The Miami Beach Golf Club, built-in 1921 by pioneering developer Carl Fisher and designed by Willie Park, was part of the Alton Beach project intended to attract wealthy winter residents from New York, Indianapolis, and Detroit. It opened in 1923.

The course is located between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay, just minutes from South Beach and near world-class hotels and restaurants. The 18-hole routing at Miami Beach Golf Club features lush Paspalum grass and offers 6,813-yards of wonderful golf from the longest tees.

Initially called the Bay Shore Golf Course, Miami Beach Golf Club was bought by the City of Miami in 1944. In 2002, the Club was given an $11 million face-lift and hired the golf design firm of Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest and Associates to renovate the golf course.

Players may think that the par 72 courses are made for long hitters, but don't worry, many holes are dogleg designs that let you bite off a good portion of the distance with good tee shots. Greens are well-bunkered and elevated.

After the redesign, the grass was replaced, the lake was drained, and a new clubhouse was built. The once worn-out and under-utilized Bayshore has become the luxurious and highly perceived Miami Beach Golf Club.

This Golf Club offers practice areas for pitching and chipping, putting green, driving range, and golf lessons. Amenities include locker rooms, shower facilities, changing rooms, and a Pro shop. The club also provides snacks, catering, a restaurant, and on-course beverage carts.

Architect (s): Bruce Devlin, Robert von Hagge,  Arthur Hills, and  Steve Forrest & Associates

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