From the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico, to the many sophisticated art galleries and cultural venues, Sarasota is certainly a jewel in Florida’s Gulf coast. Though seemingly tucked away within a landscape miles from it all, The Founders Club lies just a short distance from the wonder of Sarasota’s rolling white-sand beaches, the conveniences of downtown, and the city’s exciting mixture of attractions, restaurants and shopping.
The Founders Club is a classic golf club privately reserved with only 275 equity golf memberships - and the camaraderie of a true private golf club experience. Membership in The Founders Golf Club will entitle a privileged few to 18 exhilarating holes of signature Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed "core" golf.
Carving each hole into harmony with the beauty of the Sarasota landscape Robert Trent Jones, Jr. created this rare “core” golf course to elevate the challenge and exhilaration of play. The renowned designer introduced environmental significance as the new paradigm of golf course design in the last decades of the 20th century, and today his courses not only preserve nature, but often enhance the natural habitats of their settings. Such is undoubtedly true in the traditional course found at The Founders Club. The 18-hole championship course winds away from the clubhouse embraced by an inspiring landscape of more than 700 lush acres and enhanced by a traditional caddie program and a full complement of golf practice facilities. There‘s no need for tee times and the freedom to walk or ride the course as desired.
 
View of the 3rd Green Water view of the 8th Green
The traditional golf clubhouse "Golf Hall" echoes the eloquence of the ancient game with its quiet intimacy and classic, understated luxury. Designed by the award-winning architectural firm of Fleischman Garcia of Tampa.
The Founders Club “Golf Hall” includes the amenities of a very private club.
24,000-square-foot , traditional "Golf Hall" clubhouse
Gracious main dining room
Intimate dining room for private parties
Club Bar and Lounge, the "Grille" with fireplace
Charming shaded dining verandah with a cozy fireplace overlooking the oak-canopied 18th green
State-of-the-art-fitness facility with an on-staff physical therapist
Men's and women's locker rooms featuring lounge areas with card tables and seating for relaxation
Massage therapy treatment room
The lakeside community recreation area is available to all residents of The
Founders Club and includes:
Recreation center with social room
Outdoor recreation area with basketball, sand volleyball, picnic gazebo and grills
Family activity area
Two Har Tru® tennis courts
Golf Hall
Site plan
The private gated community includes over 700 acres with 100 acres of picturesque lakes, and meticulously landscaped streets. Only 262 homes throughout defining an intimate setting, offering the best aspects of the community with 200 homes enjoying direct golf course vistas highlighted by free-flowing fairways, wetlands and natural preserves. The entry gatehouse, the golf clubhouse and the homes themselves are designed to blend the private club nature of The Founders Club with the beauty of these most pristine surroundings.
To preserve the coveted level of exclusivity within The Founders Club, the developers have hand-selected a group of distinguished homebuilders to help enhance this cherished landscape. Their homes capture the spirit of community for the modern day and give a reverent nod to history with well-mannered designs recalling Sarasota’s rich architectural heritage.
Custom Home Builders
Six of the area’s most distinguished builders including: John Cannon Homes, Lee Wetherington Homes, Pruett Builders Inc., Taylor Woodrow Homes, Todd Johnston Homes, and U.S. Assets Group.
All homes are custom from 3,200 square foot to 9,000 square foot. Styles include Classical, Colonial, French, Mediterranean, and Italian Villa. The starting point is under $1 million for homesite and home. Inventory homes are available.
Local area Map
School Information: Elementary - Lakeview; Middle - McIntosh; High School - Booker.
Click here to visit The Founders Club official Website.
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