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4.3
819 Reviews (819)
5 Stars
374
4 Stars
303
3 Stars
88
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
25
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
85.3%
Recommend this course
709 out of 819 reviews
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4.4
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.2%
Recommend this course
41 out of 47 reviews
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4.3
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.6%
Recommend this course
66 out of 78 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 7112 yards
Slope 132
Rating 74.3

The Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables sits next to the beautiful hotel, an architectural masterpiece that was modeled after the Giralda Tower in Seville, Spain. Donald Ross designed the course in 1925 and the traditional layout has retained all of its original character. The golf course weaves through a series of canals that used to carry guests along in gondolas. The canals run alongside the lush fairways while towering banyan trees frame the elevated greens. Offering views of the historic hotel from nearly every hole, there are carts available but the golf course is worth the walk. The layout is popular not only for its historic scenery and verdant setting, but also for its playability. Over the years the Biltmore has been host to a number of professional golfers and celebrities ranging from Babe Ruth to Tiger Woods.

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Course Details

Year Built 1925
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Tif-Eagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1925)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, JCB
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
819 Reviews (819)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 32
Patio Dining 26
Brunch 25
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 29
Undulating Greens 23
Water Hazards 21
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 26
Locals 26
Walkers 24
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 33
At a Resort 25
Near the Airport 17

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Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Mixed bag!

Absolutely beautiful hotel and facilities. When we arrived the only people at the bag drop we maintenance workers taking a break. Not a great look. We had to switch carts twice because of electrical issues. The course was in good condition. Pace of play was incredibly slow on the back 9. Unfortunately the twosome in front of us fell 2-3 holes behind a foresome and the ranger did nothing. Lunch was very good at the 19th hole.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Not worth $50

The course conditions were horrendous. They charge $295 and it shouldn’t cost over $50. Seemed like pins weren’t moved in a few weeks (see pic). We got there from the airport and had 25 minutes to grab food. Waiter said there was no way they could get us food that fast. One of the guys asked can we get a hot dog and the waiter looked at hi, like he was a peasant. They had no quick food except candy bards and chips in the pro shop. It rained terrible that day but that had no impact on an already neglected course. I feel sorry for the University of Miami having to use this as their home course. Kids deserve better.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Used cart

Fee Driven Golf

resort course with fantastic conditions and Fun/ong layout. It isn't cheap during snowbird season but it also doesn't disappoint and the pace of play was great.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf Now Sucks

The email confirmation I received from Golf now had two different teetimes. So I showed up at the earlier time i and the course made me wait so I was there more than an hour early. Golf now owes an apology.

The same email problem occurred with others in my tee time.

The course is very nice and the greens are very difficult. The complex is worn down. I didn’t try the restaurant it might be OK.

The practice greens were super slow. The slowest I’ve ever seen. Then the course was fast. Threw me off my game.

Pro shop personnel was nice. The guy getting you started in the cart area was obtuse. Non-communicative. maybe it was because the music is blaring in that area.

I had a good time though, because the course was challenging and the other three I was paired up with were nice.

In summary, this is why I hate using GolfNow. If you ever have a problem, all you have is a computer to talk to which is a useless experience.

Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Biltmore

Nice course with fair amount of bunkers but not too much water. Liked the course layout, the royal look of the hotel, and the difficulty of the course. Nice greens and fairways. The staff was very helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Finally played the 'famous Biltmore'- that's it??

For years I've had this course high on my list and decided for my birthday to indulge with my son. Child rates are $70 plus another $35 'to ride in the cart'. Sure they are junior friendly and host tournaments, but come on, adding $30 to the cart? My 8 year old isn't going to walk while I ride.... Hotel rate was $175 + cart fee. Was about to book but then TeeOff had a rate that was HALF that price! I thought I was in for a real treat! Practice green was great, decent range, friendly pro-shop, nice little restaurant with great food. Nice dog leg Par-5 to start..after a few holes, I noticed that, for a +20 golfer like myself, it seemed pretty easy. Played the whites (6k yards), had multiple pars to start. By Hole 7, I was asking why is this course so special and 'revered'? Just because it's 100 years old? Pretty open fairways, little rough so if you slice like me you're still fine. Sure it's a walk-able course and the scenery is beautiful. But for the actual course? Just another city course with decent greens. Nothing special, not worth the hype. Would never pay $150-$200 per person like the normal rate. Living in Naples now, I'm just too spoiled here with beautiful green fairways, fast greens, nice tee boxes, challenging layouts, undulation, etc. If you can book this for $50-$60 and walk on a nice morning, it's worth it. IF you want a challenge and have $100+ to spend, this isn't it. Range balls were $12 for a small bucket. They will pair you up any chance they get.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 04/16/2023

I played with him in this group. He was annoyed from the get go. Personally I love this course...

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Commented on 01/31/2023

We played together. Sorry it was a bummer. Course was beautiful and you were very happy at the time. Got some cheese to go with that whine?

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Old layout for an old golf course (100 years!). Very well maintained. Nice cart with GPS. I would go back with another good Golf Now Deal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Thoroughly enjoyed the course.

Rom the time we arrived, to the staff, to the driving range and putting green, all were very accommodating. We enjoyed playing at Biltmore and will definitely return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful time on a wonderful course.

We had a Fabulous time playing the Biltmore. The weather was fantastic and the course was in great shape for January. The greens were fast but overall a great time was had by all.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Over priced

Feel the Green Fees for non-residents is too pricing for what the course is. Greens were the best part of the course,
layout is okay but again from $$ stand point just okay.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A very nice old course

We were lucky enough to have a « hot deal » for this course so we decided to drive one hour to play it. The fairways were the best we have seen in South Florida in January. The greens are relatively large and are fast and true. The only weak point is the course design: too many holes turning to the left but, as far as I remember none turning right. Bizarre. Also, as is often the case, the course plays too long for ladies. However, at $50 or so, this was a steal. If I had paid $216 as often advertised, I would have been disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Top notch

It always feels like a privilege playing this course. Have been playing since I was in high school and it never disappoints. The condition of this course is immaculate right now. It’s like putting on a pool table. If you get the opportunity it’s a must play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Unfriendly Staff and Deceptive Pricing

I booked 9 holes on Golf Now for $55 and they charged me $85. They said Golf Now posted the wrong price and I needed to pay their rate. In addition, they were very unfriendly throughout the process.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What golf should never be

‘Unwelcome’ is the best word I can think of to describe how we felt at The Biltmore. The staff was rude and unhelpful- two different people in the pro shop and a starter. Overall, it felt like the epitome of what the average golfer hates about how uppity the game can be. Only writing the review because the random person we were paired with shared the same sentiment from a different occasion. Don’t get it twisted, we’re not golfers who show up in jeans and a t-shirt. We know the etiquette and know the game. Just not a place we’d return to.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
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