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4.5
2026 Reviews (2026)
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
25
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
91.2%
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4.5
138 Reviews (138)
5 Stars
93
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.8%
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128 out of 138 reviews
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4.5
233 Reviews (233)
5 Stars
147
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.1%
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217 out of 233 reviews
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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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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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4.5
2026 Reviews (2026)

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Reviews 3
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Expected more

I’ve wanted to play Kelly for a while. It’s a nice golf course that I’d like to play again. Greens were good, fairways had a lot of browned out spots from the mid summer heat. When we arrived at the range, there were 5 empty bays, all with empty ball baskets. At 2:20, I asked about getting more balls in those spots and was told the range closed at 3 for a clean pick, so our group of 3 hit 3 balls each that another golfer shared with us. That was disappointing. Saw the cart girl one time (on #2) and it was cooler water from then on. At least there was water in the coolers. It felt a bit like “twilight rate treatment” all around.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/17/2025

Thank you for visiting and for taking the time to provide us your feedback. Please call us at (850) 650-7600 to discuss your experience at the range. Our findings from the experience of others that afternoon cause us to question the accuracy of this review. We do have to close the range every Monday afternoon to clean pick for mowing, however it closed well after your tee time. We have been getting some extreme heat and it tends to shoe in the late afternoon / twilight hours.

Regards,

Kelly Plantation Golf Club Professional Staff

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time

For playing on a busy Saturday morning the tee times were perfect and evenly spaced. Staff was more than friendly. I will definitely play this course again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/17/2025

Thank you for visiting us and for your 5 star review! The weekends are a great time to play down here on the Emerald Coast as people are either just arriving or departing from vacation. We look forward to seeing you again in the future!

Regards,

Kelly Plantation Golf Club Professional Staff

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

New favorite in Destin

All due respect to Regatta Bay, but Kelly Plantation has them beat right now. Greens are incredible and roll great. Course is plush and green. Amazing views of the bay. It’s a must play in my opinion.

Tight driving course but not too penalizing. The real challenges are the green complexes. Multi tiered greens with tight pin placements. Very hard to get the ball close to the hole. A 3 putt lurking on almost every green!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/17/2025

Thank you do much for your visit and encouraging feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the bay views, the layout and the challenge that the greens present. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.

Regards,

Kelly Plantation Golf Club Professional Staff

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding

Played this course recently and decided to play there because of the high rating reviews on the website. Although the green fee was not inexpensive, the price to play was more than fair. The course was in excellent condition including the fairways and greens. There are yardages to accommodate players of alll ages and abilities. I would be more than happy to play this course again when I am visiting this area. I was actually in Panama City beach and the ride there was less than an hour.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/11/2025

Thank you so much for your visit and encouraging feedback! We are happy to hear that you found the course in excellent condition and that it was worth the drive from PCB. Looking forward to your return in the future!

Regards,

Kelly Plantation Golf Club Professional Staff

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Kelly Plantation

Pricey, but good tract. Probably one of top courses in Destin area. Staff friendly, courteous and attentive. Beverage cart came by twice early in round, but then never on the back nine until reaching 17th hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/11/2025

Thank you so much for visiting and for taking the time to give us a 5 start review!

We are glad you were provided with a great experience from a friendly staff. We strive to keep our prices appropriate by delivering a great experience and outstanding course conditions.

Regards,

Kelly Plantation Golf Club Professional Staff

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great experience

Had a fantastic round at Kelly’s Plantation! The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful from start to finish. The pace of play was smooth with no delays, which made for an enjoyable experience. The course itself is absolutely beautiful, well maintained with scenic views throughout. It’s fair if you keep it in the fairway but still offers a fun challenge. Definitely looking forward to playing here again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

KPGC was in great shape. Long but fairly open from the tips. Greens putter true, I had trouble reading them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 07/05/2025

Thank you for visiting us and playing such a great course! The greens are indeed doing great and we are glad they provided a nice challenge for you! We look forward to seeing you in the future!

Regards, Kelly Plantation Golf Club Professional Staff

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track!

Range balls included. Friendly staff. Really enjoyed the layout. Greens rolled well. Slightly overpriced in my opinion. Lunch was great. Wait staff was very helpful and even brought us chocolate chip Cookies!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/05/2025

Thank you for visiting us and playing this wonderful course! We are glad you enjoyed your golf experience as well as lunch! We look forward to seeing you in the future!

Regards,

Kelly Plantation Golf Club Professional Staff

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Fantastic Course

This is a great course with fantastic conditions. Would be a better value if there were some afternoon deals or something. We played Regatta Bay for much cheaper and actually liked it better. But Kelly Plantation is a great course for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/26/2025

Thank you so much for visiting and for giving us a 5 Star review! We look forward to seeing you again in the future!

Regards, Kelly Plantation Professional Staff

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