Overview
Palm Aire Country Club is a member-owned, member-governed private country club in the Palm-Aire area of Manatee County, just north of Sarasota. Members hold an equity stake in the club.
The club has 36 holes. The Champions course is a 1957 Dick Wilson design renovated by Michael J. Benkusky in 2021, and the Lakes course is a 1982 Joe Lee design.
Other facilities include tennis, pickleball and padel, an athletic center, and dining and event spaces.
Golf
| Course | Holes | Par | Yards | Architect | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChampionsRenovated by Michael J. Benkusky (2021). | 18 | 72 | 7,079 | Dick Wilson | 1957 |
| Lakes | 18 | 72 | 6,560 | Joe Lee | 1982 |
Membership
Member-owned and member-governed; members hold an equity stake in the club.
The Community
Gated Palm-Aire community with single-family homes, villas and condos; club membership is optional.
Highlights
- 36 holes of private golf
Sources
Photo Credits
- Palm-lined green on a sunny afternoon (representative) — PattayaPatrol, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Oak trees and a pond beside a green (representative) — rawpixel.com, CC0 1.0, source
- Bunkers and palms on a seaside course (representative) — Carol M Highsmith, CC0 1.0, source
- Hard court tennis among palm trees (representative) — rawpixel.com, CC0 1.0, source
- Restaurant terrace overlooking the water (representative) — rawpixel.com, CC0 1.0, source
Information compiled from public sources and last checked October 2026. Details such as membership terms change often; please confirm directly with the club.