The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne

Our tee time was for 2:16 although we had to wait until nearly 3:00 to start. It was cart paths only due to rain the night before which didn’t help to move groups along. Sunset was at 6:15 so I figured we could play until 6:30 before running out of daylight. At 5:50 the club manager comes out in a golf cart screaming at us and everyone else out there to immediately pick up our balls and head back because the course “closes” at 5:45. Once I got back to the cart return there was a group of people similarly kicked off the course as livid as I was having been told nothing about this policy when checking in. What an awful experience! I’ve played countless rounds of golf over the last 35 years and have never heard of such a ridiculous policy nor been treated so poorly! The manager needs some serious counseling not to mention intensive training on how to treat customers. Either that or simply fired.

The staff is great. All around, proshop and restaurant.

But the course that once was considered 4th best public course in the US is long gone. Over $100 paid in greenfee but plays more like $30. Full of weeds, lack of turf in fairways, undulated tees and greens with a lot of bare spots. You would’ve thought that with Melresse closing, the county would take advantage and try to get more play.

We had no fun and were unhappy because you can not concentrate when you have to wait 5-10 minutes between every shot

Not woth the money if you compare to other courrses in Miami area.

Staff are great the courses in great shape can't complain the thing about the course but to charge a non-resident $110 more to play I think is unfair especially the revenue we bring in to South Florida

Course was beautiful! Reception at clubhouse was very curt and gave me the feeling I should be honored to play there. Similar reception at driving range and purchasing beverage from the cart on the course. Was prepared to pay the $180 but club rental for $85 way out of range from other courses. Most importantly, was informed (after the $300 investment) the cart was due back in at 5:30–2 hours before sunset. Since we were backed up for most of the round— only able to finish 14 holes. A 1:45 start should have got us done plenty before sunset but not given the slow play. My expectations for a $300 round are extremely high. I have had a better experience paying $100. Too bad for such a beautiful course!

Cool course on a windy day. A couple of really well laid out holes. Paid $80 for the round. Would’ve felt incredibly ripped off if we paid $200, which is the stated rate. The course is in no condition to be that price. Lots of dragging spike marks on the greens and inconsistent conditioning.

A perfectly fine conditioned public course and again a good design, but $80 is the max a greens fee should be here.

Plenty of wild life and alligators to keep you

interested. Greens were in good shape but putt speeds varied from green to green.

Course is long and challenging. It tempts you to take chances driving over water or when navigating dog legs. Great scenery, wild life, and view of Miami. Bring bug spray around twilight.

I suspect this was a private club at some point. Layout is great. Scenic winding tru mangroves on several holes. Lots of bunkers. Greens good. Some bare spots in fairways and other “worn” areas not in area of play. Starter was very friendly and informative.

Loaner clubs were excellent. Course was OK. Some bad spots but overall Ok to play. Holes 1 and 7 tee boxes are way too close together for seniors. Golf carts were horrible. Staff were friendly. Course is a little overpriced for the level of quality at this time. Perhaps it will improve by spring.

I was very disappointed in the quality and maintenance of this course. Plus, the staff was less than welcoming. Even the cart girl was not friendly. When I pay $170 for a round, I expect the best course conditions, outstanding customer service and a special outing. That did not happen. I will not return or recommend this course to my friends and family.