The Concession Golf Club
The Concession Golf Club is a private club in Bradenton, Florida, designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin. The course opened in 2006 and was named in honor of the famous concession at the 1969 Ryder Cup, when Nicklaus conceded a putt to Jacklin on the final hole, resulting in the first tie in Ryder Cup history.
The club features an 18-hole championship course, a 9-hole par 3 course called The Gimme, a lighted 1-acre putting course called Snake Acre, and one of the largest private practice facilities in the country. On-site lodging and dining round out the experience.
Membership
2026 Membership tiers
Invitational
waitlistInitiation
$200,000
Annual Dues
$25,800
F&B Minimum
$1,800
Full golf membership for property owners and non-owners. No advantage for Concession property owners when applying.
Young Professional
waitlistInitiation
$100,000
Annual Dues
$12,900
F&B Minimum
$1,800
For members under age 44. Receives 50% reduction in regular dues until age 44, then converts to Invitational or resigns. Initiation fees paid toward Young Professional are applied to the Invitational initiation upon conversion.
Social Plus
availableInitiation
$25,000
Annual Dues
$6,500
F&B Minimum
$1,800
Culinary membership with limited golf access. Unlimited use of all facilities May through October. Six days of golf access November through April (max 2 per month). Year-round access to The Gimme and Snake Acre.
Culinary
availableAnnual F&B
$3,000
Dining membership with a $3,000 annual food and beverage prepaid minimum. No golf access included.
Initiation fees and dues are subject to 7% Florida sales tax. Food and beverage purchases are taxed at time of use with an automatic 20% gratuity. All 2026 figures.
Guest Fees
2026 Guest & cart fees
October - May (In Season)
| Category | 18 Holes | 9 Holes |
|---|---|---|
| Accompanied (Family) | $160 | $95 |
| Accompanied | $200 | $115 |
| UnaccompaniedCart fee, caddie fee, and caddie gratuity not included | $500 | N/A |
| Guest Re-Play | $90 | N/A |
| Guest Gimme & Range | Unlimited | $60 |
| Cart Fee | $43 | $25 |
June - September (Off Season)
| Category | 18 Holes | 9 Holes |
|---|---|---|
| Accompanied (Family) | $90 | $60 |
| Accompanied | $110 | $80 |
| UnaccompaniedCart fee, caddie fee, and caddie gratuity not included | $500 | N/A |
| Guest Re-Play | $60 | N/A |
| Guest Gimme & Range | Unlimited | $50 |
| Cart Fee | $43 | $25 |
Caddie Service
2026 Caddie fees
Caddies are mandatory Thursday through Sunday before 1:00 PM and always mandatory with groups of two or more guests.
| Service | 18 Holes | 9 Holes |
|---|---|---|
| Fore Caddie | $34/player | $22/player |
| Fore Caddie Premium (2 caddies) | $64/player | $40/player |
| Walking - Double Bag | $64/player | $40/player |
| Walking - Single Bag | $83/player | $50/player |
| The Gimme | N/A | $14/player |
Facilities
Amenities & facilities
18-Hole Championship Course
The main course is a Nicklaus-Jacklin design that has hosted PGA Tour, PGA Tour Champions, and Senior PGA Championship events. Caddies are mandatory for all groups Thursday through Sunday before 1:00 PM and always mandatory with groups of two or more guests.
The Gimme (Par 3 Course)
A 9-hole par 3 course designed by Nicklaus Design, built on an 8-acre live oak hammock and opened in November 2019. The course features template green designs from courses around the world.
Snake Acre (Putting Course)
A 1-acre lighted putting course that opened alongside The Gimme in November 2019.
Practice Facility
A 23-acre practice area with a dual-ended driving range, a 10,000-square-foot putting green, and a 14,000-square-foot chipping and short game green. The facility uses Titleist Pro-V1 practice balls throughout.
Lodging
Seven on-site lodging units with views of holes 9 and 10: three 8-bedroom Lodges (Birkdale, Nicklaus, and Jacklin) with gathering spaces; two 4-bedroom Cottages (American and European); and two 1-bedroom Casitas with king beds.
Dining
The Golf Club Bistro serves formal and casual dining with a wine selection of over 90 perfect and near-perfect rated wines (Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator). Additional dining venues include the Men's Grill, Mixed Grill, Turn-house, and outdoor veranda areas.
Lodging
On-site lodging
| Unit | Oct – May | Jun – Sep |
|---|---|---|
| Casita (1 bedroom) | $400/night | $300/night |
| Cottage (4 bedrooms) | $1,600/night | $1,200/night |
| Lodge (8 bedrooms) | $3,200/night | $2,400/night |
Tournament History
- 2026-2028 Senior PGA Championship
- 2023 World Champions Cup (PGA Tour Champions, inaugural)
- 2021 WGC-Workday Championship
Accolades
- "Best New Private Course" - Golf Digest (2006)
- "75 Best Practice Areas in the US" - Golf Digest
- "25 Best Par 3 Courses in the World" - Golf Magazine
- James Beard Foundation Invited Dining (2010)
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