Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne in Key Biscayne, Florida, USA | GolfPass
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3.8
404 Reviews 404 Reviews
5 Stars
163
4 Stars
130
3 Stars
59
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
28
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
76.2%
Recommend this course
322 out of 404 reviews
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3.9
40 Reviews 40 Reviews
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
3.9
75.0%
Recommend this course
30 out of 40 reviews
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3.6
61 Reviews 61 Reviews
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.8
73.8%
Recommend this course
45 out of 61 reviews
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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

3.8
404 Reviews (404)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 10
Water Hazards 10
Undulating Greens 8
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 9
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 8
A Weekend Splurge 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 8

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The staff and volunteers are amazingly knowledgeable about golf. However the pace of play when crowded on holidays needs to be addressed.

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

Horrible condition, terrible value!

I can’t believe people play this course. It’s an absolute dog track and not worth the price. There are more weeds on this course than grass. Do not waste your time or money. I paid for 18 holes and left after 9 because it’s in such horrible condition

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Always a great course and great scenary

Crandon Bay is always worth a visit, at least if you get a good deal ($220 would be way too much, we played at a discounted rate of §135). The entire area is great, the staff very friendly, the amenities good and the course layout a wonderful challenge. Every now and then you get to see crocodiles or gators on the fairways or at the many water hazards. The pace of play with two foursomes ahead of us was a bit slow.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

You’re paying for the location

Overall I liked this course. Greens were great and the location was great. You get a great view of the city over the bay from hole 18. I usually hate rating a course vs the price, but the reality is it’s not worth $200. And it’s because the fairways are not great. 2-3 different types of grass. Lots of clover. Some fairways were burnt or missing grass. The layout is good, it’s a nice course. I just wouldn’t play it again.

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Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

“Scenic, Challenging, and a Lot of Fun – A Perfect Day at Crandon Golf!”

My son and I had the pleasure of playing an 18-hole round at Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne, and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. From the moment we teed off, we knew we were in for something special.

The course is spectacular — lush fairways framed by palm trees, sparkling water hazards, and breathtaking vistas of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. Every hole offered something unique, with just the right mix of challenge and playability to keep things interesting for both seasoned golfers and casual players. Several holes had us thinking strategically, with water coming into play and tight approaches that made us appreciate the course design even more.

We grabbed delicious sandwiches after the 9th hole and enjoyed a quick break before heading back out. The back nine kept the momentum going with more fun and scenic holes, and we genuinely had a blast. It was quality father-son time in one of the most beautiful golf settings we’ve ever played.

The staff was welcoming, the course was in excellent condition, and the overall vibe was relaxed yet classy. If you’re in the Miami area and looking for a world-class public course that offers challenge, beauty, and fun — Crandon Golf is an absolute must-play.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Most expensive municipal course in Florida

Very nice layout, but:

- Despite recent renovation, maintenance is poor and the course will likely be the same mess it was before renovation.

- Pace of play is not enforced at all, their benchmark is a ridiculous pace of play on the carts’s GPS.

- Driving range grass was also changed and is super nice, but they don’t allow to hit on the grass. Instead you have to hit on cheap mats over hard concrete that will injure your elbow for sure. Range balls are terrible.

- The check in system is a crap and you’ll spend more time in the pro shop you ever spent before.

- Last but not least, the price is ridiculous for a Municipal Course, I believe it’s the most expensive in the country even comparing to Ryder Cup, Major Championships or PGA Tour Venues like Torrey Pines, Memorial Park or Bethpage

Agree with previous comments, fire the managers!!!

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Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course

I usually play from the senior tees, but we played the white tees this time of 6500 yds. Alot of right to left holes, and were very tight driving holes. The greens were not very fast, but very firm and hard to hold on approach shots. The fees of over $200 was high for non residents. I had fun, but the challenge of the course requires you to use the correct tees.

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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course, course was in good condition. Total club house was closed by 5. Had to use the maintenance bathroom when leaving!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf so close to Downtown Miami

Short drive from downtown for some great golf. Course in great condition for a public course , will plan to return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Nice

Worth the drive. Greens, fairways, bunkers and tee boxes were in excellent condition. Took a while to get there and price was a little steep but overall good value and great golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

The layout is still as great as before, but now with brand new tees, greens, bunkers, making the experience even better. 100% recommended

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

FIRE THE MANAGERS!!!

The title says it all. Great piece of land being run into the ground. They keep raising prices and the customer service is horrible and getting worse. 0/100 experience at the restaurant and average of 5/100 in the pro shop. Long lines, low staff, 10-15 minutes each person at the front desk. Front desk guy said the managers are in the back doing nothing. Phones ringing, nobody’s answering. Really disappointing to see what’s happening. Corporate money grab yet again. Start putting the paying customer first. Fire the entire staff and start over. STOP raising prices if you’re not going to raise customer service as well. 🗑️🚮

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Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging

Great lay out, challenging
OK conditions on green and fairways
Around the greens no so much

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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