Golf Course Review & Scouting Report

The Club at Weston Hills

75

Weston, Florida

Renovated 2025
Established
1990
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr. (original); Fry/Straka (2019 renovation)
Access
Private
Par
Par 72
Length
5,226 – 7,069 yds

Recent Renovation

This course recently completed a major renovation. During this transition, course data may reflect a mix of pre- and post-renovation yardages, hole configurations, or routing. The Caddie Report monitors these changes and periodically reassesses the course as a reliable new baseline is established.

The verdict

Championship pedigree, regional standout.

Weston Hills’ Tour Course offers a serious championship test on South Florida’s private scene, blending strategic design with elevated playing conditions. It’s a must-play for those with access—especially if you appreciate stories of PGA Tour legacy, sharp bunkering, and modern parkland flavor. The atmosphere is welcoming yet unmistakably shaped by the club’s high-level tournament past.

Course DNA
Difficulty
82
Scenery
66
Conditioning
85
Shot Variety
75
Walkability
62
Green Complexity
74
Wow Factor
72
Design Quality
76
Don't miss

Check out the newly updated clubhouse bar after your round, which showcases memorabilia from the Honda Classic and Dan Marino events.

At a glance

Quick facts

Courses on property
36 (Tour & Players Courses)
Major Renovation
Tour Course, Fry/Straka, 2019
Former PGA Tour host
Honda Classic, 1992–1995
LPGA Tour host
Chrysler Plymouth Tournament of Champions, 1997
Grass type (Tour)
Celebration Bermudagrass fairways
Signature designer
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Water comes into play
Multiple holes, strategic risk-reward
Short game upgrades
New area added in 2019
The design

The architecture

Weston Hills’ Tour Course is a study in classic Robert Trent Jones Jr. parkland strategy, amplified by Fry/Straka’s 2019 renovation. The routing weaves artfully between lakes and bunkers, demanding both power and precision, with wide fairways encouraging heroic lines—provided you steer clear of the water lurking on many holes. The bunker work and lively Celebration Bermudagrass heighten the shotmaking challenge, while the greens, rebuilt and thoughtfully contoured, test every part of your short game. Despite its suburban setting, the course maintains a grand sense of occasion thanks to its PGA Tour pedigree and bold design choices.

Jones Jr. left his unmistakable mark here, blending risk and reward on every shot, while Fry/Straka’s updates keep the layout testing for modern play.

Defining features
  • Expansive bunkering with irregular shaping
  • Significant water hazards in play on key holes
  • Wide landing areas paired with penal, sculpted rough
  • Celebration Bermudagrass for consistent lies
  • Multi-tiered, renovated greens with subtle breaks
  • Routing that maximizes strategic angles and wind exposures
Hole by hole

Signature holes

Hole 2

Lake-Guarded Approach

PAR
4
YARDAGE
398 yds

A short par 4 where strategy trumps muscle, the second hole features water tight along the left and a green angled toward a tucked pin. Club selection on the approach can mean the difference between a birdie chance and a watery drop.

Play it smart

Play conservatively off the tee for perfect angle—aggressive drives risk watery disaster.

Where it bites

Any miss-left will find water; right side leaves a tough chip and putt.

Course management

Shots to think about

Approaches over water on par 3s
Err safely to the big side—never challenge tucked pins unless wind is calm.
Aggressive drives on dogleg par 4s
Consider angle and yardage; smart layups may open up easier scoring chances than tight direct lines.
Going for par 5s in two
Risk-reward is real: weigh conditions and comfort, as water and bunkers crowd landing zones near the green.
Chipping from Celebration Bermuda
Expect some grain—practice a low runner before you play.
Fast, contoured greens late in the round
Stay below the hole—downhill putts can race past if you miss your spot.
Wind picks up on back nine
Recheck club selection, especially into exposed green complexes.
On the day

What to expect

Conditions

Lush, recently upgraded fairways and bunkers; well-maintained greens.

Pace

Efficient, but expect member-level courtesy rounds rather than fast public play.

Vibe

Upscale but relaxed, with championship nostalgia.

Before you tee off

Your game plan

01

Bring your full shot arsenal

You’ll face water carries, tight angles, and testy approach shots.

02

Dial in your putting touch

Greens are quick and subtly contoured, especially after the renovation.

03

Respect the wind

Even on calm days, sudden gusts can sneak up on holes bordered by water.

The lore

How it came to be

  1. 1995

    Players Course debuts as second 18

  2. 1997

    LPGA Chrysler Plymouth Tournament of Champions held on property

  3. 2019

    Major Tour Course renovation by Fry/Straka

  4. 2025

    New bar, restaurant, and clubhouse unveiled

Stories & legends

What makes it special

pga-tour-history

From Honda to Home Club

For four years, the Tour Course transformed into a true Tour battleground, welcoming the Honda Classic and some of golf’s biggest names to Weston. Today, traces of that championship aura linger—every tee shot comes with a subtle echo of pro-level pressure.

renovation

A Modern Classic Refined

The 2019 renovation by Fry/Straka didn’t just freshen the turf—it carved bolder bunkers, enhanced risk-reward, and delivered plush Celebration Bermuda underfoot, preserving Jones Jr.'s strategic vision while letting new generations experience tournament-caliber golf.

celebrity-event

Dan Marino’s Celebrity Challenge

Long after the Tour stopped by, South Florida’s sporting stars teed it up at the Dan Marino Celebrity Invitational—a fixture on the event calendar and local lore that paired major athletic names with serious golf and charity spirit.

For the group chat

Fun facts

1

Hosted the Honda Classic, one of the PGA Tour’s longstanding Florida swing events.

2

The Tour Course has been completely renovated within the last decade, ensuring modern playability and challenge.

3

Dan Marino, the Miami Dolphins legend, hosted his celebrity event here for nearly a decade.

4

Both courses at Weston Hills were designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Build the trip

If you're heading to Weston for a golf getaway

CourseAccessWhy it's on the listTrip
Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne
Public

Top-ranked Miami-area public course with a coastal setting and tournament past.

Trump National Doral – Blue Monster
Resort

Iconic championship with bucket-list pedigree, 30 minutes from Weston.

Miami Beach Golf Club
Public

Historic city golf, lively atmosphere, and great conditions close to nightlife.

Jacaranda Golf Club
Public

Two 18s, strong value and conditions just minutes away.

Grande Oaks Golf Club
Private

Classic South Florida layout for those with private access.

Weston or Plantation for easy club access; Miami Beach for nightlife and public course proximity.

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