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3.8
879 Reviews (879)
5 Stars
227
4 Stars
413
3 Stars
161
2 Stars
46
1 Stars
32
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
81.1%
Recommend this course
743 out of 879 reviews
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4.0
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.5%
Recommend this course
28 out of 32 reviews
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3.8
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
78.4%
Recommend this course
40 out of 51 reviews
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Course Highlights
This authentic Donald Ross design rewards golfers with signature undulating greens, creative doglegs, and challenging par 3s that showcase his masterful course architecture. Exceptionally welcoming staff and outstanding tournament support consistently elevate the experience at a genuinely affordable price.

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
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
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
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Reviews

3.8
879 Reviews (879)

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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Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The greens are very very slow. The rest of the course is in nice shape. We need to complain to management to improve the greens. One of my friends said the greens were the slowest ever. Increase the green speed.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old course by Donald Ross

Fairways and greens in excellent condition. Bunkers and tea boxes needs attention. Overall a pleasurable experience.

Will definitely play it again when visiting Florida

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

A Round to Forget

The course was pretty cool, but we had the weirdest experience in our golfing history. We came in from out of town because we heard good things about the course. Unfortunately, we had 6-somes and 8-somes in front of us holding things up. It did not become a big issue until the last few holes. They refused to get off of greens and could not walk straight because of their alcohol use. We had a police officer behind us who decided to join our group, and by the last hole he went up to them and told them to get off the green because they had been on for literally 15-20 minutes. They verbally assaulted us and almost physically assaulted the police officer. We will never play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

This was the first time we played this course and it was a lot of fun. Can’t wait till the next time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A GREAT OLD COURSE!!

BACK IN THE 1979'S I USED TO PLAY THIS COURSE 2-3 TIMES A WEEK!!! MANY MEMORIES ON THIS COURSE!!! TEE BOXES....FAIRWAYS....GREENS....EXCELLENT!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 211
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pleasant Day

Course in very good condition for this time of year. Greens firm and true. Each year we come back in better condition

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Nice traditional golf course. Relatively small, interesting greens, some tightness along the way. Over seeding makes for great lies in the fairways. I’ll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
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

Nice course

Wide open fairways; small undulating greens make it fun and challenging!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good quick round

Arrived to find a large group of "locals" on the first tee and the pro immediately took us aside to discuss possibly starting on the back 9 since we were playing as a twosome. Awesome move on his part. Played the back 9 without running into another group and found the same at the turn. A very enjoyable round. Course in great shape although greens were a tad on the slow side due to overseedng. Putts ran true but just had to put a little extra pace on them. Staff was friendly. Will play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Donald Ross Course at its best

Greens were firm and true. Fairways were well maintained. Played in 3 1/2 hrs. Other golfers friendly. Enjoyable day

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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