This is a review based on my experience after my round. The round of golf I would say is 4 stars…read more I was the last cart in on Friday June 6th. I left it at the cart shack as the attendant was in the shack. I left my yeti in the cart. I called the shop the next day and they said they did not have a yeti. So then it was removed from the cart and not turned into lost and found. Don't need a detective to figure this one out.

One of the best links courses in Sarasota, FL. The fairways and greens are in amazing shape. The…read morecourse offers wide fairways but they still present a challenge that requires you to play smart. If you are good at hitting your intended targeted areas you will be able to score. However, the ability to read the greens and putt with the right pace is key. The staff is friendly and the clubhouse and dinning rooms are amazing. My only complaint is the driving range doesn't offer target areas because your hitting into the water but there is an island green you can hit to. Oh yeah, the golf carts are equipped with a gps screen but I found the distance to the flag were off on a few holes. This was confirmed via my laser Rangefinder. Definitely a must play if you're in the area.

Nice course and the price was only $150 for two rounds. Nice layout with GPS on the carts…read more Good value.

Quite possibly the worst golf course I have played in the entire state of Florida…read more The course layout was awful. The employees were rude. The course was completely oversold. The round took five hours and 45 minutes. When done with the hot round of golf. The clubhouse was completely closed no alcohol no drinks no food. Just one door open for a bathroom and that was on the back of the building. The golf cart attendant at the end of the round was a complete jerk. Other than that, it was an absolutely perfect day to be outside and see nature.

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

Very friendly staff. Large bucket of balls was $11, but you can save by purchasing a card.read more

We moved to VGCC from another gated golf course community because of its reputation as the premiere…read morecountry club neighborhood in Venice. I love it here! Wonderful neighbors, well run club and golf course, fantastic staff, and beautifully maintained community. If your looking for an exclusive private country club atmosphere, VGCC is it.

This place is absolutely horrible for anyone who is even halfway serious about golf...only go to…read morethis place if you want to screw around and hack up some grass. The practice facility is a joke, you can't hit anything more than a 6 iron or it's over the net and you're not allowed to swing your driver, awesome way to warm up... The course is next to an airport, which is both cool and obnoxious because of the constant noise and having to worry about hitting an airplane if you have high loft on a shot (or if you can't hit your driver straight...the runway is literally right there next to you). The greens were torn up and looked trashed. The fairways are torn up and in many spots flooded which smelled like death. There wasn't a single water station to get water and there is also not a cart girl coming around. It's south FL, it's HOT! I was absolutely parched and had to wait until the turn to get something to drink. Save your money and go elsewhere if you want to enjoy a round of golf, this place is absolutely terrible.

I wish I could give this golf course more stars but I can't bring myself to. When I choose what…read morestars I give it's because I have a list. I start at 5 and whatever went wrong, I lower a star. I decided to give this two stars because of the condition of the course, I got charged as a rider, and unfriendly staff. The course was in terrible shape and it looks like it was a goat-pasture. It was wipe open and you can spray the ball left or right and still be in-bounds. This is the perfect senior golf course and for someone who enjoys watching planes... which we do. On the other hand, getting charged $12 as a rider was absolutely astronomical. I can't believe they would ever charge that ridiculous price. I'm sitting in the GD cart and not playing. The pro who we were supposed to pay took forever because we had to wait until 2:30 to get a discount. There was a huge line that we waited in for a garbage course. He was a tad unfriendly and wasn't smiling ready to take our money. If you're going to charge that much, at least have a smile! Overall, if I were to visit and it is the only course around, I'd come again but for now I'd rather watch the planes.

They were very helpful and patient. Our bikes were ready in…read morea timely manner. Easy and safe access to the Legacy Trail. We were new to e-bikes and anxious, and not familiar with the area so they escorted us to the trail. They went beyond what was expected of them. Highly recommended them.

The folks at the shop are fantastic! Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful! I had a little trouble…read morewith the bike on the road but brought it back and they had me on the road in just a few minutes. Can't say enough about the helpfulness!

We recently had lunch at the Plantation Golf & Country Club pool bar in Venice and enjoyed both the…read morerelaxed atmosphere and the beautiful poolside setting. We started with the grilled wings. They had good flavor, but I would have preferred them cooked a bit longer for a little more crispness and doneness. The salmon, however, was outstanding. It was perfectly cooked, moist, and flavorful, and paired beautifully with the sweet potato, which was equally delicious. It was easily the highlight of the meal. We also tried the tuna poke bowl. The tuna was fresh, but the dish could have benefited from a more generous portion and a bit more seasoning to make the flavors really stand out. What made the experience enjoyable overall was the laid-back poolside atmosphere. It's a great place to relax, enjoy a meal, and spend time with friends or family. While a few menu items could use some refinement, the excellent salmon and inviting setting will definitely bring us back.

Everything is done well here from golf course operations and maintenance, 19th hole enjoyment,…read moreconference facility, pro shop... ample parking. Great service start to finish!