Golf Green Fees in Sarasota, FL
Golf green fees in Sarasota, FL range from $39 to $115 for 18 holes at public and semi-private courses, with peak-season rates (November through April) running 20–35% above summer pricing. Sarasota and Manatee counties combine for 20+ public-access courses across a mix of municipal layouts, semi-private clubs, and resort courses. River Run Golf Links is the most affordable option at ~$39 weekday (executive par-3 format), while Misty Creek Country Club (4.4 stars) tops the market at $115 weekday with a full championship layout. The mid-range — $50 to $90 — offers the strongest selection of full 18-hole courses. Unlike Naples, Sarasota has meaningful public inventory across all price tiers, making it a more accessible golf destination for visitors and budget-conscious locals.
How much does public golf cost in Sarasota?
Public golf courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Sarasota average about $61 for weekday play, with known rates ranging from $45 to $115. The most affordable tracked course is Bluff's Golf Course at $45 on weekdays. 33 courses allow walking. 2 offer twilight rates. Pricing changes by season, time of day, cart inclusion, and tee time availability — verify with the course before booking.
Pricing data last updated: May 15, 2026
Cheapest Public Golf Courses in Sarasota
Full listThe courses below have the lowest verified weekday rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Sarasota. Rates shown are for 18 holes on a weekday where available.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Twilight Rate | Walking |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Bluff's Golf CourseCheapest | $45 | $25 | Yes |
| $67 | $56 | Yes | |
| $72 | — | Yes |
All Golf Courses in Sarasota
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| Twilight | Walk? | Verified | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bluff's Golf Course Cheapestpublic | $45 | $34 | $25 | Yes | 4.2(265) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 |
Burnt Store Marina C.C. public | $67 | $67 | $56 | Yes | 4.3(215) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
| $72 | $72 | — | Yes | 5.0(4) | Listed on course website · Checked May 15, 2026 | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(13) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(297) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(642) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
Venice Golf Center public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(142) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(54) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(14) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
Wellen park country club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(8) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
Deep Creek Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(372) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(131) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(2,459) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(246) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(136) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(44) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.6(377) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(52) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
Venetian Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(161) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(100) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(18) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
Franz Ross Park YMCA public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(236) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(95) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
Myakka State Forest public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(460) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(23) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
Golf Therapy Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(165) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
Riverwood Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(255) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
Riverwood Maintenance public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(2) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
Par Patrol Golf public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(26) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
Bobby Jones Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.6(395) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(10) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates | |
Sarasota National public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(91) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
Pope Golf public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 2.2(10) | No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates |
Best Value Public Golf Courses in Sarasota
Ranked by Google rating relative to weekday rate (rating ÷ price). A higher score means more highly rated for the price. This is a directional guide — value also depends on course conditions, location, and personal preference.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Rating | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Best ValueBluff's Golf Course | $45 | 4.2(265) | 0.093 |
| $72 | 5.0(4) | 0.069 | |
| $67 | 4.3(215) | 0.064 |
Walking-Friendly Public Golf Courses in Sarasota
33 of the 33 public courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Sarasota allow walking. Walking availability may vary by day, time, or season — confirm with the course.
| Course | Walking Policy | Weekday Rate | Walking Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff's Golf Course | Allowed | $45 | — |
| Burnt Store Marina C.C. | Allowed | $67 | — |
| Weddings at Heron Creek Golf & Country Club | Allowed | $72 | — |
| The Palms Golf Club at Forest Lake maintenance shop | Allowed | — | — |
| Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club | Allowed | — | — |
| Juliette Falls Golf Course | Allowed | — | — |
| Venice Golf Center | Allowed | — | — |
| The Pine Valley Golf Course | Allowed | — | — |
| The Preserve Disc Golf Course - Centennial Park | Allowed | — | — |
| Wellen park country club | Allowed | — | — |
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About this pricing data
Green fees in Sarasota change by season, day of week, tee time, cart inclusion, residency status, and booking channel. Some rates may be missing or not yet available. GreenFeeTracker collects publicly available pricing data where possible — some courses do not publish rates online. Always verify directly with the course before booking. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect recent price changes.