
The Concession Course
The Concession Golf Club


About this course
The Concession Golf Club, forever bound to the unforgettable Ryder Cup moment that birthed its name, presents a stern test crafted from the spirit of sportsmanship. Carved into the mature, rolling woodlands east of Bradenton, the course, a collaboration between Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin, favors thoughtful strategy over brute force. Its wide fairways belie the challenge that awaits; errant approaches are swallowed by unforgiving bunkers and subtly contoured greens demanding precise reads. While not steeped in decades of championship history, The Concession earned its stripes hosting the 2021 World Golf Championships-Workday Championship, showcasing its ability to challenge the game’s elite. The demanding layout, with its undulating terrain and strategically placed hazards, keeps players on high alert. Beyond the championship pedigree, The Concession offers a sense of quiet exclusivity and collegial spirit. Members often recount the tale of Nicklaus and Jacklin's shared vision on the 18th at Royal Birkdale, a testament to the enduring power of respect and camaraderie at the heart of the game.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Bradenton, FL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 2006
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Jack Nicklaus, Jacklin Design Group
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,474 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.7/153
- Course Vaults score
- 8.7
Getting there
The journey to The Concession Golf Club begins at either Tampa International Airport or Sarasota-Bradenton International, both roughly thirty minutes from the gates depending on your approach. Private arrivals often favor Sarasota-Bradenton for its proximity and discretion, touching down just a short drive east of the coast. The route inland trades the Gulf breeze for the rolling, moss-draped terrain of east Manatee County, where the landscape opens into the kind of quiet, elevated ground rare for Florida - a fitting prelude to Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin's monument to sportsmanship and strategic design.

FAQ
Common questions about The Concession
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Concession has a Course Vaults score of 8.7 out of 10 based on 51 logged golfers.
The Concession was designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jacklin Design Group.
The Concession is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at The Concession is 72.
The Concession plays 7,474 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Concession is 153.





