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The Senator Course at Shula's Golf Club
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The 18-hole championship course at Don Shula's Golf Club is one of those courses that just seems to get better as you play your way around.
The first few holes are fairly open and not overly difficult. However, things start to get more difficult as you continue. By the time you make it to the 11th green, you'll know that you're in for a real dogfight. The fairways on the back get tight and there's water on just about every hole. All in all, it's a very enjoyable course from start to finish.
There are tennis courts, multiplex, fitness center etc. There’s something for everyone. The hotel's onsite amenities include upscale dining at the Original Shula's Steak House and casual dinning at the Bull Pen, which serves breakfast lunch and light dinner until 7pm.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6757 yards | 72.1 | 127 |
| Gold | 72 | 6149 yards | 69.2 | 118 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 6149 yards | 75.1 | 130 |
| Gold/White | 72 | 5877 yards | 68.0 | 112 |
| Gold/White (W) | 72 | 5877 yards | 73.4 | 126 |
| White | 72 | 5626 yards | 66.8 | 111 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5626 yards | 72.0 | 124 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 4985 yards | 68.1 | 117 |
| Green | 72 | 4985 yards | 63.9 | 104 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.1/136 W: 80.5/140 | 468 | 390 | 187 | 482 | 503 | 425 | 132 | 375 | 552 | 3514 | 370 | 430 | 560 | 180 | 447 | 340 | 518 | 175 | 420 | 3440 | 6954 |
| Black/White M: 71.4/127 W: 77.3/133 | 394 | 390 | 187 | 412 | 503 | 368 | 132 | 375 | 509 | 3270 | 370 | 363 | 485 | 180 | 335 | 340 | 470 | 175 | 398 | 3116 | 6386 |
| White M: 70.3/121 W: 76.1/130 | 394 | 380 | 150 | 412 | 477 | 368 | 120 | 365 | 509 | 3175 | 350 | 363 | 485 | 150 | 335 | 301 | 470 | 140 | 398 | 2992 | 6167 |
| White/Green M: 68.3/117 W: 73.6/126 | 357 | 380 | 150 | 370 | 477 | 325 | 120 | 365 | 453 | 2997 | 350 | 315 | 430 | 150 | 300 | 301 | 406 | 140 | 333 | 2725 | 5722 |
| Green M: 66.2/113 W: 71.4/121 | 357 | 317 | 120 | 370 | 398 | 325 | 110 | 303 | 453 | 2753 | 305 | 315 | 430 | 110 | 300 | 275 | 406 | 108 | 333 | 2582 | 5335 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Great experience
A bit wet after all the rain but layout is great ,greens excellent Loved it
Very nice layou
I played Shulas this past Saturday and was pleasantly surprised. The course was in better shape than I remembered from playing here previously. The back nine was very wet but Thanksgiving Day it poured so it was to be expected. I will play here again in the not to distant future.
cmbrtkm1952,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Shula's Golf Club. More course improvements have been scheduled before the end of the year which should help with drainage. We look forward to seeing you again very soon.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
Pace Of Play!!!
If you want to play 18 in 5.5 hours by all means you’re this is the place to be!!! I have never complained about pace of play but this was unbelievable... they had a “starter” that was useless... Price was great, greens were great... Tee boxes were hideous! Fairways were fair!
Lazaro1888783,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. We are sorry to hear that your pace of play was that slow. We were receiving reports from golfers who started after 12pm. that is was taking 4.5 hours to complete 18 holes. We had ranger staff on the course to assist in pace of play. We will revisit pace of play guidelines with our ranger/starter staff so that this doesn't happen again. Golfers have been able to complete their round in 4 hours when starting earlier in the day. We are scheduled to apply our first winter fertilizer application this week, which should help the tee boxes. We hope to see you again in the near future.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
LLefebvreCPA,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. Please let us know how we can improve upon your most recent visit. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
Best value in Miami
Course is always in great condition. You play the front nine, think you have a good round going, then get to the watery back. I call it "Shula's Red Zone".
Holes 11-14 will test you!
msuman,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. We are glad that you enjoyed the golf course. Many of our members have come up with some unique descriptions from holes 11-14. I like the red zone. Very clever. We look forward to seeing you again in the red zone.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
Value for money
Played Shulas few years ago and loved it then. Got a chance to play it again. Good speed on the greens and fairway and tees were really good.
Helmersson,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. We are glad that you enjoyed your experience at Shula's. We look forward to seeing you again very soon.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
Great Value
I am playing all the Miami Golf Courses right now, and through Golfnow this is the best value. Recently discovered the course and have added it to my rotation. Pretty good condition and testing for a single handicap golfer off the back tees. Lots of water to add numbers to your scorecard. Had a good experience with staff, who make you feel welcome. Would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of playing a selection of the best Miami courses.
mmcfjones,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. We are glad that you found the course to be challenging from the back tees. We host a few college tournaments throughout the year and find that they are challenged from the back tees as well. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
claudejoannie.
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. We hope to see you again very soon.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
Good value.
Good value for South Florida. Course was in good condition except back 9 was still a little wet from hard rain a few days before.
Ramtoo,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. We hope that you come back soon now that everything has dried out from the record amounts of rainfall from October.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
Weather
Have played this course before I enjoy playing this course was disappointed when we got to the course and were told because of water damage on the the back nine,we had too play the front 9 twice .
cesar3469831,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. Like much of South Florida this past October, we received record amounts of rainfall forcing us to close 9 holes on some days. We hope that you return soon to enjoy the full 18.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
Back 9 closed after heavy rains
I love this course, for the money and location it has all the challenge, manicuring and amenities I need. I was disappointed that the back was closed due to rain, best to call the he course before booking.
u146610959,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. We are glad that you enjoy our golf course. We had record amounts of rainfall in October. Hopefully the rains have ended, and you can go back to enjoying the full 18 holes.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
Still playable after rain
We got to play in the afternoon after heavy rain the night before and in the morning. Could only play the front nine twice but it drained well and was able to play 90 degree without a problem. Enjoyed the round.
smokifl,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. We received record amounts of rainfall this past October. We hope that you come back soon now that all 18 holes are playable.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
Best value in MIA
Played different courses in dade and broward county . Shula's is the best value of golf, course layout and quite honestly it's got a quaint feeling in a big city . We play different courses but always end up going back to shulas . You won't be disappointed .
u4138986,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. We are glad that you had a great time while playing at Shula's. We hope to see you again very soon.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
meduza28,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. We hope to see you again very soon.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
rey1golf,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. Please let us know what we could have done better to improve your experience.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
Great course
First time playing this course and I would recommend it fairways were in great shape and the greens were getting good nice course
Wxg172,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the conditions of the course. We hope to see you again very soon.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
Carlos3930765,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. We hope to see you again very soon.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
Nice golf course. Lot of water on the back 9. The starter was friendly and helpful with some tips before we went out. However, no water on the course and the snack bar was closed when we turned so no chance to get anything to drink. Unacceptable in Florida in July.
slubills1,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. There is drinking water located in the shelter that can be accessed by 4 green and 8 tee box. In addition there is drinking water located at 12 green and in the shelter by 16 green. Water and Gatorade are also available in the pro-shop until 6pm. The Bull Pen snack bar closes at 4pm on weekdays or earlier if the course is quiet. We apologize that you were unable to locate refreshments. We hope that you return soon to enjoy these amenities.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
Very Fun Course to play at
I enjoyed my time playing at Shula's, it's a very fun place to play at. Everyone is friendly and the food is amazing.
mariosierra,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. We are glad that you enjoyed your experience while playing at Shula's.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
u925262211,
Thank you for reviewing Shula's Golf Club. Please let us know how we can improve upon your experience while playing at Shula's Golf Club.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club
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chris7722193,
Thank you for your review of Shula's Golf Club. We hope to see you soon now that the course has dried up from the fall rains.
Sincerely,
Shula's Golf Club