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.
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Golfer Photos
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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
Golfer Reviews
dissapointed
I have played here many times before. But this time the back nine was closed due to fairway replacement and golfnow never mentioned this in there booking site. The existing front nine was in poor shape at best. This course has taken a nose dive in the last 6 months. I am very dissapointed that golf now did not mention the closed nine. Also the price was not reduced by the course for the poor conditions. Hopefully things change in the future as this was and can be a very nice layout.
Cow Pasture Golf
Like playing a cow pasture. Fairways in mediocre shape. Tee boxes in bad shape. Greens abominable. It's impossible too putt. Not worth it at any price. It'll be a long time before I'd consider going there again.
DISASTER
How dare they charge $24 for this piece of junk! How dare they discribe this course on their website..... you would think you were entering paradise.
Every aspect of the course was a disaster! Green conditions (all 18 holes) were awful. Same with fairways and rough....
I hope Donald Ross was cremated.... because if not he is rolling over in his grave for what these people did to his once gorgeous course.
Fellow golfers..... DON'T DO IT TO YOURSELF!!!!!
Poor condition
Course is in BAD shape. The greens were dirt with very little grass. Fairways look as if they haven't seen water in weeks. I have played this course many times, but this is the worst condition ever!
NASA could have faked the moon landing using these greens as background ... ...
Nice people, beautiful day, but WOW -- those greens! Be ready to factor in not only the normal slope and undulations with your puts, but also large barren patches of sand, hardened mini mud mountains and miscellaneous other interferences that prevent the ball from rolling true -- even rendering a put airbore on one occasion. Feels like the greenskeeper has been on holiday for 8 or 10 months.
Great deal.
Palatka is a super deal thru Golfnow.com. Course is in fairly good condition and never overcrowded. Great staff.
Great scenery fun course
Good course for beginners. Many wide open fairways.
Interesting Driving Range
The driving range was between holes on the course hitting into the water. athe greens were small and in need of serious maintenance. For the price on golfnow it was worth it but I would not pay full price to play.
Hidden Gem
I have played this course several times. No matter if it is a hot deal or not this course is well worth the 1 HR drive I made from Ponte Vedra. Staff is amazing, food is great, and the track was in great shape.
Palatka Course
The course is a 40 minute ride for me. BUt it is an excellent value it is a fun course. Friendly staff and the people are nice. I would recommend it to anyone.
Specials
Paid $6 more than the special they were running for Easter - including the Putman Co service charge in the small print on Golf Now
great family course
Very nice course very open fairways, with greens on the smaller side. Plays fast with a great family feel.
Nice Older Course
Older course which is well maintained. Fun to play and enjoyed fast play.
Not very memorable
No variable in holes by the time we reach the 12 hole we were quite bored. However, this would be a good course for beginners as the fairways are wide and flat.
Great Value for Jones Course
This is an Old Florida style course. You won't find many lost balls...if they clear the fence they are gone forever. Some very challenging holes including a Par 3 with a tree limb hanging over the fairway...it eats balls with a gusto.
Quaint course with friendly staff
Palatka was a pleasant surprise after waiting to long to book a round while in town. I would have easily paid double and felt that I still got a great value. Greens were small but very fair and the course was in great condition for a nearly 100 year old muni. Enjoyed the first round so much we went back the very next morning. Can't wait for an excuse to get back to St Augustine so I can play it again.
pleasant surprise
I played here before and this is the best I've seen this course