Crane Watch Club
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Crane Watch Club is an 18-hole, par 72 course in Palm City, Florida, opened in 1978 and designed by Charlie Martin. It sits in the Evergreen community in northeastern Martin County, with mature oaks, pines and many lakes and ponds. James Cervone redesigned several greens and tee complexes starting in 2020 and rebuilt the driving range. From the Pro tees it plays 7,171 yards (73.9 rating, 141 slope).
- Semi-private
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Charlie Martin (greens and tees redesigned by James Cervone from 2020)
- Opened 1978
Course strategy
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Crane Watch Club hole by hole
Hole 1
500
yds ·Middle
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
407
yds ·Middle
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Hole 3
470
yds ·Middle
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Hole 4
160
yds ·Middle
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Hole 5
339
yds ·Middle
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Hole 6
373
yds ·Middle
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Hole 7
340
yds ·Middle
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Hole 8
163
yds ·Middle
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Hole 9
345
yds ·Middle
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Hole 10
303
yds ·Middle
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Hole 11
501
yds ·Middle
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Hole 12
394
yds ·Middle
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Hole 13
158
yds ·Middle
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Hole 14
348
yds ·Middle
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Hole 15
356
yds ·Middle
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Hole 16
136
yds ·Middle
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Hole 17
421
yds ·Middle
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
439
yds ·Middle
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Pro | Back | Middle | Standard | Forward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 7 | 565 | 530 | 500 | 480 | 450 |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 479 | 432 | 407 | 370 | 320 |
| 3 | 5 | 11 | 552 | 502 | 470 | 432 | 357 |
| 4 | 3 | 15 | 197 | 174 | 160 | 149 | 140 |
| 5 | 4 | 9 | 435 | 361 | 339 | 294 | 270 |
| 6 | 4 | 3 | 441 | 384 | 373 | 345 | 301 |
| 7 | 4 | 13 | 394 | 372 | 340 | 290 | 222 |
| 8 | 3 | 17 | 196 | 184 | 163 | 129 | 94 |
| 9 | 4 | 5 | 379 | 356 | 345 | 316 | 261 |
| Out | 36 | 3,638 | 3,295 | 3,097 | 2,805 | 2,415 | |
| 10 | 4 | 14 | 345 | 322 | 303 | 263 | 232 |
| 11 | 5 | 4 | 603 | 560 | 501 | 458 | 411 |
| 12 | 4 | 2 | 446 | 418 | 394 | 340 | 312 |
| 13 | 3 | 16 | 185 | 171 | 158 | 130 | 108 |
| 14 | 4 | 10 | 432 | 395 | 348 | 326 | 261 |
| 15 | 4 | 12 | 383 | 364 | 356 | 289 | 269 |
| 16 | 3 | 18 | 152 | 145 | 136 | 121 | 85 |
| 17 | 4 | 6 | 477 | 452 | 421 | 363 | 318 |
| 18 | 5 | 8 | 510 | 485 | 439 | 383 | 349 |
| In | 36 | 3,533 | 3,312 | 3,056 | 2,673 | 2,345 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,171 | 6,607 | 6,153 | 5,478 | 4,760 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.9 / 141 | 71.3 / 127 | 68.9 / 118 | 66.5 / 112 | 63.2 / 104 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | 77.2 / 135 | 74.1 / 129 | 71.4 / 122 | 67.1 / 112 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book through the online tee sheet and keep a credit card on file; it is not charged at booking.
- Cancel or reschedule by phone at least 24 hours before your tee time; voicemail does not count.
- Juniors 14 and under walk; a cart needs a valid driver's license plus a cart fee.
- Rain checks are not issued after 2 PM and expire after 60 days.
- Pro shop hours are 7 AM to 5 PM.
- The remodeled range and short game area are available for warm-up.
- Eight sets of tees are offered, so pick the one that suits your game.
Carts & walking
Juniors 14 and under play walking only. A cart is available to a junior only if they hold a valid driver's license, and a cart fee applies.
Practice facilities
The driving range was completely remodeled as part of the post-2020 renovation, and there is a new short game area.
Food & drink
The club's Perch restaurant serves lunch. Posted hours are Monday to Thursday 10 AM to 4 PM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday 9 AM to 3 PM. Check with the club on whether non-members can dine.
Policies
A credit card is required to reserve a tee time but is not charged at booking. Cancel or reschedule by phone at least 24 hours ahead (voicemail is not accepted); a no-show for all or part of a group is charged the full amount for the booked tee time. Rain checks are issued only if the club closes the course or suspends play, are based on holes played, are good for future golf only for 60 days, and are not issued after 2 PM.
Quick answers
Crane Watch Club at a glance
Is Crane Watch Club open to the public?
Yes. Crane Watch Club is semi-private: it has members and also takes public tee times.
How many holes does Crane Watch Club have, and what's the par?
Crane Watch Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,760 to 7,171 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Crane Watch Club?
Crane Watch Club was designed by Charlie Martin (greens and tees redesigned by James Cervone from 2020) and opened in 1978.
What are the cart and walking rules at Crane Watch Club?
Juniors 14 and under play walking only. A cart is available to a junior only if they hold a valid driver's license, and a cart fee applies.
What practice facilities does Crane Watch Club have?
The driving range was completely remodeled as part of the post-2020 renovation, and there is a new short game area.
What food and drink does Crane Watch Club have?
The club's Perch restaurant serves lunch. Posted hours are Monday to Thursday 10 AM to 4 PM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday 9 AM to 3 PM.
How do you book a tee time at Crane Watch Club?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call 772.888.2920.
Where is Crane Watch Club?
Crane Watch Club is at 4225 SW Bimini Circle S., Palm City, FL 34990.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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