Jim McLean's Golf School Headquarters announces move to the Biltmore Hotel Miami-Coral Gables

The resort's historic Donald Ross course will now be the home of the Jim Mclean Golf School

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. October 24, 2017

CORAL GABLES, FL (October 23rd, 2017) - The Biltmore Hotel, the historic landmark located in Coral Gables (Miami), officially announced today its agreement with Jim McLean who will establish his renowned Golf School World Headquarters and top golf instruction at the resort's famous golf course on January 1, 2018.

Recognized by U.S. News and World Report, CNN and Travel & Leisure Magazine as the #1 Golf School in America, the Jim McLean Golf School (JMGS) offers classes with world class golf professionals and state-of-the-art techniques. Since the school opened its doors in 1991, it has produced both PGA and LPGA tournament winners.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jim McLean and his top team to The Biltmore,” said Matthias Kammerer, Managing Director at The Biltmore Hotel. “We are continuously working to provide our guests with exceptional offerings, and the Jim McLean Golf School will further distinguish The Biltmore Golf Course as a top destination for golfers of all skill levels from all over the world.”

McLean, a former professional golfer and renowned instructor, has been a top instructor in the sport for more than 30 years, and is a member of six halls of fame including the MET PGA Hall of Fame, the South Florida PGA Hall of Fame and the Miami Sports Hall of Fame.

"The Biltmore Hotel and Golf Course is an integral part in golf's history,” said Jim McLean. “My respect and confidence in the resort's ownership and management made the Biltmore my first choice for the new location. I am very excited to work with this extraordinary property and continue to build on the school's reputation as the #1 golf school in America.”

With the hotel's rich history and a golf course designed by world-renowned architect Donald Ross, The Biltmore Hotel offers a fully-integrated experience. The hotel's endless amenities combined with the new McLean Golf School world headquarters, clubhouse, The 19th Hole Restaurant and Bar, fully stocked golf shop and its premier Coral Gables location make for any golfer's ultimate experience.

The course has a rich history in the sport as it has been the host of the Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship since 1964. This tournament has launched the professional careers of some of golf's most beloved players including Alexis Thompson, Ricky Fowler, Tiger Woods, Michelle McGann, Vicki Goetz, Grace Park and Sergio Garcia, latest Masters winner. The Biltmore Golf Course is also the home to the University of Miami's Women's Golf Team.

The Biltmore continues to invest in improvements to the golf course. These improvements include a recent $5 million renovation, the implementation of Bermuda grass surfaces, restoration of bunkers to original designs and upgrades to the practice facilities. Preservation of the original playing characteristics, as designed by Donald Ross, is an ongoing commitment to honor the traditions and decorum of the sport.

For more information about the hotel and the JMGS, please visit http://www.biltmorehotel.com/golf/jim-mclean.php or call 800.727.1926.

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About The Biltmore Hotel: Graced with effortless beauty and sophistication, The Biltmore Hotel is a national historic landmark located in the exclusive Coral Gables area with close proximity to Miami Beach and downtown Miami. The 273-room resort resembles classic Italian, Moorish, and Spanish architectural influences spread over 150-acres of tropical landscape. A favorite of world leaders and celebrities since its opening in 1926, the hotel offers a restored Donald Ross 18-hole, 71 par championship golf course, tennis courts, the largest hotel pool on the East Coast of the United States with private cabanas, a European spa, and an award-winning fitness center. The hotel's dining destinations include the award winning Palme d'Or, recognized by Zagat as one of the best restaurants in the country; Fontana, a traditional Italian restaurant surrounding The Biltmore courtyard and fountain; the poolside Cascade and the 19th Hole Golf restaurant. The hotel also recently unveiled its culinary academy offering an array of hands-on cooking classes for adults and children. The Biltmore is one of South Florida's preferred sites for leisure and business travel, high-level corporate briefings, public policy conferences, and an extraordinary wedding destination. The Biltmore is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.BiltmoreHotel.com or call (800) 727-1926.

About Jim McLean Golf School: The Jim McLean Golf School offers a variety of golf instruction experiences, including corporate clinics, junior programs, private lessons and multi-day golf schools. Since the school's inception in 1991, the school has firmly established itself as the #1 Golf School in America. From the world class professionals they hire, to the state of the art teaching facility, and to the ever increasing base of satisfied customers, members of the JMGS team are relentless in the pursuit of excellence. Classes begin at The Biltmore Hotel Miami-Coral Gables on January 1, 2018.