The Founders Club of Sarasota: Premier Golf Club Living
If you're looking for a luxurious place to call home, look no further than The Founders Club in Sarasota, Florida. Located in one of the state's most desirable locations, The Founders Club is an award-winning, premier golf club community offering exquisite homes for sale in Florida. This exclusive gated community has everything you need and more, from an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., to a world-class clubhouse with fine dining and a pro shop. If you're looking for a tranquil, relaxed lifestyle with top-notch amenities, The Founders Club of Sarasota is the perfect place for you.
The Location
This Sarasota County community is conveniently located off Fruitville Road just 4 miles east of I-75 and has a plethora of restaurants, grocery stores like Publix, Aldi, Sam’s Club and Detwiler’s, and more nearby.
The Founders Club is also just 8 miles from The Mall at UTC and Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, 10 miles from Main Street Downtown Sarasota, 13 miles from St Armands Circle, 14 miles from the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 16 miles from Siesta Key, and 30 miles from Anna Maria Island.
Nearby schools are some of the best in Manatee County, and in the State of Florida, offering top-ranked public schools as well as a choice of charter, preschool and private institutions. Nearby schools include Robert Willis Elementary School, Tatum Ridge Elementary School, R. Dan Nolan Middle School, McIntosh Middle School, Lakewood Ranch High School and Sarasota High School.
The Amenities
Located in the heart of beautiful Sarasota, Florida, The Founders Club is a premier golf community that offers a wide range of amenities for its members. At the 24,000 square-foot traditional Golf Hall, members can enjoy fine dining, bar and grille, private dining room, outdoor verandah overlooking an oak hammock and the 18th green, fitness facility, golf shop and fully equipped locker facilities. There are plenty of wellness programs available to members such as fitness, tennis, yoga, and massage therapy. Members can also play basketball, sand volleyball and make use of the Har-Tru tennis courts. For more outdoor activities, there is a picnic pavilion where family and friends can gather for a nice outdoor meal.
The golfing experience at The Founders Club is truly world-class. It has an 18-Hole Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Private, Member-Owned Signature Championship Course that provides a challenging but enjoyable experience for golfers of all levels. To get ready for the course, the Practice Facility provides complimentary Pro-V1 Practice Balls and has been newly renovated. For those looking to refine their game, the Members Only TFC Learning Center is equipped with FlightScope for custom fitting and best-quality instruction by our PGA Professionals. With its luxurious amenities and superb golfing opportunities, The Founders Club of Sarasota is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty and comforts of a premier golf community.
The Golf
The Founders Club is Sarasota's premier golf community, featuring an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones, Jr. championship golf course. It's a traditional golf club that brings time-honored traditions into play and emulates the traditional Scottish Links design with moss-covered centuries-old oaks, pines and palm trees highlighting a buffer of lush natural landscape. The course honors the native Florida landscape and engages strategic thinking at all skill levels.
The Founders Club has Sarasota's only traditional caddie program and indoor training facility, making it the perfect setting to enjoy both classic and contemporary approaches to the game of golf. With exceptional greens, undulating fairways, and extensive practice facilities, The Founders Club provides a unique golf experience in a luxurious yet intimate golf community atmosphere. Additionally, The Founders Club offers an exclusive amount of memberships, which means it's always low-play and never crowded.
The Membership
The Founders Club of Sarasota is an exclusive golf community that offers just 275 memberships at a time. Membership at the club is the key to unlocking the door to access all the amazing amenities, activities and events. You can relax and enjoy the beautiful Sarasota weather while taking in the view of the pristine greens, or challenge yourself on the 18-hole championship course. Members of The Founders Club will also enjoy exclusive member events and programs such as member-guest scrambles, golf and tennis clinics, holiday events, weekend cookouts, wine tastings, gourmet cooking classes and more. If you’re looking for houses in Sarasota, Florida and a luxurious Florida golf community with a wide array of amenities, look no further than The Founders Club of Sarasota.
The Founders Club Membership Options
Signature Golf Membership: Full access to unlimited golf, practice range with complimentary usage of Pro V1 balls, traditional caddy program, a private locker, golf club storage, towel service, shoe cleaning, complimentary bottled water, fruit and coffee, plus full access to all amenities.
Associate Golf Membership: Twelve (12) 18-hole rounds of golf from November through April, unlimited golf access from May through October plus full access to all amenities all year.
Social Membership: Reduced price golf May through October, plus full access to all non-golf Club amenities, activities and events year-round.
How much is The Founders Club membership in Sarasota?
Signature Golf Membership: $30,000 one-time contribution, $1,090 monthly dues, $200 monthly capital fee
Associate Membership: $7,500 one-time contribution, $600 monthly dues, $100 monthly capital fee
Pricing is subject to change. If you have any questions about membership at The Founders Club, contact Juliette Valin, Director of Membership at (941) 371-9720.
The Founders Club Community Homesite Map. Image source: https://www.thefoundersclub.com/available-homes/homesite-map
The Homes
At The Founders Club, you'll find a wide selection of beautiful homes for sale in Florida. Home builders like Lee Wetherington, London Bay, John Cannon, and Arthur Rutenberg have built a little over 260 homes in this community that offer stunning views of the golf course, lake, and preserve. Whether you're looking for an estate lot or a cottage or fairway lot, there's something to suit everyone's needs. Estate lots (for the larger homes) range from 2/3 of an acre to 1.5 acres, with homeowners' association (HOA) fees around $5,300 per year. Cottage and fairway lots range from 1/3 to 1/2 of an acre, with homeowners' association (HOA) fees around $4,000 per year. There are no CDD fees (Community Development District; additional tax assessment included on a property’s annual real estate tax bill which pays for the initial and ongoing infrastructure cost for community development) in this community. With a variety of homes and breathtaking views, The Founders Club is the perfect place to call home.
London Bay Model Homes at The Founders Club in Sarasota, FL
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*Pricing subject to change. See https://www.thefoundersclub.com/ for full details. Updated on 4/5/23.
