Storied Country of Club of Miami a favorite among south Florida locals
MIAMI -- With a pedigree that includes hosting a PGA Tour event as well as a few old-time celebrity golfers, the Country of Club of Miami is a favorite among local golfers in the south Florida area.
This former private club, where the late Jackie Gleason made his home for more than two decades, offers two Robert Trent Jones-designed 18-hole golf courses -- the par-70 East Course that plays to 6,409 yards and the par-72 West Course.
In addition, the Country Club of Miami offers a lighted range, expansive short-game area and par-3 course that's excellent for practice and beginners.
Inside the clubhouse, you'll find the Sports Grill, a popular spot for watching game and eating some of the best wings in South Florida.
Country Club of Miami - East golf course - 18th
There's trouble off the tee and on the approach of the par-4 finishing hole at the Country Club of Miami's East Course.
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Country Club of Miami - East golf course - 1st
The East Course at the Country Club of Miami opens with 376-yard par 4 that plays around water.
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Country Club of Miami - East golf course - 10th
The 10th on the Country Club of Miami's East Course is 412-yard par 4 that often plays into a prevailing wind.
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Country Club of Miami
Jack Nicklaus' first professional tournament came at the Country Club of Miami in 1961. He was in good company with Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Sam Snead.
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Country Club of Miami - West golf course - 18th
The West Course at the Country Club of Miami is the tougher of the two layouts.
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Country Club of Miami - West golf course - no. 18
The 392-yard par 4 18th caps the 6,970-yard West Course at the Country Club of Miami.
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