
Executive Course
Bobby Jones Golf Club



About this course
The Executive Course at Bobby Jones Golf Club in Sarasota serves as a shorter complement to the club's championship layout. Designed by Lane Marshall, this course provides a more compact golfing experience while maintaining the design principles found throughout the property. The routing takes advantage of the flat, subtropical terrain characteristic of Florida's Gulf Coast, with play moving through corridors of native vegetation and mature trees that define the holes and provide a sense of enclosure despite the modest yardage. Bobby Jones Golf Club operates as a municipal facility managed by the city of Sarasport, making it accessible to both residents and visitors. The club honors the legacy of Bobby Jones, one of golf's most celebrated figures, though Jones himself had no direct involvement in the design or development of the property. The Executive Course features a combination of par threes and short par fours, offering opportunities for scoring while still requiring accuracy and course management. Water hazards and bunkers appear strategically throughout the layout, ensuring that the shorter distances do not eliminate challenge entirely. The course serves multiple purposes within the Sarasota golf community: as a practice venue for experienced players working on specific aspects of their game, as an introduction for beginners, and as a quicker option for those with limited time. The facility's public nature and relatively affordable green fees make it a practical choice for regular play in a region with numerous golf options.
Quick facts
- Location
- Sarasota, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1977
- Holes
- 9
- Designer
- Lane Marshall
- Par
- 30
- Length
- 1,716 yards
- Difficulty
- 35.7/117
- Course Vaults score
- 5.8
Getting there
The journey to Bobby Jones Golf Club begins at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, a compact and efficient gateway just fifteen minutes north of the course. Those arriving by private aircraft will find the general aviation terminal equally convenient, offering a discreet transition from tarmac to tee. The drive south along Tamiami Trail cuts through the heart of Sarasota's cultural corridor before turning toward the barrier islands, where the club sits tucked between the mainland and the Gulf, framed by palms and coastal light. It's an arrival that trades Florida's inland sprawl for the quieter, salt-tinged elegance of the Suncoast.

FAQ
Common questions about Executive at Bobby Jones Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Executive at Bobby Jones Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 5.8 out of 10 based on 8 logged golfers.
Executive was designed by Lane Marshall.
Yes. Executive at Bobby Jones Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Executive is 30.
Executive plays 1,716 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Executive is 117.




