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4.5
2086 Reviews (2086)
5 Stars
1501
4 Stars
411
3 Stars
112
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%
Recommend this course
1947 out of 2086 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
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
61 out of 69 reviews
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4.5
210 Reviews (210)
5 Stars
131
4 Stars
54
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
91.4%
Recommend this course
192 out of 210 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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Reviews

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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5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Trip to Destin

The conditions were good and the greens were superbly kept ans fast. The sand traps were abundant and the sand was the white fine granular sand.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fall golf

Had a wonderful time at Kelly Plantation. Course was in excellent condition as alway.. Ashton Crow and the entire staff were a delight to deal with.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Plantation

Overall it was awesome very nice course and will definitely play it again! I will say the price is a little to high for the course. Regatta is nicer and cheaper! But thank y’all and had a fantastic day!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Overpriced

It is a nice layout albeit a resort course. The greens are fast and true. I would not call it fantastic. However, at almost $200 it felt like an overpriced muni. If I were a member, I would be not happy as it is packed with outside play. Pace was very slow - waited on every hole - although they did come out once to motivate the group ahead of us. I should have gone to the Ft Walton Beach public course and paid $170 less. I guess they can get their asking price due to tourist demand. I would play it again, if it was around $70.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/08/2022

Thank you choosing to play Kelly Plantation Golf Club. We appreciate your business and thank you for your 4-star review. We strive for everyone to have a 5-star experience. Please let us know how we can earn five stars.

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Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course

As a local, I have played all the courses in the Destin/Niceville area and I would say Kelly Plantation is excellent. From the moment you pull up to the bag drop you are treated with a sense of welcoming. Checking in at the pro shop the professionalism continues. Great range and putting green with an area to practice chipping and bunker play is available. The holes are challenging but not unfair. Like every course, if you stay in the fairway you will generally have a better chance of par or better. The drink cart came by at least four times. At the tenth hole there are apples available for a snack. During this hot summer, ice cold mango scented towels are available at holes 1 and 10. Finally at the end of your round the clubhouse has an excellent restaurant with fresh hot cookies as a complimentary dessert! Great course and my favorite in the area. Kudos to Ashton Crowe, John Townsend and Spence Finkes for running a fantastic facility!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/08/2022

We appreciate your excellent review in every category. As golf professionals it is our desire that every single golfer that plays at Kelly Plantation Golf Club has the experience that you describe. It is not just about playing golf while you are at our golf club, it is about us creating a world class experience that will create a lifetime of memories for you and your family. Once again thank you for the 5-Star review, but more importantly thank you for letting us be a part of your life's experience.

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

My favorite golf course in Destin. We always have a great experience while playing golf and everyone so friendly and helpful..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice layout

This course has a great layout with plenty of easy and challenging holes. Had to play on aerificted greens and fairways but really enjoyed the pace of play and friendly staff. Had a great time and will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 173
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful golf course

The best golf course in the area. It's been aerated, so the greens were slow, but it's an awesome golf course. Highly recommended!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course had aerated the fairways and greens the day before, reduced green fees were spot on. The course was in as good as shape as could be for aeration. Greens rolled really nice for being aerated. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Would love to go back during prestine conditions , the course was beautiful. Would recommend to anyone interested Destin area to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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