01
Coral Creek Club
The prestige-first choice near Placida: a private club whose own materials center the Fazio course and a golf-led member experience. Best for members and hosted guests—not a casual public booking.
A concierge ranking
Start with distinction. Then match the course to the guest.
This order prioritizes reputation and destination character, not universal access. Coral Creek, Gasparilla and Lemon Bay are private or access-restricted; guests should confirm eligibility directly. Public availability, tee times, course conditions and drive times change, so each course links to its own current information.
Morning rounds
Play early, then come back to the pool.
Start early, choose a beautiful course, enjoy the round, then bring everyone back to Atenia for the pool, outdoor kitchen and canal.
02
Gasparilla Golf Club
An island round tied to The Gasparilla Inn and designed by Pete Dye. Its appeal is the complete Boca Grande day: golf, village atmosphere and Gulf-island character. Confirm guest and seasonal access with the resort.
03
Riverwood Golf Club
The strongest quality-and-access combination in this guide: a respected Port Charlotte course where visiting golfers can pursue a serious round without private-club sponsorship. Book ahead and check current public availability.
04
Rotonda Golf & Country Club
The practical home-course ecosystem: The Hills, Long Marsh, The Palms, The Links and Pinemoor. Variety and proximity make Rotonda the natural choice for repeat rounds across a longer Atenia stay.
05
Lemon Bay Golf Club
A private Cape Haze club with an old-Florida landscape and a strong sense of place. It belongs in the prestige set, while access belongs in the planning conversation.
06
Myakka Pines Golf Club
A flexible repeat-round option with three nines. It suits mixed groups and longer visits when variety, public booking and a less ceremonial golf day matter most.
The right round is the one that fits the day.
Prestige
Coral Creek first, when member or hosted access is available.
Island occasion
Gasparilla, paired with Boca Grande lunch and village time.
Quality + access
Riverwood for a serious visiting golfer booking a public tee time.
Repeat play
Rotonda or Myakka Pines for variety across a week at Atenia.
Back at the house
Play early. Be back at the pool before the day is gone.
A morning round can still end with lunch, a swim and a quiet hour at the dock. That flexibility is what makes the nearby golf useful.
The nineteenth hole is waiting at Atenia.
Drop the clubs, cool off in the pool and compare cards by the water. Tomorrow can be another course—or Boca Grande.
Return to the Atenia guideDrive ranges are planning estimates from 10438 Atenia Street and vary with traffic and destination. Private access, public tee times, pricing and course conditions must be confirmed directly.