--- title: The Founders Club Blog | Founders Club Golf Sarasota description: Founders Club Golf Sarasota | Sarasota’s premier golf and social club community, The Founders Club features a Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course and plenty of activities to foster camaraderie --- [![logo-text-left.png](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TFC/TFC-BLOG/images/logo-text-left.png?width=1204&name=logo-text-left.png "logo-text-left.png")](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/) [![FoundersLogoHor FLUSH LEFT.png](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FoundersLogoHor%20FLUSH%20LEFT.png?width=640&name=FoundersLogoHor%20FLUSH%20LEFT.png "FoundersLogoHor FLUSH LEFT.png")](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/) - [Lifestyle](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/lifestyle) - [Location](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/amenities/about-sarasota) - Homes - [Available Homes](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/available-homes) - [Builders](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/builders) - Gallery - [Photos](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/photo-galleries) - [Videos](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/video-gallery) - News - [Blog](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/) - [Latest News](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/topic/News) - [Contact](https://www.thefoundersclub.com/have-a-question) ![No-Tee-Times-Required.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/golf%20gallery/No-Tee-Times-Required.jpg?width=2000&name=No-Tee-Times-Required.jpg "No-Tee-Times-Required.jpg") # The Founders Club Blog - [News (117)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/topic/news) - [Homes (113)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/topic/homes) - [The Founders Club (100)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/topic/the-founders-club) - [Lifestyle (87)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/topic/lifestyle) - [London Bay Homes (73)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/topic/london-bay-homes) [![history of golf in sarasota florida](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/golfer%20swinging%20club%20trees%20grass%20green%20blue%20sky%20golf.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/history-of-golf-in-sarasota) ## [A Beautiful, Rich History of Golf in Sarasota](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/history-of-golf-in-sarasota) January 10, 2022 There are over 90 golf courses across Sarasota and Manatee counties. We'll take a closer look at the Sarasota area's embrace of the beloved pastime and highlight historical... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/history-of-golf-in-sarasota) [![Member Sebastian Mark - Medalist for the Event 2 750](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Member%20Sebastian%20Mark%20-%20Medalist%20for%20the%20Event%202%20750.jpeg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-hosts-the-open-qualifier-for-the-118th-u.s.-open-on-our-signature-golf-course) ## [The Founders Golf Club Hosts the Open Qualifier for the 118th U.S. Open on our Signature Golf Course](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-hosts-the-open-qualifier-for-the-118th-u.s.-open-on-our-signature-golf-course) May 10, 2018 The Founders Golf Club recently hosted the Local Qualifier for the 2018 Men’s U.S. Open on our challenging, yet rewarding, Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course in beautiful Sarasota... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-hosts-the-open-qualifier-for-the-118th-u.s.-open-on-our-signature-golf-course) [![TFC Golf Breast Cancer Awareness](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/TFC%20Golf%20Breast%20Cancer%20Awareness.png)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-hosts-rally-for-the-cure-to-benefit-the-susan-g.-komen-foundation) ## [The Founders Club Hosts Rally for the Cure to Benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-hosts-rally-for-the-cure-to-benefit-the-susan-g.-komen-foundation) January 16, 2018 On Thursday, January 18, 2018, The Founders Club is hosting Rally for the Cure, a community program designed to raise funds and bring awareness to breast cancer research and local... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-hosts-rally-for-the-cure-to-benefit-the-susan-g.-komen-foundation) [![Kimberlie Buchanan and Judy Brubaker-021852-edited.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Kimberlie%20Buchanan%20and%20Judy%20Brubaker-021852-edited.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-golf-community-hosts-golf-big-fore-kids-fundraiser) ## [The Founders Club Golf Community Hosts Golf Big Fore Kids Fundraiser](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-golf-community-hosts-golf-big-fore-kids-fundraiser) July 6, 2017 The Founders Club recently hosted the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast on our signature Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course for their “Golf Big Fore Kids” fundraising... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-golf-community-hosts-golf-big-fore-kids-fundraiser) [![Private Golf Community-The Founders Club welcomes a new staff member to their golf team..jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Private%20Golf%20Community-The%20Founders%20Club%20welcomes%20a%20new%20staff%20member%20to%20their%20golf%20team..jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/work-on-your-game-with-the-founders-club-golf-communitys-new-head-golf-pro-and-first-assistant) ## [Work on Your Game with The Founders Club Golf Community’s New Head Golf Pro and First Assistant](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/work-on-your-game-with-the-founders-club-golf-communitys-new-head-golf-pro-and-first-assistant) May 10, 2017 The Founders Club would like to welcome Ann McClure as our new Head Golf Professional, joining First Assistant Joel Rasho to deliver a superior golf experience to all members of... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/work-on-your-game-with-the-founders-club-golf-communitys-new-head-golf-pro-and-first-assistant) [![TFC Golf 2.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/TFC%20Golf%202.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/swing-into-summer-with-the-founders-club-golf-incentive) ## [Swing Into Summer with The Founders Club Golf Incentive](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/swing-into-summer-with-the-founders-club-golf-incentive) May 31, 2016 When noted golf course architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., designed The Founders Golf and Social Club's 18-hole championship course, his goal was to create a course that... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/swing-into-summer-with-the-founders-club-golf-incentive) [![TFC Outdoor Verandah Dining.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/TFC%20Outdoor%20Verandah%20Dining.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/what-you-should-know-about-the-founders-clubs-new-chef-mark-traugutt) ## [What You Should Know About The Founders Club’s New Chef: Mark Traugutt](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/what-you-should-know-about-the-founders-clubs-new-chef-mark-traugutt) January 30, 2015 The Founders Club offers a fine dining room, bar and grille, private dining room and outdoor verandah overlooking an oak hammock and the 18th green for residents and members to... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/what-you-should-know-about-the-founders-clubs-new-chef-mark-traugutt) [![TFC Golf 4-1.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/TFC%20Golf%204-1.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/celebrate-the-founders-clubs-ten-year-anniversary-with-10000-in-golf-savings) ## [Celebrate The Founders Club’s Ten Year Anniversary with $10,000 in Golf Savings](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/celebrate-the-founders-clubs-ten-year-anniversary-with-10000-in-golf-savings) January 16, 2015 This month marks The Founders Club’s 10th anniversary and to celebrate, [The Founders Golf and Social Club](http://thefoundersclub.com/community-amenities.php) is offering a $10,000 savings on 10 equity golf memberships. That means... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/celebrate-the-founders-clubs-ten-year-anniversary-with-10000-in-golf-savings) [![](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/009-150x150.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/experience-the-new-founders-club-driving-range) ## [Experience The New Founders Club Driving Range](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/experience-the-new-founders-club-driving-range) December 4, 2014 Residents, members, and guests of The Founders Club enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of celebration at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new driving range. [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/experience-the-new-founders-club-driving-range) ## [The Founders Club Revamps Driving Range to Accommodate Growing Membership](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-revamps-driving-range-to-accommodate-growing-membership) August 1, 2014 The Founders Club is in the process of expanding its driving range, increasing the 22-tee course by 10 tees to make room for the growing number of golfers setting their tee times... 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