota golf course

• Former LPGA tournament host

• Multiple tee boxes for all skill levels

• Tee times available for public play

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Bent Tree offers a classic Florida golf experience with tree-lined fairways and a traditional layout.

⛳ Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club (Palmer Ranch)

Located just 15–20 minutes from Siesta Key, Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club is a scenic championship course in the Palmer Ranch area. The course was designed by Arthur Hills and winds through natural preserves, lakes, and beautifully landscaped fairways.

One thing golfers often notice right away is how well-maintained the course conditions are, especially the greens. The layout offers a good mix of open holes and tighter fairways, making it enjoyable for both casual vacation golfers and more experienced players looking for a challenge.

Stoneybrook Highlights

• Championship 18-hole Arthur Hills design

• Beautiful lakes and natural preserve areas

• Practice facilities including driving range and putting greens

• Located in the convenient Palmer Ranch area near Siesta Key

While Stoneybrook is a private club, access is sometimes available through member guests or seasonal opportunities, making it worth checking if you're planning a golf outing while visiting the area.

For visitors staying on Siesta Key, Stoneybrook is appealing because it’s very close to the island while still offering a peaceful golf setting surrounded by nature.

Golf + Siesta Key = Perfect Vacation Day

One of the best parts of golfing near Siesta Key is that you can play a morning round and still make it back to the beach for sunset. Many visitors enjoy combining a round of golf with lunch in Sarasota or dinner in Siesta Key Village afterward.

If you're planning a trip, consider scheduling early morning tee times, especially during winter and spring when courses are busiest.

Planning Your Siesta Key Golf Trip

Siesta Key makes a great base for golfers visiting Sarasota because you're close to both north and south county courses. Within about 30–45 minutes you can access dozens of public, semi-private, and private courses throughout the region.

If you're visiting the area, our website also includes local recommendations for restaurants, activities, and things to do around Siesta Key to help make the most of your stay.

Closing

Whether you're a casual golfer looking for a fun vacation round or someone chasing a challenging championship course, the Sarasota and Siesta Key area offers plenty of great places to play. With beautiful weather most of the year and courses surrounded by Florida scenery, it’s easy to see why golf is such a popular activity for visitors to the area.