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4.5
2086 Reviews (2086)
5 Stars
1501
4 Stars
411
3 Stars
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2 Stars
35
1 Stars
27
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
92.1%
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4.3
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.4%
Recommend this course
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4.5
211 Reviews (211)
5 Stars
131
4 Stars
55
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.5%
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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
2086 Reviews (2086)

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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Perfect weather
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Conditions Excellent
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
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NICE COURSE~~~

Great views and the staff are very friendly.

It's a course I want to play again next time.

It was a lot of fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Conditions Excellent
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Wasted $105

They are only in it for the money. The place was obviously overbooked! We waited every hole on the front nine. When we got to The Back Nine , number 10had three foursoms waiting. We chose to play the front nine again. We didn't even get to experience the back 9. We finished in the dark. When I complained to an employee he said it's like this all of the time. What a waste

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 12/29/2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is our goal to provide every golfer an amazing golf experience. The limited daylight hours during this time of the year make it difficult to finish a round of golf that tees off after 1PM. I am sorry that you did not play the back nine, but am glad to see you were able to get in all 18 holes. I left a voicemail on your phone and look forward to talking to you soon.

Have a Happy New Year

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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great Course

Great course. Pace of play was very good, finished in under 3.5 hrs. Entire course was in great shape from tee to greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/22/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a excellent review. We hope you have a happy holiday season and look forward to your return.

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Reviews 124
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

My first time playing this course and it’s really a nice course and the staff were very friendly. My only complaint is that it’s overpriced but so are most of the other courses around here. I guess I was spoiled with the golf courses in Jacksonville Fl.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/22/2022

Thank you for choosing to play Kelly Plantation Golf Club. We are always excited to hear from first time guest and are glad you enjoyed your experience. We strive to create a friendly atmosphere where customer service is paramount. We look forward to seeing you again Happy Holidays

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Reviews 83
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Quick December round

First off on a beautiful day , breezed around in just over 2 hours. Greens superb, a few tees and a few bunkers were a little rough, fairways in very good shape. Staff friendly as always. Fun course with 5 par 5’s, 5 par 3’s.

Be back soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Most excellent

Everything from top to bottom was fantastic. I recommended this to my 7 year old daughters unborn children, gotta make sure we are still playing golf down the line. Kidding aside this course is exceptional. Beautiful practice range. Immaculate course that is incredibly well maintained. Beverage cart is cash only. Apples on ice provided at Tee Box of hole 10. Staff was incredibly friendly also. Thanks Kelly Plantation!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent service for our tournament

We thoroughly enjoyed hosting our junior tournament at Kelly Plantation. The course was in excellent condition and Ashton Crowe and his staff were very accommodating. We look forward to returning to Kelly Plantation in the future for more enjoyable tournaments for our juniors!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
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

GREAT COURSE. NOT CROWDED THE DAY THAT I

PLAYED. THE WEATHER WAS PERFECT.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/12/2022

We appreciate you playing Kelly Plantation Golf Club and taking the time to leave an excellent review. With a typical weather pattern in the 60's and 70's Destin is a great place to visit in December. We look forward to seeing you again.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great views of the bay on a few holes.

Recently played Kelly Plantation on a golf trip with friends. The course is in immaculate condition with great views of the bay on a few holes. Surrounded by lush vegetation and some beautiful homes. Ashton Crowe is the general manager there and took great care of us. He was very hospitable. The weather was perfect and we had a great outing. We will definitely return to Kelly Plantation!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/12/2022

Thank you for playing Kelly Plantation Golf Club and taking the time to leave an excellent review. We are glad you enjoyed your experience and look forward to you playing again.

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/02/2022

We appreciate the excellent review. Our goal is to provide a world class experience for every golfer that plays our golf course. We look forward to hosting your group again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Experience

Fair and fun course in great off season condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/02/2022

Thank you for leaving a wonderful review of our golf course. I am glad that you pointed out that Kelly Plantation is a fun golf course that is fair for every golfer of all skill levels. We look forward to hosting your group again.

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Good but expensive

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..

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 12/05/2022

We appreciate you being a loyal patron at Kelly Plantation Golf Club and commenting that our greens are the best you have seen in the area. Many golf clubs in the area reduce their green fees this time of the year for our northern friends. We too have reduced our rates in recognition of our northern friends from $189 to $99. We put a premium on course conditions and pace of play. By offering golf at a slightly higher rate, we are not over-crowded which allows for the proper pace of play and helps maintains great course conditions during the winter months. We have wide fairways that help make the game more enjoyable and we have 9 sets of tee boxes to choose from so that you can play a distance that fits your game. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again.

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
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
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