Golf

Golf has been a part of Sarasota County since 1885, when John Hamilton Gillespie arrived in Sarasota from Scotland, forever changing the course of Sarasota’s future.

When John Hamilton Gillespie arrived in Sarasota from Scotland in 1885 he was keen to develop a new home in America, which would include his beloved game of golf. By 1886 he had laid out two new golf holes (eventually to be 18 holes) that would be played upon the ground that is currently near Sarasota’s downtown Main Street.

Sarasota County is well-known as the cradle of golf and a beach-goers paradise. For those who would rather swing a racquet than a club, there are plenty of options for different levels of dedication to the sport.

Perfect your backhand and ace your tennis game in Sarasota County. A variety of venues offer courts for players from novices to experts.

You missed the British Open, Wimbledon, and the Tour de France by just a hair ... or maybe a mile. But you can still enjoy your favorite active sports while on vacation in Sarasota County!

Sarasota features myriad options for golf, tennis, and biking. So, grab your gear and let’s go!

From history to present-day, golf has been a permanent part of Sarasota's landscape, where you'll find there are no shortage of courses and country clubs for the golfer to spend an afternoon perfecting their game

From professional to pedestrian, the Sarasota County area has something for golfers of all levels with over 50 courses to choose from and year-round sunshine.