Clubhouse field notes · shortlisted

Miami Turnberry Stay & Replay

Three rounds and a weather-flexible replay plan in Aventura · September 24–28, 2026

Two resort courses, four nights, and enough flexibility to play around South Florida weather.

Verdict

Shortlist and price immediately. The offer is valid for these dates and fits a compact stay-and-play weekend, but room inventory, package pricing and tee times remain unconfirmed. Late September brings attractive summer golf pricing alongside meaningful heat, rain and tropical-weather risk.

At a glance

Dates

Thursday, September 24–Monday, September 28, 2026 estimated

PTO footprint

Friday and Monday; two days estimated

Core golf

Miller, Soffer and one return round; complimentary daily replay subject to availability estimated

Offer window

Stay & Replay is published for stays April 1–October 5, 2026 verified

Published summer golf rate

$215 for 18 holes before package savings and 7% tax verified

Closest airport

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, approximately 12 miles from the resort verified

Daylight

Approximately 12 hours; sunset near 7:12 p.m. on September 26 verified

Ground transport

Airport rideshare or private transfer; rental car unnecessary for the core itinerary estimated

Working budget

$1,500–$2,100 per golfer excluding airfare, assuming two golfers share a room estimated

Inventory

No rooms, tee times or transportation are held TBD

Comparison and rationale

DestinationRationaleStatus
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & SpaBest match for the request: two on-site courses, complimentary daily replay, practice access, resort amenities and minimal ground movement.verified
Trump National Doral MiamiDeeper four-course lineup and a stay-and-play package through 2026, but less aligned with the supplied offer and potentially more expensive if the Blue Monster is added.verified
PGA National ResortStrong multi-course alternative with a 2026 golf package, but Palm Beach Gardens weakens the Miami-centered brief and increases transfer time.estimated

Flight candidates by origin

OriginSuggested routeStatus
New YorkCompare nonstop service to FLL and MIA. Favor FLL when schedules and fares are similar because it is closest to the resort.estimated
Los AngelesStart with nonstop options to MIA, then compare FLL. Allow Thursday afternoon for the longer west-to-east journey.estimated
LondonUse MIA as the primary gateway and arrive Thursday with ample immigration and transfer time. Exact nonstop schedules and fares require live confirmation.TBD
Other originsCompare both FLL and MIA before booking; FLL is the nearer airport, while MIA has the broader international network.estimated

Course cards

Weather-choice return round

Reserve the preferred course for Sunday morning, but ask whether it can be switched if maintenance, conditions or Saturday scoring favor the other layout.

Confirm the third round with the golf desk TBD

Itinerary

DayPlanStatus
Thursday, September 24Travel to FLL or MIA, transfer to Aventura and check in after 4 p.m. Keep dinner on property and avoid committing to golf after arrival.estimated
Friday, September 25Early Miller Course round. Use the practice facilities afterward, then leave the afternoon open for the pool, spa or a weather-delayed replay.TBD
Saturday, September 26Morning Soffer Course competition round. Preserve the late afternoon for an optional complimentary replay, followed by the trip’s main social dinner.TBD
Sunday, September 27Morning return round on the group’s preferred course. Finish the golf competition, then use the afternoon for resort time or a replay if an earlier round was disrupted.TBD
Monday, September 28Breakfast, optional short practice session and departure. The package advertises 1 p.m. late checkout, subject to its terms and availability.estimated

Lodging and transport

Stay all four nights at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry so golf and practice require no daily vehicle. The resort lists FLL as its closest airport at approximately 12 miles. Use prearranged rideshare or car service; a rental car adds published daily parking charges and is unnecessary unless the group plans substantial time in central Miami or Miami Beach.

Lodging research

Transport research

Costs

ItemPlanning amountStatus
Four-night room, per shared roomApproximately $1,200–$1,800 before final package taxes and chargesestimated
Three paid first rounds, per golferApproximately $518 including 7% golf tax if the published $215 summer rate receives the advertised 25% discountestimated
Daily replay green feeComplimentary under the offer; cart, timing, course access and other conditions must be confirmedverified
Resort credit$25 per room per night; $100 across four nightsverified
Airport transfersApproximately $80–$200 per golfer round trip, depending on airport, group size and demandestimated
Food and social eveningApproximately $300–$500 per golferestimated
AirfarePrice separately after comparing FLL and MIATBD
Estimated trip total$1,500–$2,100 per golfer excluding airfare, assuming double occupancy and no rental carestimated

Competition and pairings

Run a 54-hole Turnberry Cup. Friday is four-ball or team stableford on Miller, Saturday is individual stableford on Soffer, and Sunday is singles match play on the selected return course. Award one point per match plus a one-point overall stableford bonus. Use net scoring only if the group supplies a mutually accepted handicap basis; otherwise play gross flights.

Booking timeline

WhenActionReferenceStatus
Now—August 11, 2026Price the four-night Stay & Replay offer for September 24–28 and compare its cancellation terms with the flexible standard rate. Do not assume the emailed benefits apply until displayed in the booking terms.Price the official package verifiedTBD
Immediately after choosing lodgingContact the resort golf desk for one early tee time on each of Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Confirm both course assignments, replay procedure, cart charges, aeration plans and rain policies before committing.Review golf details verifiedTBD
Same booking sessionCompare airfare to FLL and MIA, including checked-club fees and change rules. Favor refundable or changeable tickets because the trip falls during Atlantic hurricane season.Compare MIA service verifiedestimated
By September 10Finalize anonymous player count, room occupancy and competition format. Reserve the main Saturday dinner once flight arrival times are known.Review resort dining and amenities verifiedestimated
September 17–21Review the National Hurricane Center outlook and local forecast while cancellation windows remain actionable. Reconfirm tee times and ground transportation.National Hurricane Center verifiedestimated
72 hours before arrivalConfirm course conditions, replay availability, dress requirements, club-storage arrangements and the package’s 1 p.m. late-checkout terms.Recheck resort golf information verifiedTBD

Contingencies

Treat the complimentary replay as weather insurance rather than a mandatory fourth round. Secure early core tee times, leave afternoons flexible, and ask the golf desk to move rounds between Miller and Soffer if maintenance or standing water affects one course. Book changeable flights and understand the hotel’s cancellation deadline before purchase. If lightning suspends play, return to the clubhouse immediately and follow resort instructions. Indoor or sheltered fallbacks include the spa, fitness facilities, dining and a competition reset using completed-hole scores. If a named tropical system threatens South Florida, prioritize safe cancellation or postponement over preserving the package.

Weather and packing

Late September should be treated as hot, humid and storm-prone, not as guaranteed winter golf. Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1–November 30. Pack lightweight rain gear, two gloves per round, extra socks, sunscreen, a refillable bottle, electrolytes, insect repellent and a compact club rain hood. Bring personal clubs as planned and use a travel cover with identification that does not expose a home address. Confirm the actual forecast and heat guidance within ten days of departure.

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