With nearly 20 championship Florida golf courses within a 30-minute drive of the Islands, golfers can expect impeccable course play 365 days a year. Every Bradenton golf course enjoys a winning combination of year-round summery weather and lush landscapes. The world’s most famous golf course architects have made their marks here – Ted McAnlis’ Waterlefe Golf & River Club and Arnold Palmer’s Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch. These and others are among the half-dozen area courses to garner ratings of four stars or higher from Golf Digest. Pristine semi-private Florida golf courses and wallet-friendly municipal links offer additional options for play, including the Imperial Lakewoods Golf Club in Palmetto and the Manatee County Golf Course. And no matter which stretch of green you try includingAnna Maria Island golf courses, plan on seeing some of our local wildlife, from bald eagles and osprey to white-tail deer and alligators.
