DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THE REVIEWS - This course is in terrible condition. Greens haven't been mowed…read morein days, and no watering is being done. I confirmed through a third-party irrigation company that the pump house was down, leaving the course burnt and unplayable. I paid nearly $400 for conditions better suited to a cow pasture. Recommend avoiding for at least the next two months. (Posted 08/2025)

Great course, servers in the club house are nice and pleasant. We played a round and everyone from…read morecart service to pro shop were excellent! Only place in town where you get a beer and a hot dog with a smile!

Terribly overpriced for the quality of the course. Paid $120 for a weekday tee time plus $70 for…read morethe replay rounds. Fairways were in terrible condition with bare spots in most of them. Many of the tee boxes were in awful condition. At the very least, you'd expect GPS on the carts. Also, $35 for a six pack of domestic beer in a plastic bag. Pace of play was fine, but the price is ridiculous for this level of golf course.

Noise is horrible! If going to relax and enjoy your game this is not the course. The sound from…read more75 is really loud.

The Venetian Golf and River Club hosted an English High Tea. The new chef and his staff did an…read moreexcellent job of preparing a delicious luncheon. A variety of teas were available. Each lady received a plate containing quiche and a toasted flat bread with sun dried tomatoes on top. Finger sandwiches included egg salad, cucumber with cream cheese and smoked salmon. Two types of scones were also available served with clotted cream and/or jelly. To top off a beautifully done meal, small serving towers of dessert, from white or dark chocolate covered strawberries to miniature pastries and petit fours. The club is private most of the time to our homeowners and guests, but is available for special private events. We've hosted ladies groups, wedding receptions and other events. I highly recommend the club for your special needs.

I have been to the Venetian several times, and every time, I am blown away…read more The service, first off, is impeccable. The staff is friendly, funny and so accommodating. Whether you're eating in the River Club (or by the pool) or talking to one of the fitness trainers, you can tell everyone there loves their job and is happy to work there and help you out. The place and houses themselves are not only beautiful, but it's eco-friendly too. The entire club was build in conjunction with the Audubon Society and is a preservation, so there is a large walking trail through the woods and animals (cranes, alligators) living on the grounds! The amenities are spectacular as well: tennis courts, full gym, the walking trail, a full lap pool, regular pool (with water aerobics every morning), hot tub, poolside bar, golf course (you must be a member to play though, I think)... I could go on and on!! If you know someone who lives here, visit! If you're thinking of buying yourself, you won't be sorry!

Greed has taken over under new management. Many members not happy. A group of us for years…read morewalked the back nine before 8 am so not to get in way of golfers making the turn. We paid $37.00 to walk using our own cart. Now they charge $58.85. What a joke. We have moved our business to other courses where greed has not taken over management. Calusa Lakes is Pitiful

Great facility. Well kept course, I highly recommend it to all serious golfers. It will give you a…read morenice challenge.

I have been golfing at this Club for years. Read some of the reviews and found some claims were…read moreunfounded. The Course is in good shape (hard in Summertime Florida) and Fun. There is a Cafe and Bar in the Club House. The Staff is friendly and food is very good. The fees are very reasonable. This is not a super fancy course, so Blue Bloods stay home!

Good: a reasonable course for the price. Course in good shape. Starter gave us helpful tips…read more Waitress in bar was great! Bad: no course map or gps. One or the other would have helped. Carts are older, ours died after 3 holes. Slow round, expected in Florida this time of year but pace could have been better. Clubhouse closed at 5 pm. We weren't off the course yet so no restroom or bar when we finished. Service in pro shop minimal

Reps and accurate distances on individual clubs is so important. NXGEN is the perfect facility for…read moreworking to the next level. -Coach Skoog RHS Lady Rams Golf

I came to NXGen as a total beginner who didn't really like golf, and that changed fast. With Bryan…read morePadua's help, I went from not having a clue to actually enjoying the game and holding my own. He's a great coach: super patient, explains things clearly, and just makes the whole process enjoyable. I checked out a few other spots before landing here, and NXGen really stood out. The facility's clean, well-organized, and the Trackman tech makes it easy to understand what you're doing right (and wrong). If you're just getting into golf, trying to improve, or looking for a solid place to practice, I definitely recommend checking out NXGen either at Bee Ridge or Lakewood Ranch. It's made a big difference for me.

This club is a gem. It's private so you need a member to get your on (or you need to buy a house)…read morebut the golf (two courses) and clubhouse are terrific. Definitely on the fancier side.

Security at the gate are horrid. The older bald man yells at you as if you were a child, then puts…read morehand up as to stop you from speaking Then says don't start when you respond to there disrespect. The woman that is there in the mornings is snippy, gives you attitude, thinks yelling at you is appropriate. this is a 5 star club, The employees should represent the 5 . I cringe when I arrive at the gate not knowing what type of morning your Security employees are having. No smile, no good morning, just a very loud yo if you aren't looking at them.

Huge golf shop, it's not - have you ever been to one of these PGA superstores? There's one here by…read moreme (University Pkwy) it's an embassy in stature, not my kinda place but I respect it for what it is - sort of I went directly to the golf balls, cause you can't rightly play without them. ProV1s so popular, I'm a Bridgestone guy so I bought a sleeve of the tour balls and a few multicolored tees, then I ran into Stash. My buddy Stash is the store manager and a funny, good energy and real golf salesman - he knows the old and new and as we talked shafts and my swing, I could feel he wanted the best for my game. I told him I used to be. 6hcp, I told him about walking away from the game for 6 years, I told him I'm giving it another run, to get back to being a good player and his advice was great. He gave me the name of a highly respected teaching professional (review to follow) and another lead. So, to conclude, if your golfing in the area, swing by and talk to Stash and tell him I sent ya..

Unfortunately for the store and any potential customers, Stach is gone and it still has the same…read moreowner. Their current staff is pathetic with very little knowledge. And they don't care about anything. I am a member at The Concession on the east side of Sarasota, and whenever I was in town, I went all of the way over to see Chris. Now I shop exclusively at Moon Golf on the east coast of Florida where I live. Expert sales people and great prices.