Groves at The Meadows Country Club

The Meadows Country Club in Sarasota features two eighteen-hole courses, with The Groves representing one half of the club's golf offerings. The course was designed through a collaboration between Francis Duane and Ron Garl, both architects with extensive experience in Florida golf course design. Garl in particular has shaped numerous layouts across the state since the 1970s, bringing familiarity with the region's flat terrain, water management requirements, and native vegetation.

The Groves course works within the characteristic landscape of southwest Florida, where elevation change is minimal and water features play a significant role in both drainage and strategic design. The routing typically incorporates lakes, preserve areas, and mature tree corridors that define holes and frame playing corridors. Florida courses from this era often emphasize target golf with water hazards and bunkers positioned to challenge approach shots, while maintaining playability for the resort and residential membership that characterizes many Sarasota-area clubs.

The Meadows operates as a country club community with residential development integrated into the property. The club serves a membership that includes both year-round residents and seasonal visitors drawn to the Gulf Coast climate. Sarasota's golf landscape includes numerous courses serving similar demographics, and The Meadows positions itself within this competitive regional market through its dual-course layout and country club amenities.