Best Golf Courses in Miami, Florida

Miami, Florida · Gil Hanse (renovation) (1962) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,692 yards

The iconic Blue Monster at Doral has been a South Florida landmark for over 60 years. Gil Hanse's comprehensive renovation modernized this classic layout while preserving its championship pedigree and the famous 18th hole.

Miami, Florida · Robert von Hagge & Bruce Devlin (1972) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,301 yards

Set on the barrier island of Key Biscayne with Biscayne Bay and Atlantic Ocean views, Crandon is one of America's most scenic municipal courses. Saltwater lagoons, mangrove-lined fairways, and ocean breezes create a truly tropical golf experience.

Miami, Florida · Donald Ross (restored) (1925) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,803 yards

A Donald Ross original at the legendary Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, this historic course has hosted presidents, celebrities, and the Miami Open. The 1925 design has been carefully restored to showcase Ross's strategic genius.

Miami, Florida · Mark Mahannah (1971) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,175 yards

A solid South Florida public option in Plantation, Jacaranda's East Course offers a well-maintained, tree-lined layout with enough challenge for competitive players. Water comes into play on 13 holes, demanding accurate approach shots.

Miami, Florida · Gil Hanse (2023) · 9 holes · Par 36 · 3,200 yards

The newest addition to Miami's elite golf scene, Gil Hanse designed this intimate 9-hole course at the Four Seasons Surf Club in Surfside. The seaside layout offers a refined, exclusive experience steps from the Atlantic.

Miami, Florida · Donald Ross (1929) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,079 yards

Widely regarded as the finest Donald Ross design in Florida and one of the top 10 courses in America, Seminole in Juno Beach is an oceanside masterpiece. The 2021 Walker Cup was the first competitive event held at the course in decades, bringing global attention to this ultra-exclusive layout.

Miami, Florida · Tom Fazio & Jack Nicklaus (1981) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,048 yards

Home of The Honda Classic on the PGA Tour, PGA National's Champion Course features the infamous "Bear Trap" — three consecutive holes (15-17) considered among the most demanding stretches on Tour. The Fazio/Nicklaus design balances resort playability with championship teeth.

Miami, Florida · Brian Silva (2000) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,017 yards

Part of the iconic Breakers Palm Beach resort, the Ocean Course was redesigned by Brian Silva in 2000 to create a playable yet strategic layout steps from the Atlantic. While shorter than most resort courses, the creative green complexes and coastal winds provide ample challenge.

Miami, Florida · Michael Hurdzan & Dana Fry (2001) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,182 yards

Hidden in Naples, Calusa Pines has quietly earned a reputation as one of Florida's finest private courses. The Hurdzan-Fry design routes through mature slash pines and wetlands, offering a surprisingly natural and strategic golf experience for Southwest Florida.