Sarasota Golf Trip Planning Guide
Sarasota delivers a surprisingly deep golf scene headlined by The Concession and University Park, paired with Siesta Key's #1-ranked beach, a thriving downtown arts and dining scene, and St. Armands Circle shopping and dining. It's more cultured than your typical Florida golf town and the courses deliver.
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
SRQ (10 min drive)
$40–$400
$500/night
1 of 4
~$388/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Sarasota. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
The Concession Golf Club — parkland, $250–$400 · 4.8★
Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin design. Hosted WGC Match Play. Top-20 course in the US. Limited access.
Owen's Fish Camp — seafood, $$$
Southern seafood in a rustic Fish Camp setting. Gator bites, grouper, and a killer raw bar.
Pangea Alchemy Lab — cocktail · Open late
Speakeasy-style craft cocktail bar. Creative drinks in a moody, intimate space.
Day 2
Ritz-Carlton Members Club — parkland, $100–$200 · 4.6★
Tom Fazio design with resort access. Pristine conditioning and Ritz-level service.
Siesta Key Beach Day — half day, $0–$30/pp
Consistently ranked #1 beach in the US. Powder-white quartz sand and turquoise water.
Boca Kitchen Bar Market — farm to-table, $$$
Farm-driven gastropub in the Rosemary District. Creative plates and craft cocktails.
The Gator Club — dive · Open late
Historic dive bar in an old bank building. Live music, cheap drinks, and Sarasota character.
Day 3
The Links at Greenfield Plantation — parkland, $40–$80 · 4.4★
Best value in the Sarasota area. Well-maintained with some nice water features.
Sarasota Bay Fishing Charter — half day, $100–$175/pp
Inshore flats fishing for snook, redfish, and tarpon in Sarasota Bay.
Columbia Restaurant Sarasota — upscale, $$$
Historic Cuban-Spanish restaurant on St. Armands Circle. Paella, 1905 salad, and sangria.
Big Top Brewing Company — brewpub
Local craft brewery with a circus theme and great IPAs. Taproom with food trucks.
Course-by-Course Guide
Sarasota has 4 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 1 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Sarasota has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $500/night for the whole house.
$500–$1800 /night
Siesta Key / Gulf Gate area
$600–$2000 /night
Downtown Sarasota / Rosemary District
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Owen's Fish Camp
$$$Southern seafood in a rustic Fish Camp setting. Gator bites, grouper, and a killer raw bar.
Boca Kitchen Bar Market
$$$Farm-driven gastropub in the Rosemary District. Creative plates and craft cocktails.
Columbia Restaurant Sarasota
$$$Historic Cuban-Spanish restaurant on St. Armands Circle. Paella, 1905 salad, and sangria.
Station 400
$$Rosemary District brunch and lunch spot. Great eggs benedict and patio seating.
Connors Steak & Seafood
$$$Voted Best Steakhouse by Sarasota Magazine nearly every year since 2019 — wood-fired grills and convertible patio
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Pangea Alchemy Lab
Late nightSpeakeasy-style craft cocktail bar. Creative drinks in a moody, intimate space.
The Gator Club
Late nightHistoric dive bar in an old bank building. Live music, cheap drinks, and Sarasota character.
Big Top Brewing Company
Local craft brewery with a circus theme and great IPAs. Taproom with food trucks.
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Siesta Key Beach Day
Consistently ranked #1 beach in the US. Powder-white quartz sand and turquoise water.
Sarasota Bay Fishing Charter
Inshore flats fishing for snook, redfish, and tarpon in Sarasota Bay.
Myakka River State Park
Kayak through gator-filled wetlands. Wild Florida at its best.
Motorworks Brewing Tour
Massive craft brewery in nearby Bradenton with food trucks and live music.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Bayfront botanical gardens with stunning tropical plants. Surprisingly cool morning walk.
Getting There
Fly into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) — it's a 10-minute drive to Sarasota. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Sarasota Limo and Gulf Coast Party Bus). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.