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Played Waterlefe last Thursday in an intraclub match. “Survive the First Five” is the deserving motto of this course. A very challenging and picturesque track that meanders through nature preserves along the Manatee River. ( East of I75 north of SR 64 ) The course plays at 6150 yards (black’s), or 6427 yards ( blue’s)…
Played Venice G&C yesterday. Shot an 80 with a triple. Ouch. Always one of my favorites, this course was in lush condition and the greens firm and fast. In fact, my foursome considers this one of the top two reciprocals that we are allowed to enjoy from May to October. The course was totally redone in…
New week, new course. Legacy is now, officially, my favorite semi-private course in the Sarasota area…even surpassing University Park. Designed by Arnold Palmer, Legacy has sand and water on virtually every hole….not to mention grand oaks, towering pines and native grasslands. Golf Digest loves it too. It has been rated 4 1/2 stars on their…
I returned to Laurel Oak ( see May 2nd blog ) so not quite in keeping with my “new course every week” promise. Founded in 1990, Laurel Oak is a private, member-owned, equity club. After my round, an indifferent 83 on the East Course, I stopped by the membership office for the latest cost sheet and…
Played The Ritz-Carlton Club yesterday. Located just off Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch. Played from the blue/white “Members” tee’s that clock in at 6,456 yards…a happy middle ground between the too short whites ( 6,198 yards ) and the too long blues ( 6,557 yards ) for my foursome. Despite newly aerated fairways and cut…
I returned to one of my favorite courses yesterday…Bradenton. Founded in 1924, this is one of the oldest established clubs in our area. Located in the heart of Bradenton ( 9th Avenue West ) it’s only 15 minutes away from the beaches. Originally a Donald Ross design, but the course was re-done by Ron…
New week, new course. Played Longboat Key Harbourside on Wednesday with friends from The Oaks. I had played the Islandside course on many occasions ( faces the Gulf ), but never made it on to any of these three 9’s. Started on the Red nine, that veers west from the clubhouse and follows Gulf of Mexico Drive….
Played this semi-private club in Palmer Ranch on Wednesday. ( Not to be confused with Stoneybrook in Heritage Harbour, Bradenton.) This gated golf course community boasts only one 18, designed by Arthur Hills. The course winds around the neighbourhood past two story condo’s, villas and single family homes. This is a bundled community, meaning home ownership includes golf…
Played in the annual Realtors Tournament hosted by Lennar Homes on Friday. Our 4 man best-ball team managed a modest 68 (4 under ) but was well off the pace of the 15 under ( !!) shot by this year’s winners. Looks like some in the business are working less than others. River Strand is…
Played in the 5th Annual Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation golf tournament on Saturday. The Foundation is the Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military families. No, I’m not a veteran but my playing partners Tom, Ted and Bob were. Fantastic cause and a terrific time had by all. Laurel Oak consists of…
