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 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice design, good par 3s

Course was pretty good for this time of year. Good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Very Good condition

We have enjoyed this course several times while we were in Florida. One of the best courses in the area. The fairways are in far better condition than most in the area and the greens are true and consistant. We always enjoy this course

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Low lying property damp fairways

Good value. Greens in good shape hold approach shots. Relatively open but trees at strategic locations if shoots pulled or sliced.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Funky layout, good conditions

They keep all the turf (tees, fairways, greens) in good shape. It's low and flat and doesn't drain that well, so be careful when it rains. And the first several holes on the full-size course are interwoven with the 9 hole "Lagoons" course, so the routing is a bit odd and confusing. But overall, a pretty good course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

non refundable

the experience was great. I hooked up with a friendly couple from Canada. unfortunately I bought a twosome and my playing partner got sick so the price I received from Golfnow didn't turn out to be such a good deal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course

The staff was great at check-in. The first tee was wide open and we started early. Course was in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

course wet

First 9 not nice, wet bad fairway. Back 9 much nicer. Fjrst tine pkaying and it was Difficult to find the next hole, confusing. Had to ask twice

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Would like to try again

Played under extremely windy conditions. Made it tough to gauge yardages for the first time around. Greens were off some, but it's early in the season. Bunkers in great shape and uniform.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very old, but pleasant

At 08.00 we were the first to tee off for the day.
As a twosome we did it in just over 3 hours.
The course is old which means that the holes are mostly short, relatiyve to courses built over the last 25 years.
Fairways were not in good shape but the greens were excellent.
Very friendly caddiemaster and marshall.
Playing via Golf now gave us a very good deal $ 15 per person, so absolutely no complaints here.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

great course

The course was in very good condition. Greens were very good. Tees and fairways were well kept. Recommend playing here, you'll enjoy it. Worth the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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

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
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