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Palatka Golf Club

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3.8
883 Reviews (883)
5 Stars
227
4 Stars
413
3 Stars
163
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
33
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
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78.9%
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743 out of 883 reviews
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3.8
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.8%
Recommend this course
25 out of 33 reviews
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3.8
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
78.4%
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40 out of 51 reviews
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Course Highlights
This authentic Donald Ross design rewards golfers with signature undulating greens, creative doglegs, and challenging par 3s that showcase his masterful course architecture. Exceptionally welcoming staff and outstanding tournament support consistently elevate the experience at a genuinely affordable price.

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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Tees
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
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Scorecard for Palatka Golf Club
Metrics:
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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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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Reviews

3.8
883 Reviews (883)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 24
Brunch 7
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 31
Bunkers 26
Undulating Greens 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 35
Walkers 30
Seniors 29
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 30
Convenient to the City 19
In the 'Burbs 8

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u000007353620
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor course lay out

Tee boxes were to. Lose to putting greens . So no respect on teeing off or putting. Narrow fairways and blind fairways.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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bodes1
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First time playing there

The course is unique to this part of Florida with elevation changes and NO water. I believe this is what is considered a links course; with the tree-lined, narrow, fairways running parallel to each other. A big plus to keep playing without drops and strokes lost. Fairways, bunkers and the greens were all in great shape. Definitely will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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u000007353620
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not worth the travel

Booked because of the reviews and price. Travel from Daytona hour and half.

Small parking lot. First tee is right off the parking lot. Seams crowded…

Narrow fairways and close together..

Small greens several blind shots .

Don’t plan on going back.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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5YIzGq20FxZFBN8tKr7q
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Hem

Fantastic Donald Ross 100 year old designed gem. Fantastic value for money. Unique driving range hitting into a pond with water fountains as your yardage markers.

Friendly pro shop and restaurant staff.

Well worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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ga464804414
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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rdlowville
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u241690077
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u241690077
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Qneeld87
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Low Country Treat

Awesome course…Friendly Staff…Will be back again soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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rdlowville
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u000004785526
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Donald Ross layout

Nice course. Traditional Donald Ross layout. Most greens were in descent shape. A few greens were in rough shape. Winter like conditions. Staff was great! Would like to play in May when grass is more plentiful.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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u314159719200
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winter conditioning

The greens are running a little quicker than normal but generally in good shape for the time of year. Overall the course appears to be in good condition and always a fun challenge to play!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u7263276
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Patrick6284075
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Course in good condition. Fun to play. A bit tough to find successive tee boxes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Lenhuff
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Palatka in Dec

Great time, weather decent .

Course over seeded ball sits up greens a tad sticky

Will definitely be back

It’s a very intriguing course like it a lot.

Imagine D Ross built this course an almighty feat.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u492856565
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Palatka

Course was in good shape. 2 or 3 greens had some rough patches but overall good shape. Pace was ultra slow being behind a group of 5

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
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JBarry3
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Lenhuff
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice to be back

Really interesting course ups, downs, doglegs,challenging par 3s, rough a little bumpy.

We’L definitely B back

Been over seeded for winter play lush but a bit slow.

Helpful, friendly staff

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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JPing430
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great improvements!

Course has definitely been given some TLC! Best hotdog at the turn in the State of FL! Just a great time. Play here!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314161489961
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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