South Florida
Trump National Doral - Blue Monster
Tournament resort / water-heavy Florida championship golf
The Blue Monster is the headline round if the trip includes Miami. It is long, wet, polished, and a little theatrical, which is exactly what it is supposed to be. The return of a PGA Tour Signature Event gives it fresh relevance, but the reason to play is still the same: tournament history, resort sheen, and a closing stretch that can make decent players look like they borrowed clubs at the airport. Do not play it expecting quiet restraint. This is Doral. Subtle left the building years ago.
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The Blue Monster is the headline round if the trip includes Miami. It is long, wet, polished, and a little theatrical, which is exactly what it is supposed to be. The return of a PGA Tour Signature Event gives it fresh relevance, but the reason to play is still the same: tournament history, resort sheen, and a closing stretch that can make decent players look like they borrowed clubs at the airport. Do not play it expecting quiet restraint. This is Doral. Subtle left the building years ago.
Best for
Tournament history, Miami groups, and the big-name round
Watch out
Price, water, wind, and the fact that Miami logistics are a real thing
How to play it
Must play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Tournament identity
- Big finishing holes
- Resort conditioning
- Miami name value
Watch-outs
- Expensive
- Penal water
- Less charming than the best architecture trips
- Traffic-sensitive
Signature holes
1, 15, 16, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Premium Doral resort/daily-fee pricing; verify current tee-time and resort-package rates.
Best season
November through April is the best window.
Caddies / walking
Walking/caddie rules vary.
Replay priority
Medium-high
Booking move
Book The Park, Champion, and Blue Monster first.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Jan
72F / 50F
Sun Best; rain Low
Feb
75F / 53F
Sun Best; rain Low
Mar
79F / 57F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
84F / 62F
Sun Good; rain Medium
May
89F / 68F
Sun Hot; rain High
Jun
92F / 73F
Sun Hot; rain High
Google review
5/5 - 3 months ago
Great location in Doral
The culinary staff is attentive to what Golfers expect and value as club members
Resort is maintained by a dedicated crew meticulous lawns and flowers
Great location in Doral
The culinary staff is attentive to what Golfers expect and value as club members
Resort is maintained by a dedicated crew meticulous lawns and flowers
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Google review
5/5 - 12 months ago
Amazing resort were you can play golf, tennis, amazing pools, or if you just want to relax you can spend the day at the Spa with different treatments, finish the night at two amazing restaurants with great food and service. You can have your wedding or birthday or special occa
Amazing resort were you can play golf, tennis, amazing pools, or if you just want to relax you can spend the day at the Spa with different treatments, finish the night at two amazing restaurants with great food and service. You can have your wedding or birthday or special occa
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Google review
5/5 - 2 years ago
I have been coming to Doral since 2018 and really love the property. Recently, you can feel this property is on the ascent and is getting even better!
Restaurants:
1. BLT Prime had excellent service, the food was very good, and the presentation was nice! They have really stepped
I have been coming to Doral since 2018 and really love the property. Recently, you can feel this property is on the ascent and is getting even better!
Restaurants:
1. BLT Prime had excellent service, the food was very good, and the presentation was nice! They have really stepped
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