--- title: The Founders Club Blog | Sarasota golf community description: Sarasota 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) [![Top golf course communities in Sarasota, Florida](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/golf%20florida%20sand%20trees%20grass%20green%20florida.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/top-golf-course-communities-sarasota-florida) ## [Top Golf Course Communities in Sarasota, Florida](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/top-golf-course-communities-sarasota-florida) January 7, 2021 A home is more than just a house. It's a place where you can relax, unwind, and recharge, but the best homes also provide their residents with plenty of opportunities to pursue... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/top-golf-course-communities-sarasota-florida) [![TFC Golf Pro and Golf 3](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/TFC%20Golf%20Pro%20and%20Golf%203.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/golf-qa-head-golf-professional-anne-mcclure-talks-golf-technology-at-the-founders-club) ## [Golf Q&A: Head Golf Professional Anne McClure Talks Golf Technology at The Founders Club](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/golf-qa-head-golf-professional-anne-mcclure-talks-golf-technology-at-the-founders-club) May 29, 2018 The Founders Club is located just moments away from the hustle and bustle of city life, bringing you close to the arts, culture, entertainment, and fine dining offerings in... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/golf-qa-head-golf-professional-anne-mcclure-talks-golf-technology-at-the-founders-club) [![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) [![The Girona is one of many models by London Bay Homes at The Founders Club-029086-edited](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/The%20Girona%20is%20one%20of%20many%20models%20by%20London%20Bay%20Homes%20at%20The%20Founders%20Club-029086-edited.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/luxury-homes-sarasota-find-beach-inspired-luxury-at-the-girona-by-london-bay-homes) ## [Luxury Homes Sarasota: Find Beach-Inspired Luxury at The Girona by London Bay Homes](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/luxury-homes-sarasota-find-beach-inspired-luxury-at-the-girona-by-london-bay-homes) January 9, 2018 When we think of Sarasota FL, we think of award-winning white sand beaches, a vibrant downtown area, a camaraderie unlike any we’ve seen, and gorgeous luxury homes that coincide... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/luxury-homes-sarasota-find-beach-inspired-luxury-at-the-girona-by-london-bay-homes) [![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) [![GettyImages-168831490.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/GettyImages-168831490.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/top-ways-to-end-your-summer-right-at-the-founders-club-community) ## [Top Ways to End Your Summer Right at The Founders Club Community](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/top-ways-to-end-your-summer-right-at-the-founders-club-community) August 10, 2016 When you have a luxury home community that prides itself in its unrivaled member camaraderie, you make sure you there are plenty of events and activities for those residents and... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/top-ways-to-end-your-summer-right-at-the-founders-club-community) [![TFC Clubhouse.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/TFC%20Clubhouse.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/what-your-future-neighbors-think-of-living-in-our-country-club-community) ## [What Your Future Neighbors Think of Living in Our Country Club Community](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/what-your-future-neighbors-think-of-living-in-our-country-club-community) June 21, 2016 The Founders Club may be a unique, boutique-style community with more than 700 acres of natural, lush landscape. It may draw you in with the curved streets wrapped around tree... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/what-your-future-neighbors-think-of-living-in-our-country-club-community) [![Girona at TFC.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Girona%20at%20TFC.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-luxury-vacation-homes-explore-the-award-winning-girona) ## [Featured Luxury Vacation Homes: Explore the Award-Winning Girona](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-luxury-vacation-homes-explore-the-award-winning-girona) June 14, 2016 When you’re looking for a vacation home that will provide everything you need to revel in the Sarasota lifestyle, it always helps when the home you’re touring can boast of... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-luxury-vacation-homes-explore-the-award-winning-girona) [![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) [![LondonBayHomes_NatureCommunity_After.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/LondonBayHomes_NatureCommunity_After.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/experience-the-new-look-of-the-founders-club-sales-center) ## [Experience the New Look of The Founders Club Sales Center](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/experience-the-new-look-of-the-founders-club-sales-center) April 12, 2016 The Founders Club is a boutique-style community featuring more than 700 acres of lush landscape, nature preserves, and glistening lakes, a growing number of luxury amenities, and... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/experience-the-new-look-of-the-founders-club-sales-center) [![Girona at TFC-1.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Girona%20at%20TFC-1.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-home-in-sarasota-enjoy-tranquil-beach-inspired-living-in-the-girona) ## [Featured Home in Sarasota: Enjoy Tranquil Beach-Inspired Living in the Girona](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-home-in-sarasota-enjoy-tranquil-beach-inspired-living-in-the-girona) January 19, 2016 The soft lapping waves, the gentle breezes, and the warm white sand between your toes are just a few of the reasons we love the beaches in Sarasota FL and prospective homeowners... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-home-in-sarasota-enjoy-tranquil-beach-inspired-living-in-the-girona) [![TFC 10 Year Anniversary Golf Tournament.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/TFC%2010%20Year%20Anniversary%20Golf%20Tournament.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-celebrates-10-years-of-country-club-community-success) ## [The Founders Club Celebrates 10 Years of Country Club Community Success](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-celebrates-10-years-of-country-club-community-success) January 5, 2016 With 700 acres of lush landscape, nature preserves, and glistening lakes, a growing number of amenities, and beautiful luxury custom homes, The Founders Club has much to... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/the-founders-club-celebrates-10-years-of-country-club-community-success) [![Girona at TFC-3.jpg](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/Girona%20at%20TFC-3.jpg)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-explore-the-open-floor-plan-design-of-the-girona) ## [Featured Model Design: Explore the Open Floor Plan Design of the Girona](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-explore-the-open-floor-plan-design-of-the-girona) July 28, 2015 Open floor plans continue to be one of the most popular floor plan options for homeowners due to the practicality and flexibility the design allows. This type of floor plan gives... [Read More](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/featured-model-design-explore-the-open-floor-plan-design-of-the-girona) [![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) [![EL-Custom Home-1.png](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/hubfs/EL-Custom%20Home-1.png)](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/last-days-to-take-advantage-of-london-bay-homes-20000-incentive) ## [Last Days to Take Advantage of London Bay Homes’ $20,000 Incentive](https://blog.thefoundersclub.com/last-days-to-take-advantage-of-london-bay-homes-20000-incentive) April 16, 2015 Customizing your new home in an award-winning Sarasota golf community has never been easier with [London Bay Homes’ $20,000 incentive](http://thefoundersclub.com/lp/20k-promotion-sidebar/), but time is running out to take advantage of... 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