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Best Golf Courses in Miami Florida
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Miami, Florida offers 12+ championship golf courses including Trump National Doral, the Biltmore, and Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne. Located in South Florida's cultural capital, Miami provides year-round golf across the mainland, Miami Beach, and Key Biscayne. Visiting golfers can reserve premium rental clubs through Florida Golf Club Rentals with delivery available to South Beach, Coral Gables, and MIA airport hotels.
Miami-Dade County has more than 40 courses, with the highest concentration clustered around Doral, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, and North Miami Beach. Visiting golfers typically base themselves in one of three hubs: South Beach for nightlife and ocean views, Coral Gables for historic neighborhoods and the Biltmore, or Doral for quick Trump resort access. Miami International Airport (MIA) sits in the middle of everything, and most courses in this guide are within 20 minutes of the terminal.
The Best Golf Courses in Miami Florida
Trump National Doral Miami
Trump Doral is a 700-acre resort in Doral, 10 minutes from MIA. Four 18-hole courses: the Blue Monster (host of the WGC Cadillac Championship from 2007 to 2016), the Red Tiger (redesigned by Gil Hanse), the Silver Fox, and the Golden Palm. The Blue Monster plays 7,590 yards at par 72 with the famous 18th-hole finish over water. Resort guests and outside players both welcome.
Biltmore Golf Course
The Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables is a Donald Ross original from 1925, fully restored by Brian Silva in 2018. The course winds through the historic Biltmore Hotel grounds and the City Beautiful architecture of Coral Gables. Par 71 at 6,750 yards. One of the most walkable courses in South Florida and a bucket-list round for classic architecture fans. Open to hotel guests and public play.
Miami Beach Golf Club
Miami Beach Golf Club is a public course on the island of Miami Beach, about 10 minutes from South Beach hotels. The Arthur Hills redesign from 2002 transformed a neglected municipal track into a respectable par 72 at 7,003 yards with generous fairways and strategic bunkering. The closest course to nearly every South Beach hotel and the most convenient round for travelers staying on the beach.
Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne
Crandon Golf sits on the barrier island of Key Biscayne, 20 minutes from downtown Miami across the Rickenbacker Causeway. The Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin design was the regular host of the PGA Tour Champions Royal Caribbean Classic for years. Ocean views on 14 of 18 holes. Par 72 at 7,154 yards with mangrove-lined fairways. One of the most scenic public courses in the state.
Country Club of Miami
Country Club of Miami is a 36-hole public facility in Northwest Miami, about 25 minutes from downtown. The East Course, redesigned by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1961, plays 7,017 yards at par 72 and previously hosted a PGA Tour event. The West Course is shorter and more forgiving. Both courses are open to the public with green fees among the best values in the Miami metro.
Palmetto Golf Course
Palmetto Golf Course is a Miami-Dade County public course in Pinecrest, 20 minutes south of downtown Miami. The 18-hole layout plays 7,022 yards at par 71 through mature tropical landscape and has a well-maintained reputation among locals. Green fees are modest and the course is rarely crowded on weekday mornings. A solid budget-friendly option for visitors who want a real round without resort pricing.
Greynolds Golf Course
Greynolds Golf Course in North Miami Beach is one of the oldest courses in Miami-Dade County, originally built in 1964 and operated by the county parks department. The 18-hole public course plays 6,345 yards at par 71 through Florida oak hammocks and historic WPA-era landscape features. Short, walkable, and absurdly affordable. A great choice for a quick round or golfers still getting their game together.
Golf Club Rentals for Miami Courses
Traveling golfers can rent premium golf clubs in Miami starting at $59 per day with delivery to hotels near South Beach, MIA airport, and Coral Gables. Full golf club rental in Miami covers every course in this guide plus every major hotel district, from the Fontainebleau in Mid-Beach to the Biltmore in Coral Gables to the Doral resort area itself.
Basic sets include premium-brand irons, a driver, a putter, and a stand bag for $59 per day. Premium sets include current-season Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, or Ping equipment for $84 per day in men's and women's, right and left-handed configurations. Add a Loaded Bag with balls, tees, glove, and towel for $15. Skipping the airline bag fees of $35 to $45 each way saves $70 to $90 round trip and eliminates the risk of damaged clubs through MIA baggage.
How Rental Delivery Works
- Reserve online. Pick a Basic or Premium set. Enter your Miami hotel name and your first tee time.
- Clubs are delivered. Miami golf club delivery brings the rental set to your hotel front desk as early as 6 AM, 7 days a week.
- Play your round. Bring the clubs to any Miami-Dade course, from Trump Doral to Greynolds. All sets include a full complement of irons, woods, and a putter.
- Leave clubs at the front desk. The service picks up the set on your checkout day.
Delivery to South Beach, Coral Gables, and MIA Airport Hotels
South Beach is the most common hotel base for visiting golfers and the most requested delivery zone in Miami. Clubs are delivered to the Fontainebleau, Loews Miami Beach, W South Beach, 1 Hotel South Beach, Faena, the Edition, and every other South Beach property. Most South Beach hotels are 10 minutes from Miami Beach Golf Club and 20 minutes from Trump Doral via the MacArthur Causeway.
Coral Gables is the second major hub, anchored by the Biltmore Hotel and the historic downtown. Delivery to the Biltmore, Loews Coral Gables, THesis Hotel, and other Coral Gables properties is straightforward and the Biltmore Golf Course itself is steps from the hotel. For MIA airport-area stays, delivery covers every hotel within 15 miles of the terminal, including properties on 36th Street, NW 7th Street, and the International Drive corridor.
Visiting golfers heading to other South Florida cities can also arrange rental delivery in Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, or West Palm Beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trump National Doral Miami is widely considered the top resort golf course in Miami, home to the Blue Monster, one of the most famous courses in the United States. For public-access play, Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne and the Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables are the two standouts.
Yes. Trump National Doral is a resort property and all four of its courses, Blue Monster, Red Tiger, Silver Fox, and Golden Palm, are open to resort guests and outside players booking directly. The Blue Monster hosted the WGC Cadillac Championship from 2007 to 2016.
Yes. Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne, Miami Beach Golf Club, Biltmore Golf Course, Country Club of Miami, Palmetto Golf Course, and Greynolds Golf Course are all public courses open to visitors without a membership requirement.
Golf club rentals in Miami start at $59 per day for a Basic Set and $84 per day for a Premium Set with Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, or Ping equipment. Delivery and pickup are available upon request.
Miami International Airport (MIA) is 8 miles from South Beach, 10 minutes from Trump Doral, and 15 minutes from Coral Gables. MIA-area hotels are inside the delivery service area for rental clubs.
Yes. Florida Golf Club Rentals delivers to every South Beach hotel, including the Fontainebleau, Loews Miami Beach, W South Beach, 1 Hotel South Beach, and Faena. Delivery times start at 6 AM for early tee times.
Miami-Dade County has more than 40 golf courses, ranging from resort-caliber courses like Trump Doral to historic municipal layouts like Miami Beach Golf Club and Greynolds. Most are within 30 minutes of downtown Miami or South Beach.