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Special
remarks: In 1996-1997 International Links Miami,
Melreese underwent a $3.9 million renovation. Prior to the
reopening in October 1997, Tiger Woods made his first
professional South Florida appearance hosting more than
3,500 fans while conducting a clinic exhibition.
Since
the reopening, the course has hosted many popular sports
figures including Miami Heat, basketball stars Dan Majerle
and Keith Askins also Livan Hernandez of the Florida
Marlins.
In addition LPGA stars Tracy Kerdyk, Christie Kerr, Patti
Rizzo and Moira Dunn practice at the Family Golf
Center’s facilities. A true championship
layout in every sense of the word, the new International
Links is demanding as well as fair. The course has been
redesigned by Charles Mahannah and is managed by Bunkers
of Miami, under the direction of Charles DeLucca.
Average 6500 square feet and are planted with certified
Tiftdwarf grass and designed to USDA specifications which
guarantee the truest putting surface in South Florida.
There is a two sided driving range and the golf learning
center is magnificent. Beautiful grassed tee areas as well
as mats will be available. There are target greens, two
practice putting greens, fairway and greenside sand
bunkers available for public use. The driving range and
putting green are lighted in the evenings until 9:00 P.M.
Want to play a last
minute round before heading to the airport? The course is
only minutes from the entrance to Miami International
Airport.
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