Top 5 Golf Courses Near Miami
The Blue Monster — one of America's most iconic resort courses and the famous host of the WGC-Cadillac Championship. Gil Hanse's 2015 redesign restored the course to championship standards.
Barry Watkins design on the southern tip of Key Biscayne — ocean breezes, wildlife, and stunning views of Biscayne Bay make this a unique public golf experience.
Arnold Palmer design in Coral Gables — exclusive waterfront club where members arrive by boat and the course wraps around Biscayne Bay's edge.
Donald Ross original (1925) at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables — historic Florida design with tile-roofed clubhouse and Roaring Twenties grandeur.
Five courses including The Bear (Jack Nicklaus) and The Champion — home of the Honda Classic and a golf resort destination in Palm Beach Gardens.
Getting There & Planning Your Visit
Miami's southern location puts the Florida Keys and Palm Beach within easy reach. Everglades traffic on US-41 makes western courses slower to access than the I-95 corridor suggests.
Climate & Best Time to Play Near Miami
Miami golf is excellent November through April — temperatures in the mid-70s with low humidity. Summer brings daily afternoon thunderstorms that clear by 4 PM, and heat indexes of 100-110°F make morning tee times mandatory.
Prepare Your Swing Before You Play Near Miami
South Florida's Bermuda-grass greens run fast and true in winter but slow significantly in summer humidity — GOATY's distance control coaching helps you recalibrate approach yardages for seasonal green variations.
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