Meadows’ Groves Course Reopened to Public Play October 1
Yes—the Groves Course at Meadows Golf Club in Sarasota reopened to public play on October 1, 2026. As of October 14, the operator confirms that both Groves and the longer Meadows Course are open, with reservations offered online or through the pro shop at 941-415-7807. Official course updates
How do you book Groves?
Start at the Meadows Golf Club homepage and choose Public Tee Times, not the separate Renaissance booking link. In the club’s official booking service, look for Groves for your intended date and player count. Check the course name before confirming: Meadows and Groves are different layouts.
If the tee sheet will not load or you cannot find Groves, call the pro shop. Public opening status does not guarantee a slot for your preferred day.
Before committing, check these details:
- Total price: Confirm the green fee, whether a cart is included, and the rate’s eligibility requirements. The booking policy says member rates apply only to the cardholder making the reservation; guests pay the public rate.
- Cancellation deadline: The booking page reviewed October 14, 2026 requires cancellation at least 48 hours before the starting time, including reductions in the number of players. Recheck the terms attached to your reservation.
- Dress code: Proper golf attire is required; denim jeans and denim shorts are not permitted. Soft-spiked golf shoes or tennis shoes are allowed.
These rules appear in the club’s official booking-page policies.
Is Groves the right layout for your group?
Groves is an 18-hole executive course, not a nine-hole or all-par-3 layout. The Arthur Hills design is par 65, with eight par 3s, nine par 4s and one par 5. Its published scorecard lists three tee sets: Green at 4,211 yards, White at 3,815 yards and Red at 3,192 yards. Those figures were listed on the official Groves course page on October 14, 2026.
Choose Groves if your group wants less total yardage. Do not equate shorter with effortless: the operator describes narrow fairways and sloping greens. For a longer course, Meadows offers five tee sets ranging from 5,029 to 6,572 yards, according to the operator’s homepage checked the same day.
What should you check before traveling?
Groves is open, but restoration work is continuing. The operator’s course updates also carry practice-facility maintenance notices. Check that page before leaving, and ask the pro shop about any restrictions affecting your round or warm-up. If time is tight, ask for the expected pace that day rather than assuming an executive layout will finish quickly.