Bradenton Country Club

Bradenton Country Club is a private sports and social club founded in 1924 on Florida's Gulf Coast. Originally established as Palma Sola Country Club — its name drawn from the "solidarity palm" that once guided ships into Palma Sola Bay — the club was renamed alongside the city itself in the early twentieth century. At its heart is an 18-hole Donald Ross golf course, which the legendary architect designed after declaring the land ideal for the game. The course has been recognized as the Best Private Golf Course in Manatee County and served as the host venue for the LPGA Drive On Championship and LPGA Founders Cup in 2024 and 2025. Beyond the course, members enjoy a full-service clubhouse with fine dining, seven tennis courts, pickleball facilities, a fitness center, and a pool complex with cabanas. The club's stately setting — mature hardwood trees, manicured fairways, and a clubhouse visible from the green — reflects a century of investment in its grounds and traditions.