BISCAYNE LANDING - LOCATED NEAR MIAMI'S BEST GOLF COURSES

Biscayne Landing is an excellent location for residents who love golf. While Biscayne Landing does not have a golf course on its grounds, the development is close to some of the Miami area's best public and private golf courses.

Below you'll find a list of some of the premier golf courses located within a 30-minute drive of Biscayne Landing.

MIAMI SHORES COUNTRY CLUB
10000 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami Shores, FL 33138
305-795-2360

A Red Laurence-designed course, Miami Shores Country Club offers classic 18-hole championship golf amidst a vast array of sub-tropical wildlife and vegetation. The club has been host to a number of prestigious events including the Florida State Open. Celebrities such as Bob Hope, Joe DiMaggio, Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead and Lee Trevino have graced its fairways.

The front nine at Miami Shores Country Club calls for precise approach shots into small well bunkered, contoured greens. The incoming nine calls for well-placed tee shots.

Other amenities at Miami Shores Country Club include like a 120-seat lounge with a panoramic view of the golf course and lighted driving range, six clay tennis courts, three hard courts, swimming pool, extra large men's and ladies' locker rooms and a service-oriented staff.

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WESTVIEW COUNTRY CLUB
2601 NW 119th St
Miami, FL 33167
305-685-2411

Westview Country Club holds the respected title as one of Miami's oldest and most exclusive country clubs. The clubhouse built in 1924, has been host to numerous society events, glamorous parties, elegant weddings, and legendary golf tournaments.

Following a multi-million dollar facelift of its original Mark Mahanna-designed course, Westview's new 6,786 yard Champion Golf Course is considered to be one of the most challenging and imaginative private courses in Florida (as reported by Florida Trend Magazine.)

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THE FAIRMONT TURNBERRY ISLE RESORT & CLUB
(Formerly Turnberry Isle Resort)
19999 W. Country Club Dr.
Aventura, Florida 33180
305-933-6929, ext. 3307

The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club is a private resort encompassing 300 tropical acres. Acclaimed by the writers of Golf Magazine as "one of the best resorts in America," it features two 18-hole courses that are the creations of renowned course designer, Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Four distinct tees challenge every level of golfer at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort. Firm, green fairways, gracefully sculpted bunkers, and the scenic tropical surroundings distinguish Turnberry's golf courses. Golfers describe the courses as exceptionally well-maintained, challenging and irresistibly beautiful.

The North Course measures 6,403 yards and is a par 70 with many challenging holes around Lake Boros. The South Course measures 7,003 yards with lots of water, and is a par 72 that ends with a splashy finish on Turnberry's famous 18th hole 'Island Green,' where more than 40,000 golf balls are retrieved annually from the water.

Other amenities at Fairmont Turnberry Isle include a magnificent Willow Stream spa with fitness center, 19 tennis courts lit for night-play, a private ocean club, marina, and superb dining from seaside casual to award-winning gourmet.

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DIPLOMAT COUNTRY CLUB
501 Diplomat Parkway
Hollywood, FL 33009
954-883-4444

Conveniently located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, the Diplomat Country Club is South Florida's only five-star golf facility. It features a 6,800-yard championship golf course, re-designed by renowned golf architect, Joe Lee. Take a swing at one of four par-5 holes or the 570-yard hole - one of the longest in South Florida

Surrounded by hundreds of 50-year-old Coconut Palms, Royal Palms, Cuban Laurel, Gumbo Limbo, Bougainvillea and shady Banyan trees, it provides a peaceful escape for the golfer seeking a few hours of relaxing fun in the sun.

Recently renovated, the Diplomat course can be enjoyed by all skill levels. The greens vary in size, and they are well bunkered. In addition, the putting surfaces are tifteagle...the new Norman grass. That means that they're FAST! The 385 yard par four 2nd is the signature hole featuring a very challenging island green.

The Diplomat Country Club also has a 30,000 sq. ft. European spa, a lavish clubhouse, a tennis center and two full-service restaurants.

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Williams Island Country Club
750 NE 195th St.
North Miami Beach, FL 33179
(305) 652-4741

The Williams Island Country Club course was designed by Charles Mahannah and redesigned by his son Mark Mahannah in 1995. The fast, true putting greens are reputed to be among the best in the state of Florida.

Water comes into play on seventeen of the 18 holes, and numerous sand bunkers are strategically placed throughout the design. The signature hole is #7, a 398-yard, par 4, featuring five sand bunkers that are placed in between a split fairway.

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Presidential Country Club
19600 Presidential Way
North Miami Beach, FL 33179
(305) 935-7500

The Presidential Country Club golf course was redesigned by Tom Fazio and is now a private facility. Fazio kept the best of what the old Presidential was known for, mainly one of the last places in Miami Beach to be able to boast about having massive Florida Oak trees and hard, fast greens.

The layout is reminiscent of the Doral Red Course with well-bunkered holes and quite a few carries or sharp doglegs around water. On one dogleg left, you cannot see the green from the tee box because the angle is almost ninety degrees. In April of 1999, a new clubhouse opened, which is also reminiscent of Doral. This is a very challenging course with many memorable holes.

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Greynolds Golf Course
17530 W Dixie Hwy
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
(305)949-1741

Greynolds Golf Course is one of the most frequently played courses in Southern Florida. It is open to the public. A 3,100 yard layout, this par-36 course was designed by Mark Mahannah and is one of the county's most popular nine-hole designs for all levels of play. The course is great for seniors to walk. It is located in a pleasant park setting.

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Doral Golf Resort and Spa
4400 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 592-2000

The Doral name has long been associated with an elegant legacy of extraordinary golf and superlative service.

The Doral Golf Resort and Spa is one of the premier golf and spa resorts in the United States.

Located in Miami, The Doral features five championship golf courses including the famous Blue Monster (host to the PGA Tour every year since 1962), the Great White (designed by Greg Norman), the Red (designed for short-hitters and beginners), the Silver (redesigned by Jerry Pate) and the Gold Course (redesigned by Raymond Floyd). Each course is unique and offers an abundance of challenges.

Showing a commitment to top-of-the-line playing conditions, all five golf courses have undergone renovation or restoration projects in the last five years. In addition, the Doral Golf Resort has five restaurants, the Arthur Ashe Tennis Center, a spa offering a range of high-end spa services and The Blue Lagoon water park with its Camp Doral for children.

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