Senior PGA Players Describe 'Treacherous' Concession Course

The Senior PGA Championship concludes Sunday at The Concession Golf Club in East Manatee.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:13pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented golf course scene with overlapping planes of green fairways, brown bunkers, and blue skies, conceptually representing the difficulty of the Concession course for senior PGA players.The Concession Golf Club's challenging layout and environmental conditions have made it a true test for senior professional golfers at the 2026 PGA Championship.Bradenton Today

The Senior PGA Championship is wrapping up this weekend at The Concession Golf Club in East Manatee, Florida, and players are describing the course as 'treacherous' and extremely challenging. The course's difficult layout and environmental conditions have made it a tough test for the senior professional golfers.

Why it matters

The Concession is hosting a major professional golf tournament for the first time, putting the spotlight on this private club and the Bradenton/Manatee County region. The difficulty of the course is generating buzz and discussion around the Senior PGA event.

The details

The Concession Golf Club, designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin, is known for its undulating greens, strategically placed bunkers, and demanding par 3 holes that have proven to be a major test for the senior players. Windy conditions have also added to the course's difficulty, with players struggling to control their shots.

  • The Senior PGA Championship is concluding on Sunday, April 16, 2026.

The players

The Concession Golf Club

A private golf club in East Manatee, Florida, designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin, and hosting the 2026 Senior PGA Championship.

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What they’re saying

“The Concession is one of the toughest courses we've played all year. The greens are so fast and undulating, and the wind makes it even more challenging.”

— Bernhard Langer, Professional Golfer

“This course really tests every aspect of your game. You have to be precise off the tee, hit your irons perfectly, and then two-putt from anywhere on these greens. It's a true test of championship golf.”

— Vijay Singh, Professional Golfer

What’s next

The final round of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship will be played on Sunday, April 16th at The Concession Golf Club.

The takeaway

The Concession Golf Club is proving to be an exceptionally challenging venue for the Senior PGA Championship, testing the skills and stamina of the top senior professional golfers. This high-profile event is shining a spotlight on the Bradenton/Manatee County region and the difficulty of this private course designed by legends Nicklaus and Jacklin.