The Founders Club in Sarasota occupies 240 acres of former agricultural land in eastern Sarasota County. Designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 2006, the course features generous fairways bordered by pine flatwoods and wetlands that are home to native species including gopher tortoises and wading birds. The layout incorporates existing drainage canals and water hazards, with bunkering that emphasizes angles of approach rather than sheer volume. Several holes play toward or alongside a central lake, creating risk-reward decisions on both par-3s and par-5s. The greens are TifEagle bermudagrass, firm and fast, while the surrounding rough consists of natural areas and select stands of live oak. Maintenance practices include minimal chemical inputs and the use of reclaimed water for irrigation. The course is walkable, with forward tees that allow shorter hitters to navigate around water without forced carries. Cart paths are limited to preserve turf integrity and maintain the natural transitions between holes.
The Founders Club currently has (within 1 mile) 17 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $1,872,994.06, 2 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $332,400, and 1 lot for sale with a list price of $3,500,000. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there are 8 new construction homes for sale. The average annual property tax for The Founders Club is $9,451.24.