A short nine hole layout surrounded by pristine, clear lakes in The Villages, Florida, the Sarasota Executive Golf Course makes for a great warm-up before lunch. Although the wide presence of water hazards can be intimidating at Sarasota, this Sumter County-based par 27 routing always gives players a fun, memorable golf experience.

It’s no surprise that Sarasota Executive Golf Course is considered one of The Villages’ most attractive layouts as that’s exactly what the design firm of Clifton, Ezell and Clifton aimed to achieve. Measuring just 1,180-yards from the longest tees, the remarkable for its large well-maintained greens and forgiving approaches, making the layout a perfect training ground for novice players. Meanwhile, veterans who choose to play at Sarasota will enjoy its astonishing condition and beautiful landscapes.

Just like any executive golf course at The Villages, Sarasota has no practice facilities of its own, although resident players at The Villages can make use of all the great practice facilities at the community’s many country clubs. Teaching professionals also welcome any golfer, experienced or otherwise, to private golf lessons at very reasonable prices.

As a Villager, golfers can play complimentary golf at Sarasota as well as the 40+ executive golf courses within The Villages. Green fees on the all the executive courses are non-existent for residents who are not charged for walking any of the layouts. They can also elect to purchase an Executive Golf Trail Pass, which provides them with the use of their own personal golf cart on all executive courses for the entire household that can be paid daily, monthly, semi-annually, or annually.

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