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 |
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Couples M: 74.6/137 | 373 | 560 | 165 | 401 | 443 | 548 | 410 | 194 | 439 | 3533 | 550 | 411 | 240 | 525 | 446 | 150 | 447 | 207 | 590 | 3566 | 7099 |
Plantation M: 71.6/128 W: 77.3/139 | 353 | 530 | 157 | 371 | 390 | 497 | 376 | 165 | 375 | 3214 | 520 | 387 | 181 | 479 | 421 | 138 | 423 | 183 | 507 | 3239 | 6453 |
Member 1 M: 70.1/123 W: 75.6/134 | 353 | 492 | 157 | 319 | 361 | 497 | 376 | 165 | 347 | 3067 | 455 | 356 | 181 | 479 | 386 | 138 | 382 | 183 | 507 | 3067 | 6134 |
Palmetto M: 69.1/121 W: 74.3/132 | 321 | 492 | 140 | 319 | 361 | 469 | 340 | 155 | 347 | 2944 | 455 | 356 | 155 | 445 | 386 | 132 | 382 | 173 | 476 | 2960 | 5904 |
Member 2 M: 68.0/119 W: 73.0/129 | 321 | 460 | 140 | 301 | 329 | 469 | 340 | 155 | 316 | 2831 | 425 | 356 | 155 | 445 | 347 | 132 | 330 | 173 | 470 | 2833 | 5664 |
Sterling M: 66.9/117 W: 71.8/127 | 290 | 460 | 132 | 301 | 329 | 416 | 312 | 126 | 316 | 2682 | 425 | 332 | 150 | 437 | 347 | 123 | 330 | 140 | 470 | 2754 | 5436 |
Magnolia M: 65.0/112 W: 69.3/119 | 254 | 428 | 104 | 280 | 322 | 372 | 291 | 120 | 298 | 2469 | 392 | 311 | 117 | 404 | 328 | 97 | 306 | 128 | 437 | 2520 | 4989 |
Member 3 W: 66.0/114 | 254 | 368 | 104 | 280 | 322 | 348 | 291 | 120 | 250 | 2337 | 343 | 230 | 117 | 307 | 218 | 97 | 306 | 128 | 335 | 2081 | 4418 |
Anderson M: 61.5/104 W: 64.2/110 | 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 |
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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Coming into 18 Photo submitted by u000001403876 on 07/19/2021
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A look at the gulf Photo submitted by u000001403876 on 07/19/2021
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Hole 4 Photo submitted by TSmitty2 on 01/01/2020
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Hole 6 (maybe) Photo submitted by Trey9570347 on 08/03/2018
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Kelly Plantation Photo submitted by JustHacking on 05/11/2017
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View from third tee Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/05/2017
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Third green Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/05/2017
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7th green Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/05/2017
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A Bay View Photo submitted by Bob4AU on 09/29/2014
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Hole 4 signature hole Photo submitted by Tiger2tee on 07/28/2013
Nice Enough course
Course had 5 or 6 temporary tee boxes, some placed in awkward locations. Lots of course work that will pay off later. Green very good, pace of play was typical for resort course.

Thank you for the review and for sharing your experience with us! We're glad you enjoyed the greens and appreciated our friendly staff — that means a lot. You were right about the course work paying off — we're happy to share that renovations are now complete, and the course is in great shape from tee to green. We’d love to have you back out soon to experience the improvements firsthand!

Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so glad to hear that everything was excellent during your visit. It means a lot to our team to know you had a great experience, and we hope to see you back on the course again soon!
One of the Best Courses in Destin
One of the nicest courses in Destin. The practice areas, range, putting and chipping green were top notch. The fairway and greens were too. The greens rolled true and fast. Page of play was enjoyable. We also enjoyed the cool, crisp apples at the turn. The only negative was the temporary tees on the back nine. Talked with an attendant after the round and he said it was supposed to be until the first of April, so he really doesn’t know! Other than that, I would definitely play this again!

Thank you so much for the kind words and for calling us one of the nicest courses in Destin — that truly means a lot! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the course conditions, especially the greens and practice facilities, and we’re glad the apples at the turn were a hit too!
We appreciate your patience with the temporary tees on the back nine. As you mentioned, they're part of an improvement project, and we’re working hard to get everything back to full play as soon as possible. We’ll continue to keep guests updated on the timeline.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great round!
This course is great!
Greens are huge and receptive. Greens rolled true and green speed did not vary much even as they dried out.

Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the course and especially the greens — it’s great to hear they rolled true and consistently throughout your round. We take pride in maintaining top conditions, so your feedback means a lot. Hope to see you back out here again soon!
Disappointed
I played during spring break. I was alerted that there were alternate tee boxes. I called to confirm this for the following day and the clubhouse assured me that the tee boxes would be open the next day when I was playing. Unfortunately they were not. A little steep to pay 170 for alternate tee boxes. Otherwise course was in good condition

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you found the course to be in good condition.
We understand your disappointment regarding the temporary tee boxes and truly apologize for any confusion surrounding their status. Our team always aims to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information, and while we were hopeful that the tees would be open by the time of your visit, the early-season temperatures simply didn’t allow for that to happen as quickly as we had planned.
We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure the best possible playing conditions. Thank you again for visiting during your spring break, and we hope to welcome you back soon under more optimal conditions.
Awesome experience
Great place to golf while in Florida. Will golf again

Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time on the course and that we could be part of your Florida experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another round soon!

Thank you for the 5-star rating! We truly appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Great time!
We came down from Tennessee on a golf trip and played 4 different courses. Kelly was the best one! The course was in amazing condition and the staff was top notch. We can't wait to play again.

Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re honored to hear that Kelly Greens was the highlight of your golf trip. Our team takes great pride in the course and in delivering top-notch service, so your kind words mean a lot. We can’t wait to welcome you and your group back the next time you’re in town — safe travels back to Tennessee!

Thank you for the 5-star rating! We truly appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We’re glad to hear our staff’s friendliness stood out — we truly aim to make every guest feel welcome. We appreciate your overall 4-star rating and hope to earn that fifth star on your next visit. If there’s anything we can do to make your experience even better, we’d love to hear your feedback. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Destin's Best
Staff incredibly nice, the course had some temporary tee boxes but other than that it was a great and beautiful course.

Thank you for the wonderful review and for calling us "Destin’s Best"! We're so glad you enjoyed the course and found our staff to be incredibly nice — we truly appreciate that feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for an even better experience!
Course condition
I know they have undergone a remodel. The greens were excellent even though they are hard due to being new. We tried to play earlier this winter but delayed due to work on course. We had to play at least 12 temp tees yesterday even though we were told only a couple of holes were temporary. Would not have minded the tees if we had known. They were adequate and course will be better once they grow in. Wish we had been told the actual condition

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the greens, though we understand the temporary tee boxes were an inconvenience. To clarify, while the greens are in great condition, they are not new, and we apologize for any confusion there.
Regarding the temporary tees, we did have 10 temporary tees in place, not 12, and we make sure to communicate this with all guests both when booking through GolfNow and at the counter upon check-in. Our team, including the host, also informs players of the current course conditions to ensure everyone is aware before they tee off.
We appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll return to experience the course as it continues to improve. Thank you again for your feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
What an AMAZING round!
This is the round of golf you will want to play!
Right out of your vehicle, you are greeted by an amazing staff member.
We got paired with great gentlemen and that was a Plus!.
The course is very-very well maintained. The views are great and the course is the perfect combination of fun and challenging. All was on point; even the food was great.
Definitely a course I will play every time I'm around.

Thank you so much for the fantastic review and for calling it an "amazing round"! We’re thrilled to hear that our staff made a great first impression, and that you had such a positive experience on the course. We take great pride in maintaining the course and providing excellent service, so it's wonderful to know that all aspects of your visit were on point — including the food! We can’t wait to welcome you back every time you’re in the area.

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We’re glad to hear our staff’s friendliness stood out — we truly aim to make every guest feel welcome. We appreciate your overall 4-star rating and hope to earn that fifth star on your next visit. If there’s anything we can do to make your experience even better, we’d love to hear your feedback. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
great value
17 and 18 were closed due to rebuilding. several temporary greens, but didnot effect play. played early enough starter suggested playing 2 balls for two holes. resort course with mid winter conditions.
great time. quick pace
holes 17 and 18 closed, but starting at 730. no hold up. Just played two holes with two balls.
great resort value with a under construction cost. weather was cold but oh well.
Not as advertised
When I paid, there was a note that there were two closed holes and 3 temp tees. There were actually 6 temp tees. I did get a discounted rate but still. It wasn’t an honest representation of course conditions. The course is fantastic. I really enjoyed the layout. And all of the staff were so cool. But I would have appreciated an honest pre-round description of conditions.
Thank you for the review and for recognizing the excellent course conditions and value — we truly appreciate it! We’re always working to provide not only a great course but also a warm, welcoming experience from start to finish. Your feedback helps us continue to improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to exceed your expectations on your next visit!