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3.8
858 Reviews (858)
5 Stars
220
4 Stars
404
3 Stars
157
2 Stars
45
1 Stars
32
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
82.4%
Recommend this course
724 out of 858 reviews
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3.9
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.2%
Recommend this course
16 out of 19 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
16
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.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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3.8
858 Reviews (858)
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

A very simple course, laid back. What is not to enjoy...

Would play again because a golfer can score well here if the ball is on the fairway and you can putt fairly well on slow greens...

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Friendly, helpful staff; well-kept course and equipment

First time played; course was in very good condition, and provided an interesting, enjoyable afternoon of golf. Staff was helpful and friendly, carts well-maintained, and the fees very affordable. We'll definitely be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Love the Raised Tees and Raised Greens

The course is open a little forgiving with open fairways

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

challenging and fun

Had a great time greens are in good shape airways r nice cut a little short and wet but nothing terrible everyone had a great time will repeat

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

For a 1925 era course, it was in great shape.

Staff were very friendly and willing to assist. Fairways were in good shape. A bare spot or two along side of the fairway. The solution was to stay in the fairway. Greens were in good shape. Overseeding was taking place -- lots of sand. They run fairly true. I enjoy playing the old Donald Ross courses. Many have disappeared or been reworked. I will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Course in great condition, really enjoyed it!

Have played there a couple times over the last few years. This is the best condition I have seen the course in. The staff were super helpful and friendly. The course is challenging to me but is set up to reward the average golfer. The 3 par 3's on the back nine are fair and can be a help. Really enjoyed the day with good friends, good weather, great course and great staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

a little sandy

greens were a little sandy but overall course was good

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

No crowds with great conditions.

The course was totally uncrowded. The staff made us feel very welcome. Except for some bumpy grass on the greens, the course is well maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Donald Ross course! Well maintained and great staff.

Wonderful course. Recent renovations have brought this classis Donald Ross course back to life. Helpful staff, rock bottom prices, and nice conditions. I can't wait to return.

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

Left or right handed will have challenges

They have done a great job bringing this Donald Ross course back to an enjoyable golfing day.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Very well kept!

Wonderfully course with great history would highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful course and wonderful sand....

It was our first time playing this course and we were greeted by a very friendly staff. The course had been reseeded a few weeks back and the greens were a bit slow but very tough considering I spent way to much time in the greenside bunkers. The sand was soft and playable. The fairways are pretty wide but still found myself behind a few trees from time to time. My foursome had a wonderful day of golf and will be coming back...and that is a 50 mile drive for us...each way.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice change from long holes and monster greens.

Enjoyed the challenge of shot placement and hitting to small greens. Deceptive in degree of difficulty, easy to get in trouble with trees and waste areas. Greens were very slow due to time of year.
Staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Looking forward to going back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Donald Ross design course, must play

Original design Donald Ross course, only 6000 yards from back tees, smallish greens, not many traps, front of greens open for run up shots, par 70, friendly staff, very good food.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Value

Donald Ross designed 1925! Back tees are only 5900+ but the character of the course has not changed since it was designed. Famous clientele have played here over the years and the staff is very friendly and prideful of their history. It is truly a pleasure to play a course as it was originally designed and not changed like a lot of newer courses.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

the course is player friendly

I enjoyed playing this course very much I will come back the staff is very friendly .

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

palatka golf course

I was charged an additional $3.00 at the Golf Course. He said it was a service fee, he said it has always been that way. I played there 2 years ago ( at least 3 times) and there was no extra fee with GOLFNOW.

Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
2.0

under repair

Tough day. Played well even though the greens had just been sanded, in preparation for 3 upcoming 'major' tournaments. Small, unreceptive turtle-back greens make scoring difficult. Trees being cut and needed to wait. Mens toilets were outside porta-potties, not fun on a hot day. MUST maintain focus as there is trouble on every hole. Due to maintenance it was a difficult day to get into any rhythm.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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