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 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout

Was actually flooded a few weeks ago with tropical storm . Ground was still very wet. Great layout, great greens. Very picturesque. Got a deal on golf now and that made it so nice! Worth the drive from gainesville or Ocala! People very very friendly

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Value

Got a 7:46am tee time for $10.00. Course was a little soggy, but in great shape. Got a little confused finding a tee box or two, but well maintained course at an unbeatable price = a good day :-)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Course is in a great area with real Florida scenery . Greens are large, fairways in great shape. I will definitely be back

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

course has nice layout

need to rack sand traps our add more sand very hard in sand traps bunkers

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Nice course

Would recommend this course to anyone, fairly flat, nice fairways and greens, well placed sand traps and water hazards. Would enjoy this course again, and plan on it..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 116
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

The Plantation of Crystal River

I hadn't played here for at least the last 10 years, and boy has the place changed. The holes have been upgraded and renumbered since my last visit. Course conditions were excellent and the staff very friendly. We arrived about on half hour early and got to head out immediately. Green were fairly fast and it takes a good read to sink your putts. I'll be back again for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Nice local course.

Course in great condition from tee to green. Greens have some bumpiness and may need to be rolled. Overall Plantation is a good test for shot makers.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What you'd expect

Some hard sand on fairways on some holes. Plays slow on wed late mornings. Nice layout. Good coarse for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beware the Water

My wife and I played Plantation as a four ball with another couple over from England with us on vacation. I had last played the course 3 years ago. We booked through Gofl Now and got an early tee time. On arrival we were struck by how friendly and welcoming the staff were. There were no exceptions and this set us up for a good day. Although it had rained heavily overnight and water features on many holes the course was in good condition and the greens were as good as any of the 10 other courses we have played in Florida on this trip. When the wind got up in the latter part of our round the course got considerably harder and errant shots ended up in the various water hazards. This did not detract from our day. The course has a great atmosphere and when we had a meal in the clubhouse afterwards the members we met were as friendly as the staff. I would recommend Plantation to anyone who is on vacation in the area.

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

Nice course

Course was in good shape pro shop was very helpful would like to receive coupons or special rates thank u

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

Nice experience

Good solid course. Only one hole was quite wet after two days of some very heavy rains. Not too crowded and great pace the morning I was there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Plant ion course review

Everything went well the course was in good shape and staff was very helpful thank u

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

The greens are beautiful, putt true.

You better score on the front 9, because the back nine can be a challenge .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wet and windy day

We cannot wait to play this course again under ideal conditions. They had a all day rain the prior day and the course had casual water everywhere.,and it was very windy. Still had a good time

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course, pretty easy.

Played with my 86 year old Mom. Easy enough course for her to play with usually no one in front or behind us to rush us. Eighth hole most challenging for her. We named it the snake pit hole! Cute little course for the price to play 9 holes. I pay that much on Long Island with a league and I walk!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Typical FL low land course, flat

Flat but wind make change. Very good green. Birds, chirping, aligators sleeping on the course. Fun playing there. Money worthy.
A little wet on some spots after rain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The plantation Championship Course

Had a great time. The value for the price was great. Played with some local guys..... They made me feel like I was a one of them. The course was fun to play, not difficult but fair. Greens putted true and a little on the fast side. Definitely would return.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Nice course

5 Handicapper. Visiting family in the area. Played the day after a big rain storm, course was wet, but playable. Greens were in excellent condition and putted true. Fairways, considering the water, were nice. Fairly good design for being on mostly flat terrain. I would definitely play again if I return to this area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Older Course for Enjoyable Afternoon Round

We picked up this course as an alternate in the afternoon and really enjoyed the round. The course is relatively short by modern standards, but this allows for more options off the tee box. The overall course conditions were good; greens rolled true and nice playing turf from the fairway. There are some nice tight openings from the tee box too! Water is in play on several holes. The rough is a hodge podge of grasses. The pro was very helpful and friendly. This is more of a locals course than a tourists course, but if you need one more round before the Florida sun sets give it a try.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Plantation at Crystal River

This is the third time I played this course. I am a 12 handicap. The front 9 is shorter and easier than the back side, The back side is narrow and you have to keep the ball straight to stay out of trouble. The fairways are in good shape, the greens are large and slopping there isn't a flat put out there. AT ALL COST STAY BELOW THE HOLE. Staff are friendly and accommodating, I would recommend this course to anyone it is fun to play, challenging but you have enough good scoring holes to balance the course out,

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