What it is
The Blue Monster is the golf course Miami bachelor parties build their whole weekend around. It's the flagship at Trump National Doral, a Donald J. Trump Signature-designed layout that's hosted PGA Tour events for 55 consecutive years plus the LIV Golf Team Championship — the kind of course where you're walking the same fairways as Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Greg Norman. It stretches 7,739 yards with deep bunkers, thick Bermuda rough, and a run of lakes, closing out on the 473-yard par-4 18th that GOLF Magazine ranks among the Top 100 Holes in the World.
Doral is a 20-25 minute rideshare from South Beach, and the resort has four courses on the same property, so a group that wants a cheaper round has options right next door.
Why it works for the group
Golf is one of the main reasons male groups pick Miami over other bachelor destinations in the first place, and the Blue Monster is the version worth paying for — it's the course you can actually get on, unlike a lot of the exclusive private clubs in the area. A morning tee time gives the group a structured, low-drama block before the trip shifts into pool time and nightlife, and it's a built-in excuse to get everyone up and out instead of nursing hangovers until 2pm.
It also scales to budget. If the whole crew doesn't want to drop $495 a head, splinter off a smaller group for the Blue Monster and send the rest to one of Doral's other three courses on-site, which run closer to $200. Everyone still golfs, everyone's still together at the resort, and not everyone pays the flagship price.
Planning tips
When to book: Tee times can be booked as far out as the resort allows for members and guests, but plan to reserve at least 2-3 weeks ahead for a weekend morning slot — peak season (winter/spring) books faster than summer.
What to budget: Blue Monster green fees run around $495/person (July 2026); the resort's other three courses run closer to $200/person if you want a cheaper round on the same property. Add cart fees, caddie tip if applicable, and clubhouse food/drinks on top.
Time to set aside: Block 5 hours for an 18-hole round including warm-up time, plus transit from South Beach or Brickell — Doral isn't walkable to the nightlife districts, so factor in the rideshare both ways.
Good to know
- Where: Trump National Doral Golf Club, 4400 NW 87th Ave, Doral — about 20-25 minutes from South Beach by car.
- Price: ~$495/person for the Blue Monster; ~$200/person on the resort's other courses (July 2026).
- Group size: Standard foursomes; smaller groups can often be paired or book a private tee time.
- Booking: Tee times through the resort's official booking site — book ahead, especially for weekend mornings.
- Logistics: No public transit to Doral — plan a rideshare or rental car, and confirm dress code (collared shirts, no denim) before you go.
