At a glance
| Location | 7700 Lindrick Lane, Bradenton, FL 34202 (club address), Lakewood Ranch area of Manatee County |
|---|---|
| Golf course | 18 holes by Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin, opened 2006 |
| Homesites | 255, from half an acre to over an acre (brokerage figure) |
| Access | Gated, with manned gate access |
| Club | Private club; membership terms from the club |
| Tournaments | Senior PGA Championship host, 2026 to 2028 |
What The Concession is known for
The name comes from the 1969 Ryder Cup at Royal Birkdale, when Jack Nicklaus conceded a short final putt to Tony Jacklin. The match was halved and the Ryder Cup ended in its first tie, with the US keeping the trophy. Decades later the two men co-designed a course to mark the gesture. Golfweek reports that Jacklin, then living in Bradenton, pitched the idea to a developer in the early 2000s.
The club describes itself as privately owned, with no houses lining the course. Golf Digest named it the best new private course of 2006, and Golfweek says it placed fifth in the magazine's latest Florida ranking. It hosted the 2015 men's and women's NCAA Division I championships, the 2021 WGC-Workday Championship and the first World Champions Cup in 2023.
Is The Concession a good area to live?
It suits buyers looking for a large lot, a custom or semi-custom house and a private club setting inside the wider Lakewood Ranch area. It is one of the higher-priced enclaves nearby: ZIP 34202, the club's ZIP code, had a Zillow typical home value of $660,569 in August 2026, and brokerage-quoted packages here start around $1 million. The trade-offs are cost, limited inventory with only a few hundred lots, and club dues on top of HOA fees if you want to play.
Homes and prices in The Concession
Estate homes and homesites
According to BuySarasota, a local brokerage, the community covers more than 1,200 acres with 255 homesites set among oaks, pines, a stream and wetlands, and packages run from $1 million to over $5 million. Listings on that site in September 2026 included a John Cannon-built home of 5,431 square feet and an Anchor Custom Builders home on more than 1.2 acres.
Builders
The same brokerage names John Cannon Homes, Anchor Builders, John Neal and Lee Wetherington as builders here. If you are buying a lot to build, ask the association for its architectural review rules and timelines before you sign with a builder.
How prices compare
Zillow's typical value for Lakewood Ranch as a whole was $585,199 in August 2026, down 3.7% over the year. Custom estates rarely track an index, so compare recent sales inside the gates with similar lot size and view.
Living in The Concession
The club
The brokerage describes a 520-acre core course with no interior roads crossing it, a 23-acre practice range, a clubhouse with dining and card rooms, and a separate sports clubhouse with a fitness center, pool, spa and tennis courts. Guest rules include a four-hour pace of play, a soft-spikes rule and a dress code in the dining areas.
Tournament weeks
The PGA of America announced in May 2025 that the club would host the Senior PGA Championship in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Golfweek reported the course plays 7,152 yards at par 72 for that event. Expect traffic and spectators around championship week.
Schools
Manatee County public schools assign students by address. Use the district's school locator for the specific lot, and do not rely on a listing's school fields.
Getting around
The club sits near the Manatee and Sarasota county line, with the Lakewood Ranch town centers and the University Town Center shopping area a short drive away. Most daily trips are by car.
HOA, club and tax costs in The Concession
HOA and club
A brokerage summary lists manned gate access, a private road, security, common area maintenance and landscaping as covered by the association fee, but no current amount was published. Club membership is separate. The club does not post dues or initiation fees publicly, so ask for both, and whether any membership conveys with the house.
Property tax
Unincorporated Manatee districts ranged from 13.3100 to 14.7707 mills in 2025; the East Manatee Fire Rescue district, which covers most of Lakewood Ranch, was 14.1600, or about $1,416 per $100,000 of taxable value. Confirm the district on the parcel record, and check the last bill for any special district assessment. Our Manatee County property tax guide works through a full bill.
Flood and insurance
With a stream, wetlands and lakes on the property, check each lot on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and ask for an elevation certificate. Large custom homes can be costly to insure, so get quotes early; the Florida homeowners insurance guide covers what drives premiums.
What to check before buying in The Concession
- Association documents: budget, reserves, rules and architectural guidelines.
- Club terms: categories, initiation, dues and any waitlist.
- Lot conditions: preserve or wetland setbacks and any conservation easements shown on the survey.
- Estoppel: the association's estoppel certificate before closing.
Pros and cons of The Concession
Pros
- Large homesites and a course with no homes lining the fairways.
- A nationally known private club that hosts a senior major.
- Close to Lakewood Ranch shopping, parks and I-75.
Cons
- High entry price and few homes for sale at any time.
- Club dues and HOA fees are not published.
- Tournament weeks bring crowds.
For other gated golf options nearby, see University Park, the Lakewood Ranch neighborhoods guide and our best golf communities in Florida.
Common questions
How much is a membership at The Concession?+
The Concession Golf Club does not publish its initiation fee or annual dues. Ask the club's membership office for current categories and costs, and ask the seller whether any membership transfers with the home. Budget for club dues separately from the homeowners association fee, which covers the gate, roads and common areas.
What is the meaning of The Concession?+
The name honors the 1969 Ryder Cup, when Jack Nicklaus conceded a short putt to Tony Jacklin on the final green. Their match was halved and the Ryder Cup ended in its first tie. Nicklaus and Jacklin later co-designed The Concession Golf Club, which opened in 2006.
Who owns The Concession golf course?+
The club describes itself as a privately owned golf facility. In the PGA of America's 2025 announcement, Bruce Cassidy Sr. was named as president of The Concession Golf Club. Ownership details and membership rules are best confirmed with the club directly before you buy.
What is The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida?+
It is a private 18-hole club at 7700 Lindrick Lane, Bradenton, in the Lakewood Ranch area, designed by Jack Nicklaus with Tony Jacklin and opened in 2006. It hosted the 2021 WGC-Workday Championship and hosts the Senior PGA Championship from 2026 to 2028.
How much do homes in The Concession cost?+
A local brokerage puts estate home and homesite packages at about $1 million to over $5 million, on 255 homesites of half an acre or more. For context, Zillow's typical value for ZIP 34202 was $660,569 in August 2026. Use recent sales inside the gates to judge a price.
Sources
- The Concession Golf Club: Home
- The Concession Golf Club: History
- The Concession Golf Club: Tournaments
- The Concession Golf Club: Guest information
- Wikipedia: The Concession Golf Club
- Senior PGA Championship: The Concession selected to host from 2026-28
- Golfweek: The Concession Golf Club and its Ryder Cup history (April 2026)
- BuySarasota.com: The Concession homes and community overview
- Manatee County Property Appraiser: 2025 Summary of Millage Rates by Tax District
- Manatee County School District: School locator
- FEMA: Flood Map Service Center
- Zillow Research: Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026 data)