It's a bloody shame that money and sponsorship issues have the PGA move away from this venue. By far one of the most challenging courses I have played. Water and sand every where and small strips of grass. We where there in driving rain and only a few weeks before the tour as grand stand etc was being put up! It looks hard on tv and it's even harder in real life. Expensive but done top notch my only knock on the facilities is the range. Hitting of matts just isn't my thing at 450.00 a round The 18-hole "Blue Monster" course at the Trump National Doral Golf Club facility in Miami, Florida features 7,450 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 74.5 and it has a slope rating of 130 on Bermuda grass. Designed by Raymond Floyd/Jerry Pate/Greg Norman/(R) Gil Hanse, the Blue Monster golf course opened in 2013 read more

The Blue Monster - Golf Near Me - Miami, Florida

If I based my review on my score it would be a 1 star. But I can only blame myself. This course is hard. Well maintained and did I mention hard. The whole experience was great. The staff at Trump International makes sure you are well taken care of. TIP: Ice machines and cold water at each restroom structure. Look for them or you might drive by. The carts with the GPS made yardages easy and let me know accurately​ how bad I was hitting the ball. The condition​ was good for the amount of stress the course gets​ with the heat and rain. Rough was that and the traps were true hazards. Lots of water so bring a few sleeves of balls. A good test but it is a monster. read more

The Blue Monster - Golf Near Me - Miami, Florida

Where do I start .. I don't have words to describe how amazing and lucky I am to play golf here. Life is good thanks to all the people that make this place look for paradise here in the 305 ,, one guy I specifically want to thank for everything....... keeping everything on shape and he can do it all ...Cory Head u are the man ! read more

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This is a golf course period! When you come out and play this course and look at the pro tees, you can really get a feel on how well these people really play!!! This course is in pristine condition... Grass, bunkers, tee boxes greens... Spotless... You do get your bang for the buck! Enjoy!!! read more

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Overall, I'd have to say, I was extremely underwhelmed with my experience at Trump National Doral. With that being said, there were some positive aspects of my time there and I'll start with those... As anyone would expect at a Trump-owned property, opulence was in abundance. One feels as if he/she is walking into the Taj Mahal when entering the hotel lobby. The course itself was in immaculate condition but is, in no way, worth the $400 green fee (or 4-hour drive from Orlando). And this brings me to the negative facets of Trump National Doral. If you just want to play on a course you've seen the professionals play on television, by all means, book a tee time at Doral Blue Monster. As an avid golfer and one that has played many courses frequented by the PGA Tour, The Blue Monster course was very underwhelming. Although plenty difficult, the layout is boring and feels like almost any other resort golf course in Florida. While we coughed up $25.00 per person for the caddie, he was not all that helpful to our experience. Rather then walking to our landing area to watch where the tee shots would end up, he walked 100-159 yards into the fairway and attempted to watch your ball flights through a rangefinder. One particular shot went into the tree area... Instead of walking to help look for the ball, the caddie remained on the green simply stating that the player did not get a favorable bounce. No yardage measurement or attempt to locate the ball so the player could play it (which he eventually found on his own!). Most offensive, the caddie chose to interject his political beliefs while waiting on the 18th hole! While we expressed a preference not to discuss the election, the caddy continued on about the Presidential Election and how anyone could possibly vote for his candidates opponent. Still, if these had been my only issues with the property, I would have been quite pleased with my experience had it not been for the greediness of the hotel, charging guests more money at seemingly every turn. The Sunday morning tee time had a price tag of nearly $400. When we went in the pro shop to check in, we were charged a $25 forecaddie fee (in addition to the suggested $25 gratuity for the caddie). I've played many courses that require the use of a forecaddie and I've never been charged a fee by the course. The merchandise in the shop and the beverages in the bar were, of course overpriced - $120 shirts and $5 gatorades. Upon completion of the round I walked to grab my car from valet where I was informed that despite a $400 round price tag, I was informed that I would be charged an additional $20.00 for the valet. While you would think maybe self parking was complimentary, no it's $5.00 per hour! Needless to say, we were quite unimpressed with the experience at Trump National Doral. read more

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Great course. The layout is great and fair. If you miss you are in a sand trap there are plenty of them out there. Greens are fast you need to make sure you are below the hole. read more

The Blue Monster - 18th hole on the Blue Monster - Golf Near Me - Miami, Florida

This review is for the newly redesigned "Blue Monster" Golf course only as the hotel / complex and entire property is currently undergoing a massive face lift. had the honor of playing the "Blue Monster" yesterday and having played the course multiple times over the years one can see it definitely needed a face lift boy did it ever get one. After checking in and having being given option of Walking Caddie $70.00 or Cart Path Only Cart and forecaddie $20.00 we selected cart path carts and forecaddie. Lets say it probably would have been just as easy to walk the course as getting across each hole to the ball was long walks indeed but as they prepare for the WGC championship next week they are getting the course in tip top shape. Driving range first where a matt type fake grass is used as they preserve the range for the tour pro's next week. hit some balls and off we went. Fairways are immaculate Celebration bermuda grass while new designed greens are tiff eagle. Plenty of roll out but course still plays like a bear even from the white tees just over 6200 yards slope rating of well over 130... and more sand than the dam sahara desert. Greens were large, like rocks running like glass and undulating. Plenty of water to swallow up your balls and I can say that even the pros who have been winning with 15 to 20 under par every year WILL NOT be doing that this year especially if we don't get any more rain here or if the wind stays out of the east. Rough was not overly penal but I'm sure that will change over the next few weeks. Sand traps with some of those pins were absolutely impossible. Cart Girl Hannah was around quite a bit and our Forecaddie "Bob" was great though even he didn't know all the breaks on the new greens. I will not comment on rest of the property until renovations are complete but it looks like when its done it will be top notch. All and all I was very impressed... read more

Horrible and miserable. I cancelled my tee time one day before scheduled, but called and explained it was due to a medical emergency. Even offered to send evidence. They claimed I would not be charged. But I was charged 100% of the cost, and when called back, just get a run around. So be careful. read more

Played the Blue Monster course and it was unbelievable!! The course was in great shape, the entire grounds were in perfect shape. I also wanted to thank the entire staff in the golf shop for great customer service! I will definitely come back and play my next round when I come back to Miami area. Jim Stowell read more