International Links, is a Semi-Private, 18 hole golf course located in Miami, Florida, only 3 minutes from the entrance to Miami International Airport.
International Links first opened for play in 1961. The course was designed by Dick Wilson.
International Links Miami, Melreese is demanding as well as fair. In 1996-1997 it underwent a $3.9 million renovation. The course was renovated by golf course architect, Charles Mahannah.
The renovated course has five lakes, nine waste bunkers, 97 sand bunkers and a cypress wetland strategically and interestingly placed. The rolling, northern style fairways are uniquely designed. The undulating greens average 6500 square feet and are planted with certified Tiftdwarf grass and designed to USGA specifications.
Par for the course is 71. From the back tees, the course plays to 7,173 yards. From the forward tees, the course measures 5,534 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 17, a par-5 that plays to 661 yards. The shortest hole on the course is # 2, a par-3 that plays to 176 yards from the back tees.
Watch out for # 4, a 608-yard par-5 challenge and the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole at International Links Golf Course is # 15, a 180 yard par-3.