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4.5
2129 Reviews (2129)
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3 Stars
115
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
30
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
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4.1
100 Reviews (100)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.0%
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4.4
200 Reviews (200)
5 Stars
124
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
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1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
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4.7
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Course Highlights
Kelly Plantation's zoysia fairways, well-maintained greens, and challenging layout consistently rank it among the top courses in the Destin area. Attentive staff, a well-stocked pro shop, and smooth pace of play make every visit a rewarding experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7099 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.6

Formerly home to a turpentine plantation, the site now offers one of the most environmentally sensitive courses in northwest Florida, Kelly Plantation. The golf course sits along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay, sprawling across a waterfront landscape of towering trees and swampy bayous. The course features large, contoured greens and wide, manicured fairways that are in excellent condition but can also be tricky to navigate. The strategically placed hazards also require some careful maneuvering. In addition to being a challenging round, the golf course is also known for its stunning scenic appeal. Throughout the layout, golfers can enjoy panoramic views across the bay to the abundant magnolias and palmettos that are native to Florida's northwest region. For these reasons, Kelly Plantation has received high praise from publications such as Golf Digest and Golf Magazine.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Couples 72 7099 yards 74.6 137
Plantation 72 6504 yards 71.6 128
Combination P/P 72 6102 yards 70.1 123
Palmetto 72 5904 yards 69.1 121
Combination P/S 72 5664 yards 68.0 119
Sterling 72 5436 yards 66.9 117
Sterling (W) 72 5436 yards 71.8 127
Combination S/M 72 5080 yards
Magnolia (W) 72 4989 yards 69.3 119
Mangolia 72 4989 yards 65.0 112
Anderson 72 4096 yards 60.9 101
Anderson (W) 72 4096 yards 64.7 111
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Scorecard for Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Couples M: 74.6/141 373 560 165 401 443 548 410 194 439 3533 550 411 240 525 446 150 447 207 590 3566 7099
Plantation M: 71.9/135 W: 78.3/143 353 530 157 371 390 497 376 165 375 3214 520 387 181 479 421 138 423 183 507 3239 6453
Member 1 M: 70.3/129 W: 76.4/139 353 492 157 319 361 497 376 165 347 3067 455 356 181 479 386 138 382 183 507 3067 6134
Palmetto M: 69.1/124 W: 75.0/136 321 492 140 319 361 469 340 155 347 2944 455 356 155 445 386 132 382 173 476 2960 5904
Member 2 M: 68.1/121 W: 73.8/131 321 460 140 301 329 469 340 155 316 2831 425 356 155 445 347 132 330 173 470 2833 5664
Sterling M: 67.0/114 W: 72.4/130 290 460 132 301 329 416 312 126 316 2682 425 332 150 437 347 123 330 140 470 2754 5436
Magnolia M: 64.1/108 W: 69.0/119 254 428 104 280 322 372 291 120 298 2469 392 311 117 404 328 97 306 128 437 2520 4989
Member 3 M: 64.7/109 W: 69.9/121 254 368 104 280 322 348 291 120 250 2337 343 230 117 307 218 97 306 128 335 2081 4418
Anderson M: 60.9/101 W: 64.7/111 201 368 104 237 221 348 228 120 250 2077 343 230 117 307 218 97 244 128 335 2019 4096
Handicap 15 1 17 9 3 11 5 13 7 2 10 14 12 6 18 4 16 8
Par 4 5 3 4 4 5 4 3 4 36 5 4 3 5 4 3 4 3 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 15 1 17 9 7 11 5 13 3 2 10 14 12 6 18 8 16 4
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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Golf Season Year round
Architect Fred Couples (1998) Gene Bates (1998) Bob Cupp (1998) Michael Riley (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Strano Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.5
2129 Reviews (2129)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 34
19th Hole Scenic Views 15
Brunch 15
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 75
Water Hazards 68
Undulating Greens 42
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 55
A Weekend Splurge 51
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 49
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 67
Near Local Attractions 45
Worth the Drive 37

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u314161551866
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Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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OHBILLYBILLYBILLY192
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Drew8077621
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Perfect course

Everything about this course was perfect. It’s a little more expensive than the other courses in the area. But it was well worth the round. Will definitely be playing here again next time I vacation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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doronzo
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Doug7538592
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Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great shape, great pace, picturesque.

The course is in really good shape. The greens run true and at a moderate pace. The fairways are in excellent shape. We played at a 4 hr round pace and never waiter or had anyone waiting on us. The staff was really friendly and went out of their way to be accommodating. The Destin courses are all pretty expensive, but this was on the low end and was therefore worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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HockeyFan09
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Reviews 21
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Second time playing this course. Definitely one of the top courses in Destin and worth the play. Course was in good conditions despite all the rain they had gotten the previous day. Only unfortunate thing was it was cart path only, but understandable due to the rain. The course must really drain well as there were very few soggy areas in play. Despite cart path only we played in just under 4 hours with 3 of us. Tee to green the course was in good shape. We will definitely play this course again when back in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314165086305
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyed playing the course for the first time.

People very nice and very helpful.

The course was in good condition after a lot of rain last week.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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u314162363006
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Logan6257198
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Worth A Round

Course was in good shape and the staff is superb. Fun and challenging course but not overwhelming. Absolutely worth a round if you’re visiting Destin.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314159290288
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

If you’re in town, highly recommend this course. Beautiful layout, amazing views, staff was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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RG59755AF9CCFC9C901
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Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

71 75 83

Had the pleasure of playing KP in the past.

This round I had the pleasure with two sons

And all agreed that if we had only one round to play while in Destin… it would be here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/13/2024

Thank you for visiting us! We love to hear that this can be such a great experience for families! Look forward to seeing you in the future!

Regards,

Kelly Plantation Professional Staff

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u061867586
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

Slow play. Great course, slow play. We saw two groups on every hole when we approached the tee.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/13/2024

Thank you for visiting Kelly Plantation. After reviewing GPS, all players on the day you played did finish within our required pace of 4 hours and 15 minutes. While we realize this may be slower than many expect, we did have a full day of people playing who were on vacation enjoying themselves and having a great time. We hope to see you in the future and are hopeful that you can get your round in at a pace that meets your expectations.

Regards,

Kelly Plantation Professional Staff

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Rkemp7
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Nice golf course with courteous staff and nice amenities. Pace of play was extremely slow however, to be expected at the time of day we played

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/13/2024

Thank you for visiting Kelly Plantation Golf Club. We understand that the day you played may have been slower than one may expect. However all players that day were able finish under our required pace of 4 hours and 15 minutes. Thank you for your understanding regarding the volume and for positively rating our staff and amenities. We look forward to seeing you in the future!

Regards,

Kelly Plantation Professional Staff

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u000004495902
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Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Exceptional Golf

Course is in perfect condition, staff and amenities were well above anything I have seen before. Played 2 days here (this week) and it does not get old! Play this course at least once per year and would highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/13/2024

Thank you so much for visiting us and for sharing such incredible thoughts! We are glad that we exceeded your expectations and look forward to seeing you in the future!

Regards,

Kelly Plantation Professional Staff

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u314160676485
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course for skilled golfers with more money

Great course but too expensive for us retirees. Splurged one time and glad I got to enjoy it once. The guy handling the bag arrivals was great. The guy checking you in at the pro shop was grouchy and rude.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/13/2024

Thank you for visiting Kelly Plantation Golf Club. With the bulk of our membership and customer base being retirees, we understand the price point can be expensive for some and acceptable for others. We would like to thank you for the positive thoughts regarding the outside staff and assure you that the gentleman inside has been spoken to regarding his demeanor that day. We hope to see you again in the future if you would like to splurge again on some great golf!

Regards,

Kelly Plantation Professional Staff

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u314159836061
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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