Palatka Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 5862 yards | 68.3 | 118 |
| White | 72 | 5589 yards | 66.9 | 115 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5589 yards | 73.0 | 119 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4748 yards | 67.5 | 113 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 68.9/125 W: 74.5/128 | 322 | 385 | 190 | 482 | 448 | 160 | 407 | 380 | 384 | 3158 | 475 | 362 | 170 | 299 | 181 | 377 | 168 | 370 | 451 | 2853 | 6011 |
| White M: 67.5/122 W: 73.0/125 | 311 | 367 | 183 | 473 | 428 | 145 | 386 | 368 | 356 | 3017 | 454 | 349 | 156 | 285 | 170 | 352 | 160 | 360 | 400 | 2686 | 5703 |
| Green M: 63.7/110 W: 68.5/115 | 257 | 295 | 125 | 460 | 402 | 128 | 353 | 313 | 302 | 2635 | 398 | 242 | 118 | 221 | 160 | 278 | 145 | 310 | 330 | 2202 | 4837 |
| Red M: 62.2/104 W: 66.2/111 | 247 | 291 | 88 | 275 | 306 | 121 | 350 | 310 | 297 | 2285 | 394 | 236 | 112 | 215 | 156 | 273 | 133 | 306 | 325 | 2150 | 4435 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 14 |
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Photo submitted by Qneeld87 on 01/04/2025
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Photo submitted by JPing430 on 09/14/2024
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Green Goodness Photo submitted by LowelM on 03/29/2023
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Wow Photo submitted by u000001662545 on 10/16/2022
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Photo submitted by stephen9712884 on 01/08/2022
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Photo submitted by peacekite on 06/10/2021
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Photo submitted by peacekite on 06/10/2021
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Photo submitted by Bill3851356 on 03/31/2021
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Photo submitted by PalatkaGolfClub on 01/28/2017
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Photo submitted by PalatkaGolfClub on 01/28/2017
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Photo submitted by PalatkaGolfClub on 01/28/2017
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1937 Photo submitted by PalatkaGolfClub on 01/28/2017
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Photo submitted by PalatkaGolfClub on 01/28/2017
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Photo submitted by PalatkaGolfClub on 01/28/2017
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Photo submitted by PCharlz61 on 06/21/2014
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John Daly's Golf Bag Photo submitted by f16hoops on 10/09/2012
Classic Ross
The course was in very good shape, they are over seeding, but the greens are only marginally affected. The remainder of the course was in very good condition, and enjoyable.
Good
Staff very friendly and course in good condition for this time of year. Will go again - good value for your $
Bad
I really wish GolfNow would start putting course conditions on here. This course is in terrible shape I would not recommend playing here until they get it fixed. There are two holes that are completely dirt. Greens and bunkers were the only thing that was good.
Old style
This is a 1926 golf course. Holes close together with gentle bends and more terrain changes than normal for Florida. No water in play. Overall a good place to play.
The course has a great set up.
A course with several challenging holes like #3 or #18. Provides a good playing enviroment and for the price a good choice.
Safety concern
Was very concerned on many holes when my partner and I were on the tee box, the foursome behind us was hitting directly at us, poor layout, if you go for the flag there may be someone on a tee box literally behind the flag. Nice course other than that.
Fun course
We hadn't played for 4 months due to health issues and this was the perfect course for a comeback. Beautiful open fairways and true greens. My only complaints was the women's tee boxes could use some work but it was a very advantageous for women golfers. Finished in about 3 hrs!! Short drive for a different course....overall excellent
Great Value, great course
They have done a lot of work on the fairways and greens. Worth the money, laid back, awesome hidden gem.
Great people
Everyone encountered in this outing were very friendly and helpful. From the pro shop to the bar and grill to the golfers themselves. The price to play coincides with the condition of the course. A fun layout but course condition will keep me from returning.
Extra Fee?
I was unpleasantly surprised by being charged an extra fee for not living in Palatka and thus not being a member of their Good Old Boys Club. This is the only course I've ever been to that penalized outsiders with an extra fee. A beautiful day and the place was still empty. Maybe if they didn't treat "Them thar outsiders" with an extra fee, they might attract more customers. That extra fee wasn't noticeable until after the tee time is reserved, making me very hesitant about returning there. And not having a map on the score card could made navigation difficult for new "Outsiders"
Love this course
A friend invited me to play last week and I was pleasantly surprised by the condition of the course. The fairways and greens are some of the best around.
Well maintained
Challenging with great up and downs greens are slow fairways are.ingood shape
Enjoyed the day!
Had a great golf day! Couldn't rate facilities as they were under construction. Should be great when they are finished.
Great Ross Experience
Had not played this course in nearly 20 yrs. I hope they continue restoration of this beautiful Donald Ross course. Condition is good plus-- hope the greens staff takes pride in taking what is now good to a level of great. A great walking track in the cooler months. Friendly staff. A wonderful play at a great price!
A step back in time with Donald Ross
This course is short by modern standards, but was very interesting and challenging in many ways. Great routing, beautiful old trees and small tricky greens. Very friendly staff everywhere.
Also noted announcement of further renovations to clubhouse and overall facility. Great value!
Like a traditional northern course
A traditional course with next to no water and good bunkers. Lots of doglegs. Not long but watch where you drive as you may be blocked by trees. Very fiendly course from the staff to members. Small greens that hold and flat with sloping edges. Not upside down bowls as I had previously read. Good value for your money. Stay left of the palm tree on number 10 and hit it only about 185 yards. Stay left on number 18. A real good time.
Nice course in good shape
Greens were in very good shape albeit quite slow. Fairways were decent but roughs were often barren. New golf carts are on order; definitely needed.
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