The Concession Golf Club
Named for the most sporting gesture in golf history, The Concession near Bradenton is a 2006 Jack Nicklaus design built with Tony Jacklin, the very man Nicklaus conceded that putt to at the 1969 Ryder Cup. A muscular par 72 of about 7,474 yards across wetlands and oak hammocks, it is a private club that has hosted the game at the highest level.
Photo via Google, contributed by The Concession Golf Club.
The verdict
The Concession carries one of the best stories in golf. At the 1969 Ryder Cup, with the match already retained, Jack Nicklaus picked up Tony Jacklin's marker and conceded a short putt for a tie rather than risk a miss, a gesture of sportsmanship that defined both men. Decades later the two designed this course together near Bradenton, opening in 2006, and named it for that moment. The golf lives up to the billing, a big, strategic Nicklaus test that flows across meadows, wetlands and oak hammocks with bold bunkering and demanding greens.
Our verdict: The Concession is a championship caliber private club, and its pedigree shows in the events it draws, including a World Golf Championship and a run as host of the Senior PGA Championship. For the visitor it is an access challenge rather than a tee time, so we treat it as a target round inside a Gulf coast itinerary anchored by courses you can book. For the wider region, see our guide to golf in Florida.
The Concession Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 2006
- Designers
- Jack Nicklaus, Tony Jacklin
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,474 yds
- Type
- Parkland, wetlands
- Access
- Private
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from The Concession and tournament records: a Jack Nicklaus design built with Tony Jacklin that opened in 2006, playing as a par 72 of about 7,474 yards. The Concession is a private members club with no public access and no published green fee; any play is as the guest of a member, so confirm access arrangements directly before traveling.
The holes worth the trip
The Concession is a long and strategic Nicklaus course that asks for both power and patience. Wide corridors give way to wetlands and native areas, the bunkering is bold and beautifully shaped, and the greens are large and full of movement, so position off the tee and a steady hand on the surfaces matter more than raw distance.
The variety of landscape is the lasting impression. The routing moves from open meadow to tight oak hammock to water guarded approaches, so the round never settles into a single rhythm. At its full 7,474 yards it is a genuine championship examination, which is why it has been trusted with elite professional events.
On a Gulf coast trip The Concession sits naturally alongside the Naples private gem of Calusa Pines and the bookable resort championship of Innisbrook Copperhead up the coast near Tampa.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A private members club; play is as the guest of a member, with no public tee times |
| Green fee | No published green fee; this is a private club, not a resort or daily fee course |
| Booking window | Arrange any visit ahead through a member; there is no public booking channel |
| Handicap and dress | Members club etiquette and a collared dress code apply; confirm with your host |
| Getting there | In the Bradenton area, about 35 minutes south of Tampa International Airport |
| Best months | Fall through spring are ideal on the Gulf coast; summers are hot and humid |
Access details verified June 2026. The Concession is a private members club with no public access or published fee, so there is no price to confirm; the point to settle in advance is the invitation. Always confirm access arrangements directly with your host before traveling.
Where to stay nearby
The Concession has no lodging of its own, so a trip is based along the Sarasota and Bradenton coast, which offers a strong range of beach resorts and hotels within a short drive of the club, with the Gulf beaches close at hand.
Because a round here depends on a member's invitation, we build the bookable golf around it. The Sarasota area is an easy reach for the rest of southwest Florida, so a longer itinerary can add Naples and the Tampa courses to round out the week.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts around Bradenton.
Build a Florida golf trip
The Concession is the storied private round we plan a Gulf coast trip around, with the bookable courses, the right coastal base and the logistics handled. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
The Concession Golf Club questions
Who designed The Concession Golf Club?
The Concession is a Jack Nicklaus design built with Tony Jacklin, opened in 2006 near Bradenton, Florida.
Why is it called The Concession?
The name honors the 1969 Ryder Cup, when Nicklaus conceded a short putt to Jacklin to halve their match and tie the contest, one of the most sporting gestures in golf.
What is the par and length of The Concession?
The Concession plays as a par 72 of about 7,474 yards, a long and strategic Nicklaus championship test.
Can the public play The Concession?
No. The Concession is a private members club with no public tee times; play is only as the guest of a member.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; The Concession is a private members club with no public access or published fee, so confirm any access arrangement directly with your host before traveling. Last reviewed June 2026.