Walking Guide

Walking-Friendly Golf Courses in Sarasota, Florida

Walking the course is one of the best ways to save money on golf — skipping the cart typically saves $10–$20 per round. It also means a more relaxed pace and better exercise. Not all courses allow walking, particularly during peak hours, so this list focuses on Sarasota courses that explicitly permit walkers. We found 19 walking-friendly courses in Sarasota, with weekday rates starting at $80. Some courses offer a dedicated walking rate — check each listing for details.

19

Walking courses

$80

Lowest walking rate

$10–$20

Typical cart savings

#1

The Palms Golf Club at Forest Lakes

Best Walking Rate

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par 64

Walking allowed Twilight $403.7 (263)
Listed on course website · Checked Apr 8, 2026
$80
weekday 18 holes
$80 weekend
#2

Serenoa Golf Club

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $434.0 (393)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
$109
weekday 18 holes
$109 weekend
#3

Waterford Golf Club

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $654.3 (241)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
$109
weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#4

Misty Creek Country Club

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed Twilight $554.4 (285)
Listed on course website · Checked Apr 8, 2026
$115
weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#5

Lakeside Club of Sarasota

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#6

Sarasota National

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.3 (91)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#7

Lake Venice Golf Club

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par 70

Walking allowed4.2 (244)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#8

Bobby Jones Golf Club

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed3.6 (395)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#9

Links on Longboat

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par 71

Walking allowed4.7 (188)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#10

The Preserve Golf Club at Tara

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed3.2 (358)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#11

The Founders Club

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.1 (47)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#12

TPC Prestancia

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed4.1 (36)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#13

Pope Golf

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed2.2 (10)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#14

The Palms Golf Club at Forest Lake maintenance shop

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.5 (13)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#15

Gator Creek Golf Club

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed5.0 (4)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#16

The Groves Golf Course

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed3.7 (159)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#17

Tatum Ridge Golf Links

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par 72

Walking allowed3.4 (327)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#18

Village Green Golf Club

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par 68

Walking allowed4.0 (178)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
#19

Sarasota National Golf Club

Sarasota, FL · 18 holes · Par

Walking allowed4.7 (34)
No public pricing found · Call to confirm rates
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weekday 18 holes
— weekend
See also:All Sarasota coursesCheapest courses in SarasotaTwilight deals in SarasotaAll Florida golf markets