There are over 30 thriving golf courses within the Sarasota community, and golfers looking to play year-round have plenty of options. If you’re a golf enthusiast, Sarasota is the perfect place to call home. Finding the ideal place to call home can be challenging when you’re a golfer.

Greater Sarasota offers much different living, housing, and style options for residents and visitors. Sarasota is filled with villas to townhomes, to condos, houses, mansions, and many more! The Suncoast has something for everyone and every family.

Medallion Home’s recognizes Sarasota as a golfing capital and has created Waverly, a gated community, to allow golfer’s access to all Sarasota has to offer, all while packaging the home at an affordable, convenient price for a custom designed home. With golf stores, schools, and homes near beautiful courses, you’ll soon see why you should consider moving today.

Golf Courses in Sarasota

With over 30 to choose, we’ve narrowed down the top 3 courses every Sarasota golfer has played:

Laurel Oak Country Club

Located on 800 acres near downtown Sarasota, Laurel Oak Country Club featuring two golf courses. Each 18-hole class has its own distinctive style and introduces a challenging, unique experience for golfers, both old and new. 

Palm-Aire Country Club

This 18-hole championship golf courses features The Lakes, and The Champions courses are top-ranked in the entire state. In this vast class, there is a driving range with 24 grass hitting areas. Both courses are recently renovated, as of 2009. With 36 holes, active adults will cherish this social club and the lifestyle associated with this scenic route. 

 Highlands Golf Course

The Highlands is a majestic 72 championship course newly opened to the public. With green tree-lined fairways, this course is challenging, requiring shots to be calculated, making even advanced players break a sweat! Highland also brings old-Florida golfing and mixes it with modern technology and social media. Enjoy a GPS Mobile equipped golf cart. Additionally, sign up for courses and tee-times online to avoid waiting. Book line, joining and e-club, and even plan a group outing through the golf courses responsive website and mobile application.

Golf Shops and Training in Sarasota

Aside from the 30 golf courses within Sarasota, a golfer needs equipment and training. There are two places to note:

Golf Galaxy

If you’re looking for a professional shop, Sarasota Golf Galaxy has everything you need. Aside from offering your favorite golf supplies, equipment, and services, Golf Galaxy’s GOLFTEC Lessons are perfect for every level of player. Golf Galaxy uses advanced technology to develop a precise plan for player improvement and growth. Whether you are new to the craft, or an accomplished golfer, these lessons can help your personal goals. Whatever the case, this is the perfect shop to improve your swing.

IMG Academies

Another golf school worth mentioning is IMG Academy, which is in West Bradenton near Sarasota, Florida. This sports academy is perfect for students involved in youth sports, high school athletics, and students aiming to join collegiate and professional teams, as well as casual players who love an all-around education! They offer a K-12 boarding school style of teaching while providing sports training to supplement learning. If you like golf, chances are your children have the athletic gene in their body, and IMG Academy may be the perfect place for them to explore these talents. Whether it be golf, another sport, or artistic pursuit.

Sarasota has a higher percentage of high school graduates than the entire state of Florida. The dropout rate is just 2%. Aside from IMG Academies, Sarasota County has a variety of education options from traditional to charter schools, private and specialty schools as well as universities.

Home and Community Living in Sarasota

The community in Sarasota is continually growing as golfers, and many others, flock to this area to start a new life, with their friends and families. While Sarasota has its fair share of the prime real estate for the elite, new homes in Sarasota also offer a refreshing option if you are considering moving to the area, especially if you are looking for a new construction home.

New Homes at Waverly Community in Sarasota, Florida

At Waverly, a Medallion Home, you will find move-in ready homes, custom designed homes, and an exclusive, gated community to call your own. Waverly is a private community featuring over 110 luxury homes, surrounded by the luscious 30+ golf courses in the Sarasota area.

Find equipment, golfing opportunities, and training nearby when you live in Waverly Community. Waverly is the perfect compromise. You’ll mostly be living right next to the golf courses, without paying the soaring prices on living on the class itself. A golfer’s dream!

To find out more information about Medallion Homes and the Waverly Community, please visit our website or call us at 866-698-0343. You can also stop by for a visit at 6800 Proctor Road, Sarasota, Florida 34241. Explore the wide variety of floor plans, living options, and community amenities by contacting us online or scheduling a tour.