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On Florida's SW coast;home of New 20-court Tennis Gardens
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Here's what others have had to say about Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club.
"This is a tremendous resort for families with kids of all ages, or for just couples. The accomodations are excellent, the staff was extremely helpful, and the property is impeccably maintained.
While I enjoyed playing on the well-lit, har-tru courts, my strong recommendation for more serious tennis players is to seek out the Nunez Tennis Academy, which is only about two miles away from this resort. If available, book with Eric Nunez, for a hitting session or a lesson. I have been to several highly rated tennis resorts, and this Fairmont combined with Nunez is the finest."—J.F., Adv., March 2009
Rate Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club
The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club obliterated the courts adjacent to the hotel leaving guests with only the option of playing at the Turnberry Yacht Club. Since then, the original complex has been replaced by four Har-Tru courts. As I find out more about the programs and staff, I'll post that here.
Pro Shop: 305-933-6925
Beach. Turnberry's Beach Club is physically outside the resort in Aventura, a 10-minute drive or shuttle ride away. However once there guests have access to the private club and a lovely stretch of beach. The club also has watersports equipment, a six-sided swimming pool, cabanas, a wooden deck with lounge chairs, lockers and changing rooms, a restaurant and bar.
Golf Courses. The resort has two 18-hole courses, both designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.
North Course: Not that long but places a premium on accuracy. Par 70. Length: 6,403 yards. Details to come.
South Course: More picturesque and demanding than the North Course, with water coming into play on many of the holes. Par: 72. Length: 7,003 yards.
Spa & Fitness Center. The latest enhancement to the property is the addition of the Willow Stream Spa, which has a full menu of treatments as well as a 3,650-square-foot fitness center for workouts and classes.
Mainly offered over major holidays.
Among the other tennis resorts similar to Turnberry are:
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Seasons. Year-round.
Travel Instructions. By Air: The resort is 20 miles south of Ft. Lauderdale International Airport and 18 miles north of Miami International Airport.