
Normandy Shores Course
Normandy Shores Golf Course

About this course
Normandy Shores Golf Course, nestled on its own island in the heart of Miami Beach, began as a haven for Biscayne Bay yachting enthusiasts who sought to extend their leisure to the links. This classic Florida resort course, redesigned by Arthur Hills in the early 2000s, presents a deceptively challenging test across its gently rolling terrain. The layout subtly favors a strategic game, rewarding thoughtful club selection and controlled ball flight into the frequently breezy conditions. The course demands accuracy into and around the well-manicured green complexes. Though not a fixture on professional circuits, Normandy Shores holds a special place in the local golfing community. Weekend games often extend into lively post-round gatherings at the club's grill, where the sunset views over the bay provide a picturesque backdrop. Many a real estate deal and marketing agency have been launched from its fairways.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Miami Beach, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1916
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- William S. Flynn, Howard C. Toomey
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,805 yards
- Difficulty
- 77.1/137
- Course Vaults score
- 7.2
Getting there
Normandy Shores Golf Course sits on the barrier island of Miami Beach, most readily accessed via Miami International Airport (MIA), roughly twenty minutes north by car through the Art Deco Historic District and across the MacArthur Causeway. Private aviation clients will find Miami Executive Airport (TMB) and Opa-Locka Executive Airport (OPF) equally convenient, each offering expedited ground service and a swifter transition to the club's oceanside location. The drive itself traces the contours of Biscayne Bay, with glimpses of turquoise water and the Miami skyline receding as you approach the quieter, tree-lined streets of the Normandy Isle neighborhood - a serene arrival that belies the vibrant energy of the city just beyond. Normandy Shores Golf Course emerges as a verdant sanctuary, its championship layout framed by mature palms and the salt-tinged air of South Florida's coastal landscape.

FAQ
Common questions about Normandy Shores
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Normandy Shores has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 35 logged golfers.
Normandy Shores was designed by William S. Flynn and Howard C. Toomey.
Yes. Normandy Shores is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Normandy Shores is 71.
Normandy Shores plays 6,805 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Normandy Shores is 137.



