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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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Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful day

Was a great day for golf with perfect weather. Course was not busy however there was a 4-some ahead of us that held us up most of the round and din't let us play through. Since we were a fast moving 2-some they should have left us go ahead. Anyway that was the only negative to the day and not really an issue with the course - just inconsiderate players.....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value!

First time playing this course and was not disappointed. Historic course with wide open fairways. The best value around as I drove from St. Augustine to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Interesting course

Greens are small. Conditions were good in fairways and on greens. A little scruffy on the margins. Not the typical FL course. Tricky holes. Very fair. Course knowledge for next time will help - there will be a next time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 135
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Hidden gem

U don't want to miss this gem. Great greens and fairways. Rough is rough. Staff fantastic. Great Donald Ross course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 135
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great course

Prob the toughest 5800 yds I've played. Great layout fairways and greens are great. And u better stay in the fairway. Like any Donald Ross course. Love it and will be back soon. Staff are fantastic. Don't miss this gem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Best shape ever

The course was in the best shape i have ever seen it. Fairways had grass. Greens in very good condition. Better have some knowledge of Donald Ross courses before you play. Greens are challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hardest short course in US

This delightful short course will give you all you can handle

Under 6000 yards and a handful for even accomplished players

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 137
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Kentucky Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Long Drive to a Nice Course

Stopped here on our way to vacation in Cape Canaveral from an overnight stay in Jacksonville. The course is a bit of a drive off I-95 but was worth it, at least for 15 holes until a thurnderstorm chased us off.

The fairways were in decent shape with sparse foilage to impede the view or the ball flight. The few fairways that ran along the fence were a challenge, but like any course down the middle was the best place to be.

Greens were a little hard to read as the morning dew slowed them down and the mid-Florida humidity kept them that way throughout the round.

Patrons were accommodating as our twosome was allowed to play through 2 foursomes.

Although it was somewhat out of the way we will try to play again on future trips to the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
GBA
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Graet time

Come to Palatka if you want to play a Donald Ross designed golf course. Very good condition and great layout.

Smaller false edge greens that roll true. Sneaky long par 70 golf course. A lot of the holes seem longer because they are up hill. Greens are some what elevated so you need to carry those false edges if you want to hit the green.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

small greens on some holes would not hold a shot

some greens wpuld not hold a shot - some were OK. The inconsistency made it difficult because you can't judge green firmness from 140 yards out in the fairway.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Not A bad course. Tight.

Had a great time playing here. Tight course layout but fun. Most fairways in great shape. Some greens look bad. Brown and rough. A lot of sand that should be made into fairway bunker. I will return here and play again. But get those greens up.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Donald Ross gem

Small turtle back greens, very good conditions and a fair but challenging test. Really enjoyed this 95 year old course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in great condition

The course was in great condition , the fairways were green and well kept. The greens were in excellent condition. I played in March earlier, this place was much improved.. only recommendation would have a beverage cart out and about. Definitely will play this course anytime.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

It's a great course

Played this course a lot. They do a great job maintaining it.

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

Greens were in fantastic shape for this time of year. Really nice course, hidden gem.u

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Did not know at bottom showing $5.00 additional had to be paused st course. I did not see but paided

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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