A legendary golf course for locals and tourists alike, Shula’s Golf Club will be making new renovations to The Senator Course, a seasoned course known for its natural Florida landscaping in northwest Miami-Dade. The course, which opened in 1963, has had many reasons to celebrate this year including its 50th Anniversary, which was honored with a dedication plaque presented by Senator Bob Graham himself, the man for which the course is named.
There have been a number of celebrity visitors throughout its long and abundant history including former Dolphin greats Bob Griese, Dan Marino & Coach Don Shula as well as a number of other celebrities including former President Bill Clinton, comedian Lewis Black, golfer Tom Watson and former Miami Heat player Alonzo Mourning. Former Senator Bob Graham appeared at the dedication service and recalled fond memories of a patchy landscape covered in cows, and how it would create the perfect place for a course.
This summer, the course will be closed from June 1st through September 2nd, with a Grand Re-Opening scheduled for September 2, 2013 – just in time for Labor Day. Renovation projects for the course include a full renovation of the course’s greens to include Champion Bermuda grass, tees to include Celebration Bermuda Grass, and a full renovation of all bunkers.
Golfers looking for a way to spend their time while the golf course is closed can still enjoy the course’s driving range which will remain open during the renovation process. Shula’s Golf Club will also host a number of member events during renovations to enjoy. More updates on reopening celebration ceremonies and discounts to come. For more information contact Director of Golf Kenny Fill at 305.820.8170.