Opened in 1926 under the original name of Whitfield Estates CC, the club was the centerpiece of Whitfield Estates, one of Florida's first golf course communities. The plan was conceived and developed by a prominent Atlanta businessman, Perry Adair. He retained the services of the most respected golf course architect of the time, Donald Ross, to design a premier course with the flavor of Pinehurst #2. To insure the success of the venture, Mr. Adair recruited his personal friend, Robert 'Bobby' Jones, to be the sales manager for the real estate surrounding the club. Additionally, the club's first head golf professional was Tommy 'Silver Scot' Armour.

Shortly after the club opened, it was the site of the fabled match between the world's best amateur, Bobby Jones, and the best professional, Walter Hagen. For the record, Jones recalls in his autobiography that it was the worst "drubbing" he suffered in his career, but went on to say that he regarded "Whitfield Estates CC as one of the best in America". During the '70's and 80's, the club was privileged to have Joe Turnesa, winner of 34 PGA events, as a resident teaching pro.

When the real estate homesites were sold out, the club changed its name to Sara Bay Country Club, and became an independent private club. After a round on the course, a sports writer said that "Sara Bay CC exudes a restrained elegance that can only come with time and tradition. The course offers what golf was meant to be…exciting, fun and challenging…a test for every club in your bag". Why not live the legend yourself, and call this classic golf experience your home.

Adair Realty Sales Team- (From left to right)

Jim Barnes, Arnaud Massey (Former British Open Champ.), Johnny Farrell, Perry Adair, Bobby Jones, Archie Compton, and Tommy Armour.