9301 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, Florida 34429, US
(352) 795-4211
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About Plantation on Crystal River

Part of Choice Hotels' Ascend Collection, Plantation on Crystal River is an attractive destination that offers a feeling of Old Florida. Golfers enjoy the resort's 27 holes designed by Mark Mahannah in a peaceful, natural setting. In addition to other amenities like tennis and an outdoor swimming, the resort serves as a gateway to several interesting local activities, like manatee tours that enable guests to swim alongside the local creatures.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Acres232
Year Opened1962
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsBar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Short CourseYes
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Plantation on Crystal River

Reviews

3.9
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Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Coming back

It was nice to see the course coming back after the Hurricanes.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Green, rest of the course was terrible

I had heard good things about this course and tried it out. For ~$40 it wasn't awful but the only good thing was the greens. They were in great shape. Otherwise the layout is mostly boring, very little to no grass in the fairways or around the greens. I am happy to see the course reopen after the storm damage but they need more time to grow grass before I would recommend this course. Not a bad place for beginners as its fairly open, with a few tighter holes. Not worth the money or drive time. No working bathrooms, just port o potties.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course is fun to play.

Course is in good shape. 90 degree rule in effect, to keep fairways more manageable. Great idea. Go play this course, have fun

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

The greens are in excellent condition, fairways will be better with some rain. Enjoyable course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Probably play somewhere else if you can

A few of the greens have damage. Most of the fairways are bare por burnt out. Most of the greens where decent. The pace of play was very slow. I would play some where else if there was other options currently.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Will definitely be back

The course lacks amenities at this time, they are trying to fix this. So bring your drinks and snacks with you. This course layout is quite different than others in the area. The Greens except hole 2 are in excellent conditions, that’s the highlight of this course and the reason I will be back. The tee boxes could use some love but they are acceptable. The bunkers and sand traps were in good condition. Some fairways were in good condition, others have some areas without grass, this did not affect my game.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wildlife and golf. Happy day on the course!

Overall the course was in good condition. You have to remember it is in a tidal basin and subject to frequent flooding. The fairways take a beating, but still playable. The greens are always in great shape and putt true. The staff are friendly and helpful. The wildlife on the course is varied, from alligators to all manner of birds, from eagles to ibis. It is a challenging course, but very fun. It will be nice to have a clubhouse for the 19th hole when they are completely re-built. But all in all, a great way to spend 4 hours!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Plantation GC

Great to see the Plantation back up and running. Greens were in really good shape, fairways are coming along.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Need a 19th hole

They were going through some new construction upgrades. There is no food or drinks so you can only grab a candy bar, chips and soda or water. No Cart person of course. But there is a great food place across the street you can meet after golf called Cedar River Seafood

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Warm welcome

A warm welcome whether talking about the weather or the friendliness of the people. The greens were great but the fairways needed more grass. Perhaps as we move through the rainy season that too will improve. Overall it was a good day.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Much improved

Greens were great condition. Fairways need a little help, but overall great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course to play

Tee boxes , hole signage , layout were vert nice . Staff was very friendly ! They appear to be working hard to improve the course ! Price is a little too steep foe current conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course is in good shape considering it hasn't been opened in a few years.

Happy to be back playing on it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

The entire facility is under renovation and there hasn't been rain in forever, but considering those things the course is perfectly ok. The greens are in great shape but the fairways and tee boxes are dry and grass sparse in some areas. It's a nice track though and is playing nicely.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
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

Good condition considering the drought

The greens are in good condition though a bit slow and the tees are in very good condition. The fairways are a bit sparce due to the very serious drought. Best course conditions in the Crystal River area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Glad to have it !

Due to storms & flooding, the course had been closed for a couple seasons. A new ownership group has come in and are putting a ton of investment in and making significant improvements. The course itself is currently in pretty good shape, and the greens are really nice!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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