- 73rd percentileCost, nationwide
- 7Documented amenities
The Ritz-Carlton Members Club, Sarasota is a private resort country club in Bradenton, Florida, in Manatee County.
It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including beach club, spa, fitness and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $87,500, with recurring dues documented below.
Culture research describes it as golf-first, resort-style, wellness-focused and dining-focused.
The reported documented minimum first-year membership cost for Golf membership is $78,600. That is below the Florida median of $97,500. Nationwide, it is above the median of $31,940.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
It is below the Florida median of $97,500 and higher than about 45% of 137 comparable Clubs there.
Available information estimates the initiation fee for Golf membership at approximately $87,500. Other sources report figures as low as $75,000 and as high as $100,000.
Available information estimates the monthly membership dues for Golf membership at approximately $600. Other sources report figures as low as $300 and as high as $900.
Initiation fee
$87,500
Membership dues
$600
These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.
Membership
Here's what's documented about how to join The Ritz-Carlton Members Club, Sarasota, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
This access model represents about 23.1% of 424 researched Florida Club records.
Membership options and availability
- Membership types
- Platinum; Gold; Beach & Spa
Joining requirements
- Application process
- Complete the official membership inquiry form for a personal introduction; the Club currently states membership is full and new members are not being accepted.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at The Ritz-Carlton Members Club, Sarasota include beach club, spa, fitness and other documented facilities.
- Available amenities
Golf
Golf at The Ritz-Carlton Members Club, Sarasota includes 1 documented course.
Course overview
- Courses
- 1
- Course details
- The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club18 holes | par 72
Course design
- Architects
- Tom Fazio
Policies
Documented policies for The Ritz-Carlton Members Club, Sarasota cover tee times. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
- Tee-time policy
- Platinum Golf Members receive preferred tee times.; Gold Golf Members may use up to six tee times from November 15 through April 15 and have unlimited golf outside that period.
Club Culture & Public Commentary
This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.
This documented Culture trait is shared by about 22.3% of 358 researched Florida Club records.
- Golf-first
- Resort-style
- Wellness-focused
- Dining-focused
Culture context
A resort-style, golf-first, dining-focused and wellness-focused club culture.
Club History
How long The Ritz-Carlton Members Club, Sarasota has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.
Ground was broken in 2004 for the Tom Fazio golf course serving Ritz-Carlton members.
The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club course held its grand opening in early 2006.
Additional Club Details
- Ownership or operator
- The Ritz-Carlton Members Club, Sarasota
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for The Ritz-Carlton Members Club, Sarasota: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Florida and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.
Membership market position
First-year membership cost comparison
The reported documented minimum first-year membership cost for Golf membership is $78,600. It is below the Florida median of $97,500 and is higher than approximately 45% of 137 compatible peer records. It is above the nationwide median of $31,940 and is higher than approximately 73% of 1020 compatible peer records.
Find Clubs within this first-year budgetDocumented Club profile
Golf, pool and dining
This combination is also documented at 248 other Florida Clubs and 2352 other Club records nationwide.
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Other documented access
This access model represents 23.1% of 424 researched Florida Club records and 10.2% of 3826 researched records nationwide.
Club culture
Resort-style
This documented Culture trait is shared by 22.3% of 358 researched Florida Club records and 9.7% of 3391 researched records nationwide.
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Sources & Verification
These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.
- countryclubmag.com/florida/ritz-carlton-members-golf-club Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/ground-breaks-on-golf-cours… Research SourceSupports: Club history
- www.golfcourseindustry.com/news/fazio-unveils-golf-course-t… Research SourceSupports: Club history
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- www.fsga.org/Tournament/Details/dd16a37f-5a26-40e5-9e45-858… Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.rcmcsarasota.com Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.rcmcsarasota.com Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.rcmcsarasota.com/default.aspx Research SourceSupports: General research
- www.rcmcsarasota.com/default.aspx Research SourceSupports: General research