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Legacy Golf Club 
4.5 star rating 80 Reviews

8255 Legacy Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34202
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Legacy Golf Club
  • One of the area's best. Don't miss this Arnold Palmer Signature Design
  • Proudly managed by Heritage Golf Management
  • Rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest
  • Challenging course with resort-style amenities and a world-class feel

Rates on: 

Yardage:
7067
Rating:
73.8
Slope:
140
Yardage:
6684
Rating:
71.9
Slope:
136
Yardage:
6108
Rating:
69.4
Slope:
124
Yardage:
4886
Rating:
68.8
Slope:
115
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Customer Reviews (80)

4/19/2012 - Tough course, bring lots of balls if you are a 14hdcp or more. Lay up and fly high into the green. Posted by Edward (Blainville, QC CANADA)

4/13/2012 - Very good course. Posted by Christian (2680, DENMARK)

4/7/2012 - Also one of our favorites. Its in great condition and challenging. Definitely a repeat for next year. Posted by Roger (Independence, OH)

3/30/2012 - Great course try it you will like it. Posted by Frank (Grasonville, MD)

3/29/2012 - Really enjoyed this course. Will probably play this one again when we return next year. Posted by T from Kentucky (St. John'S, NL CANADA)

3/9/2012 - Treated us like real guests. The staff was very friendly, changed our tee time so that we could play as a couple without being paired up. The course was lovely. Look forward to playing that course again. Posted by Laura (St. John'S, NL CANADA)

1/29/2012 - Very nice track for January. Greens were very fast and rolled true. All the personnel were very friendly. It was nice to have free range balls. Need to bring your own GPS device, need it to help out with hazards. Posted by Mike (Potomac, MD)

12/4/2011 - Group of 8 from the Ottawa region who year after year come to the Sarasota area and never miss playing this excellent course. Always a pleasure and most certainly recommended for those looking for a stop in that area. Posted by Allan (Gatineau, QC CANADA)

12/2/2011 - Always enjoy playing this course
Has great character and excellent staff. Posted by Henry (Warwick, PA)

11/18/2011 - Nice course. Well kept,interesting and playable. Pro shop staff very helpful. Only complaint is that they should have had a ranger out to speed up slow players in front of us. Posted by Bill (Simsbury, CT)

10/11/2011 - beautiful course. Excellent time Posted by Barry (St Johns, NL CANADA)

9/1/2011 - Very nice course, excellent condition, interesting holes with choice of strategy. Five sets of tees to accommodate players of all levels. Best feature, at least in August, was a small ice chest on the cart so your water bottle stays ice cold the whole round, much more useful than GPS since I have a rangefinder. Posted by Ned (Newton, MA)

6/3/2011 - We really enjoyed this course it was very different from the courses we are use to playing. We would come and play again. Posted by Grace (Hudson, FL)

4/22/2011 - by far the best course. The greens are good, great pratice areas. Bring lots balls there is a few nasty water holes. If it is windy, add 2 clubs. Posted by John (Georgetown, ON CANADA)

4/13/2011 - Very nice course. Posted by Richard (Omaha, NE)

4/7/2011 - Very nice - still remains a favorite. Posted by Richard (Streator, IL)

3/30/2011 - Beautiful course and wonderful staff. They treated us with respect and I would definitely return to this course. Posted by Marianne (Metamora, OH)

2/26/2011 - Best course we played in all three days, lots of challenging holes and pretty fair Will definitely play again Tx Yoge B. Posted by Yogendra (Franksville, WI)

2/18/2011 - Beautiful layout. Course in excellent condition. We enjoyed our round very much and would certainly play Legacy again at a future date. Posted by John (Jackson, NJ)

11/19/2010 - Course was in good condition, well maintained. Posted by Peter (Summit, NJ)

11/19/2010 - Our group is older but we have some decent players. Most thought the course difficult for first time players particularly without a golf course hole by hole brochure. Posted by Jack (Sanibel, FL)

11/11/2010 - Challenging, fun course. Must hit your spots. Lots of water! Posted by Carl (Charlotte, NC)

6/28/2010 - An outstanding and difficult course, regardless of the golfer's skill level. It is a beautiful course to play. Posted by Joe (The Villages, FL)

3/18/2010 - Very nice golf course. Would recommend this course to play. Posted by Curt.

3/11/2010 - Really good course. Greens were not in bad shape compared to others we golfed at. Again the weather this year was bad and in the past the greens have not been bad at all. Would do it again. Posted by Doug (Lloydminster, Canada)

3/7/2010 - Toughest five starting holes anywhere. Great course, in outstanding condition. Greens are spectacular. Posted by Steve (West Chester, PA)

3/4/2010 - Great course. Good condition. Could play this course every day. Posted by John (Glen Ellyn, IL)

2/6/2010 - Can't wait to try it again. Excellent in every way, and it is difficult!! One of the best in Florida in my view. Posted by Steve (West Chester, PA)

2/5/2010 - Great course and treated well! Posted by John (Travelers Rest, SC)

2/5/2010 - This is a return play for us -- we love it! 5 stars!
Posted by Janice (Waupun, WI)

2/2/2010 - This course is incredible and the service and staff were second to none. Legacy is one of those courses that you'll always remember for its beauty, challenge and pristine condition. I have a 10 handicap and have played some nice courses in Pennsylvania, i.e. Nemacolin Woodlands, Olde Stonewall, Pittsburgh Field Club. I highly recommend this course to anyone venturing down to the Sarasota area...you will not be disappointed. Posted by Steve (Cranberry Twp, PA)

1/28/2010 - Great course, staff, and facility. Would definitely play again. Posted by Richard (Malden, MA)

1/24/2010 - Great course to start our golfing vacation. Good condition considering the time of year. Typical fast Sarasota greens and the water makes it interesting! Highly recommended.
Posted by George (Flagler Beach, FL)

1/21/2010 - A class act with some real challenging water to carry. Posted by David (Brick, NJ)

1/13/2010 - Wonderful golf course. Well manicured, intriguing holes, visually appealing, challenging without being back breaking. Would definitley play again. Posted by Jeff (Spring Lake, MI)

12/4/2009 - Excellent course. Plays tough and long. Posted by Mick (Mississagua, Canada)

12/4/2009 - Always an enjoyment to play. Immaculate condition, excellent service, and worth 4-1/2 stars. Posted by Henry (Warwick, PA)

11/23/2009 - Second time there, and was fun again. Nice layout, greens, scenery. Posted by Wayne (Albany, NY)

11/12/2009 - Excellent. Posted by Joe (Oreland, PA)

10/29/2009 - Excellent golf course with respect to the layout and the overall condition. Some great holes. The facilities were ok and the overall value was good. Would certainly use again. Posted by Ian (Lancs, United Kingdom)

8/11/2009 - Really nice course. Excellent condition. People were really cool and friendly. We recommend this course. Posted by Anny.

6/4/2009 - Loved the course. Set up well and staff extremely welcoming. We enjoyed it so much we played it again on 5/28/09. Would recommend this course. Posted by Alan (Craigavon, United Kingdom)

4/20/2009 - The Legacy GC provided us with a wonderful golfing experience from the moment of arrival to departure. The club is beautiful and the course has a few signature holes that my friends and I are still talking about. Even though we did not play our best golf we felt good about being at the course. All the water and wildlife added to the pleasure of playing the course. We spent time in the club house after the round and talked with the foursome that was ahead of us. It was good to hear that we were not the only ones having problems that day. The Legacy is a true and fair test of golfing skills. We look forward to playing it again in the near future. Posted by Horace (Shelby Twp, MI)

3/26/2009 - Legacy is a great layout. The course was in excellent condition with nice greens. Always a must play. Posted by MCL

3/20/2009 - This was a great course. It was worth the price. Watch out for the gator on island par 3 17th. It had my playing partner's ball in its mouth when we arrived at the hole. Posted by Bob (Columbia, MD)

3/20/2009 - Legacy was our favorite of the five courses we played!!! It was in great condition despite the dry weather... We will play there twice next year as it continues to be a great value and experience. Posted by Jon (Elgin, IL)

3/20/2009 - Legacy had a good, challenging layout in excellent condition. We played some beautiful and very memorable golf holes. Posted by Jerry (Pittsburgh, PA)

3/15/2009 - This was a good golf course. The greens were in relatively good condition.The speed of play was excellent. Posted by William (Toronto, CANADA)

3/5/2009 - This was the nicest course we've played in the Tampa area over a two year period. It ranks with Waterlefe as a must-play course. Posted by John (Columbia, MD)

2/27/2009 - Beautiful, but tough, course. Posted by Stephen.

2/26/2009 - Very good course condition. Greens were challenging and in very good condition. Well laid out course, that I would recommend to above average players. 10 handicap player. Posted by John (Oakville, ON)

2/25/2009 - First time we selected this course to play during our annual winter trip to Florida. Staff was friendly and informative about the course and what to expect. Fair but challenging layout and was also in great condition. You feel like you're a touring pro when you play this course. Posted by Stephen (Central Islip, NY)

2/23/2009 - Great new course. First four holes are a real challenge. We're keeping this on on the list. Posted by Don (Poinciana, FL)

2/21/2009 - Walked on as a single for their twilight rate (a steal!). Course was in great shape. Staff was courteous and very accommodating. Very good test of golf. Posted by JT.

2/5/2009 - Highly recopmmend this course. Pretty and challenging.
Posted by Gary (Glenside, PA)

1/29/2009 - Course was beautiful, very well maintained. Weather could've been a tad bit warmer, but the round was very enjoyable. Very helpful staff in the clubhouse - allowed us to go out early seeing as how they weren't that busy. Posted by Janice (Waupun, WI).

12/11/2008 - Definitely the toughest course on gulf side. Great condition and friendly people, very accommodating when arriving late, top notch practice facility. Posted by Robert (Scarborough, Canada).

12/5/2008 - Super course, super people, great condition. Posted by Henry (Warminster, PA).

12/4/2008 - Best course we played...a good thing you left it until last... if this was the first course we would have been disappointed with the rest. Posted by Mario (Milton, Canada).

11/29/2008 - Great golf course, great condition. Posted by Ronald (Toronto, Canada).

10/26/2008 - Extremely nice. Manny waste bunkers well positioned. You shoot well or your are in trouble. Greens were in perfect condition. Recommend to all level of player. Posted by Marc (Westmount, Canada).

7/14/2008 - Great course, great staff. Posted by Ray (New City, NY).

5/29/2008 - Super course, great layout...quite a challenge, lots of water and sand. 1st timers need a yardage book or something to show some of the trouble areas...not always obvious. Hard course, but fair. Inset in an upscale housing development...beautiful homes and scenery. Posted by David (Flatwoods, KY).

5/13/2008 - Very nice. Posted by Dan (Louisville, KY).

5/9/2008 - Beautiful course. Great challenge. No two holes are the same. I'll be back. Posted by Stephen (Burlington, Canada).

4/3/2008 - Would golf again, and would recommend. Posted by Daniel (Leechburg, PA).

3/31/2008 - Best course in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. The free driving range is a bonus. Challenging for all golfers. Posted by Zach (Toronto, Canada)
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3/27/2008 - Excellent in every way. Best course in the area! Posted by Marvin (New York, NY).

3/20/2008 - Awesome course! Posted by Amy (Penfield, NY).

3/10/2008 - Five stars in my book. My favorite golf course in the bay and Gulf Coast areas. Palmer at his best. Great club house, staff, practice facility and the track is awesome. Always in perfect condition. Troon does it right. Posted by Jeff (Minneapolis, MN).

3/6/2008 - A very difficult but challenging golf course. Accuracy is priority. Too much course for the high handicapper. Very nice practice range. Posted by Mike (Dartmouth, Canada).

3/6/2008 - Nice course! Great conditioning and layout. Staff was very attentive. Posted by Nelson (St Catharines, Canada).

2/28/2008 - What a great course!!!! Tremendous conditions with the overseeding. Great views with water all over. Try to stay under 25 for the first five tough holes. Good luck! Posted by Kurt (Collingswood, NJ).


11/16/07 - Always enjoy this course! Posted by Denis (Canada).

11/15/07 - Excellent golf course in good shape. This is an incredible deal for a course of this quality. First class from the moment you arrive. Posted by Mark (Canada).

11/15/07 & 11/19/07 - Played twice and totally enjoyed the experience. Beautiful course and well maintained. Fits our needs. We had 12 golfers with handicaps from 8 to 30. Posted by Henry (Warminster, PA).

10/19/07 - Have played this course before and as always found it to be an excellent test of golf. Par 5s leave the lower handicap golfer with the chance to get home in 2, while most of the par 3s are well guarded by water. All in all a great course in great condition. Posted by Damian (Armagh, Ireland)

10/18/07 - Excellent course. Always play here when we vacation. The staff is first class and the golf course is very challenging and very beautiful. Posted by Karen (Chesterfield, MI).

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About Legacy Golf Club

The Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch offers a level of service and conditions found at world-class private facilities. This Arnold Palmer Signature 18-hole golf course, managed by Heritage Golf Group, is open to the public and comprised of elevated tees, majestic native oaks and natural wetlands. Legacy was voted among "Best Places to Play" and 4 1/2 stars by readers of Golf Digest 2008-2010, and one of America's Top Golf Courses by ZAGAT Survey 2007-2010.

Course Facts

    Year Built:
    1997

    Course Designer:
    A Palmer, E Seay & V Martz

    Club Type:
    Public course

Club Facilities

    Showers:
    Mens and womens locker rooms with showers

    Driving Range:
    Practice driving range

    Putting Greens:
    Practice putting green

    Club Rentals:
    Mens and womens right and left hand club rentals

Food and Beverage

    Restaurant:
    The Ranch Grill is open 10 am - 6 pm

    Meals:
    Pre-made breakfast items available, serves lunch and dinner

    Bar:
    Beer, wine and mixed drinks

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