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4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 7112 yards
Slope 132
Rating 74.3

The Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables sits next to the beautiful hotel, an architectural masterpiece that was modeled after the Giralda Tower in Seville, Spain. Donald Ross designed the course in 1925 and the traditional layout has retained all of its original character. The golf course weaves through a series of canals that used to carry guests along in gondolas. The canals run alongside the lush fairways while towering banyan trees frame the elevated greens. Offering views of the historic hotel from nearly every hole, there are carts available but the golf course is worth the walk. The layout is popular not only for its historic scenery and verdant setting, but also for its playability. Over the years the Biltmore has been host to a number of professional golfers and celebrities ranging from Babe Ruth to Tiger Woods.

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Course Details

Year Built 1925
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Tif-Eagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1925)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Jim McLean Golf School"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, JCB
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top College Courses in the U.S. (2025 #13)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 20 College Courses in the U.S. (2024 #14)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 College Courses in the U.S. (2023 #21) (2022 #23) (2020 #25)
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Reviews

4.3
930 Reviews (930)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 32
Patio Dining 26
Brunch 25
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 29
Undulating Greens 23
Water Hazards 21
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 26
Locals 26
Walkers 24
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 33
At a Resort 25
Near the Airport 17

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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

They should not allow anyone to play this course as the grass is dead and being prepared for a major renovation. Tee boxes, fairways, and greens are dead and torn up. Just wait until December when they are supposed to be done with renovations. Don’t waste your money. If I would’ve known this before purchasing I wouldn’t have purchased the round.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Scorched earth

Course under repair. Should not allow play. Totally unfair. Golf Now to blame for no 'heads up''.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Course Under Repair

Course is being redone. Should not be played now. Golf Now gave no 'heads-up'.

Very disappointing.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Being Restored/Renovated in 2018

This is my home course. Posting so players considering a visit know that the course will close for a restoration/renovation project effective July 5th. Plans are to do as much restoring to Ross' original design as possible. Yardage will be added for improved championship level play. If project goes according to schedule; re-opening scheduled for 12/15/2018. Fingers crossed that weather cooperates, and course re-opens on schedule, and the restoration project results in an improved experience.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Really Nice Course for the money

Got a hot deal tee time and also used some reward points so I paid very little for the round. Drove down from Fort Lauderdale to play. Well worth the trip. Only thing I was surprised they didn't offer were free range balls. Usually a course of this caliber gives free range balls for the price of play. Overall this course was great and I definitely would play again if it wasn't such a far drive for myself.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 81
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

heart of miami

Wide open fairways. Good course if you can get a deal.

VERY unattentive staff. Had to seek out starter.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A STEAL

Classic course at iconic venue. Played back to back. Second date afforded time for the traps to be raked. Express deal both days made it a 2 for 1 steal!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Donald Ross classic

This Donald Ross jewel , with the Hot Deal rate, is a must play for serious golf lovers.

Expect wind, or at least a steady breeze, deep but playable bunkers.

If you're a fan or Donald Ross, don't miss this one.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I like this golf course but usually is expensive.

That is why I don’t play more often.

Not even in low season they have a twilight

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Fantastic Donald Ross Course

I moved down to Miami around 7 months ago and this is probably my new favorite course in the area. It was a relatively pricey round, but I just booked directly through their website. I love Donald Ross courses in general, but found this course to have a particularly fun layout. The course was in great condition. The bar next to the clubhouse has great food.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 79
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Once Was Not Enough

Grand, old-school track in Coral Gables designed nearly 100 years ago by redoubtable Donald Ross is generally wide open, but deceptively tough, given strategically-placed bunkers and large, deep sand traps standing sentinel around undulating, glass-slick greens. As with so many other South Florida courses, dry conditions have thinned out the fairways and left reddish-brown dirt patches parked just outside the fairways and in the rough. Greens and frequently-visited bunkers were in excellent shape, however. Beverage cart service was spotty at first, but was attentive afterwards. Pace of play was slow, due to an elderly pair that would not allow us to pass through. Still, it was a gorgeous, sun-drenched day, and I could not resist playing an extra 18 on this most enjoyable throwback track. The pro shop was courteous, professional, and gladly sent me on my merry way for a replay round at nicely-reduced fee.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Was I at the right course?

As I walked off the 2nd green I turned to the guy I was paired with and asked him if I was missing something....The Tee boxes were spotty at best, fairways burned out in spots and crab grass around the greens. I happened to see a starter later on in my round and he asked how it was going. I shared my disappointment with the condition of the couse and he said “ I have been hearing that alot lately” my advice is to steer clear, much better options for the price...

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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