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Understanding Golf Membership and Fees
Golf communities in and around Wellen Park are set up in different ways. Knowing the structure helps you compare costs fairly.
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The common setups
- Bundled golf: membership is included in the HOA for every home, whether you play or not. Sarasota National and Wellen Park Golf & Country Club are set up this way.
- Tiered or optional membership: you choose a level of membership, or none, and dues follow your choice. Boca Royale offers club tiers.
- No golf: many neighborhoods have no course, and nearby public and private courses are an option.
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Questions for a specific home
- Is golf included, required or optional for this home?
- Are there initiation fees, transfer fees or food and beverage minimums?
- How are tee times, guest play and seasonal members handled?
- Has the club announced changes to dues or facilities?
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Sarasota National's course right now
Sarasota National's 18-hole golf course is being fully redesigned and rebuilt, with work that began in spring 2026. Ask about the course's current status and reopening timeline.
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A simple rule
Compare golf communities on the full monthly cost, HOA and golf together, rather than the HOA alone. A higher bundled fee can still be good value if you play often.
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Have a question?
Rick is glad to talk through anything in this guide as it applies to you.