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4.4
1701 Reviews (1701)
5 Stars
1255
4 Stars
310
3 Stars
88
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
21
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
88.0%
Recommend this course
1590 out of 1701 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
76.2%
Recommend this course
61 out of 80 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
165 Reviews (165)
5 Stars
101
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
86.1%
Recommend this course
142 out of 165 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7099 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.6

Formerly home to a turpentine plantation, the site now offers one of the most environmentally sensitive courses in northwest Florida, Kelly Plantation. The golf course sits along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay, sprawling across a waterfront landscape of towering trees and swampy bayous. The course features large, contoured greens and wide, manicured fairways that are in excellent condition but can also be tricky to navigate. The strategically placed hazards also require some careful maneuvering. In addition to being a challenging round, the golf course is also known for its stunning scenic appeal. Throughout the layout, golfers can enjoy panoramic views across the bay to the abundant magnolias and palmettos that are native to Florida's northwest region. For these reasons, Kelly Plantation has received high praise from publications such as Golf Digest and Golf Magazine.

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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Golf Season Year round
Architect Fred Couples (1998) Gene Bates (1998) Bob Cupp (1998) Michael Riley (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Strano Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.4
1701 Reviews (1701)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 34
19th Hole Scenic Views 15
Brunch 15
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 75
Water Hazards 68
Undulating Greens 42
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 55
A Weekend Splurge 51
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 49
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 67
Near Local Attractions 45
Worth the Drive 37

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Fair
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Friendliness Average
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Commented on 07/09/2023

Thank you for visiting us! We wish we could have given you a 5-star experience and would like another chance to do so. If you would like to discuss how we could have provided a better golf experience, please reach out to me at (850) 650-7600.

Thanks much,

Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Even with Aerated Greens, Best in Destin

Great course. Yes greens were aerated but anyone who played this week should of been aware of that. It says it on Golf Now and the guys at bag drop even let us roll the practice green before we went in to pay, just to make sure we were ok with it. Course layout although not considered hard, is definitely challenging. We played other courses this week as well and Kelly Plantation in my opinion is the best semi private course in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/09/2023

We are so grateful that you consider us the best in Destin despite having aerated greens at the time of your visit. We are committed to providing the greatest golf experience in the area and are grateful for your visit and your thoughtful review! We hope to see you again soon!

Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good experience

7/10 upset about the greens and being aerated. If I would have known this I would not of played. Should have called first and asked. Worth the money if not.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic track

Great conditions, superb layout, played in under 4 hours. Not really sure what else you could ask for.

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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding

First time golfing this course, I must say BEST course in this area. Scenary was thumbs-up. Fairways, tee boxes and greens were well groomed. Greens were fast but didn't take long to figure that out. Pace of play was slow but all in all a great day o. the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrific tract

Great layout with all the ingredients for challenging and fun golf! My go to course whenever I visit. Enjoy a crisp cold apple on 10 tee box. Visit the restaurant after your round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Kelly Plantation Review

Overall the course was in excellent shape. Greens rolled smooth, with moderate to fast pace. Course layout was nice, definitely one of the better courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Definitely worth playing

Excellent fairways and greens, greens were quick and rolled smooth, wide fairways but plenty of hazards to think your way around, not really worth the money but no course around Destin really is but it’s a nice course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Gorgeous

Beautiful course. Very difficult but quite playable. I will definitely be back. Played in well under four hours. The staff could not be nicer

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful

Terrific course conditions and lay out, hot all clubs, nice variety of holes, played in 3 3/4 hours, nice range, putting green and short game area including bunkers. Great round!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course. Wow.

Best fairways. Best greens. Best bunkers in the area. A little on the spendy side but it’s a very nice course. Loved it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best public golf Destin or 30A area

Definitely worth the price if you like private country club golf. That's what this public course feels like. Very friendly, service oriented, organized, efficient and course itself is beautiful and in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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