65% match
For SILVER tees
Challenge limits, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sara Bay Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Sara Bay Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sara Bay Country Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 25%Aim 18%Precision 15%Accuracy 13%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
19.7
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sara Bay Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sara Bay Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
gm.sbcc@verizon.net
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
7011 Willow St, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
Course Description
Sara Bay Country Club is a private, member-owned golf club located just north of downtown Sarasota, Florida. Founded in 1926, it features a historic Donald Ross designed golf course and a lively social scene centered around a casually elegant clubhouse. The club emphasizes a high-quality golf experience, a strong member community, and amenities that complement the golf program, with proximity to the Gulf Coast beaches and nearby Lakewood Ranch.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1926
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda
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Business Claimed
⭐4.6(161 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Sara Bay Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for SILVER
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a precision layout stressing iron shots on short par fours and careful management on tougher par fives, with back nine slope raising error costs for steady play.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725598 yards5119 metersCR 73.8Bogey 104.5Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.6 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 330 | 314 | 118 | 333 | 328 | 442 | 156 | 423 | 2772 | 309 | 338 | 304 | 169 | 338 | 356 | 163 | 418 | 431 | 2826 | 5598 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725278 yards4826 metersCR 71.9Bogey 102.2Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.3 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 325 | 309 | 97 | 315 | 280 | 429 | 134 | 395 | 2607 | 305 | 313 | 297 | 163 | 272 | 342 | 151 | 411 | 417 | 2671 | 5278 |
S
SILVER Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725927 yards5420 metersCR 75.6Bogey 107.3Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.8 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 359 | 351 | 118 | 333 | 328 | 470 | 156 | 467 | 2961 | 377 | 359 | 304 | 187 | 338 | 356 | 163 | 451 | 431 | 2966 | 5927 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sara Bay Country Club
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For SILVER tees
Turn into par saves, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring26%
Aim15%
74% match
For SILVER tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
33% match
For SILVER tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
10 Week Flagship Program for Sara Bay Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sara Bay Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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78% match
For SILVER tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy20%
Aim14%
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Get Started62% match
For SILVER tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For SILVER tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
57% match
For SILVER tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For SILVER tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For SILVER tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Aim16%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For SILVER tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For SILVER tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy19%
Precision12%
72% match
For SILVER tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Precision16%
56% match
For SILVER tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment24%
Aim24%
64% match
For RED tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
41% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For RED tees
Pick landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
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Get Started70% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring18%
Alignment13%
63% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment14%
Aim13%
28% match
For RED tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
33% match
For RED tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For RED tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
45% match
For RED tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
65% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
67% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment13%
Precision11%
68% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment16%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment28%
Aim25%
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Get Started67% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Aim18%
Scoring13%
63% match
For RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%
64% match
For RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision23%
Aim11%
78% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control32%
Precision14%
27% match
For GOLD tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
53% match
For GOLD tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control32%
Visualization26%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment15%
Scoring13%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Beat streaks, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy16%
Aim14%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
81% match
For GOLD tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy16%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
41% match
For GOLD tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started46% match
For GOLD tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control27%
Scoring17%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment26%
Scoring25%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim20%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy27%
Alignment19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sara Bay Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sara Bay Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sara Bay Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Sara Bay Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sara Bay Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5602 yards. The back tees extend to 5927.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sara Bay Country Club?
With a course rating of 75.6 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sara Bay Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5927.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Sara Bay Country Club and how should I play it?
Sara Bay Country Club is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Sara Bay Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 5927.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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