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Ira Fishman

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Crandon Key Biscayne
« on: March 05, 2020, 05:57:14 PM »
I am headed to Key Biscayne for a business meeting. Is Crandon worth giving up a day at the pool with drink in hand after a long set of business days?


Ira

MCirba

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2020, 06:26:13 PM »
Yes but it's very difficult.
"Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent" - Calvin Coolidge

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archie_struthers

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2020, 07:10:46 AM »
 ??? ::)




Hey Mike I'm guessing this is the same course I played years and years ago when had the Dixie Amateur in Key Biscayne every year. Can you say 1980's lol!   


Why the name Crandon?




MCirba

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2020, 11:34:44 AM »
??? ::)




Hey Mike I'm guessing this is the same course I played years and years ago when had the Dixie Amateur in Key Biscayne every year. Can you say 1980's lol!   


Why the name Crandon?


Ralph.
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jeffwarne

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2020, 11:59:59 AM »
Go to the Biltmore for the deluxe renovated Ross or Miami Springs(if it still exists) for the non renovated discount Ross
"Let's slow the damned greens down a bit, not take the character out of them." Tom Doak
"Take their focus off the grass and put it squarely on interesting golf." Don Mahaffey

Ian Mackenzie

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2020, 12:01:38 PM »
Not worth a DAY.
But, if you get an 8:00 tee time, Id play it before the rounds stretch to 5+ hours like mine was.


Then at the pool with a drink in your hand by 1 or 2:00.

MCirba

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2020, 03:17:36 PM »
Go to the Biltmore for the deluxe renovated Ross or Miami Springs(if it still exists) for the non renovated discount Ross


Played Miami Springs yesterday jeffwarne. 


Thanks for the sweet recommendation in former threads.
"Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent" - Calvin Coolidge

https://cobbscreek.org/

jeffwarne

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2020, 03:50:44 PM »
Go to the Biltmore for the deluxe renovated Ross or Miami Springs(if it still exists) for the non renovated discount Ross


Played Miami Springs yesterday jeffwarne. 


Thanks for the sweet recommendation in former threads.


and ?
Any news?


That was my escape from the hell that is Doral for years.
Pretty nice area surrounded by..well.. Miami


Haven't been there in 20 years I'd guess
"Let's slow the damned greens down a bit, not take the character out of them." Tom Doak
"Take their focus off the grass and put it squarely on interesting golf." Don Mahaffey

SL_Solow

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2020, 06:46:45 PM »
Sorry Mike but it was Ralph Kramden

MCirba

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2020, 10:50:34 AM »
Sorry Mike but it was Ralph Kramden

Damn.

 :D
« Last Edit: March 07, 2020, 03:13:59 PM by MCirba »
"Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent" - Calvin Coolidge

https://cobbscreek.org/

MCirba

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2020, 12:35:32 PM »
Go to the Biltmore for the deluxe renovated Ross or Miami Springs(if it still exists) for the non renovated discount Ross


Played Miami Springs yesterday jeffwarne. 


Thanks for the sweet recommendation in former threads.


and ?
Any news?


That was my escape from the hell that is Doral for years.
Pretty nice area surrounded by..well.. Miami


Haven't been there in 20 years I'd guess


Jeff,


You'll be pleased to know that Miami Springs seems the same all these years later.  Decent conditions, good greens, sound design, focus on challenging approach shots to perched greens, decent tree management, 50 bucks as a walk-on, crime scene just off 18th green as a guy in a in a high speed chase with police took out a utility pole, left his wrecked pickup, ran across the 18th fairway followed by police cars who thankfully followed cart rules and stayed off greens and out of bunkers and apprehended the perp.  Soon electric company and firetrucks were on the scene and the area around the utility pole was cordoned off.


We were pleased to see the 18th hole was still open when we arrived there a few hours later and not closed off as a crime scene. 
"Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent" - Calvin Coolidge

https://cobbscreek.org/

Mark Saltzman

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2020, 01:36:23 PM »
Mike, not sure how many days you have down there and if you're still looking for suggestions, but I'd take a look at Miami Shores.  Would play it over Crandon... [/size]https://www.miamishoresgolf.com[/color]

MCirba

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2020, 01:41:26 PM »
Mike, not sure how many days you have down there and if you're still looking for suggestions, but I'd take a look at Miami Shores.  Would play it over Crandon... https://www.miamishoresgolf.com


Mark,


Thanks...had planned to check it out tomorrow.  Maybe with 9 hole Langford/Moreau Granada if time permits before flying back late tomorrow nite.
"Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent" - Calvin Coolidge

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jeffwarne

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2020, 07:56:20 PM »
Go to the Biltmore for the deluxe renovated Ross or Miami Springs(if it still exists) for the non renovated discount Ross


Played Miami Springs yesterday jeffwarne. 


Thanks for the sweet recommendation in former threads.


and ?
Any news?


That was my escape from the hell that is Doral for years.
Pretty nice area surrounded by..well.. Miami


Haven't been there in 20 years I'd guess


Jeff,


You'll be pleased to know that Miami Springs seems the same all these years later.  Decent conditions, good greens, sound design, focus on challenging approach shots to perched greens, decent tree management, 50 bucks as a walk-on,


Terriffic to hear


 crime scene just off 18th green as a guy in a in a high speed chase with police took out a utility pole, left his wrecked pickup, ran across the 18th fairway followed by police cars who thankfully followed cart rules and stayed off greens and out of bunkers and apprehended the perp.  Soon electric company and firetrucks were on the scene and the area around the utility pole was cordoned off.
We were pleased to see the 18th hole was still open when we arrived there a few hours later and not closed off as a crime scene.


God I miss Miami...(said no one ever)
Cart path only for cop cars-they do tell me Miami has improved.
« Last Edit: March 07, 2020, 07:58:57 PM by jeffwarne »
"Let's slow the damned greens down a bit, not take the character out of them." Tom Doak
"Take their focus off the grass and put it squarely on interesting golf." Don Mahaffey

MCirba

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2020, 08:51:08 PM »
jeffwarne, 


Way more enjoyable than $450 larceny at trump Doral I'm certain.
"Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent" - Calvin Coolidge

https://cobbscreek.org/

Tim Gavrich

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #15 on: March 07, 2020, 09:48:36 PM »
I really liked Crandon when I played it last February (that said, I also adored Shores and Springs). It is totally That 70s Golf Course. Runway tees, cape-and-bay bunkers, also some beautiful lush SoFla scenery. Also, I found it a really peaceful spot.
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MCirba

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2020, 05:08:34 PM »
Miami Shores is a blast.  Small, firm, elevated greens and a terrific routing.   Shame it looks like they decided to blow up one of their closing holes to build a range at some point in their history and the 8th to 9th hole transition suffers but beyond that is really good.
« Last Edit: March 08, 2020, 09:25:19 PM by MCirba »
"Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent" - Calvin Coolidge

https://cobbscreek.org/

archie_struthers

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #17 on: March 09, 2020, 07:31:51 PM »
 ;D


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Ira Fishman

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Re: Crandon Key Biscayne
« Reply #18 on: March 11, 2020, 07:22:59 PM »
Thanks for the responses. Never made it for golf or the pool. Drinking done at hotel bars. See NFLPA Annual Meeting.


Ira

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