the red course:
tailor-made for women.

18 holes, 6,146 yards,
par 70, 70.2 rating, slope 121

Designed by:
Robert von Hagge/Dick Wilson
Redesigned in 1987 by:
Ray Floyd/Jerry Pate/
Greg Norman

Course Opened:
1962
Course Type/Style:
Resort – Parkland
Number of Tee Boxes:
5 sets
Total Number of Sand Bunkers:
68
Number of Water Hazards:
14 out of 18
Most Challenging Hole:
No. 5
Most Scenic Hole:
No. 1
Acreage of Course:
acres
Average Size of Greens:
4,800 sq. ft.

Primary Grasses
Fairways:
Bermudagrass
Rough:
Bermudagrass
Greens:
Bermudagrass

Months Open:
January – December
High Season:
October – May

Aerification:
Late April to June, Aug to Sept
Overseeding:
October through December
Rounds per year:

Green Fees:
Low: $95 High: $175
Walking Options:
Unrestricted Walking

Director of Golf:
Darrin Helfrick, PGA
Head Pro:
Charles "BJ" Simpson
Superintendant:
Mark Gerstung, GCSAA

Golf Digest rating

local folks consider the Red course
to be their favorite layout.

The Red Course forces golfers to use strategy and shot placement, rather than driving for show. Featuring 14 water holes with fairways winding around several lakes, the course provides breath-taking beauty and exhilarating challenges, without intimidating length. Many local folks consider the Red course to be their favorite layout at Doral. This course hosted the LPGA in 2001 for the Office Depot Championship.

The course is tailor-made for women. Built in 1962, the Red was renovated in 1987 to its current form. At 6,146 yards from the tips as a par-70, length isn't a problem here, but that doesn't mean the course is a pushover. What is appreciated however is the wonderful variety in design, with an equal number of holes shaped to the left and to the right, and the incredibly beautiful landscaping that is consistent throughout the layout.

Water comes into play on 14 of the 18 holes and many of the greens are elevated, a trademark at Doral, and demand crisp approach shots to score well. Six par-3s (three each nine) and just three par-5s make for an interesting mix.

Unique to the Red Course are two island greens at Hole 6 and Hole 14. This course is often the site of corporate tournaments due to its promise of a fair test of golf at any level of play. Despite the obstacles, the Red is probably best suited for shorter hitters, women and beginners.