One of America's great old-line hotels, The Biltmore harkens back to a bygone era of excellent lodgings, service and dining without feeling old-fashioned. The golf course, restored in accordance with Donald Ross' original design in 2018 by Brian Silva, has never looked better. The Biltmore's Coral Gables location puts it just minutes from greater…
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne sits in a beautiful and unique location, close enough to Miami to provide guests access to big-city energy and nightlife while also remaining separated enough to make time spent at the resort feel truly relaxing. Golfers who stay here also enjoy easy access to Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne, a spectacular South Florida…
Located nearly adjacent to Miami International Airport (MIA), this resort has seen considerable investment under the current ownership of Trump Golf, including the renovation of the Blue Monster, Golden Palm and Red Tiger golf courses by architect Gil Hanse. The Blue Monster's long run of PGA Tour events still resonates today with golf travelers.
There's so much to see and do in Miami -- South Beach, the Miami Heat and Dolphins -- that golf tends to take a back seat. Still, the game is a big part of life in southeast Florida. If you aren't living in a gated golf community, chances are you want to be. Donald Trump has spent millions to revitalize Trump National Doral Miami, both the resort and its famed Blue Monster, recently redone by Gil Hanse. The four other golf courses at Doral are strong, as is Crandon Golf Key Biscayne, which offers nice views of the skyline. Donald Ross designed the classic Biltmore in Coral Gables. The food at Shula's Steakhouse in the clubhouse is better than the golf on the Senator Course at the Shula's Golf Club, but combined they make for a good day in Miami Lakes.
The classic 1925 Donald Ross-designed golf course at the Biltmore is a template for an era of the traditional game. It was the Roaring '20s when Ross came to this site in Coral Gables, Florida, and the "Sunshine State" was just coming of age as a tourism destination. Many say it was either boom or bust. The Biltmore, one of America's greatest old-time resorts, was definitely boom.
The list of celebrity guests and golfers at the historic Miami Biltmore Hotel is long - Tiger Woods, Babe Ruth, Al Capone, etc. Make your history with a stay and play at one of golf's most unique resorts.
The real estate in south Florida between Palm Beach and Miami is called the "Gold Coast." Of course, it could also be called the "Golf Coast" for all the superlative courses that it harbors. For those golfers searching for a 24-karat, stay-and-play golf resort, the Gold Coast can certainly provide that mettle. Five stay-and-play venues -- diverse courses, from Trump National Doral Miami to Shula's Hotel & Golf Club -- in particular shine on this coast all year around
It's no secret that golf in Miami can be expensive. But there is affordable golf, very affordable, if you know where to look. One place to start would be with Miami's municipals, of which there are four 18-hole courses and a couple of pretty good short courses. The jewel of the lot is Crandon Park at Key Biscayne, just a few minutes from downtown Miami. Here is a look at the Miami munis.
The Blue Monster is back. Now owned and operated by Donald Trump, the star attraction at the entirely revamped Trump National Doral Miami reopened in February 2014. Many Golf Channel personalities had the chance to experience Trump's new addition to luxury golf course development, and they rated the Blue Monster on GolfAdvisor. Here's what they thought.
There's no shortage of golf courses in south Florida, of course, but what if you're in the heart of Miami and don't feel like driving up to Fort Lauderdale, the Palm Beaches or Jupiter? Miami proper is actually a pretty small area, so there aren't as many public golf offerings in the immediate vicinity as one might think. But there are some quality courses that should be on your short list.
Fall, of course, is for football. But if your team is playing the early game on Sunday -- schedule a morning round and watch the game. Here's a look at the AFC East and where Golf Advisor readers recommend you play.
Custom clubfitting is gaining in popularity, and numerous companies are vying for golfer's equipment dollars. Club Champion and True Spec Golf are two of the best in the business right now.
South Florida, particularly Miami, has fared well during a wet and wild hurricane season this fall, including a punch from Hurricane Irma this fall. Its golf courses and resorts are open for business for snow birds this winter.
The Red Tiger at the Trump National Doral Miami sports a unique combination of six par 3s, six par 4s and six par 5s that helps players score and have more fun.
Shortly after purchasing the resort, Donald Trump shut down Trump National Doral Miami's Blue Monster Course and called upon architect Gil Hanse to re-imagine and embolden the iconic south Florida layout. Now stretching to more than 7,500 yards, the new design promises an even more dramatic finish for the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship. Matt Ginella showcases some shots from his recent round on the all-new Blue Monster.
The days of hosting the pros might be on gone for the Blue Monster at Trump National Doral Miami, but the course shouldn't be forgotten. The redesign by Gil Hanse has created a more interesting round for everybody.