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Big Summer Golf Card offers savings and specials for Sarasota County residents and visitors at more than 55 courses

The Big Summer Golf Card can pay for itself in less than three rounds

Entering its 23rd season as Florida’s most popular and exclusive summer golf savings program, the Big Summer Golf Card® is giving Sarasota County golf enthusiasts a jump on summer to secure their membership card purchase and be ready for big savings at local and south and central Florida courses starting May 1, 2015.

Offering preferred pricing on green fees at Sarasota County golf courses, including Bobcat Trail Golf Club, Boca Royale Golf & Country Club, Calusa Lakes Golf Club, Capri Isles Golf Club, Highlands Course at The Meadows, Jacaranda West Country Club, Meadows Course at The Meadows, Myakka Pines Golf Club, Tatum Ridge Golf Links, Venetian Golf & River Club, Village Green Golf Club, Waterford Golf Club, Groves Course at The Meadows, Heron Creek Golf & Country Club, and Suncoast Golf Center, residents and visitors can also expand their game and receive similar specials at the more than 55 participating courses along Florida’s Gulf Coast as well as south and central Florida.

Residents and visitors alike can reap benefits that also include card holder specials, Big Money Tour℠ eligibility for cash and equipment prizes at 24 courses, unlimited play from May through October, and special rate offers in November and December.

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The Deals and Details

Reduced green fees at favorite Sarasota County area courses from May thru October, including Bobcat Trail Golf Club, Boca Royale Golf & Country Club, Calusa Lakes Golf Club, Capri Isles Golf Club, Highlands Course at The Meadows, Jacaranda West Country Club, Meadows Course at The Meadows, Myakka Pines Golf Club, Tatum Ridge Golf Links, Venetian Golf & River Club, Village Green Golf Club, Waterford Golf Club, Groves Course at The Meadows, Heron Creek Golf & Country Club, and Suncoast Golf Center.

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Minimum 25% price reduction from the daily green fee rate at 24 “exclusive” courses, which only honor the Big Summer Golf Card for reduced fees including:

Bobcat Trail Golf Club

Boca Royale Golf & Country Club

Calusa Lakes Golf Club

Capri Isles Golf Club

Highlands Course at The Meadows

IMG Academy Golf Club

Jacaranda West Country Club

Kingsway Country Club

Legacy Golf Club

Lemon Bay Golf Club

Meadows Course at The Meadows

Myakka Pines Golf Club

Palm Aire Country Club - Champions Course

Palm Aire Country Club - Lakes Course

River Strand Golf & Country Club

River Wilderness Golf & Country Club

Rotonda Golf & Country Club – Hills Course

Rotonda Golf & Country Club - Long Marsh

Rotonda Golf & Country Club - Palms Course

Tatum Ridge Golf Links

University Park Country Club

Venetian Golf & River Club

Village Green Golf Club

Waterford Golf Club

Automatic eligibility to participate in the “Big Money Tour,” which includes cash and prizes totaling $5,000 per month at 24 participating courses

Special rate offers thru November and December

Published and on-line course guide providing detailed information on the more than 55 participating golf courses and clubs including rates, information and location maps

Special play dates reserved at leading private clubs giving exclusive access to cardholders

Ongoing email alerts to cardholders with special offers and promotions from area courses

E-news updates on courses, rates and other offers throughout the year

Cost

$60/card*

*The Big Summer Golf Card can pay for itself in less than three rounds with all the rates including green fees and ½ cart.

More information

For a list of participating courses, more information and/or to purchase the 2015 Big Summer Golf Card on-line, visit www.bigsummergolf.com or call 941-923-2232.

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