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3.6
460 Reviews (460)
5 Stars
178
4 Stars
150
3 Stars
66
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
36
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.3
72.2%
Recommend this course
361 out of 460 reviews
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3.3
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.1
Value
2.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.7
62.1%
Recommend this course
18 out of 29 reviews
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3.5
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.7
69.6%
Recommend this course
39 out of 56 reviews
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Course Highlights
Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne delivers a highly rated layout featuring palm-lined fairways, strategic water hazards, and stunning views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. Welcoming staff and well-maintained greens consistently earn praise from golfers seeking a memorable public course experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7301 yards
Slope 145
Rating 76.2

Subtle but enticing, Crandon is a well-planned challenge built in 1972 by Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin. In 1993, a redesign by von Hagge brought new greens and bunker configurations. Formerly known as "The Links at Key Biscayne" Crandon Park Golf Course is a championship 18-hole golf course located on the "island paradise" of Key Biscayne, just 10 minutes from downtown Miami.

The course has the world's largest tee, seven saltwater lakes, challenging sand traps, mangrove thickets, and many holes overlooking Biscayne Bay.

You can see crocodiles (they have three), numerous raccoons and Jurassic-sized iguanas darting across the course. The blue and tri-colored herons, white ibises, snowy egrets, pelicans and anhinga grace the fairway roughs and saltwater banks.

From the first hole - a dogleg par 5 that requires a drive over water and mangroves - to the last - another par 5 with water on both sides of the fairway - Crandon Park Golf Course has, in many ways, become Miami-Dade's signature public golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bruce Devlin (1972) Robert von Hagge (1972) Robert von Hagge (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Crandon Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.6
460 Reviews (460)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 12
Water Hazards 11
Undulating Greens 9
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 11
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 10
A Weekend Splurge 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 10
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

South Florida gem

What a great course in a great condition! The course is challenging with the layout and distance therefore choose your tees wisely. The fairways and tee boxes were in a very good condition, greens were awesome! I’d say overall it was on par with Trump International Doral but I liked Crandon better based on the setting and layout. I got to see two crocodiles which was a nice bonus.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very disappointed

When I went to book this course, I thought the third beautiful view of the ocean around us. But there’s not The trees block the view of the ocean The fairways were pretty rough condition. The greens, the sand traps and lakes were beautiful. Lots of iguanas which we need to see

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a fun course

I had not played Crandon in a couple of years. Course was in good shape and the staff are great. Not sure when they went up on the price but 225.00 during the week is a little steep.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasantly surprised

Based on some of the reviews I was strongly considering cancelling g my tee time. We are tourists and arrived early for breakfast, staff was so friendly and breakfast was great. Also ate lunch after our round and the food and service was great again. To be honest, I am a little bit of a golf snob, played some of the best courses in the world. This course is challenging , amazing layout and beautiful views and lots of wildlife. Yes , the course has a little wear and tear , but overall I strongly recommend this course. Don’t believe the negative reviews. All of the stafff was so friendly and accommodating. Especially the female starter.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in good condition overall greens rolling good but a bit on the slower side.You can still see they're still renovating some grass around the green on some holes.Saw 2 gators on shore so if your not a fan of them consider going elsewhere.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First round on renovated course

Front 9 open, back still awaiting opening after renovation. Course in overall great shape for recent renovation. Greens still sandy but fair. Layout great. Pace of play great. Value even better

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mel

Booked through GolfNow as the website directed us. Since only the front 9 is open, then charge you for 2 “nine holes”on the front but once you get there, they dont have an opening for the second 9 holes. Staff was extremely rude, from proshop to driving range ( boss lady there, beware😳)

Value Fair
Layout Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Drastic Decline

Once great course, has declined to just another municipal course with zero attention to pace of play and ranger’s monitoring players and groups jumping from hole to hole. The front desk staff are polite, but lack the skill set to run a golf course. Course is still pricey, but no longer with it. Would recommend playing another course in south Florida, the drive will be worth avoiding the 6 hour plus round at Crandon.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Upgrades

I was impressed with the upgrades to the cart paths and especially the greens some of the nicest in South Florida right now

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
1.0

We were not able to play because there was a tournament. !

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always my favorite-but only 9 Holes

Crandon is a favorite. It is challenging and fun.

The greens were very good, fairways good, speed of play good. I recommend.

Expensive for 9 holes but worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beatiful course

I enjoyed a lot everything. The place, the people who work there. The enviorment. The greens. Perfect day in a perfect course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

No golf cart allowed

I’m super disappointed with this reservation. It was clearly stated in my reservation that it included a golf cart and I paid for it (it was included in the price). However when I checked in at the pro shop the staff told me no golf carts were allowed in the course for the round (walking only) so that I had to play the full course walking.

That’s why I want a partial refund for this incident on my credit card, please.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
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