75% match
For ORANGE tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sarasota National
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
166
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Sarasota National Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sarasota National, 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 25%Scoring 23%Accuracy 18%Aim 16%Precision 15%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sarasota National
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sarasota National.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
JoshGrant@wcicommunities.com
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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
25510 National Blvd, Venice, FL 34293, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gordon G. Lewis
Opened
2008
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.8(28 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 Sarasota National, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for ORANGE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests tee power and accuracy repeatedly on tough par fives that carry highest scoring risks, while par fours bring steady iron approach pressure amid overall stern demands.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 727302 yards6677 metersCR 75.0Bogey 99.5Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 49.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 49.6 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | — | 6 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 418 | 337 | 238 | 646 | 414 | 574 | 224 | 428 | 3639 | 458 | 477 | 543 | 384 | 601 | 183 | 443 | 200 | 374 | 3663 | 7302 |
J
JADE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725138 yards4698 metersCR 65.2Bogey 84.9Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.4 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 42.5 · Slope 104
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 9 | — | 6 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 252 | 301 | 236 | 133 | 449 | 295 | 431 | 137 | 307 | 2541 | 303 | 390 | 433 | 256 | 454 | 100 | 297 | 118 | 246 | 2597 | 5138 |
O
ORANGE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725554 yards5079 metersCR 67.2Bogey 88.1Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.1 · Slope 111
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 301 | 278 | 133 | 449 | 338 | 431 | 160 | 371 | 2756 | 303 | 390 | 467 | 296 | 454 | 131 | 297 | 161 | 299 | 2798 | 5554 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sarasota National
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile82% match
For ORANGE tees
Save par on approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy19%
Precision15%
55% match
For ORANGE tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
67% match
For ORANGE tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
15 Week Flagship Program for Sarasota National
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sarasota National. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 15≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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51% match
For ORANGE tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
61% match
For ORANGE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For ORANGE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
73% match
For ORANGE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
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Get Started68% match
For ORANGE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For ORANGE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring15%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For ORANGE tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision14%
Aim13%
56% match
For ORANGE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
79% match
For ORANGE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
77% match
For ORANGE tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
61% match
For ORANGE tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control10%
65% match
For ORANGE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision20%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For JADE tees
Get square for strike, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
42% match
For JADE tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
42% match
For JADE tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
43% match
For JADE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started32% match
For JADE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For JADE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
73% match
For JADE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
85% match
For JADE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Aim15%
66% match
For JADE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For JADE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Aim21%
Precision16%
60% match
For JADE tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Precision20%
74% match
For JADE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
77% match
For JADE tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Precision15%
66% match
For JADE tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
57% match
For BLACK tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
44% match
For BLACK tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started64% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
42% match
For BLACK tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization24%
75% match
For BLACK tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
72% match
For BLACK tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
55% match
For BLACK tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
43% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
Dispersion14%
72% match
For BLACK tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
69% match
For BLACK tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring23%
Alignment12%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim14%
Precision14%
52% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Alignment25%
Scoring17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sarasota National
Get answers to common questions about playing Sarasota National and what to expect.
How difficult is Sarasota National for mid-handicap golfers?
Sarasota National is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sarasota National?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6220 yards. The back tees extend to 7302.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sarasota National?
With a course rating of 75.0 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 Sarasota National and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7302.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is Sarasota National and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Sarasota National strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 7302.0 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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