Turnberry Isle offers a water-laced, beautifully manicured round in a vibrant resort environment. While not a national bucket-list course, its Robert Trent Jones Sr. foundation and Raymond Floyd’s upgrades deliver upscale golf rooted in Aventura’s transformation.
Look for Donald Soffer's commemorative marker near the 18th tee—a tribute to the man who created Aventura and made Turnberry possible.
Turnberry Isle’s Soffer Course is a dynamic South Florida resort layout defined by Robert Trent Jones Sr.’s sweeping earthwork, water features on nearly every hole, and an island-resort feel fully realized through Raymond Floyd’s thoughtful modernizations. The routing weaves through palm corridors, man-made lakes, and luxurious surroundings, balancing drama and playability. The elevated greens and sprawling fairways offer both challenge and resort-accessibility—think big, bold, and meticulously crafted to suit the region’s flat, formerly swampy terrain.
Jones brought a big-resort vision; Floyd sharpened the modern strategic edges.
A sweeping par 5 framed by water right from the landing area, No. 2 requires both power and discretion. The green can be reached in two by bombers, but pinched landing zones and water make the layup the wise play for most.
Keep the tee shot up the left to avoid water, and decide whether to lay up short of the bottleneck or challenge the approach carry.
Water awaits any shot missed right or overly aggressive attempt to reach in two.
Meticulously maintained Bermuda fairways and greens with upscale resort standards.
Generally unhurried but can play slow during peak resort guest periods.
Luxurious, exclusive, and scenic—expect attentive service and resort polish.
Collared shirts and traditional golf attire required; no denim.
Water comes into play on sixteen holes, so keep a sleeve handy for errant shots.
Turnberry’s Bermuda greens demand attention to putt speed and break—especially late in the day.
Dress for tropical sun and stay hydrated—it’s a resort round with a Florida twist.
Debut of the original Robert Trent Jones Sr. 36-hole golf complex as part of the Aventura development.
Full buildout and operation of both North and South courses, anchoring the evolving Aventura community.
Raymond Floyd leads a major, $30 million renovation of both layouts, bringing extensive modernization.
Reopening of the revamped Soffer and Miller Courses in concert with a wider property transformation.
Donald Soffer reveals plan to be buried at Turnberry Isle, reinforcing the club’s legacy meaning.
Before Aventura was luxurious, Robert Trent Jones Sr. transformed South Florida swampland into 36 holes of championship golf, setting the tone for the city’s growth. The club’s existence is intrinsically tied to the creation of Aventura itself.
Donald Soffer’s passion for golf and development culminated in Turnberry Isle. His attachment to the course is immortal—he plans for his final resting place to be near the 18th tee, a unique tribute to his role in South Florida’s story.
The massive 2006–07 transformation not only brought Raymond Floyd’s touch to both courses but also re-established Turnberry as a modern luxury resort, drawing members and resort guests to its palm-framed fairways.
After the major renovation, the courses were renamed Soffer and Miller in honor of the founding family, preserving the developer’s legacy across every scorecard.
Turnberry was created literally atop swampland—the fairways you play were once Florida wetlands.
The club’s renovation budget in 2006 eclipsed $30 million, rivaling some PGA Tour stop upgrades.
More than sixteen holes on the Soffer Course feature water in play, an unusually high count even for South Florida.
Donald Soffer, the club’s founding force, cemented his legacy by planning to be interred at Turnberry Isle.
The Soffer and Miller Courses are named in honor of the founding family, tying the layout to the community’s origins.
Historic city layout; closest quality public track to Miami Beach and Aventura.
Playable, friendly, and easily accessible for all travelers.
One of the region’s most scenic and celebrated public courses.
Donald Ross layout; classic architecture and atmosphere.
Championship-caliber, Tour-tested course for a premium round.
Book your stay in Aventura for quick Turnberry Isle access and short drives to area courses.
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Why it matches: The Patriot Golf Club is a natural next stop after Turnberry Isle Country Club: it offers similarly polished playing surfaces.
Why it matches: What links these two? Puts the same premium on presentation — a familiar feeling, expressed in Anthem Country Club's own setting.
Why it matches: There is real overlap here. The Broadmoor Golf Club West Course offers similarly polished playing surfaces, making it a compelling counterpart to Turnberry Isle Country Club.
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