Mizuki Hashimoto of Japan and Andrey Borges of Brazil edge out competition to win the prestigious title
The Biltmore Hotel,a national historic landmark and luxury hotel in the heart of Coral Gables, congratulates the winners of the 56th annual Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship – Mizuki Hashimoto of Japan and Andrey Borges of Brazil. From January 2nd – 6th the best girls and boys amateur golfers from nearly 100 countries across the globe competed for the 2020 Junior Orange Bowl title.
As it has been in the tournament’s history, the competition was tight until the very end. Hashimoto had a tree-stroke lead into the 18th hole, but a wild drive that hit a tree gave her a distance penalty. After she hit an accurate drive and putt, she captured the title by two strokes over Luci Malchirand of France. On the boys’ side, Borges came to the final hole tied for the lead. He made a birdie on the par-5 to edge Jose Luis Ballester of Spain by one stroke.
“Congratulations to Mizuki Hashimoto and Andrey Borges for their terrific accomplishment, said Bob Coman, Director of Golf at the Biltmore Hotel. “We are proud to have hosted this year’s crop of future champion golfers as they launch their careers here with us at The Biltmore.”
The Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship is one of 15 athletic, artistic and cultural events that make up the Junior Orange Bowl International Youth Festival, which celebrated its 70th anniversary last year. The festival draws more than 7,500 youth participants to South Florida’s community each year.
The Biltmore is on the heels of celebrating the completion of a $35-million property-wide renovation including to its 1925 Donald Ross-designed 18-hole, par-71 golf course. In January 2019, The Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship was the first tournament held on the revamped Biltmore layout. As one of only nine Donald Ross designed golf courses in the top-100 golf courses in the U.S., veteran golf course architect Brian Silva oversaw the restoration project; which included new Bermuda grass on tees, fairways & greens, incorporating new bunkers, enhancing both the short-game practice as well as range areas, establishing challenging signature holes, and extending the overall course length to more than 7,100 yards making it ideal for championship level play.
The Biltmore Hotel is also home to The Jim McLean Golf School, which 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.
The Biltmore golf is open Monday to Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please check golf course calendar for tee times as these times may vary based upon special events or maintenance. To learn more about our golf offerings please call: 305 460-5364. To make a golf tee time reservation online click on tee time now.
For more information on The Biltmore Hotel, please visit www.biltmorehotel.com or call (800) 727-1926.
About The Biltmore Hotel:
Recently renovated, 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 271-room resort includes 174 suites and features spectacular Mediterranean architecture with classic Italian, Moorish, and Spanish 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 a renowned fitness center. The hotel’s dining destinations include the award winning Palme d’Or, one of the only AAA five Diamond restaurants in Florida; Fontana, a traditional Italian restaurant surrounding The Biltmore courtyard and fountain; the poolside Cascade and the 19th Hole golf centric restaurant. The hotel also boasts a 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 and public policy conferences, and is 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.
