Palmetto Pines Golf Club

The Red Course at Palmetto Pines Golf Club in Parrish, Florida, was designed by Floyd Myers, a regional architect active in Florida golf course development during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The course serves a residential community in Manatee County, situated in the flat to gently rolling terrain characteristic of west-central Florida's Gulf Coast region. The layout reflects the practical design approach common to many Florida community courses from this era, working within the natural constraints of elevation change and incorporating water features that serve both strategic and drainage purposes. The routing navigates through native palmetto scrub and stands of pine, with fairways typically bordered by the palms and subtropical vegetation that define the local landscape. Water comes into play on multiple holes, a standard feature in this part of Florida where ponds and canals are integral to course design and stormwater management. The course provides a straightforward test for members and guests, with hazards clearly visible and strategic options that reward course management over pure length. Palmetto Pines operates as a semi-private facility serving both its residential community and outside play. The Red Course shares the property with additional nine-hole layouts, offering variety for regular players. The club provides typical amenities for a Florida community course, including practice facilities and casual dining, functioning as a neighborhood gathering point in the Parrish area north of Sarasota.