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3.8
879 Reviews (879)
5 Stars
227
4 Stars
413
3 Stars
161
2 Stars
46
1 Stars
32
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
81.1%
Recommend this course
743 out of 879 reviews
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4.0
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.5%
Recommend this course
28 out of 32 reviews
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3.8
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
78.8%
Recommend this course
41 out of 52 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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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
879 Reviews (879)

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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Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are in bad shape.

Greens were all sand. Cost me a half dozen strokes at least. I aske for assistance with slow pace and was refused. It’s a shame. Classic course that seems to be attended by the wrong people.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad conditions

Bad conditions on green and fairways. worst couse that I ever played before.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 531
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played

Tee boxes and greens

Place needs to be worked on badly. Greens had emany bald spots, tee boxes were very weedy. At times it was hard to tell what was the fair or the rough area. Very disappointed as I had invited friends to play the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Much needed TLC

The condition of the tee boxes and greens needs attention. The tee boxes were full of wèeds or not cut properly and the greens were dead and dried out. It made it really hard to putt on the greens trying to determine whether it would roll fast or snail slow. I have been here before in the past and was rather disappointed in the condition of the course. Next time I travel this far to play I will call ahead of time to make sure they have given the course some love before I visit again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course Conditions

I am a big fan of this course, I love the layout, however in the past few months the conditions have deteriorated badly. The greens are badly blighted and scorched and are in desperate need of real maintenance. The fairways are in ok shape, but the rough is mostly mud sand and dollar weeds. Well struck fairway lies are likely to be punished by divoted and weedy ground. The tee boxes have deteriorated to mostly dirt, sand and scorched grass. I hope, for the sake of this gem of a course that real greens keeping and course maintenance will start soon, because all I am seeing over the past few months is "cutting the grass"

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs water

I’m a fan of the course. But the greens are awful. Someone told me the sprinkler system is not working properly. I would check before playing there.

Again I am normally a fan of this course

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 211
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 56
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Many greens and tee boxes are in tough shape, but they are definitely working on them and hopefully they will recover.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Value!

We enjoyed our round at Palatka! The course is not the nicest, but was fine, especially for the cost. I appreciated the fewer water hazards. All around a good time!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Weather Round

Clear blue skis, 70° and a little wind. Fairways were covered nicely, but greens are deteriorating Not able to putt Just locked him in the room just leave them in there. We thought y’all Harry was gonna do it. He got sick last minute and he didn’t tell anybody that the best solution was put together like ninth grader and there’s a lot of adults overwhelmed. So it happens occasionally because she’s a teacher ha ha ha ha ha ha q Last year Jennifer worked with her. I thought she was in her class. I’m sure I’m sure they’ll get her be more younger. on some of them.

Will try again in the future.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/21/2024

What a dumb comment; don't understand what you are trying to say?

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Even though it wasn't the nicest course it was still fun. Not worth the drive from Jacksonville. But probably great for the palatka community.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Spring Day on the Course

Fabulous weather for a round at Palatka. Had a twosome and finished in 2:40 even waiting for a foursome for a few holes.

Fairways and most tees were in good shape, but some greens need work. Overall a nice day and place to play for the cost.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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