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Laurel Oak Country Club

Sarasota, FL
2/5 grail
Designed by Player / Rees Jones  ·  4.6★ players
✈ TPA 47 mi · Tampa 44 mi
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Why it’s a grail

One of Sarasota's most esteemed private clubs, boasting two championship courses from legendary designers Gary Player and Rees Jones.

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2027 Fore the Kids Awards Dinner & Golf Outing at Laurel Oak Country Club
Feb 8, 2027
Benefits First Tee Sarasota/Manatee — Benefits First Tee Sarasota/Manatee.
PriceOn the host site
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25th Annual SMHF Golf Tournament at Laurel Oak Country Club
May 7, 2027
Benefits Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation — Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation — supports a general hospital.
Starting at$18,000
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Lakeside hole on the Jones Course
Rees Jones, Inc. · Editorial (fair use, attributed)
Clubhouse at dusk
Laurel Oak Country Club · Club-owned (nominative fair use)
Aerial
Laurel Oak Country Club · Club-owned (nominative fair use)

About the course

Laurel Oak Country Club, a private facility in Sarasota, Florida, is distinguished by its two 18-hole championship courses. Both the Player Course, designed by Gary Player, and the Jones Course, designed by Rees Jones, opened in 1990. The club offers a refined golf experience within a lush, manicured parkland setting, primarily serving its members and the surrounding residential community.

Player reviews

Google 4.6★ · 121 ratings
5★ · Jamaal Day · 7 months ago

It had been a couple of years since I last worked at Laurel Oak Country Club, and it was so great to be back! As a wedding vendor, the experience was excellent from start to finish. A special shoutout to Banquet Director Brittany Szelag — she was incredibly or

5★ · Morgan Simmons · 3 years ago

I can’t say enough great things about Laurel Oaks! I held my baby shower there and couldn’t have been more pleased, Chelsea Chavez and her team were very professional and went above and beyond to make our day so special! The food, decor, and personal touches w

5★ · Vince Troyer · 6 years ago

I am on staff here at the Laurel Oak Golf Team, and this course is absolutely beautiful. Golf team is on top of any need on the course, maintenance is great at keeping the grounds beautiful, the the clubhouse/food and beverage is always available to accommodat

Annual charity events here

Recurring outings worth watching for — the door opens again each year.

  • SMHF Golf Tournament benefiting Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation · 25th annual · ~May

Course timeline

  1. 1990Opened with two championship courses
  2. 1990Player Course designed by Gary Player
  3. 1990Jones Course designed by Rees Jones