JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
A feature from the IAGTO Directory
2019
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa A golfer's dream destination JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa is renowned for its 36 holes of championship golf featuring the Soffer and the Miller courses. Turnberry has a 4½ star rating from Golf Digest magazine and was named North America Golf Resort of the Year in the 2012 IAGTO Awards. After a $45 million redesign and renovation by Raymond Floyd, the Soffer Course debuted in December 2006 and the Miller Course opened in December 2007. Originally designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr, both courses offer lush, tropical grounds accentuated with a variety of elevation changes, contoured fairways, sharp changes within holes, and strategically-placed water features that ensure water comes into play on almost every hole. Varied flora and trees indigenous to Florida’s tropical climate create an oasis-like feel throughout the courses giving each hole a private feel. The Miller Course offers six sets of tees ranging from 3,524-6,192 yards, while the Soffer Course offers five sets of tees ranging from 4,832-7,021 yards. In September 2018 a new 18th hole debuted on the Soffer Course. The newly renovated hole is a 435-yard par 4, and requires a precise tee shot over water to a narrow landing area. The hole is a strong test for players to finish their round but will yield birdie opportunities with great shots.
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JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
The resort’s courses are home to hundreds of tropical birds including swans, Egyptian geese, and flamingos. Special nesting areas have been positioned throughout the courses. A dedicated “Flamingo Island” was built within Lake Julius, the largest and deepest body of water at the resort named after Golf Hall of Famer and former Golf Director Julius Boros. Many well-fed, friendly iguanas also frequent the golf courses at Turnberry. The signature vibrant hues from Paspalum Sea Dwarf grass that stays green year-round are offset by the many lakes, brilliant flowers, white-sand bunkers, and lush foliage – all creating a golfer’s dream destination. Turnberry has hosted past Ladies Professional Golf Association tournaments and many charitable golf tournaments including the annual Miami Dolphins Cancer Challenge Golf Tournament, underwritten by Turnberry and the Soffer family. Adapted from copy supplied by the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
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