
Bobcat Trail Course
Bobcat Trail Golf & Country Club

About this course
Bobcat Trail Golf & Country Club sits in North Port, a city in Sarasota County along Florida's Gulf Coast. The course was designed by Bob Tway, the PGA Tour professional best known for winning the 1986 PGA Championship at Inverness Club. Tway transitioned into course design work in the 1990s and early 2000s, primarily in the southeastern United States, bringing a player's perspective to his layouts. The course occupies land characteristic of southwest Florida's coastal plain, featuring relatively flat terrain with native vegetation, wetlands, and water features that come into play on multiple holes. The design incorporates the region's natural landscape elements—palms, pines, and scrub—while creating strategic interest through bunkering, water hazards, and green complexes that reward accurate approach shots. The routing takes advantage of prevailing winds and the property's natural drainage patterns. As a semi-private facility, Bobcat Trail serves both members and daily-fee players, typical of many Florida golf communities developed during the state's growth periods. The club provides amenities expected of a country club setting in the region, including practice facilities and dining options. The course caters to a range of skill levels while offering enough challenge from the back tees to test accomplished players, reflecting Tway's understanding of competitive golf and the needs of a diverse membership base.
Quick facts
- Location
- North Port, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1998
- Designer
- Bob Tway
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 73
- Length
- 6,718 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.2/131
Getting there
The journey to Bobcat Trail Golf & Country Club begins at either Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRB), roughly 45 minutes to the north, or Tampa International (TPA), approximately 90 minutes away - both gateways to Florida's Gulf Coast. From either hub, the drive south traces the gentle spine of central Florida's west coast, transitioning from interstate commerce into the quieter, more deliberate landscape of Charlotte County, where the terrain flattens and palmettos begin to punctuate the horizon. The final approach to North Port carries you through the club's residential enclave, where manicured fairways and native oak canopies signal your arrival at this understated sanctuary of championship golf and country-club tradition.

FAQ
Common questions about Bobcat Trail
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Bobcat Trail was designed by Bob Tway.
Yes. Bobcat Trail is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Bobcat Trail is 73.
Bobcat Trail plays 6,718 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Bobcat Trail is 131.
Bobcat Trail is a 18-hole course.



