Manatee Golf Course
Plan your round at Manatee Golf Course
Manatee Golf Course is a county-owned public 18-hole course in Bradenton, Florida, run by Fusion Golf alongside Buffalo Creek. It plays to par 72 and 6,433 yards from the Blue tees (71.0 rating, 124 slope), with five sets of tees including a short Family set. The course advertises no forced carries, and the site highlights a roughly 500-yard par 5 that doglegs around a lake.
- Municipal
- 18 holes
- Par 72
Course strategy
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Manatee Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
333
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
341
yds ·Gold
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Hole 3
129
yds ·Gold
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Hole 4
390
yds ·Gold
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Hole 5
332
yds ·Gold
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Hole 6
346
yds ·Gold
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Hole 7
307
yds ·Gold
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Hole 8
153
yds ·Gold
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Hole 9
422
yds ·Gold
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Hole 10
359
yds ·Gold
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Hole 11
264
yds ·Gold
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Hole 12
138
yds ·Gold
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Hole 13
334
yds ·Gold
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Hole 14
312
yds ·Gold
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Hole 15
443
yds ·Gold
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Hole 16
122
yds ·Gold
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Hole 17
288
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
431
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Gold | Red | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 11 | 413 | 386 | 333 | 297 | 230 |
| 2 | 4 | 13 | 404 | 375 | 341 | 294 | 205 |
| 3 | 3 | 17 | 179 | 150 | 129 | 123 | 80 |
| 4 | 5 | 3 | 469 | 429 | 390 | 359 | 268 |
| 5 | 4 | 7 | 404 | 372 | 332 | 276 | 165 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 404 | 379 | 346 | 297 | 240 |
| 7 | 4 | 15 | 331 | 320 | 307 | 295 | 194 |
| 8 | 3 | 9 | 209 | 179 | 153 | 130 | 76 |
| 9 | 5 | 5 | 505 | 460 | 422 | 369 | 256 |
| Out | 36 | 3,318 | 3,050 | 2,753 | 2,440 | 1,714 | |
| 10 | 4 | 2 | 436 | 395 | 359 | 295 | 226 |
| 11 | 4 | 16 | 327 | 303 | 264 | 247 | 186 |
| 12 | 3 | 18 | 156 | 147 | 138 | 117 | 77 |
| 13 | 4 | 8 | 387 | 357 | 334 | 300 | 228 |
| 14 | 4 | 10 | 354 | 325 | 312 | 266 | 179 |
| 15 | 5 | 4 | 489 | 468 | 443 | 408 | 271 |
| 16 | 3 | 14 | 150 | 138 | 122 | 105 | 80 |
| 17 | 4 | 12 | 319 | 305 | 288 | 268 | 208 |
| 18 | 5 | 6 | 497 | 466 | 431 | 377 | 276 |
| In | 36 | 3,115 | 2,904 | 2,691 | 2,383 | 1,731 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,433 | 5,954 | 5,444 | 4,823 | 3,445 | |
| Rating / Slope | 71.0 / 124 | 68.9 / 116 | 66.3 / 111 | — | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 71.6 / 127 | 68.6 / 117 | — | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Pick your tee from five sets: Blue, White, Gold, Red or Family
- The golf shop phone number is (941) 792-6773
- A grass-tee range and putting and chipping areas are available to warm up
- No forced carries, so shorter hitters can play comfortably from forward tees
Practice facilities
There is a multi-station grass-tee driving range plus putting and chipping areas. Lessons and clinics run through Fusion Golf Academy with PGA professionals, and the teaching professional can be reached at (941) 224-3176.
Rentals & pro shop
The golf shop stocks apparel, shoes, balls, gloves, bags and clubs from major brands, offers custom club fittings, and can special order items it does not have in stock.
Food & drink
The clubhouse has a snack bar serving golfer favorites such as hot dogs and local craft beer, with indoor and outdoor seating.
Policies
No membership is required to play. Memberships and season passes are available and cover both Manatee and Buffalo Creek, and the course hosts outings and events.
Quick answers
Manatee Golf Course at a glance
Is Manatee Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Manatee Golf Course is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does Manatee Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Manatee Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 3,445 to 6,433 yards depending on the tees.
What practice facilities does Manatee Golf Course have?
There is a multi-station grass-tee driving range plus putting and chipping areas. Lessons and clinics run through Fusion Golf Academy with PGA professionals, and the teaching professional can be reached at (941) 224-3176.
What food and drink does Manatee Golf Course have?
The clubhouse has a snack bar serving golfer favorites such as hot dogs and local craft beer, with indoor and outdoor seating.
How do you book a tee time at Manatee Golf Course?
Call the course at (941) 792-6773.
Where is Manatee Golf Course?
Manatee Golf Course is at 6415 53rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34210.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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