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dragonflyin Well Established Member

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Planning a trip that can include a day of golf in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Fl at the end of this month (March). I'll be staying in the Aventura neighborhood. Can you recommend some reasonably priced, good, public courses? Right now, I'm looking at the Plantation Reserve, Hillcrest, and Jacaranda. Thanks!

Driver:  R11S 10.5°, Fairway Woods:  909 F2 15.5°, Hybrid:  G10 21°

Irons:  Tour Preferred MC 4-P, Wedges:  Vokey SM 52.08, 56.10, 60.04

Putter:  Tei3 Newport II / Circa 62 #3, Ball:  Pro V1X / NXT Tour

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Fatphil Dedicated Member

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three excellent choices...Plantation Preserve (not Reserve) is my favorite of the 3....maybe go to Key Biscayne and play Crandon Park..was a former Champions Tour venue..Great views of the city. Miami Dade ownes it and keeps it in good shape. In Broward, down the road from Plantation is Inverrery East...that was the original Jackie Gleason (Honda) site...Fun layout and historic.

If u only have one day...my vote hands down is Crandon Park. have a great trip.
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canes113 Established Member

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Yeah Crandon Park is great and highly recommended eventhough its $160 for non-Miami residents. One of my favorites is Normandy Shores in Miami Beach (about 15 minutes south of Aventura). A little bit on the pricey side $120/round, but hands down the best greens in Miami.

Of the 3 courses mentioned above, I've only played Hillcrest and I liked it. Narrow fairways and challenging par 4's with crazy dog legs that force you to hit irons off the tee.... something different. I've heard good stuff about Plantation Preserve and hope to make the hike this year. Also, you can find cheap rates for Hillcrest & Jacaranda on golfnow.com.
In my Callaway Warbird stand bag:
Ping G15 10.5* Graphite Design YS-6+ S
Ping G15 4W 17* Aldila Serrano S
Adams IDEA A7 19* UST Mamiya AXIVcore S
TM 2009 Burners 4-PW / Titleist SM Vokeys 50, 56 & 62 / TM Rossa Daytona 1 Ghost / Titleist Pro V1
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dragonflyin Well Established Member

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Thanks for the recommendations. I also have to factor in courses that allow for singles. Right now, I'm shooting for Plantation Preserve in the morning, and Jacaranda in the afternoon...

Driver:  R11S 10.5°, Fairway Woods:  909 F2 15.5°, Hybrid:  G10 21°

Irons:  Tour Preferred MC 4-P, Wedges:  Vokey SM 52.08, 56.10, 60.04

Putter:  Tei3 Newport II / Circa 62 #3, Ball:  Pro V1X / NXT Tour

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Jay-Bird Great Member

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I played Crandon Park - as a single - when I was there. Just call today - they'll find room for you. Absolutely amazing course. These guys live in Miami and are recommending it over Doral or Biltmore for a reason. Crandon is awesome. Far better over-all scenery than anywhere else there. The course is in great shape - and is a true championship course. You are a 7.3 handicap. If you break 85 you'll be happy. If you play from the tips, you better bring your A game.

driver: FT-i tlcg 9.5˚ (Matrix Ozik XCONN Stiff)
4 wood: G10 (ProLaunch Red FW stiff)
3 -PW: :Titleist: 695 mb (Rifle flighted 6.0)
wedges:, 52˚, 56˚, 60˚
putter: Studio Select Newport 1.5

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Fatphil Dedicated Member

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FYI Plantation Preserve is on the corner of University and Broward,,,if u go south on University about 2 miles on your right is Grande Oaks..(AKA Bushwood) from Caddyshack. Across the street is Nova University where the Dolphins traning facility and offices are.
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dragonflyin Well Established Member

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Wow, it looks like I'll be dumb to miss out on Crandon... Better make that a must-stop. Now, where should I play my second 18?... :p

Driver:  R11S 10.5°, Fairway Woods:  909 F2 15.5°, Hybrid:  G10 21°

Irons:  Tour Preferred MC 4-P, Wedges:  Vokey SM 52.08, 56.10, 60.04

Putter:  Tei3 Newport II / Circa 62 #3, Ball:  Pro V1X / NXT Tour

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Jay-Bird Great Member

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You should make Crandon your 2nd 18. Use an easier, cheaper course to polish up.

driver: FT-i tlcg 9.5˚ (Matrix Ozik XCONN Stiff)
4 wood: G10 (ProLaunch Red FW stiff)
3 -PW: :Titleist: 695 mb (Rifle flighted 6.0)
wedges:, 52˚, 56˚, 60˚
putter: Studio Select Newport 1.5

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canes113 Established Member

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Wow, it looks like I'll be dumb to miss out on Crandon... Better make that a must-stop. Now, where should I play my second 18?... :p

Closest public course to Crandon is Miami Beach GC about 15-20 minutes away in South Beach... but you're looking at $200/person. You also have Normandy Shores just east of I-95 & 79th st. and International Links of Miami (Melreese) next to Miami International airport which are great tracks too.

In my Callaway Warbird stand bag:
Ping G15 10.5* Graphite Design YS-6+ S
Ping G15 4W 17* Aldila Serrano S
Adams IDEA A7 19* UST Mamiya AXIVcore S
TM 2009 Burners 4-PW / Titleist SM Vokeys 50, 56 & 62 / TM Rossa Daytona 1 Ghost / Titleist Pro V1
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Planning a trip that can include a day of golf in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Fl at the end of this month (March). I'll be staying in the Aventura neighborhood. Can you recommend some reasonably priced, good, public courses? Right now, I'm looking at the Plantation Reserve, Hillcrest, and Jacaranda. Thanks!

Where in Aventura? I work at Turnberry Isle. There is no better golf around than Turnberry but it is $$$$

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Where in Aventura? I work at Turnberry Isle. There is no better golf around than Turnberry but it is $$$$

Our hotel is next door to there, can you hook me up with a discount round? :p I'll play there in the morning, and Crandon in the afternoon.

Driver:  R11S 10.5°, Fairway Woods:  909 F2 15.5°, Hybrid:  G10 21°

Irons:  Tour Preferred MC 4-P, Wedges:  Vokey SM 52.08, 56.10, 60.04

Putter:  Tei3 Newport II / Circa 62 #3, Ball:  Pro V1X / NXT Tour

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What do you guys think of Miami Shores?

Driver:  R11S 10.5°, Fairway Woods:  909 F2 15.5°, Hybrid:  G10 21°

Irons:  Tour Preferred MC 4-P, Wedges:  Vokey SM 52.08, 56.10, 60.04

Putter:  Tei3 Newport II / Circa 62 #3, Ball:  Pro V1X / NXT Tour

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Fatphil Dedicated Member

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What do you guys think of Miami Shores?

In good shape, very old school,,,funky design...layup holes, doglegs, lots of canals and big ass lizards, very cool bar overlooking the range. Don't park next to the 18 green,,i hit my own car once!

If that guy can get you on Turnberry for a decent price I'ld go for that over M.shores.
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dragonflyin Well Established Member

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I found Pembroke Lakes that's nearby as well. Any input on this one? Seems reasonably priced, and good layout.

Driver:  R11S 10.5°, Fairway Woods:  909 F2 15.5°, Hybrid:  G10 21°

Irons:  Tour Preferred MC 4-P, Wedges:  Vokey SM 52.08, 56.10, 60.04

Putter:  Tei3 Newport II / Circa 62 #3, Ball:  Pro V1X / NXT Tour

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Jay-Bird Great Member

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What do you guys think of Miami Shores?

I played there, too (the day after I played Crandon Park). It is $100 even for out of staters. After playing Crandon from the tips - this course was easy. No real trouble. Just a regular round of golf. I had a great time, though.

I was 2 over going into 18 - and overshot the green on my approach - - and like Fatphil said - - my ball ended up in the parking lot. I tripled bogeyed it! To give you an idea of the difference in the courses from the back tees, Check out my GHIN scores posted from each course: AI1/8/10 77 71.2/131 5.0 Miami Shores Country Club AI1/7/10 84 76.5/151 5.6 Crandon Park Golf Course SEVEN strokes higher on Crandon - only 0.6 differential worse than the 77 at Miami Shores...

driver: FT-i tlcg 9.5˚ (Matrix Ozik XCONN Stiff)
4 wood: G10 (ProLaunch Red FW stiff)
3 -PW: :Titleist: 695 mb (Rifle flighted 6.0)
wedges:, 52˚, 56˚, 60˚
putter: Studio Select Newport 1.5

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Fatphil Dedicated Member

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I found Pembroke Lakes that's nearby as well. Any input on this one? Seems reasonably priced, and good layout.

The course was re-done about 3 years ago and they did a good job, especially the greens. If they cut them down they are extremely difficult to putt. I play PL about once a month (yeah the price is OK) & my only criticism is something they can't change..it's a small piece of property. If you're a big hitter (as I read most guys on this site hit the ball 300) the condos, ponds and canals will eat you up. All in all a very pleasent experience.

If you want to get up to Broward, I still recommend Plantation Preserve or Inverrary East. Don't know what they charge at Inverrary but besides Grande Oaks or Weston Hills (which are private) it's the most historic course in the area. Nicklaus, Kite, Trevino, Weiskoph all won there.
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canes113 Established Member

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What do you guys think of Miami Shores?

Miami Shores is average at best.... here's my top 5 Miami public / semi-private courses that I've played:

1. Doral Blue 2. Normandy Shores 3. Doral McLean (formerly Silver) 4. Crandon 5. Miami Beach or Doral White.... toss up here
In my Callaway Warbird stand bag:
Ping G15 10.5* Graphite Design YS-6+ S
Ping G15 4W 17* Aldila Serrano S
Adams IDEA A7 19* UST Mamiya AXIVcore S
TM 2009 Burners 4-PW / Titleist SM Vokeys 50, 56 & 62 / TM Rossa Daytona 1 Ghost / Titleist Pro V1
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dragonflyin Well Established Member

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Anyone want to join me for a 8:30 ish tee-time for next Friday the 26th at Pembroke Lakes? I want to play that course but they don't allow singles...

Driver:  R11S 10.5°, Fairway Woods:  909 F2 15.5°, Hybrid:  G10 21°

Irons:  Tour Preferred MC 4-P, Wedges:  Vokey SM 52.08, 56.10, 60.04

Putter:  Tei3 Newport II / Circa 62 #3, Ball:  Pro V1X / NXT Tour

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