PGA Tour Expected To Return To Miami At The Iconic Blue Monster Course At Trump National Doral In 2026

The PGA Tour is expected to return to Miami’s iconic Blue Monster Course in 2026, with President Donal Trump’s Trump National Doral once again playing host to professional golf’s biggest stage. This highly anticipated move marks a significant chapter in the resort’s storied history and a major win for South Florida’s sports and tourism economy. Official confirmation is still pending but signs are pointing to the tournament being a fixture on the PGA Tour’s schedule as a signature event. Additionally, LIV Golf’s Miami stop has been removed from their 2026 schedule and the R&A’s new leadership under Martin Darbon announced this morning that they have had talks with Eric Trump about returning The Open Championship to the Trump-owned Trump Turnberry in Scotland after the previous chief executive had vowed to not host an event at a Trump Organization owned property despite Trump Organization owning many of the world’s most iconic and historical golf courses.

Originally opened in 1962, Trump National Doral has long been synonymous with world-class golf. The resort gained international prestige by hosting the PGA Tour’s Doral Open for over 50 years, followed by the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship until 2016. In 2012 the property was acquired by President Donal Trump’s Trump Organization and underwent a $250 million renovation, updating its four golf courses, including the legendary Blue Monster, and upgrading the 800-acre resort with luxury accommodations, enhanced amenities, and expansive event space. Trump National Doral has also hosted the LIV Golf’s Miami event for the past several seasons, maintaining its place as a world-class global golf destination.

The PGA Tour’s return is expected to bring a substantial economic boost to Miami-Dade County. PGA Tour events generate tens to hundreds of millions of dollars in economic impact for host cities as they attract tens of thousands of visitors, filling hotel rooms, restaurants, and local businesses. Additionally, national TV coverage and international exposure reinforces Miami’s position as a premier sports and lifestyle destination. A 2026 PGA Tour event in Miami would generate new opportunities for local vendors, sponsors, and hospitality operators to drive business.

In addition to golf, Trump National Doral has become an anchor in the Doral real estate market, contributing to the city’s emergence as a luxury residential and commercial hub. Its presence has helped elevate nearby property values and spurred ongoing development, from gated communities to retail and office expansions. As the PGA Tour prepares to return to the fairways of Trump National Doral, the event represents more than a sporting revival—it signals the reemergence of a South Florida landmark in the international spotlight.

Witkoff Set To Open The Belgrove, Autograph Collection Luxury Resort Including Renovated Dutchman's Pipe Golf Course in West Palm Beach This Fall

Witkoff, in collaboration with Access Industries, and Pyramid Global Hospitality, has signed an agreement with Marriott International to open The Belgrove, Autograph Collection in Palm Beach complete with a renovation of the Dutchman’s Pipe golf course. This modern oasis is set to open its doors by the end of 2024 and will offer a unique blend of polished elegance and laid-back luxury, celebrating the rich culture of Palm Beach.

The Belgrove will undergo a stunning property-wide transformation along Lake Mangonia, just 10 minutes from the heart of Palm Beach. The resort will feature 150 guest rooms, as well as public spaces such as the arrival experience, lobby, dining outlets, fitness and spa facilities, pools, outdoor patio areas, and meeting and function spaces. Additionally, twenty-two villas are expected to be constructed by 2025, offering additional inventory and investment opportunities.

With a mission to cultivate an ambiance of British Caribbean hospitality, The Belgrove’s accommodations will feature spacious interiors with refined island charm. Private balconies with expansive views of the surrounding natural beauty and neighboring golf course will be a highlight of the rooms and suites.

The resort will also introduce five distinct dining concepts, including Society48—an American brasserie with globally inspired dishes, Deep End—a full-service pool bar and kitchen, and Veranda—a space for daily teatimes and social gatherings. Guests of The Belgrove will have exclusive access to the newly renovated Dutchman’s Pipe golf course, a members-only Jack Nicklaus Signature Course. The resort will offer a world-class golf experience without membership fees, allowing guests to book tee times, receive lessons, and participate in tournaments.

Among the resort’s amenities will be a family-friendly pool, an adults-only pool, 16 poolside cabanas, and a variety of engaging programming. The Belgrove Spa will offer expansive treatment rooms and wellness offerings, while the fitness center, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and padel court will cater to guests looking to stay active.

The Belgrove’s meeting and event venues will provide over 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space for a variety of occasions, all with natural light and access to outdoor areas. The resort will also participate in the Marriott Bonvoy travel program, allowing members to earn and redeem points for their stay.

Panther National Opens Bringing First New Private Golf In Two Decades To Palm Beach County

Panther National, the first new private golf club to open in Palm Beach County in two decades, officially opened its golf course on November 17, designed by legend Jack Nicklaus and PGA TOUR star Justin Thomas, a first-time collaboration for the pair. Envisioned by Swiss developer, Dominik Senn, the highly anticipated club brings a luxury residential enclave and championship golf to South Florida. The 18-hole championship course, playable from up to 8,000 yards, boasts steep elevation changes and dramatic characteristics unlike any other course in the state. The golf course accompanies Panther National’s Signature Estate Homes and Custom Estate Homesites, delivering an elite, best-in-class experience to members and residents.

Panther National celebrated the course opening with a Pro Exhibition Match on November 17 featuring six stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours including Justin Thomas – a partner of Panther National – Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele, Morgan Hoffmann, Erik van Rooyen, and Lexi Thompson. In tandem with the opening, Panther National will soon announce an elite team of brand ambassadors for the golf club, in addition to Thomas, Schauffele, Hoffmann, Villegas, and Thompson. As ambassadors for Panther National, these players will engage with members through a variety of events and activations year-round to showcase this exceptional new private golf community in Palm Beach Gardens.

“Panther National sits on the last parcel of premium, developable land in Palm Beach County, where we are proud to offer a visually stunning and environmentally sensitive golf course as the cornerstone of our modern, lifestyle community redefining luxury in the region,” says founder and president, Dominik Senn. “The opportunity to bring an unprecedented level of elegance to the game in an area where private golf options have been underserved for years is something in which we take great pride, and we look forward to providing current and prospective owners and members a distinctive experience both on and off the links.”

Combining the best of Nicklaus’s traditional design approach with the modern perspective of Thomas, one of the most talented young players in the world, Panther National’s championship course introduces an unparalleled new golf experience to the region. The intricacies of the course will challenge the world’s best players through a variety of risk-reward shot options yet allow playability for members with large landing areas and receptive greens. Design components include double fairways, deep bunkers, and expansive sandy waste areas; downhill tee shots uncommon to South Florida; uphill and semi-blind approach shots. A detailed, 18-hole course description can be found here.

“From the start, the vision was clear – to create a golf experience unlike any other found in South Florida,” said 18-time major champion and course designer, Jack Nicklaus. “Every opportunity to design a golf course brings challenges, but in the case of Panther National, uniqueness triumphs. You won’t find any golf course remotely close to it in South Florida.”

The collaboration between Nicklaus and Thomas represents the first time the two have teamed up on a golf course project and Thomas’ first foray into golf course architecture.

The course at Panther National will be complemented by world class training facilities featuring state-of-the-art ball tracing technology, elite PGA professionals to provide tailored instruction, an indoor simulator, putting room, and high-end fitness training equipment. Flexible enough to accommodate golf’s top professionals and club members, its practice area offers target greens constructed with Trinity Zoysia grass so the ball will react the same as when landing on the championship course’s greens. The targets are sized appropriately for shot length, equal to a PGA TOUR average shot for the specific distance. The short game area is also incredibly unique allowing golfers to train for all the greenside shots found at Panther National or at any course in the world. In addition, members can take advantage of Panther National’s fitting facility with custom fitting, stocked premium clubs, and shafts from all major equipment manufacturers.

Golfers of all skill levels will enjoy playing on the community’s 9-hole, par-3 practice course plus a short game area. Holes vary from 90 to 200 yards with approach shots similar to those players will encounter on the championship course and an island green that resembles the famous 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass. Panther National’s putting course – dubbed “The Cub,” and inspired by the Himalayas Putting Course at St. Andrews – sits on nearly one acre.

“Today will prove to be a pivotal and monumental moment in my professional career,” said two-time PGA Champion and course designer, Justin Thomas. “Embarking on this journey with Jack, Dominik and their teams has been an unforgettable and invaluable experience. To see how a project comes to fruition, from the groundbreaking to the grand opening tee shot and all the site visits in between, this was such an inspirational endeavor that would not be possible without the hard-work and countless hours spent by all involved to make this dream a reality.”

Panther National’s team of exceptional professionals and support members include CEO, Frank Weed; Director of Golf, Tom Dyer; Head Golf Professional, Adam Schafer; Director of Agronomy, Steve Ehrbar; Director of Outside Operations/Caddie Master, Jake LaMore; assistant outside operations supervisor, Sam Martin; and assistant professionals, Joe Flynn, Kyle Hargreaves, and Dilan Bartko.

Complementing the golf course, Panther National’s residential offering includes 218 custom, modern estates combined with premium community amenities for an unparalleled lifestyle experience unlike anything else in the country. The private enclave is set on approximately 400 acres surrounded by the Avenir Conservation Area, a 2,400-acre conservation area. Panther National’s residences pair sleek, modern elegance with visionary, environmentally sensitive engineering for a sophisticated and effortless residential destination.

Panther National’s expansive, contemporary Clubhouse will feature Michelin-inspired cuisine with captivating European influence and a premium, curated selection of wine and spirits; expansive men’s and women’s locker rooms; an event lawn; and courtyard with a fire pit. The Lifestyle Club is designed to provide an elevated experience for the entire family and will include a state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis complex, and resort-style pools.

Images via Jensen Larson Photography

Witkoff and PPG Reveal The Residences At Shell Bay With Auberge Resorts Collection Featuring Miami's First New Golf Course In 25 Years

Leading visionary real estate development firms Witkoff and PPG have revealed The Residences at Shell Bay, an unmatched new luxury destination in Hallandale Beach, in partnership with Auberge Resorts Collection, the highly awarded hospitality operator with an acclaimed portfolio of luxury boutique hotels, resorts, and residences. The private golf course, known as The Shell Bay Club, will open this winter and will be the first new golf course in the Miami area in over 25 years. Sales for the residences will be released in exclusive, limited phases led by Douglas Elliman, and are set to deliver in 2025.

Shell Bay represents the new frontier of elite clubs, bespoke residences, and elevated wellness and leisure, offering one of the most exclusive private members clubs in North America. The amenities and programming have been carefully designed with world-class athletes and experts to cater to both the ultimate luxurious lifestyle and peak-functioning performance. The Shell Bay Club includes a 7,250-yard championship golf course designed by Greg Norman, a 12-acre practice facility with a 9-hole par 3 course, a premier racquet center with four Grand Slam tennis surfaces, pickle ball courts, and padel courts, a 48-slip private yacht club, and a private Member’s Clubhouse with a spa and performance fitness center.

“The course at Shell Bay will be one of the most unique, pure golf experiences I have ever designed. Completely isolated from its surroundings, the walkable layout will capture the true essence of the game with immaculately conditioned fairways, sweeping sand belt style bunkers, and contoured greens that test every club in your bag. It will be a place where you can totally immerse yourself in the game.” says golf legend and course designer Greg Norman.

Brought to life by Auberge Resorts Collection, The Residences at Shell Bay provide an enclave for those who want to live exceptionally. Part of a fully gated community with 24/7 monitoring, residences offer open-concept layouts with expansive living and entertainment areas, floor-to-ceiling windows, expansive ten-foot ceilings on typical floors, spa-inspired primary bathrooms, gracious wraparound terraces with vistas of the private golf course, and minibars serviced by the hotel. In addition, residences will have a dedicated Director of Residences to provide the highest level of personalized care and a la carte resort services including in-residence housekeeping and dining.

In addition to branded residences, Shell Bay will have a boutique resort managed by Auberge Resorts Collection. Auberge is a best-in-class luxury resort and residential operator known for one-of-a-kind experiences in extraordinary destinations, with hotels including Auberge Du Soleil in Napa Valley, Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Lodge at Blue Sky in Park City, Mayflower Inn and Spa in Connecticut, and the Grace Hotel in Santorini. The company was named by Travel + Leisure as one of the “Top Hotel Brands in the World,” while 12 of its 22 properties were awarded in Travel + Leisure’s 2022 World’s Best List, the highest percentage of any brand.

Auberge is also a seasoned residential manager with residential properties including Madeline Hotel and Residences in Telluride, Stanly Ranch in Napa Valley, and Chileno Bay Resort and Residences in Los Cabos.

Beckham Turns His Sights To Redevelop Melreese Golf Course Into Office Space Masking Proposal As "Public Park"

Be careful what you wish for. Activists who brought lawsuits against David Beckham's Overtown Soccer Stadium proposal may have derailed that initiative which would have energized the Overtown community. The developers of a proposal led by David Beckham known as Miami Freedom Park now seek to remove one of Miami's last affordable public golf courses, Melreese Country Club, home of "The First Tee Miami,"one of the most respected youth golf organizations in South Florida serving individuals of all ages, capabilities, and backgrounds; in exchange for developing over 1 billion SF on the site if the proposal passes. The proposal includes 400K SF of office space and 600K SF of  restaurant, retail and entertainment space; along with 750 hotel rooms and a 25,000 seat soccer stadium with only 3,750 parking spaces. A 400,000 SF office park would be one of the largest office parks in the United States of America. 

Mayor Francis Suarez has received both praise and backlash on Twitter after his tweet:

"Wow. A beautiful vision! 110 acres of true green public space open and accessible for our neighbors! This will be a vibrant park, entertainment complex, and soccer facility for ALL Miamians. #FutbolMiami" - @FrancisSuarez

Many of the proponents of the proposal are backing the soccer aspect of the proposal, but do not mention that the 110 acres of true green public space. Other bring to attention that the proposal is an office park, not a public park as Mayor Suarez had stated. Additionally the sit is a former waste dump and is only maintained to keep golfers safe but not for real estate development. The costs to clean the land would be astronomical to the city. What would happen should the proposal go through would be the city would lose its biggest public park (Melreese Golf Course), traffic would build up around the airport and the city would get hit with massive bills in which they would issue debt to cover as the $20 million contribution from the development is paid over 30 years and has a net present value near $4 million. The partnership of developers is in a rush to try to get the public to vote by pushing the potential of bringing pro soccer to Miami without even having a full developed plan to move forward with the proposal and would remove any leverage the city would have. ‏The project is expected to cost over $1 billion. 

Healthy Sales Reported at Akoya Boca West, Bringing Modern Luxury Living to Boca West Country Club

Healthy sales have been reported at Akoya Boca West, which is expected to be completed this fall (2018). In phase one, 70% percent tower one residences are sold, 50% of its tower two residences are sold and only one penthouse remains. Akoya Boca West, being developed by Siemen's Group, is bringing modern, luxury waterfront condo living to Boca Raton at Boca West Country Club. The project rises 10-stories and features 139 luxury condo residences which range from 2 to 5 bedroom floor plans. The contemporary units feature flow-through layouts with open living areas, golf course views, kitchens with Italian cabinetry and Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Amenities include a glass-framed porte cochere, residents lounges, outdoor lounge, 24-hour security, and pool. Akoya Boca West requires at least the social membership, granting access to Boca West Country Club fitness center, spa, aquatics center, 31-court tennis center, pool and sundecks, events and 6 restaurants. Upgraded golf memberships include unlimited access to 4 championship golf courses designed by Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer and Jim Fazio. Pricing at Akoya Boca West begins around $900,000 and sales and marketing are being exclusively handled by Douglas Elliman.

“A lot of people find the ocean and the water to be very relaxing. But looking out at the green, when you see the people in their carts or hitting golf balls, it’s very relaxing,” said Rob Siemens, Marketing Director for Akoya Boca Wests. "It’s an upscale, modern building and we have all the amenities of the club: the golf courses, fitness center, spa, restaurants. You basically don’t have to leave Boca West. The only thing you have to leave for is to get milk. Everything else is here.”