Best Golf Courses in Englewood, Florida

by Hunt Brothers Realty

Some of the best golf courses in Englewood, Florida include Boca Royale Golf & Country Club, Lemon Bay Golf Club and Oyster Creek Golf Club, plus the five-course Rotonda Golf & Country Club collection in nearby Rotonda West. The choices range from private championship golf at Lemon Bay to semi-private country-club golf at Boca Royale and a shorter 18-hole experience at Oyster Creek. Rotonda adds substantial variety nearby with The Hills, Long Marsh, The Palms, The Links and Pinemoor. For home buyers, Englewood also makes it possible to combine golf with Gulf beaches, Lemon Bay, boating and a quieter Southwest Florida coastal setting.

Quick Answers About the Best Golf Courses in Englewood

What are the best golf courses in Englewood, Florida?

Boca Royale Golf & Country Club, Lemon Bay Golf Club and Oyster Creek Golf Club are three notable courses with Englewood addresses. Golfers should also consider nearby Rotonda Golf & Country Club, which operates five courses in the Rotonda West area.

What is the best private golf club in Englewood?

Lemon Bay Golf Club is a strong starting point for golfers seeking a private golf-focused club. Its par-71 course underwent a major renovation by golf architect Drew Rogers, and play is limited to members and their guests.

Where can the public play golf in Englewood?

Oyster Creek Golf Club offers tee times in Englewood. Boca Royale Golf & Country Club describes itself as semi-private and currently publishes golf rates. Nearby Rotonda Golf & Country Club provides additional playing options. Golfers should verify current access and tee-time availability directly with each course.

Which Englewood golf course is connected to a gated community?

Boca Royale is both a golf and country club and part of a gated residential community in South Sarasota County. Oyster Creek is also located within a gated residential community, while Lemon Bay borders the distinctive Eagle Preserve Estates residential setting.

How many golf courses does Rotonda Golf & Country Club have?

Rotonda Golf & Country Club currently operates five courses, The Hills, Long Marsh, The Palms, The Links and Pinemoor. Its 2026 membership information describes the collection as 99 holes of golf.

Is Englewood a good place to live if you golf frequently?

Englewood gives golfers several courses close to home while also providing access to additional golf in Rotonda West, Venice and the surrounding area. Buyers can choose a golf-oriented residential community or live closer to Lemon Bay and the beaches while driving to different courses.

1. Boca Royale Golf & Country Club

Best for: Golfers who want an Englewood country-club environment connected to a gated residential community.

Boca Royale Golf & Country Club is one of Englewood's most prominent golf destinations. Located at 1601 Englewood Road, the semi-private club sits within a gated residential community in South Sarasota County.

The club's golf course underwent a major renovation in 2024 led by architect Gordy Lewis. According to Boca Royale, the redesigned par-71 championship layout measures more than 6,600 yards from the back tees and includes expanded teeing areas, rebuilt bunkers, Seashore Paspalum turf, coquina cart paths and multiple tee options.

Boca Royale also offers more than golf. Club amenities include tennis, pickleball, fitness and wellness, dining and organized social activities, making it particularly relevant to households that want a broader country-club lifestyle.

Can nonmembers play Boca Royale?

Boca Royale describes itself as semi-private and currently publishes seasonal golf rates on its golf information page. Access, rates and available tee times can change, so golfers should confirm current policies directly with the golf shop.

Boca Royale for home buyers

For buyers, Boca Royale is particularly interesting because the golf course is part of a larger residential environment. Hunt Brothers Realty's guide to golf near Wellen Park also highlights Boca Royale as an established golf and country-club option toward the Englewood side of the area.

Home ownership and golf privileges should still be evaluated separately. Buyers should verify the membership arrangement, HOA obligations, club costs and privileges associated with the specific residence rather than assuming every property carries identical golf access.

2. Lemon Bay Golf Club

Best for: Private golf, a natural coastal setting and golfers who want a club centered strongly on the game.

Lemon Bay Golf Club is located at 9600 Eagle Preserve Drive in Englewood, south of the community's central area and only a few miles north of Boca Grande.

The club describes its course as a private par-71 layout designed to provide changing strategic challenges from hole to hole. The course underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation by golf course architect Drew Rogers, bringing a significant update to a club that has been part of the area since 1989.

Lemon Bay also distinguishes itself through its natural setting. The club is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and includes an eight-acre eagle preserve. Its course environment incorporates native habitat and wildlife alongside the golf experience.

Is Lemon Bay Golf Club public?

No. Lemon Bay is a private club, with play generally limited to members and their guests. The club currently offers Full, Preview and Summer+ membership categories, subject to its application and approval process.

Golf and waterfront living at Eagle Preserve Estates

The residential setting around Lemon Bay Golf Club is unusual because golf and coastal living overlap. Eagle Preserve Estates is a gated residential enclave bordered by Lemon Bay and Lemon Bay Golf Club, creating opportunities for homes with water, natural and golf-course surroundings.

Buyers interested in this setting should verify golf membership separately from residential ownership and investigate property-specific waterfront, insurance, flood, association and maintenance considerations before purchasing.

3. Oyster Creek Golf Club

Best for: A shorter 18-hole round, approachable golf and players who do not need championship-course length.

Oyster Creek Golf Club is located at 6651 Oriole Boulevard in Englewood. Designed by Ted McAnlis and built in 1990, the course provides a very different experience from the longer layouts at Boca Royale or Lemon Bay.

Oyster Creek is an 18-hole course measuring 3,976 yards. The layout contains six par-4 holes and twelve par-3 holes, making it a useful option for golfers who want to play 18 holes without the length of a conventional championship course.

The course is situated within a gated Englewood community and includes a pro shop, snack bar and putting green.

Who might prefer Oyster Creek?

Oyster Creek can make sense for golfers who value a shorter round, players working on their iron game, or households where golf is important but not necessarily the centerpiece of a traditional private country-club lifestyle.

Golfers can check current availability directly through the club's tee-time information.

4. Rotonda Golf & Country Club

Best for: Course variety and golfers who want several nearby layouts instead of playing the same course repeatedly.

Just outside Englewood, Rotonda Golf & Country Club dramatically expands the area's golf selection.

The organization currently operates five courses:

The Hills
Long Marsh
The Palms
The Links
Pinemoor

Together, the club's 2026 membership information describes these courses as providing 99 holes of golf. That quantity and variety make Rotonda particularly notable for frequent players living in the Englewood area.

The Hills Course

The Hills is an 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Jim Petrides and opened in 1973. The club describes water hazards as an important part of the layout, placing an emphasis on accuracy and course management.

Long Marsh

Long Marsh provides another distinct Rotonda option and hosts golf events in the Englewood area, including the Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce's 2026 golf event. Its location in Rotonda makes it convenient for golfers living south of central Englewood.

Why Rotonda matters to Englewood golfers

A golfer does not need an Englewood mailing address for every course to benefit from living in Englewood. Rotonda West is close enough to function as part of the broader local golf landscape, especially for residents in southern Englewood and the Cape Haze area.

Hunt Brothers Realty's Long Meadow real estate guide illustrates how Rotonda West homes can incorporate golf-course and water views while maintaining convenient access to Englewood and Gulf beaches.

Englewood Golf Courses Compared

Golf Option	General Access	Potential Fit
Boca Royale Golf & Country Club	Semi-private	Championship golf and country-club community living
Lemon Bay Golf Club	Private	Private golf and a natural coastal setting
Oyster Creek Golf Club	Tee-time play available	Shorter 18-hole golf and an approachable daily round
Rotonda Golf & Country Club	Multiple playing and membership options	Frequent golfers who value five-course variety

The best choice depends on how often you play, whether you want private membership, how much course variety matters and whether golf should be connected directly to where you live.

Which Englewood Golf Course Is Best for You?

Instead of trying to name one course as the universal winner, it is more useful to match each course to a particular golfer.

For private golf: Start with Lemon Bay Golf Club.
For golf-community living: Consider Boca Royale Golf & Country Club.
For a shorter 18-hole experience: Try Oyster Creek Golf Club.
For the greatest course variety nearby: Explore Rotonda Golf & Country Club.
For golf plus waterfront surroundings: Investigate the Lemon Bay and Eagle Preserve Estates area.

Current course conditions, rates, memberships and access policies can change, so golfers should verify details directly with the club before choosing a course based on a particular feature.

Should You Live in a Golf Community or Simply Live Near the Courses?

Englewood gives buyers both choices.

A frequent golfer may prefer Boca Royale or another property closely connected to a course. Someone who values boating or the beach more highly may prefer a home near Lemon Bay or Manasota Key and drive to golf.

The Hunt Brothers Realty Englewood homebuyer guide explains how the local housing experience can change depending on whether a buyer focuses on Manasota Key, Lemon Bay, the Dearborn Street area or locations farther inland.

For golfers, that creates an important decision. You can make golf the centerpiece of your residential location, or you can choose the home and coastal setting first while using several nearby courses.

What Should Home Buyers Verify in an Englewood Golf Community?

Living beside a golf course does not necessarily mean golf membership is included with the home. Likewise, club membership does not automatically tell you what obligations apply to the property itself.

Before purchasing, investigate:

Whether golf membership is mandatory, optional or separate from ownership
Current membership availability
Initiation or joining charges
Recurring club dues
HOA or other association assessments
Known club or association assessments
Golf-cart and trail policies when applicable
Guest privileges
Tee-time policies
Rules affecting the specific property

Obtain current information directly from the applicable club and association. Do not rely solely on an older listing or a previous owner's membership arrangement.

Look Carefully at the Individual Golf-Course Lot

If you are buying directly on a course, the individual lot can matter as much as the club.

Consider:

Which hole borders the property
Whether the home faces a tee, fairway, landing area or green
Distance from normal areas of play
Potential exposure to errant golf balls
Golf-cart path location
Course maintenance activity
Outdoor living orientation
Sun exposure
Landscaping and privacy
Water or preserve features bordering the property

Property-condition concerns involving windows, screens, roofing, drainage, exterior components or other physical features should be evaluated by the appropriate licensed inspector, contractor, engineer or other qualified professional before a buyer makes a purchasing decision.

Golf Is Only Part of the Englewood Lifestyle

One reason Englewood works well for golfers is that the area's recreational identity is not limited to golf.

The community also offers Gulf beaches, boating, fishing, Lemon Bay, waterfront dining and access to the broader Southwest Florida coast. That makes it possible for one member of a household to prioritize golf while another prioritizes boating, beaches or other outdoor recreation.

Buyers considering the area can use the complete Englewood homebuyer guide to compare neighborhoods, housing types, coastal locations and everyday lifestyle considerations beyond the golf course.

Englewood Gives Golfers More Variety Than the Town's Size Might Suggest

Englewood's golf appeal comes from variety rather than one dominant course.

Boca Royale provides a renovated championship course within a country-club community. Lemon Bay offers private golf in a distinctive natural setting. Oyster Creek provides a shorter 18-hole alternative. Rotonda Golf & Country Club then adds five nearby courses for players who value changing layouts.

For home buyers, the choice becomes equally flexible. You can live directly in a golf-oriented community, choose a fairway property, combine golf with waterfront living, or select an Englewood home based on beach and boating access while keeping several courses within the broader area.

Explore Englewood Golf and Gulf Coast Living With Hunt Brothers Realty

Hunt Brothers Realty helps Florida Gulf Coast buyers compare homes based on the lifestyle they want, including golf, boating, waterfront access, beaches, community amenities and proximity to everyday destinations.

Buyers interested in Englewood can explore the Englewood, Florida homebuyer guide, learn about Eagle Preserve Estates, compare nearby golf through the Wellen Park golf guide, or begin exploring current Gulf Coast real estate with Hunt Brothers Realty.

Informational notice: This article provides general real estate and lifestyle information for educational purposes. Golf access, membership availability, initiation charges, dues, rates, tee-time policies, course conditions, club assessments and other policies can change. Buyers considering property in or near a golf community should obtain current written information directly from the applicable club and association. Insurance, flood exposure, property condition, association obligations and other ownership considerations are property-specific and should be reviewed with the appropriate qualified insurance, inspection, engineering, legal, tax or other professionals when individualized guidance is required.