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Hardest Golf Courses in Sarasota County, Florida

The 16 most challenging golf courses in Sarasota County, 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 Sarasota County

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1
Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club
Gold tees · 7,039 yds · Rating 74.1 · Par 72Venice
140
2
Sara Bay Country Club
BLUE tees · 7,080 yds · Rating 75.2 · Par 72 · PrivateSarasota
137
3
The Meadows Country Club
WHITE tees · 6,188 yds · Rating 76.2 · Par 72 · PrivateSarasota
137
4
Myakka Pines Golf Course
2 tees · 6,060 yds · Rating 75.2 · Par 72Englewood
136
5
Serenoa Golf Club
WHITE tees · 6,050 yds · Rating 75.3 · Par 72 · Semi_privateSarasota
136
6
Misty Creek Country Club
BLACK tees · 6,905 yds · Rating 73.9 · Par 72 · PrivateSarasota
134
7
Jacaranda West Country Club
BLACK tees · 6,540 yds · Rating 77.1 · Par 72Venice
134
8
Bent Tree Country Club
BLACK tees · 6,578 yds · Rating 72.4 · Par 72Sarasota
133
9
Capri Isles Golf Club
#1 tees · 6,523 yds · Rating 71.6 · Par 72 · Semi_privateVenice
133
10
Lemon Bay Golf Club
BLUE tees · 5,848 yds · Rating 74.1 · Par 71Englewood
133
11
Sarasota National Golf Club
BLACK tees · 7,302 yds · Rating 75.0 · Par 72Venice
132
12
Mission Valley Country Club
#4 tees · 5,674 yds · Rating 72.8 · Par 72 · PrivateLaurel
132
13
Calusa Lakes Golf Club
Tee #1 · 6,715 yds · Rating 73.1 · Par 72Nokomis
129
14
Lake Venice Golf Club
WHITE tees · 5,659 yds · Rating 72.4 · Par 71Venice
125
15
Tatum Ridge Golf Links
BLUE tees · 6,747 yds · Rating 72.1 · Par 72Sarasota
124
16
Forest Lakes Golf Club
GOLD tees · 4,442 yds · Rating 66.9 · Par 64 · Semi_privateSarasota
118

Sarasota County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Sarasota County, Florida?

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club in Venice is currently the hardest golf course in Sarasota County based on slope (slope rating 140).

How many ranked golf courses are in Sarasota County, Florida?

70 golf courses in Sarasota County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 16 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 Sarasota County 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.