Palatka Golf Club

We have probably played Palatka more then any other course while in Florida. However the EXTRA tax of $5 per person for non-Palatka residents on top of close to $10 in other taxes is starting to make us look elsewhere. There are better buys around so unfortunately we will not be playing here as much as we used to. If you get a cheaper online price it can help make the round more affordable. Course is fairly well maintained although last year there was some major damage from some kind of animals. Greens are in nice shape. Holes are varied and interesting. Course has been here a long time. Overall we like Palatka but the extra $5 per person fee for non-residents is a BIG turnoff so keep this in mind if you are considering playing this course.

A Donald Ross course designed in the 1920s. If you’re into old school golf where the fairways aren’t lined with houses, there isn’t a bunch of water or forced carries, but a really good challenge, then this is the place for you. If you feel like you can test your game against some of the best amateurs in the country come visit in March and play the Florida Azalea Am. And if you don’t think you can keep par with the elite, there are 5 flights in addition to the champ flight.

I played by myself in right around 2 hours for 18 holes. It was a great day on the course. The layout makes it more difficult than the yardage may make you think. The course was in better condition than I have ever seen. It was the first time I played there in quite a while. It was definitely worth the money and the course’s conditions would compare to that of a course at double the price. The staff is always very hospitable here as well. Very much enjoyable golf round.

The course has improved in the last years. The greens are not to fast, good bunkers. The fairways are sometimes a little soft which is not easy to play. But anyhow, to play Palatka is value for money.

Classic Donald Ross, not long but deceptive from 100 yards in. You definitely need to double check distances, often you are farther from the hole than you think. Add domed greens and fiendishly placed bunkers, trees that protect greens from off line shots. The greens are in excellent shape for this late in the year with many subtle breaks. The course has survived two hurricanes in good shape. Not a typical flat Florida layout, it takes advantage of its location next to Ravine Gardens State Park.

Played in 3 hours then had time for good food and beer when we were done.

Try it, you'll have a ball!

Historical course in excellent condition and great staff.

Course is looking pretty good after the weather problems in Florida with hericsnes and such.

The staff is always very friendly. Front 9 was clear sailing. The back 9 slowed down considerable. Not sure of reason. There was a group on every hole. The course has some easy holes and some that will challenge the average golfer.

The course was in a very good condition compared to earlier years. Good , reliable greens, the fairways were ok, speed of play was fast. I will come back.

Great Ross layout, smallish greens, lots of subtle slopes. Bring your A game for approach shots, mediocre won't work here. Course conditions are what you'd expect if you paid twice the gen fee here.

Irma knocked down and killed several trees but the course was in good shape. Almost done with the practice green which looks great. Hole 11 is still being worked on but is also coming around. Our pace of play was fast. I would recommend this course to anyone.

The pace was great, probably because it was so hot and not many golfers out. Had a few holes that the bunkers are being repaired. The greens are starting to come back. The course should be in great shape in a couple of weeks.

I always liked the course layout but needs work. Extra $4 fee added when get to course if you don't live in the city. At this time not worth the money.

This Donald Ross design remains challenging but fair. Course conditions were very good after the rains earlier in the week. Some pin positions were diabolical.