
The Biltmore Course
The Biltmore

About this course
The Biltmore golf course, an integral piece of the grand Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, echoes an era when golf course design aimed to seamlessly integrate into a resort experience. This classic parkland layout, originally conceived during the Golden Age, meanders through the lush, meticulously maintained landscape of one of Miami’s most affluent enclaves. Its gentle undulations and strategic bunkering provide a classic test, rewarding accuracy over sheer power, though its design won’t intimidate higher handicaps. Donald Ross, the master architect of the original design, shaped the course to complement the hotel's Mediterranean Revival style, which remains today. Later, Brian Silva led a significant restoration, preserving Ross’s original intent while subtly modernizing the playing surfaces. The routing features doglegs that favor a strategic approach, and while it may not possess the dramatic elevation changes of other courses, it demands thoughtful club selection and an appreciation for old-world design principles. The Biltmore has hosted numerous tournaments through the years. Beyond its course pedigree, The Biltmore enjoys a unique connection to its affluent Coral Gables community, functioning as a social hub as much as a golfing venue. Many members savor post-round relaxation on the hotel's iconic veranda or the 19th hole with its local favorite "Cuban Sandwich," solidifying the Club's legacy as a cultural institution.
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
- Coral Gables, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1925
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Donald Ross, Brian Silva
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,112 yards
- Difficulty
- 75/133
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
The Biltmore in Coral Gables is most readily reached via Miami International Airport (MIA), situated roughly twenty minutes north of the club by car through the leafy residential corridors of greater Miami. For those arriving by private aircraft, Miami Executive Airport (TMB) or Opa-Locka Executive Airport (OPF) offer discreet alternatives within fifteen minutes of the property. The drive south from either airport carries you through the manicured neighborhoods of Coral Gables itself, a planned community of Mediterranean Revival architecture and banyan-lined boulevards that serve as a graceful overture to the Biltmore's own palatial grounds. Your final approach reveals the iconic 315-foot tower rising above the emerald fairways - a beacon of Florida's golden age that has welcomed golfers and guests since 1926.

FAQ
Common questions about The Biltmore
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Biltmore has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 64 logged golfers.
The Biltmore was designed by Donald Ross and Brian Silva.
Yes. The Biltmore is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Biltmore is 71.
The Biltmore plays 7,112 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Biltmore is 133.



