The Founders Club

Welcome to The Founders Club

The Founders Club is one of Sarasota’s most private golf communities, a 700-acre gated enclave in east Sarasota with just 262 homesites set among lakes, nature preserves, and rolling fairways. At its heart is an 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. It’s a member-owned club where golf is played the way it was meant to be: unhurried, with no tee times required and a professional caddie program that brings a classic, old-world feel to every round. The 24,000-square-foot plantation-style Golf Hall anchors the community, and the low density means every residence feels spacious, peaceful, and surrounded by green. Homes here are custom estates on generous homesites, with timeless architecture, private pools, outdoor living spaces and long views across the water and the course.

Life at The Founders Club balances refined club living with natural beauty. Mornings might begin with a walk or ride along the miles of boardwalks and paved paths that wind through the preserves. Afternoons can bring a quick nine, a session at the golf performance center, or tennis on the Har-Tru courts. Evenings end with dinner at the Golf Hall, where concierge and valet service make every visit feel effortless. A fitness facility, wellness classes, a resort-style pool and a 24-hour staffed gate complete the experience. Downtown Sarasota, University Town Center and the Gulf beaches are all within an easy drive, so the community feels like a quiet retreat without being removed from the rest of Sarasota.

The Founders Club FAQ

Custom estates and a member-owned golf club in east Sarasota

Where is The Founders Club in Sarasota?

The Founders Club is a private, gated golf community in east Sarasota, Florida (ZIP 34240), located at 3001 Founders Club Drive. It is set on about 700 acres with more than 100 acres of lakes and natural wetlands, and is a short drive to Lakewood Ranch, I-75, and Downtown Sarasota.

How many homes are in The Founders Club?

The Founders Club has about 262 cottage and estate homes and homesites. Homes are custom estates on generous homesites with timeless architecture, private pools, and outdoor living spaces, many overlooking the golf course, lakes, or preserve.

Is The Founders Club in Sarasota a private golf club?

Yes, The Founders Club in Sarasota is a member-owned private golf club with membership capped at 275 members. The limit keeps tee times easy to get and the club intimate. It offers golf, social, and family memberships, a clubhouse of about 24,000 square feet, and Har-Tru tennis courts. Membership terms are set by the club, so confirm current requirements for any home you are considering.