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Hardest Golf Courses in Manatee, Florida

The 18 most challenging golf courses in Manatee, Florida, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Manatee

#CourseSlope
1
Concession
Bradenton
153
2
Waterlefe Golf Club
Bradenton
146
3
Lakewood National Golf Club
Lakewood Ranch
146
4
Preserve Golf Club at Tara
Bradenton
144
5
River Strand Golf & Country Club
Bradenton
141
6
Tara Golf & Country Club
Bradenton
137
7
StoneyBrook Golf
Bradenton
137
8
Links at Greenfield Plantation
Bradenton
136
9
Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club
Lakewood Ranch
135
10
Cypress Links Course
Lakewood Ranch
135
11
Buffalo Creek Golf Course
Parrish
134
12
River Wilderness Golf and Country Club
Parrish
133
13
Bradenton Country Club
Bradenton
130
14
The Preserve Golf Club
Bradenton
127
15
Manatee Golf Course
Bradenton
127
16
River Run Golf Links
Bradenton
124
17
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club
Lakewood Ranch
124
18
Key Royale Golf Club
Holmes Beach
108

Manatee Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Manatee, Florida?

Concession in Bradenton is currently the hardest golf course in Manatee based on slope (slope rating 153).

How many ranked golf courses are in Manatee, Florida?

45 golf courses in Manatee are catalogued in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 18 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Manatee courses?

Yes. Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard, reviews, architect info, and booking options. Set a tee time alert to be notified when availability opens.