Construction begins at Soleta Golf Club

Soleta Golf Club, a new course in Myakka City, Florida, held a groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 4 to officially mark construction of the Nick Price Design golf course that expects to open for play in late 2024.

“The Soleta project finally is underway with equipment on site for our private residential club community,” managing partner David Turner said. “A superb Nick Price course coupled with David Leadbetter’s 30-acre “field of dreams” signature practice facility presents a golf experience unmatched by any club in the state or elsewhere.”

The 7,400-yard, par-72 course is routed separately from the location of the planned 93 luxury residences and many other amenities. Holes will wind through the undisturbed sanctuary-like land and will be managed for the preservation of all wetlands with no impacts to sensitive areas. Water conservation also is a critical issue, as is the enhancement of wildlife habitat and sound environmental stewardship. Price’s courses focus on the art of strategy and his designs embody a approach that requires a significant investment of personal hours overseeing details from start to finish. 

“It’s an honor to have the opportunity to design the golf course at Soleta,” Price said. “We’re part of a great team assembled to create a special place for golfers to play, spend time with friends and have fun. The property has wetlands, uplands, open grassland and some great trees. We’ve laid out the golf course to take advantage and incorporate those natural features into the design of holes. Importantly, no wetlands will be impacted or eliminated anywhere on the property. These natural elements will be part of what gives the golf course its natural look and feel.”

Price added the golf course will have a natural and open feel incorporating sand and native areas. Course conditions will be firm and fast and challenge golfers with a variety of shot making choices.