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Kelly Plantation Golf Club

4.5
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4.5
2168 Reviews (2168)
5 Stars
1556
4 Stars
427
3 Stars
115
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
30
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
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91.5%
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2020 out of 2168 reviews
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4.3
137 Reviews (137)
5 Stars
81
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.6%
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120 out of 137 reviews
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4.4
175 Reviews (175)
5 Stars
109
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.6%
Recommend this course
155 out of 175 reviews
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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: 70.2/126 W: 76.1/138 353 492 157 319 361 497 376 165 347 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: 64.7/109 W: 69.8/121 254 428 104 280 322 372 291 120 298 2469 392 311 117 404 328 97 306 128 437 2520 4989
Member 3 M: 65.1/111 W: 70.4/122 254 368 104 280 322 348 291 120 250 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
2168 Reviews (2168)

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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165RiAt5KFweU97ZRvKu
Played On
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
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schlumdawg
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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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chrislowe11
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000005319452
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314163164883
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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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bigr157
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Kelly Plantation

Great day! Course and practice facilities were in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
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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frankspitz
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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Rdaniel21
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Reviews 46
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u628299682
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Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Golfer6454
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Shape

Course was in great shape and greens rolled really nice. Always a favorite when in Destin.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/28/2022

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.

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Zachary6357140
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/28/2022

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..

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MArty7379814
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/28/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to leave an excellent review. We look forward to your next visit.

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Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/23/2022

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.

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u314163510691
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 10/20/2022

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.

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u077791390
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/20/2022

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.

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u314163461709
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/15/2022

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.

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RG024DFCD2A62C35EAB
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/15/2022

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.

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lnott
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/15/2022

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

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