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

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Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just what we needed

Came to FL from snowy New England and needed a course to play a round to start the season. This was a good course for that.
Fairways level, greens in great shape, and forgiving on errant shots on most holes.

Staff very pleasant.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Plantation On Crystal River

Over all good course but wet every time I have play. I alway's have mud between the club and the ball. The greens are fast and unpredicable hard time reading the putt. Maybe just me.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

good course conditions

Vary strange hole layout but excellent condition. Greens fast and rolled great. Some very short par 4's but also some lengthy ones.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Plantation on Crystal River Golf Course

Had a great time on this course except that after the rains for a couple of days, it was very wet and soft (not the courses fault).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Improving the Course

I'd heard The Plantation was undergoing improvements, after being somewhat neglected a few years back. The course was in good shape. The layout of some holes can be confusing, for the first time playing there. There is plenty of water, as well as tee shots to narrow fairways. Overall, all eight of us enjoyed the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Terrible waiting for continue playing

I won't play this course again.
Very poor condition of the court.
Very bad indicated. Not amusing!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course great value

Course was very wet from 2 inches of rain the day before but was still in great shape . Looking forward to playing it again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Vakue

I went in with low expectations due to the price I paid but was very surprised. Very fun course with great greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

short course but very tight and challenging

Staff was very friendly, course was fun and the location was nice

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Good Course with nice layout , do not play when wet.

Unfortunately we played the course the day after a soaking rain shower and the course does not drain well. We were first off and played cart paths only so I cannot gauge pace of play for this course. When we are in the area again we will make sure to return for another round. My wife and I did like the layout and the staff was very nice..We went into the restaurant after our round for a light lunch and were pleasantly surprised by how good the burgers were..Again a very accommodating and friendly staff, and a nice layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Flooded

As I grew up playing this course, I have played many times over the years. Unfortunately most of the holes have standing water on them. If they didn't, the fairways were saturated. I am hopeful that the staff turns around the course. This used to be the center of golf in Crystal River. Maybe one day it will be again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Course should have been closed

Upon arriving at the course I was told that it would be cart path only.. Under statement..It should have been closed. The entire course was under water. Cart paths had several inches of rain water on them making them almost impassable. If I could have I would have asked for my money back. To be fair I have played this course when it was dry. Great layout, fun course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Christmas in Florida

Played with a couple from Michigan. Had a great time. Cart path only due to wet conditions from the 3 or 4 inches of rain they received over the weekend. Course was closed on the previous Monday. Otherwise the course was in good condition. Greens were firm and fast. Everyone working on Christmas day was very friendly and helpful. Thanks to all of them for sacrificing their time on such a family holiday. Ate lunch their and although it was restricted the burgers and fries were excellent. With cart paths only we had lots of exercise.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun Course

A little wet after the rain but still great golf. Not busy so the pace was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great wild life

This is a flat cours . A little confusing in early holes as to where to g . Great wildlife on the course . Gators, a variety of birds, variety if turtles, Smaller greens. Decent course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Plant 11-28

The course was average. Play was tough as the weather was cold.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities 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
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course and the price was great also

The course was in very good condition both fairways and greens. A course that I will play multiple times.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great Deal!

This course was in great shape after having TONS of rain the day before. Usually a wet course, it really was in great shape. Greens were a little hairy, but excellent condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice track, great greens.

Paired up with a Grand Father, Father and Son, three generations. It was great, those guys were so fun, even if the course was terrible I believe I would of had a great time. Instead the course was in nice shape. The tee boxes had grass and were somewhat level. The fairways were nicely maintained. And the greens were great, some undulations, a little fast but they all putted true. If you are in Citrus County and have a chance check this place out you won't be disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great time

Our foursome had a great time. The weather was cool but sunny and the ball didn't carry as much as usual but that didn't stop from really enjoying ourselves.
I would recommend this course to anyone that ask's me. Looking forward to playing it again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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