Kelly Plantation Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Couples | 72 | 7099 yards | 74.6 | 137 |
| Plantation | 72 | 6453 yards | 71.6 | 128 |
| Combination P/P | 72 | 6134 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 |
| Magnolia (W) | 72 | 4989 yards | 69.3 | 119 |
| Mangolia | 72 | 4989 yards | 65.0 | 112 |
| 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
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2016 #24)
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This course and staff should get 6 stars.
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.
Kelly Plantation
Great day! Course and practice facilities were in great shape.
Kelly Plantation Staff
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
Really great course
We golfed daily for a week and this was our favorite course! Greens run very true, course in great shape and staff extremely welcoming!
Great Shape
Course was in great shape and greens rolled really nice. Always a favorite when in Destin.
Golf Trip
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!
I am delighted to read that every team member your group encountered provided world class customer service. As you have experienced , our golf course maintenance staff keeps the course in peak condition. The greens roll smooth because of our superintendents meticulous attention with his staff and his training practices. Thanks for recognizing how the brand new club house renovations enhance the golf shopping experience.
We appreciate your loyalty and continued support of playing our golf club every year.
We look forward to seeing you all in 2023 for your 10th annual trip..
We appreciate you taking the time to leave an excellent review. We look forward to your next visit.
Worth Playing, Like Raven Better
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.
Thank you for the compliment about our greens. Our maintenance staff works diligently to ensure we are in peak condition daily. As you mentioned from our outstanding customer service to our delicious cold apples on 10 tee it was an excellent experience. I am glad you got to play another course on your trip, and you enjoyed them as well. Destin is a great spot to visit, and the area has many great golf courses.
We look forward to your next visit to Kelly Plantation Golf Club.
Great time
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.
We take great pride in our staff and the level of customer service we provide. When hiring we focus on hiring people who want to be here long term and want to be a part of a family that strives to provide a world class experience for every patron who visits Kelly Plantation Golf Club. I appreciate you taking the time to leave this 5 star review and recognizing our staff for a job well done. We look forward to your next visit.
The course is beautiful!
The course is beautiful, the staff are super friendly and the food in the club house was superb! We will definitely be back!!
Thank you for noticing the amazing job our maintenance staff does to keep our golf course beautiful, the wonderfully prepared food in the restaurant and the overall staff friendliness in every department. We appreciate you taking the time to share your expoerience and look forward to seeing you on your next visit.
We appreciate you choosing to play at Kelly Plantation Golf Club. We are glad you enjoyed your experience and thank you for the 5 Star review.
Very nice course and friendly people.
Got a great rate for the 4 of us on a Wednesday morning. Course in excellent shape and quick greens. Loved the cold apples and iced mango hand towels on the first and tenth tee. Range also very good with new balls.
Thank you for choosing to play Kelly Plantation Golf Club. We are glad that you enjoyed your experience. We take great pride in our staff friendliness and on course amenities. Thank you for the 4 star review. We strive to exceed our guest expectations, please let us know how we can earn 5 stars next time you play.
Great day of golf!
The golf course was beautiful and well worth playing!!! The staff was excellent! Very friendly and welcoming. We had a great time!!!
We appreciate you playing Kelly Plantation Golf Club. We are delighted to see Excellent in every category and a 5 Star review. Our goal is to offer a World Class experience to every golfer that plays our golf course. Thank you
POOR CONDITIONS
This was the 2nd time I have played Kelly, and they either started punching the greens or started sanding the greens mid round. They charge a premium to play the course and have no respect for the players. Just a note on their website or a word when you call to book would be great. But nothing! No discount or partial refund. I come to Destin 3 or 4 times a year, I won't say I will never again play Kelly, but it is going to be a long time in coming. They just have no respect for the customer.
This is not the type of review I want to see at our golf club. We strive to offer every golfer an amazing experience. Our staff goes above and beyond in communication to golfers. We never want any golfer to play at our golf club and be surprised by unexpected playing conditions due to course maintenance procedures. Feel free to contact me by email to discuss your experiences. my name is John Townsend, Head Golf Professional and my email address is jtownsend@kellyplantationgolf.com.
Enjoy your day
Our golf course maintenance staff puts lots of time and effort into maintaining the golf course conditions. We appreciate you taking the time to recognize their efforts in the review.
We look forward to your next visit when you are in Destin.