Miami · Golf
The courses worth knowing around Miami, Florida: who can play, how many holes, and a link to book each one.
Golf score
16th of 94 golf cities for retirement golf
Golf score blends year-round playability (40%), playable access (20%), affordability (18%), course pedigree (14%), and the size of the mapped set (8%).
Seven saltwater lakes and mangroves with Biscayne Bay views · Robert von Hagge
A municipal championship layout on the island, with saltwater lakes, mangrove edges, and long views of the bay and skyline. Walking is allowed if you want the exercise.
Opened 1972 · $$$ · Slope 145
Elevated, well-bunkered greens between the ocean and the bay · Arthur Hills
A classic city course right in Miami Beach, reopened in 2002 after an Arthur Hills redesign. A cart comes with the round, and the staff are known for being friendly.
Opened 1923 · $$$ · Slope 131
Photo: H. & W.B. Drew Co. via Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
A 1925 Donald Ross layout beneath the historic Biltmore tower · Donald Ross
A Donald Ross design from 1925 in Coral Gables, sitting in the shadow of the landmark Biltmore Hotel. The walkable layout rewards placement over raw power.
Opened 1925 · $$$ · Slope 132
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Historic muni that once hosted touring pros in winter
One of the oldest courses in the area, opened in 1923 and once a winter stop for the touring pros. The gentler slope and resident rates keep it approachable.
Opened 1923 · $$ · Slope 119
Quiet island course with water hazards and palm-lined fairways · Arthur Hills
A calm, tucked-away city course on Normandy Isle in north Miami Beach, redesigned by Arthur Hills. Four tee sets let you pick a length that suits your game.
$$ · Slope 129
Long fairways and the famous fountain-guarded 18th green · Dick Wilson
The bucket-list resort course in Doral, first built in 1962 and reworked by Gil Hanse in 2014. A cart is included, and the water-guarded closing hole is the one you will remember.
Opened 1962 · $$$$ · Slope 146
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