--- title: The Founders Club Blog | Golf Community description: Golf Community | 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) [![Luxury homes in Sarasota, Florida](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Gorgeous-Kitchen-Accents-1.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/popular-custom-home-amenities-for-staying-entertained) ## [Popular Custom Home Amenities for Staying Entertained](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/popular-custom-home-amenities-for-staying-entertained) August 10, 2020 In the world of luxury homes, the word "custom" has become mostly standard. Customization allows you to create your dream home, a world in which you can spend time with your... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/popular-custom-home-amenities-for-staying-entertained) [![Experience_the_best_of_both_worlds_at_The_Founders_Club_Community.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Experience_the_best_of_both_worlds_at_The_Founders_Club_Community.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/top-4-reasons-why-the-founders-club-community) ## [Top 4 Reasons Why You should choose The Founders Club Community](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/top-4-reasons-why-the-founders-club-community) August 3, 2020 If you want to live in a place where you can spend carefree days and nights with picture-perfect views and a variety of activities from which to choose, consider the benefits of a... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/top-4-reasons-why-the-founders-club-community) [![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) [![London Bay Homes is offering a limited-time incentive at The Founders Club golf community.jpeg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/London%20Bay%20Homes%20is%20offering%20a%20limited-time%20incentive%20at%20The%20Founders%20Club%20golf%20community.jpeg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/limited-time-incentive-purchase-a-new-home-in-sarasota-and-receive-a-complimentary-golf-membership) ## [Limited-Time Incentive: Purchase a New Home in Sarasota and Receive a Complimentary Golf Membership](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/limited-time-incentive-purchase-a-new-home-in-sarasota-and-receive-a-complimentary-golf-membership) May 11, 2017 London Bay Homes at The Founders Club is including a complimentary golf membership with every new home purchased at The Founders Club between now and July 31, 2017. Discover the... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/limited-time-incentive-purchase-a-new-home-in-sarasota-and-receive-a-complimentary-golf-membership) [![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 700.jpeg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/TFC-golf%20700.jpeg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/choose-from-3-models-and-more-when-you-build-in-a-beautiful-golf-community) ## [Choose From 3 Models and More When You Build in a Beautiful Golf Community](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/choose-from-3-models-and-more-when-you-build-in-a-beautiful-golf-community) February 21, 2017 There are so many benefits to living in a golf community that go above and beyond playing a round of golf on a beautiful sunny day in Sarasota. Residents of golf communities can... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/choose-from-3-models-and-more-when-you-build-in-a-beautiful-golf-community) [![The Founders Club Clubhouse.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/The%20Founders%20Club%20Clubhouse.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/what-you-should-know-about-the-founders-club-communitys-new-team-members) ## [What You Should Know About The Founders Club Community’s New Team Members](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/what-you-should-know-about-the-founders-club-communitys-new-team-members) November 4, 2016 Walking around The Founders Club Golf Hall, you’ll more than likely see two new smiling faces doing their part to continue the country club community excellence to which we have... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/what-you-should-know-about-the-founders-club-communitys-new-team-members) [![Why buy now](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Builders/London%20Bay/Your%20custom%20home%20building%20process%20should%20be%20fun%20and%20seamless..jpeg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/sarasota-real-estate-why-buy-now) ## [Sarasota Real Estate: Why Buy Now](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/sarasota-real-estate-why-buy-now) August 25, 2016 “Life was always a matter of waiting for the right moment to act.” -Paulo Coelho [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/sarasota-real-estate-why-buy-now) [![Delfina at TFC.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Delfina%20at%20TFC.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/why-buy-sarasota-new-homes) ## [Why Buy Sarasota New Homes](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/why-buy-sarasota-new-homes) August 18, 2016 You’ve decided how many bedrooms and bathrooms you need, the ideal size of your outdoor living space, the layout that best suits you and your family, and all of the other details... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/why-buy-sarasota-new-homes) [![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 Golf 4.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/TFC%20Golf%204.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/golfers-enjoyed-a-beautiful-day-at-the-founders-club-during-the-16th-annual-skcc-golf-tournament) ## [Golfers Enjoyed a Beautiful Day at The Founders Club During the 16th Annual SKCC Golf Tournament](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/golfers-enjoyed-a-beautiful-day-at-the-founders-club-during-the-16th-annual-skcc-golf-tournament) May 5, 2015 The [Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce (SKCC)](http://www.siestakeychamber.com/home) partners with new home communities every year for the Annual Siesta Key Chamber Golf Tournament. During this tournament, golfers can play... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/golfers-enjoyed-a-beautiful-day-at-the-founders-club-during-the-16th-annual-skcc-golf-tournament) [![TFC Golf 5.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/TFC%20Golf%205.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/choose-from-two-exclusive-membership-opportunities-at-the-founders-club) ## [Choose from Two Exclusive-Membership Opportunities at The Founders Club](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/choose-from-two-exclusive-membership-opportunities-at-the-founders-club) April 30, 2015 “This is the best time to join the best club in Sarasota,” says Hugh O’Donnell, general manager for The Founders Golf Club. [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/choose-from-two-exclusive-membership-opportunities-at-the-founders-club) [![Tennis-1000-968114-edited](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/TheFoundersClub_Jan2017/Images/Tennis-1000-968114-edited.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/top-ways-to-enjoy-sarasota-florida-in-the-spring) ## [Top Ways to Enjoy Sarasota Florida in the Spring](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/top-ways-to-enjoy-sarasota-florida-in-the-spring) April 2, 2015 If you have the pleasure of staying in sunny [Sarasota, Florida](http://thefoundersclub.com/amenities/about-sarasota/) during the spring, you are likely aware of the many benefits the city has to offer. Full-time residents can enjoy... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/top-ways-to-enjoy-sarasota-florida-in-the-spring) [![Clara FRONT-DUSK-1024x682.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Clara%20FRONT-DUSK-1024x682.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-experience-the-award-winning-clara-from-your-home) ## [Featured Model Design: Experience the Award-Winning Clara From Your Home](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-experience-the-award-winning-clara-from-your-home) March 26, 2015 A great floor plan has to fit your lifestyle, so when researching different homes for sale, it is imperative that every square foot serves a purpose in your world. In our new blog... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-experience-the-award-winning-clara-from-your-home) [![TFC Amenities](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/TFC%20Amenities.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-shines-as-best-overall-community-in-the-2015-parade-of-homes) ## [The Founders Club Shines as Best Overall Community in the 2015 Parade of Homes](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-shines-as-best-overall-community-in-the-2015-parade-of-homes) March 19, 2015 With 700 acres of lush landscape, nature preserves, and glistening lakes, a growing number of amenities, and beautiful luxury custom homes, it’s no wonder that The Founders Club... 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