Trump National Doral Miami

Trump National Doral Miami. It is a major golf resort and private club located in Doral, Florida, part of the Miami metropolitan area. Originally opened in 1962, the property was acquired by The Trump Organization in 2012 and underwent a significant renovation. The resort is renowned for its multiple championship golf courses, expansive hotel, and its history of hosting prestigious professional tournaments.

History

The property was originally developed by real estate entrepreneur Alfred Kaskel and opened in 1962 as the Doral Country Club, named by combining his wife's name, Doris, with his own. It quickly became a landmark in South Florida golf, with the famed "Blue Monster" course designed by Dick Wilson gaining immediate notoriety. For decades, it was owned by the Kaskel family and later by a consortium led by the CNL Financial Group. In 2012, following a bankruptcy proceeding of the previous ownership group, the asset was purchased by The Trump Organization for $150 million. The resort was subsequently rebranded and received a comprehensive, multi-million dollar renovation overseen by Donald Trump and his company's executives, including his children Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.

Golf courses

The property features 90 holes of golf across four distinct 18-hole courses and a nine-hole layout. The most famous is the Blue Monster, a PGA Tour staple whose redesign was handled by architect Gil Hanse in 2014. The other primary courses include the Golden Palm, originally designed by Raymond Floyd; the Red Tiger, renovated by Jim Fazio; and the Silver Fox, a collaborative design. The resort also maintains the Trump Championship course, a nine-hole, par-3 layout. These courses have been the site of numerous televised events and have been played by legends of the game like Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Tiger Woods.

Resort facilities

Beyond golf, the resort operates a 643-room hotel, the Trump Hotel at Doral, which includes extensive meeting and ballroom spaces used for corporate events and social functions. The spa and wellness facilities are branded as the Trump Spa, offering a range of treatments. Dining options include several restaurants and bars, such as the BLT Prime steakhouse by chef Laurent Tourondel. Recreational amenities feature multiple swimming pools, a fitness center, and the Trump Tennis Center with hard and clay courts. The entire property is situated on over 800 acres of land in western Miami-Dade County.

Notable events

For over five decades, the resort has been a regular stop on professional golf tours. It hosted the Doral Open on the PGA Tour from 1962 to 2006. From 2007 to 2016, it was the venue for the WGC-Cadillac Championship, a World Golf Championships event that attracted top-ranked international players. In 2024, it became a host site for the LIV Golf league, staging the LIV Golf Miami team championship. The resort has also been the location for episodes of the television show The Apprentice and has hosted the Miss Universe pageant.

Ownership and management

The property is owned and operated by The Trump Organization, the New York City-based conglomerate founded by Fred Trump and now led by Donald Trump. Day-to-day management of the resort and club operations falls under the company's hospitality division. The acquisition and redevelopment of the resort were central to The Trump Organization's strategy of expanding its luxury golf portfolio, which also includes properties like Trump Turnberry in Scotland and Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey. The club operates as a private membership club while also accepting resort guest play.

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