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3.8
860 Reviews (860)
5 Stars
220
4 Stars
405
3 Stars
158
2 Stars
45
1 Stars
32
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
82.7%
Recommend this course
726 out of 860 reviews
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3.9
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 20 reviews
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3.7
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
78.5%
Recommend this course
51 out of 65 reviews
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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.

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Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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3.8
860 Reviews (860)
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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

Typical problems for greens this time of the year.Staff working to correct problem.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has some great shot holes. First time playing in ten years.

The length of the course can be appreciated by all golfers. However the greens needs some work. For the hot deal price thru GolfNow, this was a great deal but I wouldn't paid their rack rate for this course. First time playing course in ten years.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

another fun Donald Ross course worth playing

Overall, the fairways were well maintained and the greens were in good shape. Loved the battery powered golf carts, hate those noisy, polluting gas powered ones. A few greens had some dry patches, but not enuf to ruin my round and they did put the pins away from those trouble spots. Golf cart paths could be improved as they are mostly dirt/sand and very bumpy. Would play here again...

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

GREENS NEED TLC

COURSE WAS IN GOOD SHAPE BUT FOR THE GREENS.TYPICAL DONALD ROSS COURSE INVERTED SAUCER GREENS, FALSE FRONTS, ETC.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was a lot if fun, challenging at times and the play was perfect.

I would recommend anyone that just loves golf and especially golfs early roots in Florida to play Palatka.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worse course conditions I've ever played under

Greens - there were none - no grass on the greens - bunkers were full of weeds - rough was mostly weeds. Tee box grass was dollar weeds.

Would never recommend this course to anyone!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

enjoyable round

The greens were being sanded that day so putting wasn't great
but overall the course was maintained. It is a Donald Ross design so it's not longand the greens are crowned . It is one of the only rolling terrain courses around here since Ravines closed.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very interesting course.

Very interesting course. Course layout very challenging. Condition was average. Most greens were okay, but a few weak spots in some of them. Fairways in good shape. A good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course.

It is a challenging course, makes you want to keep coming back to try to better your score. Because of the close fairways, two of the times we played it someone has picked up our ball from another fairway thinking it was theirs.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course povided a very nice golfing experience.

The course was in good shape. Fairways were maintained quite well. A couple of greens on the back 9 could use some attention. I enjoyed the par 5's and the doglegs. The 3rd tee was interesting, playing in the ravine. There was not much water to intimidate. The price made the round an abs olute bargain.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Can't beat it

Reminds me of old British courses I've played, more natural and different. You can score on Par 5's but Par 3's make up for it and the Par 4's aren't so short for a shortish course. Sand traps were fluffy and better than my home course. Greens were adequate some requiring more care. Fairways were good and not first cut so you want to keep it in fairway. Overall a great experience and value, I'll be making this a regular.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful day of Golf

Awesome as always! This Donald Ross designed course has been around since 1925. It is in the best shape I have seen. Greens were a little slow early on but as the sun got higher they sped up. Simply can not find more bang for the buck!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice Short Track, Great Value

The course was a little off the beaten path but was worth the ride. The Donald Ross layout was interesting, while short it had some nice dog legs and elevation changes. The greens are well maintained, "pool table flat" and some are fairly large. The fairways are pretty well maintained as well in the typical landing areas. No real cart paths except near T's and Greens but the nicest part was not having to play surrounded by homes/condos. Enjoyed my day!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Great Place, Great Value

Always have the Best time at Palatka Golf! Something you should see for yourself.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

as of 5/5/13 course is in great shape, greens a bit sticky but true

great value, fairways plush, great condition. not to long overall but challenging par 3's....lots of fun

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course has character.

This is nice course. It's very deceptive. I love the rolling hills the course has. The greens were in pretty good shape. There were a couple with some spots but nothing glaring. The fairways were in fantastic shape. They were very lush and green. If you hit the short grass you had a great lie. Even though it was wet and rainy i still enjoyed the course and will return again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Palatial golf club

Fairways iand greens were in great shape. Cart paths were rough to non existent . Overall a great place to play. Not overly crowded on a Saturday for a public course. Great value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Palatka Good Value Course

Enough challenge for a high handicapper, easier for a better golfer. In any case, greens were in very good shape but were quite slow for us having just been sanded. Fairways in really good condition. For $25 with cart would play this course again in a heartbeat.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Course was fun to play. Greens in good condition.

Staff was cordial. Course was not crowded. Play was not slow and course could be walked but several hills were a pleasant change. I will play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Been playing this course over 15yrs and its in the best shape I've ever seen it. Greens were awesome and fairways excellent. Great job guys!!!!!!!!!!!

Been playing this course over 15yrs and its in the best shape I've ever seen it. Greens were awesome and fairways excellent. Great job guys!!!!!!!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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