Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne

Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne, the only public golf course on Biscayne Bay, has been a coveted tee time in Miami ever since it debuted in 1973. Located on a small barrier island less than 10 miles from downtown Miami, the golf course, formerly known as The Links at Key Biscayne, is in the heart of Crandon Park. Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne is the golf jewel of the Miami-Dade County Parks system. Years ago Golf Digest rated it among America s Top 75 Upscale Public Courses. When you play here, you ll be walking in the footsteps of some of the legends of the game. For eighteen years the course hosted the Royal Caribbean Classic on the PGA Tour Champions. Notable winners included Lee Trevino, Gary Player, and Lee Elder. Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne is both beautiful and very challenging. Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin originally laid out the course and then Von Hagge came back for a redesign in 1993. The playing field is surrounded by water, mangrove thickets, and lush, tropical foliage. Set within a subtropical lagoon, the layout plays beside the bay and weaves around seven saltwater lakes, making for thrilling variety. The long dogleg par-4 7th, which features an approach shot over water, is the no. 1 handicap test. It has been honored as  One of Golf s Greatest Holes. With an equally impressive finishing hole featuring water on both sides of the fairway and a spectacular view of Biscayne Bay, Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne does not let up from start to finish. The good news is all levels of players can hit from an appropriate teeing distance. In addition to the five regular sets of tee markers (plus an additional combo option) that range from 5,342 yards to 7,182 yards, there s also a junior set measuring 3,786 yards. Adding to the fun, you ll see a never-ending parade of wildlife, including a great variety of birds, as well as crocodiles and large iguanas. Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne boasts a pro shop and practice facilities that include a driving range and chipping, pitching and cutting greens. Don t miss out on a tee time at Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne, a true legend of the Miami public golf scene. It s a unique, scenic, and exhilarating course that will put your game to the test.