Lakewood Ranch Country Club: Everything You Need To Know

Lakewood Ranch is one of the fastest-growing and highly sought-after communities in Southwest Florida. It boasts world-class amenities, including outstanding schools, beautiful parks and nature preserves, top-notch golf courses, shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Among the jewels in the crown of Lakewood Ranch is the prestigious Lakewood Ranch Country Club, sometimes referred to as "Country Club West." Here, residents enjoy an exceptional living experience surrounded by luxury amenities, world-class golf, and breathtaking scenery. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at the exclusive living offered at Lakewood Ranch Country Club and its sister neighborhood, Country Club East.

The Location

Lakewood Ranch Country Club is located off University Parkway in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, FL, one of the top-selling master-planned communities in the country. Its sister community, Country Club East, is located just East (hence the name) of Lakewood Ranch Country Club, across Lorraine Road.

In the area, the community is just a few minutes from Downtown Lakewood Ranch, Publix, Libby's, Aldi, U-Yee Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, CVS Pharmacy and more. The neighborhood is also just 4 miles from The Mall at UTC, 10 miles from the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), 12 miles from Downtown Sarasota, and 16 miles from St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.

 

The Amenities

At Lakewood Ranch Country Club and Country Club East, members are given access to two impressive clubhouses. The Main Clubhouse at Lakewood Ranch Country Club has an impressive 44,000 sqft area with majestic Italian architecture, which consists of a grand ballroom, private wine room, patio fire pit, meeting and card rooms, bocce courts, pro shop, practice facilities and 9-hole short course.

The Lodge at Country Club East, on the other hand, exudes rustic ranch-style architecture over a 30,000 sqft space and offers a casual restaurant and bar atmosphere, plus various indoor and outdoor dining areas, pro shop, putting course, practice range, golf academy and event lawn.

As for leisure and recreation activities, the two clubhouses provide access to:

  • Three 18-hole golf courses, 2 of which designed by Arnold Palmer

  • 20 tennis courts with 80 tennis leagues

  • 20 pickleball courts

  • 18,000 sqft fitness facility

  • 8-lane junior Olympic pool and resort-style pool

  • Fitness classes including boot camp classes, golf and tennis conditioning, Core and More, Tabata, Straight up Strength, Zumba, Vinyasa Yoga, Tai-Chi, Barre Pilates, TRX workshops, Total Body Blast, and more

  • A full calendar of social events

The Golf

Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club's Premier Memberships offer a golfer's paradise with privileges to three 18-hole championship golf courses. Cypress Links and King’s Dunes are located in Lakewood Ranch Country Club and designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, while Royal Links is located in Country Club East. But the golfing amenities don't stop there. The Club has two world-class practice facilities, each with 400-yard driving ranges, and a Golf Academy with programs designed to enhance your game at every skill level.

If you're looking for the ultimate golf experience, Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club is the perfect destination. The Club's golf shop has even been named No. 1 among private clubs by PGA magazine (2020). The Club's success extends to the younger generation too, with the Sarasota/Manatee PGA Junior League Golf Champions being held at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club in 2020.

Homes for sale in Lakewood Ranch offer access to the luxurious and exclusive Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice golfer, the Club's amenities are sure to please and enhance your golfing experience.

How Much is a Membership at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club?

Membership to the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club is open to the public and not included or required if you are a homeowner in Lakewood Ranch Country Club or Country Club East. There are three types of memberships to choose from, including Premier Golf, Premier Sports & Fitness, and Social:

Premier Golf Membership (Pricing as of 2023)

  • Access to: All three championship courses plus the benefits of the Premier Sports & Fitness Membership

  • Initiation fee: $45,000

  • Monthly dues: $973 for family membership or $826 for single membership

Premier Sports & Fitness Membership (Pricing as of 2023)

  • Access to: All amenities (besides golf) plus the benefits of the Social Membership

  • Initiation fee: $12,000

  • Monthly dues: $315 for family membership

Social Membership (Pricing as of 2023)

  • Access to: The restaurants, bars, and social activities at both clubhouse locations

  • Initiation fee: $5,000

  • Monthly dues: $138 for family membership

Another important perk to mention is that there is no "minimum spend" requirement for Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club members, unlike other popular clubs in the area.

In the event that there is a waitlist for any of the memberships, you may put your name on a waitlist which requires a non-refundable down payment of 50% of the initiation fee cost. For example, if you put your name on the wait list for the Premier Sports & Fitness Membership, your down payment would be $6,000.

The Homes

Located just across Lorraine Road from each other, these sister neighborhoods have a few differences. The Lakewood Ranch Country Club, established over two decades ago, features stunning, fully grown greenery, as well as 3,252 single-family homes, villas, and condos. The homes for sale at Lakewood Ranch Country Club have a wide range of prices. Conversely, Country Club East, which began construction in 2012 and completed its construction in 2020, has 1,352 single-family homes and condos with a smaller range of home prices, as the size of the homes don’t vary as dramatically.

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