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where, in florida, is the doral golf club

by Webster Gulgowski Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Where is the Trump National Doral Golf Club located?

Welcome to Trump National Doral Golf Club. Experience the pinnacle of golf and extraordinary lifestyle Trump National Doral has to offer. Trump National Doral Golf Club. 4400 N.W. 87th Avenue, Miami, FL 33178.

Is Doral a luxury golf resort in Florida?

Today, more so than ever, guests will find that it is one of the pre-eminent luxury golf resorts in Florida. This Doral golf resort is home to four uniquely designed courses, including the iconic Blue Monster Course.

What is the history of Doral Florida?

Doral Golf. Iconic Golf Properties. Known as a bucket list golf destination, the world renowned Trump National Doral Miami is a golfer's haven. First opening its doors in 1962, Doral was fashioned with golf at its core. And today, more so than ever, guests will find that it is one of the pre-eminent luxury golf resorts in Florida.

Where is Trump National Doral Miami located?

Trump National Doral Miami is a golf resort in Doral in south Florida in the United States.

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How much does it cost to play golf at Doral?

The Red and Gold courses cost $250 per round, with the Silver course green fee at $195. Staying at Trump Doral as a hotel guest, however, isn't particularly outrageous. Rates for a Deluxe Room with a king bed in a 343-square-foot room start at $170 per night. A Premier Suite runs about $400 per night.

How many courses are at Trump National Doral?

fourDoral Golf Our Florida golf resort is home to four uniquely designed courses, including one of golf's most iconic courses, the Blue Monster.

How many courses are at Doral?

four championship coursesHome to the world-famous Blue Monster, Trump Doral is Miami's unparalleled golf experience with four championship courses.

Does the PGA play at Doral?

The PGA Tour was a mainstay at Doral but instead followed the money to Mexico, this week playing a new event at a new venue designed by ... wait for it ... Greg Norman. Tiger Woods won three times at Doral, the third time when it was a World Golf Championships event.

Why is it called Doral?

In 1962, the Kaskel's dream came true when they opened a hotel and country club that featured the Blue, Red and Par 3 golf courses. They named it Doral - a combination of Doris and Alfred.

Who owns the Doral in Miami?

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Which is the best course at Doral?

Blue Monster: When it comes to golfing in Doral, there is no course more popular than the Blue Monster.

Is Miami and Doral the same?

Doral is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. One of 34 municipalities in the county, it is 1 mile (1.6 km) from Miami International Airport and 13 miles (21 km) from Downtown Miami.

Are caddies required at Doral?

Caddie is mandatory walking or riding- an additional $20 for riding $70 for walking.

What happened to the Doral Open?

The resort was sold in 2012 and became Trump National Doral Miami. The PGA Tour Latinoamérica development tour will host the season-ending Shell Championship in December 2018 on the Golden Palm course to continue the PGA Tour's tradition of hosting at Doral.

Why is Doral called the Blue Monster?

Doral is called the Blue Monster because when it first was built back in 1960, people said that Alfred Kaskel was creating a “monster” in the middle of a swamp. When the course opened, it was known as the “Blue” course. With its swirling winds, water hazards and tough play, it soon became known as the “Blue Monster.”

How many times did Tiger win at Doral?

The days of "Tiger-proofing" are long gone, but the Blue Monster at Doral is another golf course Woods has owned that has undergone significant changes numerous times. Woods won the final two stagings of the Ford Doral Open in 2005 and 2006 before the course became host of a WGC event, which he's won twice as well.

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Welcome to Trump National Doral Golf Club. Experience world-class golf and the extraordinary lifestyle Trump National Doral has to offer.

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Home to the world-famous Blue Monster, Trump Doral is Miami's unparalleled golf experience with four championship courses. Book your tee time - the first tee awaits!

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When was the Doral Country Club built?

The Doral Country Club was built for $10 million by Carol Management, a New York-based real estate firm headed by Alfred Kaskel. The club opened in January 1962 . The resort was the sister hotel to the famous Doral Hotel on the ocean in Miami Beach, Florida .

Where is Trump National Doral?

The 18th hole of the Blue Monster course. Trump National Doral Miami is a golf resort in Doral in South Florida in the United States. It was founded by real estate pioneer Alfred Kaskel in 1962, with the name "Doral" coming from an amalgamation of the first names of Kaskel and his wife, Doris.

What is the slope rating of Trump National Doral?

Course rating. 69.4. Slope rating. 131. Trump National Doral Miami is a golf resort in Doral in South Florida in the United States. It was founded by real estate pioneer Alfred Kaskel in 1962, with the name "Doral" coming from an amalgamation of the first names of Kaskel and his wife, Doris.

What did Sandra Ruiz say about the Doral resort?

In August 2016, Doral Councilwoman Sandra Ruiz challenged the tax assessment for the Doral resort, saying that it was too low and did not account for renovations that increased the value. In 2017, the resort settled a lawsuit from a guest whose back, face, and arms were bitten by bed bugs.

When was Trump's Doral Miami foreclosed?

On May 20, 2016, a Miami-Dade County Circuit Court judge ordered Trump National Doral Miami to be foreclosed and sold on June 28 unless the Trump Organization paid $32,800 to a Miami paint supply company.

When did Trump renovate the Trump National Doral?

The property's name was then changed to Trump National Doral. Trump began a $250-million renovation of the resort in 2013, which was completed in 2016. The purchase and renovation were financed with $125 million in loans from Deutsche Bank. Trump's purchase included four of the five golf courses.

Who sold the GIC golf course?

GIC sold the course in 2016 for $96 million to two homebuilders, Lennar Homes and CC Homes. In May 2019 it was reported the resort was in "steep decline" financially, in which its net operating income had fallen by 69 percent – from $13.8 million in 2015 to $4.3 million two years later.

When did the Doral Country Club open?

The first PGA Tour event, the Doral Country Club Open Invitational, was held in 1962 .

When did Trump National Doral open?

Favored by the professionals and Hollywood A-listers, the resort opened its doors on January 12, 1962 with the Blue Course, Red Course and a par-three Green Course.

Who won the Doral Open in 1964?

In 1964, Billy Casper became Doral's first repeat winner by finishing one shot ahead of Jack Nicklaus. Considered as one of the greatest golfers of all time, Jack Nicklaus (AKA The Golden Bear), won the 1972 and 1975 Doral Eastern Open.

Who won the 1975 Doral Open?

Considered as one of the greatest golfers of all time, Jack Nicklaus (AKA The Golden Bear), won the 1972 and 1975 Doral Eastern Open. Nicklaus played in 39 out of the first 40 tournaments hosted at the Doral.

When was the first PGA Tour event?

The first PGA Tour event, the Doral Country Club Open Invitational, was held in 1962. A dramatic duel between the veteran, Billy Casper, and the rookie, Paul Bondeson, Casper won by a single stroke with a score of 283, -5 under par. The $50,000 purse, personally fronted by Alfred Kaskel, was supposed to be $35,000.

Who shot 62 in the 1990 Doral Ryder Open?

Greg Norman, The Great White Shark, shot a course-record 62, overcame a seven-shot deficit, forced a playoff with Paul Azinger, Mark Calcavecchia and Tim Simpson and sunk a 22-foot eagle chip on the first sudden-death hole to win the 1990 Doral Ryder Open at -15 under par.

What is the most difficult hole in the PGA Tour?

Trump Doral is home to four uniquely designed courses, including the famous Blue Monster, whose 18th hole was traditionally ranked as one of the most difficult on the PGA TOUR.

What golf courses are at Trump National Doral?

The resort is also home to the Red Tiger, Golden Palm and Silver Fox courses, making Trump National Doral a world-class destination for exhilarating golf experiences.

What is the history of Doral?

Doral’s rich golf history dates back to the 1960’s and is revered as an iconic golf destination by professionals greats , such as Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman and Tiger Woods. With its compelling, superbly testing design, Doral’s Blue Monster hosted the PGA Tour for more than 50 years. The resort is also home to the Red Tiger, Golden Palm and Silver Fox courses, making Trump National Doral a world-class destination for exhilarating golf experiences.

How many golf courses are there in Trump National Doral?

Conveniently located just 8 miles from Miami International Airport, Trump National Doral is home to four championship golf courses including the legendary Blue Monster. A true golf haven, make sure you experience it all at this world-class destination.

What is the Trump National Doral in Miami?

Today, more so than ever, guests will find that it is one of the pre-eminent luxury golf resorts in Florida. This Doral golf resort is home to four uniquely designed courses, including the iconic Blue Monster Course. With the most recent course transformations of Red Tiger, Golden Palm and Silver Fox, Trump National Doral Miami sets itself apart from all others by offering a vast array of courses and playing experiences all at one property.

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Overview

History

The Doral Country Club was built for $10 million by Carol Management, a New York-based real estate firm headed by Alfred Kaskel. The club opened in January 1962.
The resort was the sister hotel to the famous Doral Hotel on the ocean in Miami Beach, Florida.
In 1994, Carol Management sold a majority stake in the resort to KSL Recreation, a Kohlberg Kravis Roberts affiliate focused on premier golf facilities, for approximately $100 million. KSL was then …

Description

The resort consists of 800 acres (3.2 km ). Prior to its renovation, the club was reported to feature "four golf courses; 700 hotel rooms across 10 lodges; more than 86,000-square-foot (8,000 m ) of meeting space, including a 25,000-square-foot (2,300 m ) ballroom; a 50,000-square-foot (4,600 m ) spa with 33 treatment rooms; six food and beverage outlets; extensive retail; and a private members' clubhouse."

Golf courses and tournaments

Trump National Doral Miami features four championship golf courses:
• Blue Monster
• Golden Palm
• Red Tiger
• Silver Fox

See also

• Donald Trump and golf
• List of things named after Donald Trump
• Title of Nobility Clause

External links

• Trump National Doral Golf Club Official website
• Official website

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