Since 1939
Miami Shores Country Club
A 1939 course under old oaks in Miami Shores, 18 holes, par 71, open to the public.
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Image courtesy of © Miami Shores Country ClubMiami Shores Country Club is an 18-hole, par-71 course that opened in 1939 under majestic oaks on gently rolling ground beside the Biscayne Canal. Bob Hope, Joe DiMaggio, Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead and Lee Trevino all played here.
A 1939 course
Work began early in 1939 on 130 acres of woodland, partly funded by the federal Works Progress Administration. Robert F. “Red” Lawrence and Louis Wilson, former associates of Toomey and Flynn, planned the course, and it opened that autumn. The Biscayne Canal and the Florida East Coast railway cross it.
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Image courtesy of © Miami Shores Country ClubToday
A 2011 renovation reshaped the greens, tees and bunkers. The course has hosted the Florida State Open, and four sets of tees run from 5,000 to 6,700 yards. The clubhouse has a restaurant and a long bar overlooking the course.
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Image courtesy of © Miami Shores Country ClubOur advice: it is less than 15 minutes from downtown Miami and Miami Beach, so it makes an easy morning round.
Why it's on our list
- Since 1939
- Old oaks
- Open to the public
Plan your visit
- Where 10000 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Shores
- Course 18 holes, par 71
- Tees 5,000–6,700 yards
What’s nearby
Distances from Miami Shores Country Club are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- NorthsideGreen4.6 mi
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Green4.6 mi
- AllapattahGreenOrange4.8 mi
Key sights
- Miami Design District4.1 miCycle 26 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Wynwood Walls4.9 miCycle 32 minCar or taxi 27 min
- PAMM5.9 miCycle 38 minCar or taxi 31 min
- The Bass5.9 miCycle 38 minCar or taxi 32 min
- Lincoln Road6.2 miCycle 40 minCar or taxi 33 min
- Bayside Marketplace6.4 miCycle 41 minCar or taxi 34 min
- Art Deco Welcome Center7.0 miCycle 45 minCar or taxi 37 min
- Versailles (Little Havana)8.6 miCar or taxi 44 min
- Vizcaya8.9 miCar or taxi 46 min
- Venetian Pool10 miCar or taxi 53 min
Location
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