Overview
Waterlefe Golf & River Club is a gated golf and boating community on the Manatee River in north Bradenton. A real-estate guide counts about 621 homes, ranging from condos and villas to single-family and waterfront estate homes.
The 18-hole Ted McAnlis course opened in 2000, and five of its holes run along the river. Golf is offered on a pay-as-you-play or annual-pass basis, and owning a home does not require a membership.
Residents have a fitness center, a saltwater lap pool, a riverside dining venue and a marina with about 59 slips.
Membership
Pay as you play or annual pass; membership is not required to own a home and non-resident memberships are available.
The Community
Gated golf community of about 621 condos, villas, single-family homes and waterfront estate homes along the Manatee River.
Golf
Waterlefe
Designed by Ted McAnlis
Five holes border the Manatee River. A real-estate guide lists par 71; the club lists par 72.
Highlights
- Has hosted U.S. Open qualifying eight times, according to the club.
Sources
Sources
Information compiled from public sources and last checked October 2026. Details such as membership terms change often; please confirm directly with the club.
