Bobby Jones Golf Club
Plan your round at Bobby Jones Golf Club
Bobby Jones Golf Club is the City of Sarasota's municipal golf facility, dedicated to Bobby Jones and dating to 1927. The Ross Course is the 18-hole championship course built on Donald Ross's original holes, restored by architect Richard Mandell and reopened in December 2023. It plays to par 71 and 6,714 yards from the back tees (72.3 rating, 133 slope), with six tee options and a 6,240-yard Ross tee set that plays as the original architect intended.
- Municipal
- 18 holes
- Par 71
- Designed by Donald Ross (restored by Richard Mandell)
- Opened 1927
Course strategy
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Bobby Jones Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
380
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
389
yds ·Blue
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Hole 3
190
yds ·Blue
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Hole 4
485
yds ·Blue
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Hole 5
473
yds ·Blue
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Hole 6
351
yds ·Blue
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Hole 7
310
yds ·Blue
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Hole 8
212
yds ·Blue
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Hole 9
389
yds ·Blue
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Hole 10
308
yds ·Blue
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Hole 11
479
yds ·Blue
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Hole 12
317
yds ·Blue
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Hole 13
148
yds ·Blue
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Hole 14
361
yds ·Blue
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Hole 15
426
yds ·Blue
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Hole 16
171
yds ·Blue
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Hole 17
303
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
369
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Red | Black | Ross | Blue | Tan | White | Yellow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 7 | 415 | 400 | 415 | 380 | 359 | 318 | 283 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 430 | 411 | 430 | 389 | 368 | 325 | 293 |
| 3 | 3 | 11 | 207 | 201 | 174 | 190 | 174 | 156 | 142 |
| 4 | 5 | 17 | 541 | 515 | 372 | 485 | 459 | 406 | 372 |
| 5 | 5 | 15 | 516 | 488 | 473 | 473 | 432 | 386 | 361 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 386 | 371 | 386 | 351 | 333 | 295 | 265 |
| 7 | 4 | 13 | 342 | 325 | 310 | 310 | 289 | 256 | 230 |
| 8 | 3 | 9 | 236 | 228 | 191 | 212 | 191 | 177 | 159 |
| 9 | 4 | 5 | 432 | 405 | 405 | 389 | 368 | 325 | 301 |
| Out | 36 | 3,505 | 3,344 | 3,156 | 3,179 | 2,973 | 2,644 | 2,406 | |
| 10 | 4 | 12 | 340 | 323 | 340 | 308 | 287 | 254 | 225 |
| 11 | 5 | 6 | 530 | 510 | 530 | 479 | 448 | 396 | 371 |
| 12 | 4 | 14 | 342 | 333 | 342 | 317 | 297 | 280 | 241 |
| 13 | 3 | 16 | 168 | 160 | 148 | 148 | 135 | 126 | 114 |
| 14 | 4 | 8 | 410 | 377 | 410 | 361 | 338 | 297 | 266 |
| 15 | 4 | 2 | 478 | 443 | 443 | 426 | 403 | 357 | 322 |
| 16 | 3 | 10 | 190 | 185 | 185 | 171 | 162 | 143 | 129 |
| 17 | 4 | 18 | 339 | 323 | 274 | 303 | 274 | 254 | 232 |
| 18 | 4 | 4 | 412 | 391 | 412 | 369 | 351 | 310 | 277 |
| In | 35 | 3,209 | 3,045 | 3,084 | 2,882 | 2,695 | 2,417 | 2,177 | |
| Total | 71 | 6,714 | 6,389 | 6,240 | 6,061 | 5,668 | 5,061 | 4,583 | |
| Rating / Slope | 72.3 / 133 | 70.7 / 131 | 70.2 / 128 | 69.4 / 126 | 67.3 / 124 | 64.4 / 111 | 62.2 / 107 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | 76.5 / 139 | — | 74.7 / 135 | 72.5 / 130 | 69.2 / 121 | 66.5 / 116 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Men: collared or mock-collar shirt. Women: sleeved or collared shirt.
- Book up to 14 days ahead; cancel at least 24 hours before to avoid a no-show charge.
- The range closes until 9:00 AM on Thursdays.
- Try the 6,240-yard Ross tees to play the course as Donald Ross laid it out.
- Rental sets are available with your round.
- The nine-hole Gillespie par 3 course is on the same property.
Dress code
Men's shirts need a collar or mock collar. Women's shirts need sleeves or a collar.
Practice facilities
The club has a 25-acre practice facility with about 70 hitting bays, a short game area and a 21,000 square foot putting green. The driving range is open daily from sunrise to 45 minutes before sunset, and opens at 9:00 AM on Thursdays. Other practice areas are open sunrise to sunset. The Academy offers lessons, clinics, camps, schools and club fittings.
Rentals & pro shop
Rental sets (Srixon and Cleveland) are available with your round and come with a sleeve of balls. Check with the shop for current pricing.
Policies
Tee times can be booked up to 14 days ahead online, in the app or by phone. Cards are not charged at booking, but there is a 24-hour cancellation policy and no-shows are charged. Discount programs such as the BOJO Card and a city resident discount are offered.
Quick answers
Bobby Jones Golf Club at a glance
Is Bobby Jones Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Bobby Jones Golf Club is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does Bobby Jones Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Bobby Jones Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71, from 4,583 to 6,714 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Bobby Jones Golf Club?
Bobby Jones Golf Club was designed by Donald Ross (restored by Richard Mandell) and opened in 1927.
What's the dress code at Bobby Jones Golf Club?
Men's shirts need a collar or mock collar. Women's shirts need sleeves or a collar.
What practice facilities does Bobby Jones Golf Club have?
The club has a 25-acre practice facility with about 70 hitting bays, a short game area and a 21,000 square foot putting green. The driving range is open daily from sunrise to 45 minutes before sunset, and opens at 9:00 AM on Thursdays.
How do you book a tee time at Bobby Jones Golf Club?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (941) 365-4653.
Where is Bobby Jones Golf Club?
Bobby Jones Golf Club is at 1000 Circus Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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