About Our League

The Gulf Coast Women’s Golf Association’s objective is to facilitate friendly competitive golf among women from golf clubs in the area and to provide recognition of achievements. The Association was founded in 1976 by six clubs: Foxfire Golf Club, Conquistador Bay CC, Palm Aire of Sarasota, Bent Tree Golf Club , Country Club of Sarasota and North Port Country Club.  In 1977 the Stableford Point System was introduced.

In 1979, The Meadows CC, TPC and Myakka Pines were added. CC of Sarasota changes name to TPC Prestencia in 1984. River Wilderness joined in 1989 and Waterford joined in 1992. In 1996 Laurel Oak and University Park were added.

For the 2025-26 season, there are 13 clubs and 14 teams with 112 players participating in each competition. The season starts in October and runs through April. The Stableford Scoring System is used for each match, with individual and team scores recognized.  Members must have an established handicap index no higher than 24.7.

The member clubs now are:

• Palm Aire – Joined in 1976
• Waterford – Joined in 1992
• Laurel Oak – Joined in 1996
• Lakewood Ranch – Joined 2006
• Stoneybrook – Joined 2013
• Lakewood Ranch (Royal Lakes aka Team 2) – Joined 2015
• River Strand Team 1 – Joined 2017
• Longboat Key Club – Joined 2019
• Waterlefe – Joined 2021
• Plantation – Joined 2023
• Esplanade LWR – Joined 2023
• Azario – Joined 2023
• Sarasota National – Joined 2025
• Heritage Oaks – Joined 2025