Overview
Waterlefe Golf & River Club is a gated golf and boating community on the Manatee River in north Bradenton. A real-estate guide counts about 621 homes, ranging from condos and villas to single-family and waterfront estate homes.
The 18-hole Ted McAnlis course opened in 2000, and five of its holes run along the river. Golf is offered on a pay-as-you-play or annual-pass basis, and owning a home does not require a membership.
Residents have a fitness center, a saltwater lap pool, a riverside dining venue and a marina with about 59 slips.
Golf
| Course | Holes | Par | Yards | Architect | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WaterlefeFive holes border the Manatee River. A real-estate guide lists par 71; the club lists par 72. | 18 | 72 | 6,897 | Ted McAnlis | 2000 |
Membership
Pay as you play or annual pass; membership is not required to own a home and non-resident memberships are available.
The Community
Gated golf community of about 621 condos, villas, single-family homes and waterfront estate homes along the Manatee River.
Highlights
- Has hosted U.S. Open qualifying eight times, according to the club.
Sources
Photo Credits
- Golf course pond framed by palm trees (representative) — PattayaPatrol, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Palm-lined green on a sunny afternoon (representative) — PattayaPatrol, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Stone bridge over a water feature on a golf course (representative) — rawpixel.com, CC0 1.0, source
- Sailboats moored at sunset (representative) — rawpixel.com, CC0 1.0, source
- Pool at dusk beneath 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.