Trump Doral Blue Monster is now open for public play...

[Mark Saltzman]

http://www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/Article/Trumps-Blue-Monster-reopens-following-Gil-Hanses-rebuild/2993/Default.aspx#.UrBRg5Gh8mZ

Now charging $450!...

http://www.trumphotelcollection.com/miami/miami-golf-rates.php

[Matt Bielawa]

I could drive North a ways and play 54 holes at Streamsong for that price.  Thanks Donald

[Jim_Kennedy]

That's ridiculous. 

[Rob Curtiss]

Thats insane. NO course in Florida is worth 450.00 per round...maybe if you got the chance to play Seminole

[Steve_ Shaffer]

Are discounted rates available on golfnow.com? 

[BHoover]

Is a bottle of Trump Ice included with the greens fee?

[Jason Walker]

Thats insane. NO course in Florida is worth 450.00 per round...maybe if you got the chance to play Seminole

It's worth what people are willing to pay for it.  Given the only times I played Doral in the past were as part of a work related meeting or conference, and prices didn't matter, I'd suspect the same (and more) with all the updates and upgrades.

[Ruediger Meyer]

What was it before? $325?

[Jim Nugent]

I played the Blue Monster in July 1998.  Cost $50, cart included.  Thanks to a sudden, fierce rainstorm (that quickly stopped) I had the entire back nine to myself.  

[Howard Riefs]

Distant memories of playing the course in August 1990 for $90.

[Jason Walker]

What was it before? $325?

My recollection is that as of a couple years ago it was in that range.

[Tim Martin]

http://www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/Article/Trumps-Blue-Monster-reopens-following-Gil-Hanses-rebuild/2993/Default.aspx#.UrBRg5Gh8mZ

Now charging $450!...

http://www.trumphotelcollection.com/miami/miami-golf-rates.php

The only two that I can think of quickly that charge north of $450 are Pebble and Shadow Creek. What else?

[Joe Bausch]

http://www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/Article/Trumps-Blue-Monster-reopens-following-Gil-Hanses-rebuild/2993/Default.aspx#.UrBRg5Gh8mZ

Now charging $450!...

http://www.trumphotelcollection.com/miami/miami-golf-rates.php

The only two that I can think of quickly that charge north of $450 are Pebble and Shadow Creek. What else?

I've got an exclusive private club in Villanova, PA, Tim.  Give me 500 bucks and I'll let you play it.   

[Howard Riefs]

The only two that I can think of quickly that charge north of $450 are Pebble and Shadow Creek. What else?

Wynn Las Vegas ($500)

http://www.golf.com/photos/10-most-expensive-tee-times/pebble-beach

[Steve Lapper]

I'd wager he drops it by at least $50-100 post WGC Tourney.

[Steve Kline]

I think #2 is awfully close to the $450 mark.

[Pat Burke]

Shit, I didn't have to pay anything when I played there!
WHat's going on?

[Tim Martin]

I'd wager he drops it by at least $50-100 post WGC Tourney.

Steve-It's funny because I thought the strategy would be in reverse. Start off with a lower rate to garner interest and then increase it after the WGC. That assumes it will be well received by the players and the PGA Tour.

[Tim Martin]

I think #2 is awfully close to the $450 mark.

Maybe including caddie but I think the greens fee is at least $100 less. Maybe because of the 2014 Open's and the recent resto work by C&C it has been increased.

[Matthew Essig]

The Transformation...

There are quite a few holes pictured.

http://www.trumpgolfdoral.com/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=379631&ssid=296824&vnf=1

[Tim Martin]

http://www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/Article/Trumps-Blue-Monster-reopens-following-Gil-Hanses-rebuild/2993/Default.aspx#.UrBRg5Gh8mZ

Now charging $450!...

http://www.trumphotelcollection.com/miami/miami-golf-rates.php

The only two that I can think of quickly that charge north of $450 are Pebble and Shadow Creek. What else?

I've got an exclusive private club in Villanova, PA, Tim.  Give me 500 bucks and I'll let you play it.   

Where do I send the money?

[Josh Tarble]

For whatever flack the Donald takes...he sure does know how to run a business.  

Sure, $450 seems ridiculous, but right now is prime time Miami golf season, at the "NEW" Blue Monster, with the Olympic golf course designer's re-design.   He knows his market.  I'm guessing the tee sheet is pretty full.  

[Greg Tallman]

Whistling Straights is north of $450 once caddy is factored in.

[Chris DeToro]

Yikes, $450 is a lot.  I enjoyed it the one time I played it a few years ago (think I used Marriott rewards points and just paid a cart fee), but wouldn't venture back and certainly not at that price unless it really impresses during the WGC

[Greg Tallman]

Let's see you have your choice of courses designed by...

Gil Hanse
Greg Norman
Ray Floyd
Jim McClean

Wow, just wow.