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3.9
621 Reviews (621)
5 Stars
163
4 Stars
298
3 Stars
104
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
26
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
82.4%
Recommend this course
531 out of 621 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.7%
Recommend this course
72 out of 84 reviews
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3.8
135 Reviews (135)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
59
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.0%
Recommend this course
108 out of 135 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 5862 yards
Slope 118
Rating 68.3

Neighbor to the beautiful Ravine State Gardens, Palatka Golf Club offers a game that is as scenic as it is entertaining. Designed by Donald Ross in 1925, the golf course was created with all skill levels of golfers in mind. The layout is player friendly, but there are still many challenging elements to keep golfers on their toes, including Ross' signature "turtleback" greens. There are also numerous bunkers fiercely guarding the greens. The signature hole of the course is the par-3 third. This 188-yard hole is a test of accuracy, requiring a difficult tee shot to a well bunkered green. Palatka Golf Club also offers a unique aqua driving range for golfers to use.

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Course Details

Year Built 1925
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1925)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.9
621 Reviews (621)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 24
Brunch 7
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 31
Bunkers 26
Undulating Greens 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 35
Walkers 30
Seniors 29
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 30
Convenient to the City 19
In the 'Burbs 8

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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
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Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Palatka - A Good Beginner’s Couse

Fairways were in good shape. Greens had been aerated and sanded and were therefore slow. Main problem to us was the course design which was basic and not very interesting. Good course for beginners.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
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Reviews 12
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2.0
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A Glorified cow pasture

Let me begin on a positive note,
the starter was top notch as far as friendly goes.
He let us know that the Azalea amateurs were coming in a couple of days, we figured we were in for a treat as far as golf course conditions were concerned

And now to the rest
Course layout is absolutely awful, I would imagine several people get hit or come close to being hit while playing.
Couple of the tee boxes were well within striking range of the previous hole.
The fairways were thin and screaming for water, the greens had bare spots… the tee boxes were lacking any lush surface, and far from being green.

we were told the course was in championship condition.
It is obvious the person on the phone, that told us that, has never been to a PGA event

I cannot understand how you would play any amateur event at this golf course, the states has so many courses to chose from why Palatka?
this one is a must NOT see
Don’t waste your time

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

First time there

Friendly staff, great price. The variety of tees made it very playable for every level of player. We are average players and found it challenging, yet still fun to play. For a more skillful player, I think the back tees would provide plenty of.challenge.

We will definitely play it again during our visit in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent bargin

Played quite slow due to an outing earlier in the day. I’m told it is usually better pace. I will go back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pace of plzy

Mixed foursome in front all played very poorly. Roll the ball walk 10 feet roll it another 10 feet.just horrible would not let our foursome play through. No ranger other course called club house they wouldn't even come out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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