A World-Class School for Student-Athletes

Students from all over the world make friends for life as they study and train in world-class golf and tennis programs at Saddlebrook Academy. Our secure, gated Tampa prep school offers a multicultural learning environment for students from more than 20 different countries. We offer a fully accredited, college-preparatory school for grades 3 through 12, as well as post-graduates, with the option to board or live with their family in the Saddlebrook community. Thanks to our highly educated, dedicated teaching staff and our Saddlebrook Golf and Tennis Academy coaches, every student comes away with a remarkable education and memorable experience. 

A Welcoming School Setting

Saddlebrook Preparatory provides student housing, dining, training and recreational facilities, all within easy reach. Students safely stroll, bike or are shuttled between their accommodations, classes, sports training and meals, all while supervised by Resident Assistants, teachers or coaches.

Golf Training

Our student-golfers train at the Saddlebrook Golf Academy, utilizing our driving range and training center, and golf on the resort’s Palmer-designed championship golf courses. Student-golfers compete in local, regional, national and international tournaments, traveling individually or on a team, depending on the event and player. 

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Tennis Training

Student-tennis players train on Saddlebrook’s 43 tennis courts, including all four Grand Slam tournament surfaces, where they work with their coaches every day. Student-athletes on the tennis program participate in local, regional, national and international tournaments, traveling as part of the Saddlebrook Academy Team, or individually, depending on the tournament and player situation.  

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In the News

Karl Vilips Wins the Puerto Rico Open

Karl Vilips of Australia ran off three straight birdies to break out of an unexpected duel and played his best golf down the stretch Sunday for an 8-under 64 to win the Puerto Rico Open, his first PGA Tour victory in just his third start as a pro.

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Aline Krauter Victorious at Hero Women's Indian Open

Aline Krauter sealed her first Ladies European Tour (LET) title in style at the Hero Women’s Indian Open winning by an emphatic five shots in Delhi on 15-under par.

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Rose-Hulman Men's Tennis Wins HCAC Conference

Freshman Tim Eckermann, a 2024 Saddlebrook graduate, and his partner Chris Lian were the #1 Doubles champions.

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2025 Standouts

Karl Vilips – Puerto Rico Open Winner Luisa Stefani – Wimbledon Finalist Sebastian Moss – Korn Ferry Tour Player & Calusa Cup Winner Aline Krauter – ShopRite LPGA Classic Top 5 Mariana Mesones – Peru National Match Play & Stroke Play Winner Gavin Clutts – Kentucky State Amateur Runner up Ethan Keys – Dogwood Invitational Player, Florida Open Player, Florida Amateur Qualifier Charlie Fischer – New York Amateur Top 10 Armand Loscalzo – South Carolina Amateur Qualifier Shu Matsuoka – CUSA All conference First Team Double Harrison Maitland Carter – WIAC East Player of the Year Charlie Robin – Horizon League Freshman of the Year

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