Founders Club – Sarasota, FL

Founders Club - Sarasota, FL

Founders Club - Sarasota, FL

As one of the most exclusive golf communities in Florida, The Founders Club features a 700-acre golf course, spacious homes and plenty of amenities. Situated on the outskirts of Sarasota within just a short distance of the area’s many beautiful gulf beaches, The Founders Club community offers a peaceful retreat while still remaining conveniently near to all that the city has to offer.

In addition to enjoying golf on the well-manicured greens, residents of The Founders Club community also enjoy access to the 24,000 square foot clubhouse. Referred to as “Golf Hall,” the clubhouse features a main dining room, a private dining area available for special occasions, an outdoor dining area, a bar and lounge, an athletic center, a sports therapy room, a Pro shop and more. The Founders Club is one of only two clubs with a traditional caddie program, which is allows members to walk the course.

Founders Club Real Estate

Those who are interested in owning a spacious home will find The Founders Club community to be quite accommodating as homes within the community range in size from 3,000 square feet to more than 8,000 square feet. With just 262 homes to select from, prices generally start in the $800,000 range and go up quickly from there.

Thanks to its partnership with some of the best homebuilders in the area, including Todd Johnson, Lee Wetherington, John Cannon and Tyler Woodrow, the community has received numerous awards and accolades. Some of these include:

  • “Best Overall Community” by Parade of Homes (2008 and 2009)
  • Listed as one of the top 100 for three years in a row in Links magazine and in Travel + Leisure Golf
  • “Best New Community” by Sarasota Herald-Tribune Readers Choice

Given that the community features a 700 acres of natural landscape, 100 acres of lakes and wetlands, fine dining opportunities and fitness programs, it is easy to see why The Founders Club is so highly revered by gulf enthusiasts as well as those who are simply looking for a luxurious place to live.

Founders Club Memberships

With only 275 memberships available at the Founders Club golf course, which was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., members enjoy the convenience of having no tee time. The golf is also considered to be “fee free,” though a one-time contribution of $47,500 is required. Endless golf lessons, which allow members to enjoy all of the lessons they want throughout the year, is also available at an annual cost of $1,200.