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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Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value for money

General grooming of course was good but some fairways were thin and some greens were patchy, In general the condition was favorable. Location of tees were confusing, tee direction postings definitely require improvement. Restaurant service was excellent, and quality of food was good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 101
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

A little eet

Course was in decent condition however the greens were very dry and thin.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course has had too much rain,

Cart path only even the “dry” holes wet.

Would like to play it in drier conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very soggy and muddy fairways,

Very slow pace, poorly organized, We decided to stop playing after 9 holes,

Manager refused to give credit or rain check

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 164
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Top 100 Contributor
Missouri Advisor
First Time Playing

Kicked off Course at 600pm

The lady in the pro shop was not super friendly. The course itself was pretty average to poor. No memorable holes. Boring layout. Greens were below average. Course was super wet but obviously not the courses fault. We had about 5 holes left to play around 545pm and were told the carts had to be in by 600. 600 is two hours before dark. Last I knew the paying customer determined when the staff got to go home not vice versa. Most Ludacris thing I've ever seen. So we left and went home with 4 holes left to play. Wouldn't go back due to the course though, not the staff. Cart guy was super friendly.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

The course was in good shape. When heavy rains come it gets pretty soggy, but right now it is Great. I’m disappointed that the Golf Now price is so high. The Plantation advertises a lower price. I hope Golf Now gets in line because normally I do most of my golf through them but right now they are out of line.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course in good shape

Laid back staff, very nice! Course was in good shape even after a lot of rain! We’ll play here again definitely! Thanks guys!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Past its prime

Excellent layout but time has not been good to this course. Lots of weeds!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Favorite Local Track

Relocated to area just about 4 years ago. This is quickly becoming my favorite go to track. I was spoiled, for many years was in the Golf business in Miami and got to play some wonderful coursrs regularly. Struggled to find a local course that offered everything on my check list until I found Plantation Crystal River.

Aesthetically pleasing .....check

Good overall condition......check

Makes you think your way around the course......check

Friendly staff......check

Reasonable fees....check

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Third attempt to like this course

I’d played here twice last year, and both times came away feeling that it’s a competent course as far as offering 18 well-maintained golf holes - the groundskeeping is good, fairways are generally good, mowed to a height that doesn’t have you perpetually on a tight lie, greens well maintained. That’s still the case. It’s the kind of course you really want to find a reason to love, but there’s just no memorable or challenging terrain, views, or layout that say “wow”. It’s completely fine for the day where you just want to get out and practice, and not have 10 traps between tee and cup - “utilitarian” is the word that comes to mind. Pace of play was just over 2.5 hours on a early afternoon tee time, as I had no one ahead or behind for the entirety of the round and played 2 balls most of the round. A big plus is not a lot of housing close to fairways as is so common on Florida courses; it’s only at the perimeter of the course and rarely near enough to be intrusive. Allow extra time if coming from the south due to construction on Rt 19.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging layout

I like all the water on the course and the chance to see wildlife!

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

Very good course for your money!!

Greens was in good condition an course is a challenge with hazards on almost all holes. Bathrooms on course an water coolers. Course was the best bang for my buck I've ever played. Though sometimes on this course u can get a bit lost. But over all its a nice an challenging course for a good price. I would recommend it to anybody!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 116
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Breezy day

The sun was out and the day was warm and windy in Inverness Florida. The course was in spring condition, meaning that the grass on the fairways was green but the ball sits on the ground not supported by grass. The greens were decent and not awful fast, still springtime condition. All in all a nice day to play the game.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Fun Day

It was a well maintained course and we had a great day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Fair course

First I will say that I will probably play this course again. Layout was ok. The condition was ok (not good or bad). Staff in the clubhouse was not overly friendly but not rude. Nothing here made me think of returning. I hope that it was because of the crazy times we live in with COVID19. I will probably try it again after things clear up to see if it improves.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course, Nice layout

Course was in good shape. Everything was recently airated, it was nice to see them working on it. Carts were pretty clean which is something important now. Overall happy given the hot deal price we paid.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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