The Biltmore Golf Course is an 18-hole, 71-par championship course, designed in 1925 by legendary golf course architect Donald Ross. Early in its storied history, The Biltmore Golf Course was host to The Miami – Biltmore Open, one of the richest prize purse professional golf tournaments of its time. In November 2008, the 6,800-yard golf course layout underwent a $5 million renovation by renowned golf course architect and Donald Ross design expert Brian Silva. Renovations included new Tifdwarf Bermudagrass putting surfaces, restoration of bunkers to their original designs, an enhanced irrigation system and preservation of the original playing characteristics. Since 1964, The Biltmore Golf Course has been the annual host site to the Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship. Past champions that launched their professional careers from the Junior Orange Bowl include: Jim Simon, Gary Koch, Mark Calcavecchia, Tiger Woods, Camilo Villegas, Michelle McGann, Vicki Goetz, Grace Park, Christie Kerr and Alexis Thompson. The Biltmore Golf Course is also the headquarters of the University of Miami Women’s Golf Team.
Amenities at The Biltmore Golf Course include:
• Golf clubhouse
• The 19th Hole restaurant and bar
• Fully stocked golf shop
• Men’s and women’s locker rooms
• Practice facilities including 22,000 square feet of paspalum turf grass, 27 artificial turf hitting surfaces, short game practice area with green, bunker and chipping area, and practice putting green
• Electric golf cart carts equipped with Visage GPS system
• 60 sets of current model rental golf clubs
• The Biltmore Golf Club Sales, Fitting & Repair Center, in a 675-square-foot indoor facility at the Practice Tee
The Biltmore Golf Instructional Programs are conducted by PGA-certified Golf Professionals, including private lessons, group clinics, golf school vacation packages and nine weeks of Junior Golf Camps in the summer. The Golf Channel Academy, operated by Justin Bruton, is also available at The Biltmore. The Golf Channel Academy team provides players with the opportunity to improve at a rapid pace by teaching how to succeed through testing, proper instruction, detailed structure, accountability and positive motivation. Multiple program options are available to accommodate a wide range of skill, from the new golfer to an elite level player