River Wilderness Golf Course sells for $4.5 Million

The Club at River Wilderness Golf & Country Club has officially changed hands in a noteworthy sale reflecting continued confidence in destination golf and lifestyle communities across Manatee County.

Transaction highlights:
• 8 parcels included
• Sale price: $4.5 million
• Structure: Mix of cash and a $2.5 million seller carryback mortgage
• Seller: Gdawg Ventures LLC
• Purchaser: Club at RW LLC
Walden Golf Group, which owns and manages 18 clubs nationwide

Set across 192 acres, the club is anchored by an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by renowned architect Ted McAnlis, a layout long respected for its playability, conditioning, and natural Florida setting.

Beyond the fairways, the club delivers a full lifestyle offering including:
• Fitness center with certified trainers and personalized programs
• Recovery services and sauna
• Har-Tru tennis courts & pickleball courts
• Junior-size Olympic swimming pool

What this means for the community:
With experienced national ownership and management now in place, this transaction is widely expected to positively impact home values throughout the River Wilderness community. Additional capital improvements and reinvestment initiatives are on the horizon, reinforcing long-term desirability, lifestyle appeal, and buyer confidence in River Wilderness Golf and Country Club.

A strong signal for Parrish, River Wilderness, and the broader Manatee River region