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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 7270 yards
Slope 128
Rating 73.7

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 03/2023.

The Melreese golf course at International Links is where Tiger Woods made his first professional appearance in south Florida. The championship course, which has six sets of tees, features rolling fairways and large, undulating greens. It is a tight golf course featuring five lakes that come into play on 14 holes. To make up for the damages caused by Hurricane Andrew, the golf course has been outfitted with replanted tall live oak and palm trees that can affect shots. There are also nearly 100 sand bunkers present on the course. The Melreese course's signature hole is the par-4 14th, which is nicknamed "Heartbreak Ridge." It has water alongside the right side of the fairway all the way from the tee to the green, and it requires an approach shot past water to an island green. The International Links facility also offers a lighted driving range and putting green.

Course Details

Year Built 1961
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2018 #22)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2015 #11)

Reviews

3.5
163 Reviews (163)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Amazing Food 19
Drinks 19
Patio Dining 11
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 18
Water Hazards 18
Bunkers 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 16
Advanced Golfers 13
Instruction 11
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 19
Near the Airport 19

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Don't miss this course

Fun course no matter your ability. The fairways and greens are in exellent shape. The pro, John Reed and staff are always friendly and the food is outstanding in a private club setting. Best value in Miami. Go play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

GREAT GOLF EXPERIENCE

Great golf experience. Course in great shape. Greens are very challenging and put a premium on accuracy. Staff super friendly , efficient and accommodating, and dining is SUPERB and consistently so.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

A strong fair challenge

great shot variety. Very challenging greens. pick the right t box and its a course for any skill level.good conditions and great post round restaurant. the tips can be insanely hard; white very playable. blue and gold in between. open and playable for any skill level and fun yet a challenge for the good player trying to score.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A great place to enjoy golf

Since the course was recently updated, the condition of the fairways and greens are superior. The greens are large, so if you do not have a great day putting, you will not score well.
The food is top quality and if you do not stay for lunch you will miss something special. Definitely try the short ribs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Outstanding public golf course.

The golf course is in excellent condition and always well maintained. The fairways are excellent. The greens are moderately large with moderate changes in elevation. The greens roll true and are always in excellent shape. Bunkers on the course are well maintained and contain a good amount of sand--no rocks or other debris. The staff at the course is friendly and always helpful. There is a great restaurant on the course with excellent food. Naturally, the difficulty of the course is directly related to the tees that you play, but no matter which tees you play, you can expect a fair challenge. I highly recommend this course--it's one of the best in South Florida.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Mel Reese

It is a great public course that is challenging to both low and high handicappers. The staff is very professional and friendly. I play in a private course on a regular basis but this course gives you the same type of environment. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

New Clubhouse + Golf Course

Course getting better by the day after last year substantial renovation. Fairways & Greens in excellent condition... a straight putt is not the norm. You must find time to play the Reese next time you are in Miami.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Big undulating greens

Renovation made it very challenging. Greens are great to put---but not easy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Best in Miami

I play Melreese on a regular basis because of the quality of the course, people and facilities.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Mel Reese is a treat for any local or out of towner

This is one of, if not the best public course in Miami. It's always in good condition and the staff has done a great job keeping the greens in great shape. It is a challenging course for the better player but is fun from the white tees. My favorite part of the course is the restaurant. I go to eat lunch there a lot even when I'm not playing golf. This is a greatest course all around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great venue all around. Very pleasant and friendly service.And the food is incredible.

Great venue all around. Very pleasant and friendly service.And the food is incredible.I do a charity tournament there on a yearly basis for approx 100 players and always walk away completely satisfied.As a golf course/business, they know how to do it all.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great golf

Easy to get to...convenient....great staff.

Immaculate fairways and greens----v difficult pin locations on large sloping greens make for three putting chanllenge

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great public course

This is without a doubt the best public course in Miami. Key biscayne might have a better layout but this course is in better condition. Everything here is first rate. John Reed in the pro shop is most accommodating. Larry the starter is great and marvin's food can't be beat. Top notch facility

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Overall Impression

Golf Course is in excellent condition. Very green, fairways are superb, bunkers(numerous) are well maintained, greens are undulating(different for Florida Courses),true and receptive. A great experience.
Restaurant is private club class with a great menu and friendly, professional service. Golf staff is courteous, professional and product knowledgeable. Shows good training and dedication. Overall cleanliness of facility was noticeable.A very pleasant experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Melreese International Links is much more than just a Golf Course

Its about time this fine establishment get some well deserved recognition. First of all, it's all the great people that make Melreese the great place that it is. In Miami, or anywhere anymore for that matter, it is rare to find professional, compassionate people that really and truly care about it's patrons and their families. At Melreese you will find that it is really just one big happy family.. All of the people are friendly, they greet you, and they want to know what they can do to make your experience with them even better. The course is in great shape after the brand new fairways, greens and tee boxes were planted last summer. They have a well stocked Pro Shop with a knowledgeable staff and a Custom Golf Club Fitting shop right there. Also, The First Tee Miami is headquartered there and all of the coaches are excellent role models and teachers. The First Tee principles are so valuable to our youngsters as they mature into adults,, (and many adults could also benefit greatly from the lessons they teach). From the basics all the way through college and beyond that. They are helping kids graduate high school and obtain college scholarships. You can find many dedicated mentors at Melreese that work very hard for all of the kid's benefit. Have I mentioned the food? They have a restaurant there called Duffer's Den. This place is one of the best places to eat in all of Miami and you can see by the lunch crowds that I am not the only one that believes that. Every day Chef Marvin creates the most marvelous tasting dishes. From homemade soups from scratch to his fresh baked bread everyday and his famous lunch specials, everything there is delicious and you don't have to be a golfer to enjoy the restaurant, everyone is welcome. They can even deliver it to you while your out hitting great shots on the golf course. It's also a perfect place for a banquet or party. My daughter had her wedding party there last year and everyone had a blast ! It's a very nice place for the whole family. Come and see for yourself, I don't lie.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course

The staff makes a good course a great experience. The course itself is plenty challenging for most levels of play and the convenience of the location is unbeatable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great condition!

This course is in top condition. The tees and fairways are green and lush. There were no bare or brown spots on the greens, nor were there any weeds. I was very impressed with the whole course. It is definitely one of the best public courses around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good golf at excellent Value

Very well maintained golf course with an excellent staff and great food. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice game of golf at a very reasonable price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

EXCELLENT GOLFING FACILITIES

There are few accessible Golf Courses in the Miami Area. Intenational Links of Miami ranks as one of the top 3 courses to play in the Miami Area. The staff provides an excellent service and attention and is allways ready to serve their regular and walk ins. I play the course very often and do recommend it with all confidence.
After your round do not forget to stop by the restaurant and enjoy a cold accompanies by excellent entries. great staff at the restaurant also.
come on by and play it. You will like it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great experience

miami is limited in public courses, international links provides an excellent value for a public course which was recently renovated ,tee boxes, fairways, greens and bunkers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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