Architect
Ron Garl
Established
1988
Par / Length
72 / 6926y
Access
Public
Green Fee
$$
Overview: Manatee Golf Course is an 18-hole public county course in West Bradenton, close to the Gulf islands and Anna Maria Island. Ron Garl's layout plays to par 72 and 6,926 yards from the back tees, with wetlands, lakes, TifEagle greens and five sets of tees. The course has a welcoming local character but still asks for careful planning around water and broad, tiered putting surfaces.
History: The current operator dates the course to 1988 and identifies Manatee County as the owner. Ron Garl's design is described as working with the natural Florida landscape rather than forcing a formal resort-style setting. The facility remains a public course with no membership required, and its current pricing model changes with demand, availability and time of day.
Did You Know? The signature 500-yard par five bends around a lake and finishes at a tiered green. It is a good summary of Manatee's design philosophy: natural water, a strategic angle and a putting surface that rewards a well-planned approach.
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6415 53rd Ave W
