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Blue Course
Often called the “Blue Monster”
and for good reason. The wind really comes into play on
this layout. With its length, scattered
traps and water on virtually every hole, the wind can
turn this from a monster into a nightmare. The 18th
is considered that most difficult finishing hole on the
PGA Tour. Since 1962, this course has been home to the
"Doral Open". Dick Wilson created this Frankenstein,
Raymond Floyd tried to change it and Tom Fazio rescued
it. Every golf magazine has this treasure in their top
list.
White Course
D esigned
originally be Robert von Hagge and built in 1961 and
redesigned by Greg Norman in 2000. Now the course is
better know as the "Great White" and is also home of the
Franklin Templeton Shark shoot-out. The course is a
completely new golf course constructed on the parcel of
land where the White and par-3 Green courses formerly
existed. It is relatively short and has a friendly
atmosphere. Some say it is easier than the others. Let
me know after you have completed it. Hole 18 is another
finishing hole.
Gold Course
Raymond Floyd tinkered with this
Von Hagge desig n
of 1967 as well. His changes on this course went over
much better with the players. The course has narrow,
well-bunkered fairways, including nine that are
doglegs. The signature hole is #18, a 397-yard, par 4,
which calls for an approach to an island green. Many
say it is the most difficult course at Doral. The
Hooters Tour stops year and the young limber backs are
truly tested. Buy some extra balls, because it is hard
to stay dry. Water comes into play on every hole.
Red Course
Another von Hagge c ourse
built in 1962 that plays to a par 70 at 6146 yards.
It’s very playable. The course was redesigned in 1989
and features undulating greens that can be difficult to
read. Hole #5 was changed from a par 5 to a par 3 in
1997. The signature holes wind picturesquely around a
man made lake that forces the golfer to think about
placement rather than "driving for show." In fact,
water comes into play on half the holes.
Silver Course
The newest of the course with
design by committee. Von Hagge was joined by Bruce
Devlin and Jerry Pate on this project. And it turned out
very nice and has gotten even better after the recent
renovation. It is in great condition … tight in spots
… water on almost every hole. It is most commonly known
by its famous island green on the 14th hole which was
used nationally on a "American Express" commercial.
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