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Kelly Plantation Golf Club

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4.5
2117 Reviews (2117)
5 Stars
1518
4 Stars
417
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
39
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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91.0%
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1970 out of 2117 reviews
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4.1
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.8%
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72 out of 88 reviews
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4.4
209 Reviews (209)
5 Stars
128
4 Stars
52
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.5%
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187 out of 209 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 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
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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: 70.3/129 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

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
2117 Reviews (2117)

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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Mitch9055093
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are Perfect

The course was in perfect shape for February. Definitely one of the more challenging courses in the Destin area. Greens were perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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gatkinso
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slightly above average

Maybe time of year but course wasn’t in the best of shape. Greens were painted I guess because they were crunchy. Rolled pretty good but the grain didn’t hold true. I’d like another go when the grass has grown in properly. Staff was great. They were running a pretty busy day like clock work.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u378225398
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course in Destin area

I’ve played them all. Kelly Plantation gets my vote as the best course in the Destin area. Love the layout and course conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314162487080
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Very Nice Course

Husband and I played. It was a cool, slightly windy day but the course layout was very good and extremely well maintained. Will absolutely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u138312438
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Reviews 1
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
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KEnkelmann1
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout with plenty of challenging holes

Really enjoyed my round. Plenty of water and sand. Staff was very friendly. Played as part of a twosome and didn't have to wait at all after a couple of holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u315479234
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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u314162459874
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Reviews 5
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
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Jimboling
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Kelly

I've played most of the recommended courses on the Emerald Coast and the Kelly Plantation is #1. Great layout and the fastest, best manicured greens I've played down here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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jimmyv9635
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Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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KeithMaini12
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Very fair golf course and the course was in excellent condition for this time of year. The greens were quick and rolled true. The staff at the course were accommodating and friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u348639656
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

For this time of year the course was in excellent shape. The staff very helpful and the lunch delicious. Tough but true greens in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u000005028639
Played On
Reviews 83
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Windy round

30 mph winds made it challenging, blew putts off green twice! Course in great shape and playing FAST

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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KeithMaini12
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent conditions

The course was in exact shape, the greens were quick and rolled true.

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u314162437344
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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uQRVY6483QR
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
Cold weather
Used cart

Awesome Golf Course

I love this golf course, it's not only well maintained but the customer service is always super. The Marshall, the starter, the bag boy and the Pro Shop staff were always courteous and professional. Highly recommended!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314162448300
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Pace of play was poor.

There was a 6-person group in front of us that resulted in

a 5+ hour round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u832903921
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Lester6926024
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fast Greens

The course was in typical winter condition, the greens and tees were excellent, however the greens were firm and very fast.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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RGCB5859CFF8D64D9DDF
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

very nice and classy course

great customer service,beautiful course with wide fairways,greens were very fast and a beast

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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