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Manatee Golf Course

Ron Garl's 1988 county course minutes from Anna Maria Island: wetlands and water on 11 holes but no forced carries, and TifEagle greens.

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About Manatee Golf Course

This is Manatee County's own course in west Bradenton, a Ron Garl design that opened in 1988 and is run for the county by Fusion Golf. It's the closest public course to Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach and Longboat Key, and it has a reputation as one of the busiest public courses around Tampa Bay. It was featured on Dream 18.

The ground is Florida flat and wet. The map survey has water on 11 holes and trees along 12, and all four doglegs turn left, but the course points out there are no forced carries. Course character from OpenStreetMap contributors' survey data. It's par 72 with five sets of tees down to a short Family set, and the hole people mention is a 500-yard par 5 that bends around a lake to a tiered green. The greens are TifEagle.

There's a grass-tee range open every day, putting and chipping greens, PGA instruction and a snack bar clubhouse. A county golf membership covers both Manatee and its sister course, Buffalo Creek, so if one is full, check the other.

It's one of 11 courses in Bradenton on Yoink, and Manatee County Golf Course is practically next door — handy when your first choice is booked solid.

What it's like to play Manatee Golf Course

Water is in play on 11 of the 18 holes, so bring a few extra balls. A creek or river runs through the property and comes into play on 4 holes.

Course character from OpenStreetMap contributors' survey data (ODbL).

Booking a tee time at Manatee Golf Course

Tee times open 14 days ahead. Book online or call the golf shop at (941) 792-6773 during business hours. Prices are demand-based and change in real time, so the same slot can cost different amounts on different days. Changes and cancellations need 48 hours' notice, and no-shows can lose booking privileges.

Booking window and green fees at Manatee Golf Course

Green fees. For 18 holes, most tee times on the booking page were listed at $19.95 to $44.95, and the middle price was $37.95. That's from 1,957 tee times dated Sep 13 to Oct 13, 2026. Prices change with the season, the day and the time, and can differ for residents. Whether a cart is included depends on the course.

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Manatee Golf Course FAQ

Where is Manatee Golf Course?

Manatee Golf Course is in Bradenton, Florida, in the Tampa Bay area.

Who designed Manatee Golf Course, and when did it open?

Manatee Golf Course was designed by Ron Garl and opened in 1988.

Is Manatee Golf Course open to the public?

Manatee Golf Course is county-owned public course, run by Managed and operated by Fusion Golf for Manatee County.

How much does it cost to play Manatee Golf Course?

For 18 holes, most tee times Yoink saw on the booking page were listed at $19.95 to $44.95 (middle price $37.95), from 1,957 tee times dated Sep 13 to Oct 13, 2026. Prices vary by day, time, season and residency.

How many holes is Manatee Golf Course, and what's par?

Manatee Golf Course is an 18-hole regulation course: 18 holes, par 72, 6,747 yards.

How do I get a tee time at Manatee Golf Course when it's booked up?

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What golf courses are near Manatee Golf Course?

Nearby options include Manatee County Golf Course, Pinebrook/Ironwood Golf Club and IMG Academy Golf Club. Yoink watches 116 courses in the Tampa Bay area.

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