The Experience Insider

Venetian Golf & River Club located in North Venice has been awarded a Four-Star rating as one of Golf Digest’s “BEST PLACES TO PLAY” 2008/2009.  Click here to read more on Venetian’s rating.

This year’s “Best Places to Play”, a Condé Nast Publication, rates nearly 6,000 of the best courses in North America and the Islands. The courses were evaluated by approximately 20,000 Golf Digest readers on a five point scale. “We are extremely proud that our course has earned a Four-Star rating, but what truly makes this WCI Golf Club extraordinary is the amazing staff at Venetian and the vibrant spirit of the members,” according to Dan Callender, General Manager of Amenities.

Venetian offers a picturesque 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by renowned golf architect Chip Powell. Venetian’s design pays homage to the early masters of golf architecture by presenting players with an abundance of strategic options. With five sets of tee markers ranging from 5,000 to almost 7,000 yards and featuring TifEagle greens, Venetian provides players of all abilities with a dynamic golfing experience. Golfers enjoy beautiful views against the backdrop of serene lakes and wetlands with a superb array of native flora and fauna on this Audubon International Gold Signature Course.

Overlooking the 10th and 18th holes, the amenities-rich, two-story Golf Clubhouse at Venetian offers inside dining for 80 and outside seating for 40. In addition, The Golf Club features a bar, player’s lounge, aqua range and men’s and women’s locker rooms. The full-service pro shop provides the latest in golf equipment and attire, as well as lessons for the beginner to the scratch golfer. Currently, the Golf Club offers Social Memberships along with Executive and Full Golf Memberships.