Where Do Wellen Park Residents Play Golf?

by Hunt Brothers Realty

Wellen Park residents have several ways to play golf, ranging from courses located within Wellen Park neighborhoods to public and membership-based clubs throughout Venice and southern Sarasota County. Wellen Park identifies two 18-hole golf neighborhoods within the master-planned community, Wellen Park Golf & Country Club and Boca Royale. Residents who live elsewhere in Wellen Park can also consider nearby public golf at Venice East, Lake Venice and Pelican Pointe, or investigate membership opportunities at clubs such as Plantation and Jacaranda West. Golf access varies significantly by course, so the right option depends on whether a golfer wants bundled golf, club membership, public tee times, or occasional play.

For homebuyers, that variety means living near golf does not necessarily require buying a home where golf membership is part of ownership. The broader Wellen Park community offers several residential settings, while the surrounding Venice area provides additional choices for golfers with different playing habits and membership preferences.

Quick Answers About Golf Near Wellen Park

Does Wellen Park Have Its Own Golf Course?

Yes. Wellen Park currently identifies two 18-hole golf courses within its neighborhoods, Wellen Park Golf & Country Club and Boca Royale Golf & Country Club. Their membership and access structures are different, so buyers should not assume that living anywhere in Wellen Park automatically provides golf privileges at either club.

Is Golf Included at Wellen Park Golf & Country Club?

Wellen Park Golf & Country Club was developed as a bundled-golf neighborhood, with an 18-hole Gordon Lewis-designed course forming a central part of the community. Buyers should verify the specific membership attached to a residence, along with current dues, transfer provisions, cart charges, assessments and club rules before purchasing.

Can Wellen Park Residents Play at Boca Royale?

Boca Royale is now a private country club. The club transitioned from semi-private to non-equity private status on July 1, 2026, with golf access intended for members and invited guests. Membership opportunities are available to both Boca Royale residents and non-residents, subject to current club availability and requirements.

Where Can Wellen Park Residents Play Public Golf?

Venice East Golf Club and Lake Venice Golf Club provide straightforward public-golf options. Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club also currently accepts non-member tee-time reservations based on availability, giving golfers another full-length option in Venice.

Where Can Residents Find 27 Holes?

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club has 27 holes arranged as three nine-hole courses. Lake Venice Golf Club also has 27 holes and is open to the public. Golfers should confirm current course conditions and availability before playing.

Do You Have to Live in a Golf Community to Play Regularly?

No. One advantage of living in Wellen Park is that buyers can choose a non-golf neighborhood and still have access to public golf and separate membership opportunities around Venice. This can be useful for buyers who enjoy golf but do not want club obligations tied directly to homeownership.

Which Golf Courses Are Actually Inside Wellen Park?

The clearest starting point is Wellen Park's own golf landscape. The master-planned community currently identifies Wellen Park Golf & Country Club and Boca Royale as its two golf-course neighborhoods.

Wellen Park Golf & Country Club

Wellen Park Golf & Country Club is a Lennar-developed golf community built around an 18-hole championship course designed by Gordon Lewis. The residential mix includes condominiums, coach homes and single-family residences, placing golf directly within the neighborhood rather than requiring residents to drive to a separate club.

This is the most direct Wellen Park option for a buyer who wants golf integrated into the residential decision. It is particularly different from simply living near a public course because golf membership and community ownership can be connected.

That connection also makes due diligence important. Buyers should review the membership associated with the specific property, recurring club and association charges, transfer rules, guest policies and other current obligations rather than relying on general community descriptions.

Boca Royale Golf & Country Club

Boca Royale Golf & Country Club provides another golf-oriented residential choice within Wellen Park. Its course underwent a major reconstruction completed in 2024, creating a par-71 championship layout measuring more than 6,600 yards from the back tees.

One important 2026 change is its access structure. Boca Royale transitioned from semi-private to a private, non-equity country club on July 1, 2026. Current club information indicates that golf memberships can be available to both residents and non-residents, which means a Wellen Park resident does not necessarily have to own in Boca Royale to investigate membership.

Where Can Residents Play Without Living in a Golf Neighborhood?

Residents of neighborhoods elsewhere in Wellen Park have multiple golf choices around Venice. This flexibility can be particularly useful for someone who plays periodically, wants to rotate among courses, or prefers not to make club membership part of the home purchase.

Venice East Golf Club

Venice East Golf Club is a public course at 107 Venice East Boulevard. It offers public play, a driving range, lessons, public leagues and optional memberships.

The course is largely par 3 in character, making it different from the championship courses found in Wellen Park's golf communities. It can work well for shorter rounds, short-game practice and golfers who want a casual public option.

Lake Venice Golf Club

Lake Venice Golf Club is a public 27-hole course on the island of Venice. The City of Venice identifies the Mark Mahannah-designed facility as having a practice range, pro shop and grill room, and the course is not part of a residential development.

Lake Venice does not take traditional tee times, and golfers may walk or ride. For Wellen Park residents who enjoy combining golf with time on Venice Island, it offers a distinctly different setting from the newer master-planned golf communities farther east and south.

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club is a 27-hole facility in Venice. Its three nines, Meadows, Preserve and Hatchett Creek, can be combined into different 18-hole rounds.

Non-members can currently reserve tee times four days in advance, subject to availability. The club is also carrying out a phased course-renovation program in 2026, so golfers should confirm which nines are open when planning a round.

What About Private Golf Clubs Near Wellen Park?

Golfers who play frequently may prefer to investigate a separate private-club membership. This approach can allow a buyer to choose a Wellen Park home based on the neighborhood and house first, then select a golf club independently.

Plantation Golf & Country Club

Plantation Golf & Country Club is a private Venice club with two 18-hole Ron Garl-designed championship courses, Bobcat and Panther. Full golf membership includes access to the courses and practice facilities, along with the club's broader recreational amenities.

For someone who wants substantial course variety within one private club, 36 holes distinguishes Plantation from many of the single-course facilities around Venice.

Jacaranda West Country Club

Jacaranda West Country Club has an 18-hole championship course in Venice and offers several membership categories. Its current membership program includes full, seasonal and other access structures, making it another club Wellen Park golfers can investigate independently of where they own a home.

What About Sarasota National?

Sarasota National is another significant golf community in the southern Venice area. It has a private 18-hole Gordon B. Lewis-designed course, but golf privileges are closely connected to the property's location and membership status within Sarasota National.

That makes Sarasota National more relevant as an alternative golf-community purchase than as a routine public course for Wellen Park residents. Buyers comparing the two areas can review Hunt Brothers Realty's guide to golf communities in Venice for additional context.

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

The answer depends largely on how central golf is to daily life. A bundled or golf-oriented community can put the course, practice facilities and club social life close to home. A non-golf Wellen Park neighborhood can provide more flexibility to play different public courses or select a separate club membership.

Before buying specifically for golf access, compare:

Whether golf membership is bundled, optional or separate from homeownership
Current initiation fees, dues, cart charges and other recurring costs
Membership transfer provisions when a home is sold
Guest and non-member playing privileges
Tee-time reservation policies
Course renovation schedules and temporary closures
Practice facilities and golf instruction
The home's HOA, condominium or other association obligations in addition to golf costs

Club dues, membership availability, association fees and access policies can change. Buyers should obtain current property-specific association documents and confirm golf membership terms directly with the applicable club before making a purchasing decision.

So, Where Do Wellen Park Residents Play Golf?

There is no single Wellen Park golf course that serves every resident. Golfers living in Wellen Park Golf & Country Club have a course integrated into their community, while Boca Royale provides a private-club setting. Residents elsewhere in Wellen Park can use public options such as Venice East and Lake Venice, reserve available non-member play at Pelican Pointe, or investigate memberships at clubs such as Plantation and Jacaranda West.

That range of choices is important for homebuyers. Someone who plays several times each week may prioritize bundled or private-club access, while an occasional golfer may prefer a Wellen Park neighborhood selected for its home design, amenities and location, then use public courses around Venice.

Explore Wellen Park Golf Living With Hunt Brothers Realty

Hunt Brothers Realty can help buyers compare Wellen Park neighborhoods based on golf access, home type, association structure, amenities and current real estate availability. Start with our complete guide to golf courses near Wellen Park, explore the Wellen Park community guide, or contact Hunt Brothers Realty to discuss current homes and golf-community options.

Informational note: Golf memberships, dues, initiation charges, association fees, course access and club policies can change and may differ by property. This article is for general informational purposes and does not provide individualized financial, legal, association or other professional advice. Buyers should verify property-specific obligations with the applicable club and association and review financial or legal questions with the appropriate qualified professionals before making a purchasing decision.