Kelly Plantation Golf Club

Fair and fun course in great off season condition.

This is a beautiful course that was in great shape. Tee boxes had been recently re-sodded and the greens were the best I've seen for this area. We played on a Saturday that threatened a downpour, so there were few golfers on the course, which made the day much more enjoyable. Play this course once a year because its too expensive, given other options in the local area. Course just isn't that special to justify the greens fees. Wish they had a discount program like their neighbor course, so I could play here more often. Kelly has wide fairways but not really as challenging as I would have expected. While the course has water along several fairways, you don't have to hit over water or natural areas, to many of the greens. Greens aren't really protected either, as you can usually roll shots onto the green.. I'm a 70year old 16 handicap and if I hit a drive over 210, I've hit a great shot. Still managed an 82, which shows you the course difficulty., If you're visiting the area, this is a good course to play if you can play at a time when greens fees are more reasonable. Otherwise, there are other courses just as enjoyable but more reasonably priced..

Very good course. Well maintained. Staff were very friendly especially Ashton Crowe. He was very helpful. Had a good time. Would definitely play again when we come back to Destin.

Everyone at Kelly Plantation was so knowledgeable and courteous throughout the whole process. We came down for the week from the Woodlands Texas. After my round a gentleman named Ashton Crowe came up and helped me book a Ttime for the next day. Come to find he is the Director of Golf and added me to his threesome for the followingday. What a great place!! Keep it up Ashton.

Great day! Course and practice facilities were in great shape.

My wife and I have traveled to NW Florida every year for golf vacations for over 25 years. We have played just about every course along the panhandle. Most of the area courses are excellent in terms of layout, condition, etc. But the thing that separates Kelly Plantation from all of the other courses is the exceptional staff. I am convinced that you can't teach people to care. They either do or they don't, and the secret sauce to running an outstanding organization is to only hire people that care. From the time you pull up in front to drop off yours clubs, to the wait staff in the clubhouse, to the course rangers. Everyone goes out of their way to may sure you have an exceptional experience. Ashton Crowe, the general manager, has surrounded himself with people that truly care and that makes the difference. - Marty & Lucy Blair

We golfed daily for a week and this was our favorite course! Greens run very true, course in great shape and staff extremely welcoming!

Course was in great shape and greens rolled really nice. Always a favorite when in Destin.

This was our 9th straight year going to Kelly Plantation as part of our annual golf trip and this course remains the highlight of the trip. The entire staff treated us like we were longtime members of the club, whether it was Ashton Crowe and Spence Fikes from their management team or Jessie and Erica from the restaurant and beverage cart. The course is, and always has been, in great shape! The greens rolled smooth for all three rounds we played here and there are more improvements coming in the near future.

The updated pro shop had plenty of new merchandise to take back home with you and our group is very much looking forward to our 10th annual trip down next October!

You all know how to welcome us every year and greatly appreciate the hospitality!

Course was great - staff was absolutely awesome. Shop pros, starter, cart girl and the big guy cleaning our clubs at the end were absolutely the best most friendly folks I have ever experienced at a golf course. - great job hiring. Service like that is hard to find anymore.

The course is beautiful, the staff are super friendly and the food in the club house was superb! We will definitely be back!!

We played both the Raven and Kelly. I liked Raven better overall. Kelly's greens were fantastic, best greens I've ever played. I would recommend playing. The apples at the turn are awesome. The starter was great. Pace of play was good, we played on a Sunday. The only reason I didn't give it an excellent in conditions is the bunkers, I feel they could look a little prettier for a course of this caliber.