River Strand Golf & Country Club's Sanctuary course opened in the late 1990s as part of a master-planned community in Bradenton, on Florida's Gulf Coast south of Tampa Bay. Arthur Hills served as the primary architect, with Chris Wilczynski and Steve Forrest contributing to the design and development. The course reflects Hills's approach to Florida golf, working with the region's flat terrain and incorporating water features, native vegetation, and strategic bunkering to create definition and challenge. The layout moves through a landscape typical of southwest Florida residential golf, with fairways bordered by lakes, wetlands, and preserved natural areas that provide habitat for local wildlife. The routing takes advantage of prevailing winds and uses water hazards as both visual and strategic elements on numerous holes. Bunkers are positioned to influence approach angles and reward accurate shot placement, while the greens feature moderate contouring suited to the climate and maintenance practices common in the area. River Strand operates as a private equity club serving its residential community. The Sanctuary course anchors the property and provides members with a championship-length layout that accommodates a range of skill levels. The club includes typical amenities for Florida country club living, with practice facilities and a clubhouse that serves as a social center for the membership. The course remains a central feature of the community's identity and daily life.

River Strand Golf & Country Club's Sanctuary course opened in the late 1990s as part of a master-planned community in Bradenton, on Florida's Gulf Coast south of Tampa Bay. Arthur Hills served as the primary architect, with Chris Wilczynski and Steve Forrest contributing to the design and development. The course reflects Hills's approach to Florida golf, working with the region's flat terrain and incorporating water features, native vegetation, and strategic bunkering to create definition and challenge. The layout moves through a landscape typical of southwest Florida residential golf, with fairways bordered by lakes, wetlands, and preserved natural areas that provide habitat for local wildlife. The routing takes advantage of prevailing winds and uses water hazards as both visual and strategic elements on numerous holes. Bunkers are positioned to influence approach angles and reward accurate shot placement, while the greens feature moderate contouring suited to the climate and maintenance practices common in the area. River Strand operates as a private equity club serving its residential community. The Sanctuary course anchors the property and provides members with a championship-length layout that accommodates a range of skill levels. The club includes typical amenities for Florida country club living, with practice facilities and a clubhouse that serves as a social center for the membership. The course remains a central feature of the community's identity and daily life.