The Senator Course at Shula's Golf Club
About
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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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by tsgorman92 on 05/04/2024
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 12/30/2019
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Photo submitted by PinnacleStaffer on 12/30/2019
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Photo submitted by ymmini2018 on 12/29/2019
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Photo submitted by ymmini2018 on 12/29/2019
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Photo submitted by ymmini2018 on 12/29/2019
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Range Photo submitted by sogvae on 02/11/2018
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Range close up Photo submitted by sogvae on 02/11/2018
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My Caddy Photo submitted by AlexanderGR8T on 01/04/2015
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Unforgettable Photo submitted by AlexanderGR8T on 01/04/2015
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Photo submitted by AlexanderGR8T on 01/04/2015
noisy course
the golf course is just next to a highway that can be heard from everywhere... the back nine is much harder with most of the water hazards, than the front nine. greens are ok. the greenfee is too expensive... for this price, you will get something else at jacaranda, or the plantation...
Shula Golf Cub
Great value for your money. Peter, staff member, was extremely nice, especially since I was late for my tee time.
The only negative thing I would state if there are no yardage markers. Yardage markers are the standard marks in the middle of fairways, 100, 200, etc. No other markers.
I definitely would play again, when I visiting the Miami area.
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Good course for the money
I was able to get a great deal from golf now that made this course a steal.. The facilities need to be redone ( driving range and club house) but course was in good shape and everyone that worked there couldn't have been more helpful or courteous.
Good value Good course
Course was in good shape. There were some problems with using golfNow at the course but were quickly resolved. Beer cart was timely. The only complaint would be --no ranger on the course to help the speed of play. There were 4 clowns ahead of us By 4th hole there was a par 5 and 1/2 of next par four open. I'm not a great golfer but I don't hold up play. A ranger could have improved the situation.
niche course
Not ready for golfers, true golfers. Single paired up with a one handed swinging golfer with money, but no game. Was a five hr plus round. Saw no cart girl. Cafeteria matron gave snide remark about warm beer. First time playing there in ten years. Was expecting more improvements that I didn't see. No GPS, stalled out golf carts. Better than expected green From the rest of the course. From my memory I thought this would be a prestigious course, its not.
warm beer in their cooler
Great greens!
Very nice course overall and the greens were superb 10-12 on stimp and in great condition. Fairways and tee boxes could use a little more attention, but nothing too bad. Driving range is terrible!
Such a nice course
Very friendly staff and the course was great as the weather
Course is in very nice shape.
New greens are really good. The fairways are coming along nicely. Enjoyed today days round very much.
Enjoyable and Fun
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience at the Senator Golf course. The greens were good with average speed but some of the best in appearance, playability for south Florida. We would recommend it and will definitely return for another round in the future.
Great course
Very good greens and in very good shape.....enjoyable day
This course needs upgrade
Reputation of the course better than actual condition.
Terrible smell due to use of chemicals near the water hazards.
Average at best
This course shut the back nine on us - due to poor drainage - and still charged $70+. Also was given a cart that didn't steer or drive straight. Ppl are friendly, course is average, service is poor. I seem to have left mildly unsatisfied the past few rounds.
Challenging back nine
Good course to play. Moderate front nine that lulls you to sleep but at the turn the course becomes more challenging with additional sand and water following many holes.
Les verts sont rapides
Nous avons bien aimé mais il y a des améliorations concernant l'entretien du terrain, surtout pour les 9premiers trous mais les verts sont en excellente condition et rapides
Amazing course
This course has got to be the best one to play at in the Miami area. Clean, challenging and staff friendly. Oh and great food. Highly recommended.
Excelent course!!
This is a wonderful place to play, everything was perfect. except my score...:(
Great course... greens in amazing shape!
This was my local home course back when I went to High School. I since moved away from Miami Lakes area but still live in Miami. I go back every once in a while as I love the course layout. Very challenging back 9... lots of water.
However, I was surprised to learn the greens & tee boxes had been redone and the course was updated. Its playing incredible. The greens are amazing. I would recommend this course to anyone.
Keep in mind, its a little pricy, but you can find good deals on www.golfnow.com. If not, then it can get pricy. ENJOY!
From the White Tee very easy and wide firways
Green are in great condition, hard to read. Fairway need need to mantiend better.
Very nice and open course.
I've played this golf course several times and have always enjoyed the experience. I really appreciate the refurbished bunker. Restrooms needs attention. Staff should ensure that all cart sand containers are full and serviced after each round. Some bunkers had rakes, others didn't. Rake could not be fitted to cart.