Banyan Creek Golf Club
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Previously known as Martin Downs Country Club - Crane Creek Course
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7080 yards | 73.8 | 141 |
| Blue | 72 | 6636 yards | 72.2 | 139 |
| White | 72 | 6176 yards | 69.9 | 130 |
| Green | 72 | 5636 yards | 67.7 | 117 |
| Gold | 72 | 4899 yards | 63.8 | 110 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.8/141 | 521 | 364 | 209 | 378 | 543 | 403 | 416 | 168 | 377 | 3379 | 501 | 393 | 198 | 452 | 443 | 636 | 211 | 395 | 428 | 3657 | 7036 |
| Blue M: 71.9/137 | 508 | 352 | 199 | 352 | 509 | 369 | 394 | 159 | 338 | 3180 | 489 | 369 | 188 | 376 | 434 | 555 | 195 | 367 | 395 | 3368 | 6548 |
| Blue/White M: 71.4/136 | 508 | 352 | 182 | 352 | 500 | 369 | 383 | 159 | 338 | 3143 | 489 | 369 | 188 | 376 | 370 | 555 | 146 | 367 | 395 | 3255 | 6398 |
| White M: 69.5/129 | 463 | 328 | 182 | 346 | 500 | 360 | 383 | 136 | 296 | 2994 | 456 | 350 | 168 | 350 | 370 | 512 | 146 | 358 | 350 | 3060 | 6054 |
| White/Green M: 68.4/121 W: 74.2/135 | 463 | 328 | 182 | 324 | 500 | 326 | 364 | 136 | 296 | 2919 | 456 | 345 | 168 | 344 | 361 | 506 | 146 | 311 | 341 | 2978 | 5897 |
| Green M: 67.5/117 W: 73.0/132 | 440 | 315 | 150 | 324 | 466 | 326 | 364 | 114 | 285 | 2784 | 446 | 345 | 131 | 344 | 361 | 506 | 123 | 311 | 341 | 2908 | 5692 |
| Green/Gold M: 65.1/113 W: 69.9/124 | 440 | 315 | 150 | 293 | 466 | 278 | 284 | 114 | 285 | 2625 | 446 | 309 | 131 | 307 | 320 | 365 | 123 | 259 | 292 | 2552 | 5177 |
| Gold M: 63.2/109 W: 67.6/115 | 360 | 262 | 128 | 293 | 380 | 278 | 284 | 91 | 222 | 2298 | 373 | 309 | 105 | 307 | 320 | 365 | 101 | 259 | 292 | 2431 | 4729 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 |
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The 9th at Banyan Creek is a shortish par four with a tee shot through a chute of trees. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 04/17/2018
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The par-5 15th at Banyan Creek can stretch as long as 636 yards from the back tees. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 04/17/2018
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The spectacular namesake banyan tree at Banyan Creek was revealed after some clearing of other trees around it during course construction. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 04/17/2018
Brand-new, private but playable
Having read a bit over the last year about the revival of the former Crane Creek course at Martin Downs Country Club, which closed over a decade ago, I was eager to take the opportunity to check it out. I found the new-look, new-name Banyan Creek to be a solid addition to an already strong private course scene around South Florida.
With architects Harry Bowers and Tom Pearson each guiding the design, Banyan Creek is not long on eye candy but does offer an enjoyable test of golf. It plays decently firm and fast, and most greens accept run-up shots if the need or desire arises. The greens have a lot of subtle bumps and humps that make lag-putting and putt-reading a particular challenge. The course has only 37 members so head pro Kevin Nutt and I practically had the place to ourselves. The course is also one of the more walkable in the area, which I consider a significant plus.
If you're a member of a private club yourself, you can arrange to play Banyan Creek if you find yourself in the area. I recommend it.
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The 9th at Banyan Creek is a shortish par four with a tee shot through a chute of trees. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 04/17/2018
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The par-5 15th at Banyan Creek can stretch as long as 636 yards from the back tees. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 04/17/2018
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The spectacular namesake banyan tree at Banyan Creek was revealed after some clearing of other trees around it during course construction. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 04/17/2018
All I can say is WOW!!!
Banyan Creek Golf Club stunned me the second I drove in. Huge Banyan tree that is just breathtaking. Never seen one like it.
The course was absolutely stunning as well. Almost every green was elevated and they were very undulating. False fronts that really challenged me that day. Kinda felt like I was on TV since thats the only time I see things like that. They have "waste areas" with plants throughout the area that really make you feel like your not in Florida. I am extremely shocked that they don't have many members but maybe thats because no one knows about it yet. Kevin was a real gem, he was extremely helpful and knew how to treat me. I was allowed to walk the course which was also nice.
If I lived in Florida more than 2 months a year I would definitely become a member of this awesome course.
Last thing, no clubhouse yet but they do have drinks and snacks just in case.
