Kelly Plantation Golf Club

About
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.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Couples | 72 | 7099 yards | 74.6 | 137 |
Plantation | 72 | 6453 yards | 71.6 | 128 |
Combination P/P | 72 | 6134 yards | 70.1 | 123 |
Palmetto | 72 | 5904 yards | 69.1 | 121 |
Combination P/S | 72 | 5664 yards | 68.0 | 119 |
Sterling | 72 | 5436 yards | 66.9 | 117 |
Sterling (W) | 72 | 5436 yards | 71.8 | 127 |
Magnolia (W) | 72 | 4989 yards | 69.3 | 119 |
Mangolia | 72 | 4989 yards | 65.0 | 112 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Couples M: 74.6/137 | 373 | 560 | 165 | 401 | 443 | 548 | 410 | 194 | 439 | 3533 | 550 | 411 | 240 | 525 | 446 | 150 | 447 | 207 | 590 | 3566 | 7099 |
Plantation M: 71.6/128 W: 77.3/139 | 353 | 530 | 157 | 371 | 390 | 497 | 376 | 165 | 375 | 3214 | 520 | 387 | 181 | 479 | 421 | 138 | 423 | 183 | 507 | 3239 | 6453 |
Member 1 M: 70.1/123 W: 75.6/134 | 353 | 492 | 157 | 319 | 361 | 497 | 376 | 165 | 347 | 3067 | 455 | 356 | 181 | 479 | 386 | 138 | 382 | 183 | 507 | 3067 | 6134 |
Palmetto M: 69.1/121 W: 74.3/132 | 321 | 492 | 140 | 319 | 361 | 469 | 340 | 155 | 347 | 2944 | 455 | 356 | 155 | 445 | 386 | 132 | 382 | 173 | 476 | 2960 | 5904 |
Member 2 M: 68.0/119 W: 73.0/129 | 321 | 460 | 140 | 301 | 329 | 469 | 340 | 155 | 316 | 2831 | 425 | 356 | 155 | 445 | 347 | 132 | 330 | 173 | 470 | 2833 | 5664 |
Sterling M: 66.9/117 W: 71.8/127 | 290 | 460 | 132 | 301 | 329 | 416 | 312 | 126 | 316 | 2682 | 425 | 332 | 150 | 437 | 347 | 123 | 330 | 140 | 470 | 2754 | 5436 |
Magnolia M: 65.0/112 W: 69.3/119 | 254 | 428 | 104 | 280 | 322 | 372 | 291 | 120 | 298 | 2469 | 392 | 311 | 117 | 404 | 328 | 97 | 306 | 128 | 437 | 2520 | 4989 |
Member 3 W: 66.0/114 | 254 | 368 | 104 | 280 | 322 | 348 | 291 | 120 | 250 | 2337 | 343 | 230 | 117 | 307 | 218 | 97 | 306 | 128 | 335 | 2081 | 4418 |
Anderson M: 61.5/104 W: 64.2/110 | 201 | 368 | 104 | 237 | 221 | 348 | 228 | 120 | 250 | 2077 | 343 | 230 | 117 | 307 | 218 | 97 | 244 | 128 | 335 | 2019 | 4096 |
Handicap | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 4 |
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Course was very dry. Greens were dry and hard. Need abundance of watering.
Not worth the high dollars
Course was in better conditions than I have seen in the last few years.
Greens were great.
Bag guys are awesome…
Well, then you walk inside and the staff inside should probably be in a nursing home and not dealing with public.
The range was in great shape and new t boxes need a few months and a lot of water.
This course should be 80-100 dollar and no more.
Pace of play was dismal and we waited every shot all day long. At 9 am in the morning I would expect a better pace of play and not 5 hours plus.
We saw the cart girl one time all 18 holes and the water is very lacking on the course.
We love this course!
We always love this course! Great conditions and the staff is really friendly.
The most recent day we played it was painfully slow!😳

Thank you so much for the kind words and continued support! We're thrilled to hear you enjoy the course conditions and our team’s hospitality—it means a lot to us. We're sorry to hear about the slower pace of play during your recent visit and truly appreciate your patience. We'll continue working to improve the flow so your next round is even better. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
Always very friendly staff, great cart service
Really enjoying playing this course as it’s challenging but not overwhelming
Awesome Course
This course was great. I read reviews about temporary tee boxes and was worried, but the regular tee boxes are back in commission on all holes. Everything from the tee boxes, fairways, bunkers, and greens (fast) were pristine. The range (complementary balls) is great, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Hefty price tag, but we got an afternoon tee time for cheaper and was happy with everything! Challenging course off the tee, but if you keep the ball in play it is scoreable. The only downside was a $32 rider fee for my wife to ride along. Complimentary Apples on hole 10 were a plus!
Course condition
While on this trip we also played Baytowne and Raven in Sandestin. Those courses were absolutely plush, in great shape. Tee boxes, fairways, greens. Because of the fee at Kelly Plantation we expected more in terms of fairways and greens conditions. Fun course, good time, but absolutely not worth what we paid. All four of us agreed.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear you had a fun round and that our staff made a positive impression — we take pride in providing excellent service. We understand your expectations regarding course conditions and value, especially when compared to other courses in the area. Your feedback is appreciated, and we’re always working to enhance the overall experience for our guests. We hope you’ll visit us again to see how the course continues to improve.
Great course but overpriced
Staff good , course challenging and in good condition but I was going to play more times but due to holes 6-8 and 12-18 all on temp tees that were not even flat and cut , it offered poor value for money and I will not pay that price for temp tees.

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the course overall and found our staff to be excellent — we’ll be sure to pass that along to the team. We completely understand your frustration regarding the temporary tees. At the time of your visit, we were in the middle of a renovation project aimed at significantly improving the course. We’re happy to share that those renovations are now complete, and the temporary tees are no longer in use. We’d love the chance to welcome you back and show you the final results — we think you’ll find it well worth the return.

Thank you for the review and for recognizing the excellent course conditions and value — we truly appreciate it! We’re always working to provide not only a great course but also a warm, welcoming experience from start to finish. Your feedback helps us continue to improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to exceed your expectations on your next visit!

Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you had a positive experience and appreciated our staff, course conditions, and value. We’re always aiming for that fifth star, so we hope to welcome you back soon for an even better round!

Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so glad to hear that everything was excellent during your visit. It means a lot to our team to know you had a great experience, and we hope to see you back on the course again soon!

Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit and appreciated the friendly service, course conditions, and value. We hope to see you back out here again soon for another great round!
This course is great!
Greens are huge and receptive. Greens rolled true and green speed did not vary much even as they dried out.

Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the course and especially the greens — it’s great to hear they rolled true and consistently throughout your round. We take pride in maintaining top conditions, so your feedback means a lot. Hope to see you back out here again soon!
One of the Best Courses in Destin
One of the nicest courses in Destin. The practice areas, range, putting and chipping green were top notch. The fairway and greens were too. The greens rolled true and fast. Page of play was enjoyable. We also enjoyed the cool, crisp apples at the turn. The only negative was the temporary tees on the back nine. Talked with an attendant after the round and he said it was supposed to be until the first of April, so he really doesn’t know! Other than that, I would definitely play this again!

Thank you so much for the kind words and for calling us one of the nicest courses in Destin — that truly means a lot! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the course conditions, especially the greens and practice facilities, and we’re glad the apples at the turn were a hit too!
We appreciate your patience with the temporary tees on the back nine. As you mentioned, they're part of an improvement project, and we’re working hard to get everything back to full play as soon as possible. We’ll continue to keep guests updated on the timeline.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great round!
Disappointed
I played during spring break. I was alerted that there were alternate tee boxes. I called to confirm this for the following day and the clubhouse assured me that the tee boxes would be open the next day when I was playing. Unfortunately they were not. A little steep to pay 170 for alternate tee boxes. Otherwise course was in good condition

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you found the course to be in good condition.
We understand your disappointment regarding the temporary tee boxes and truly apologize for any confusion surrounding their status. Our team always aims to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information, and while we were hopeful that the tees would be open by the time of your visit, the early-season temperatures simply didn’t allow for that to happen as quickly as we had planned.
We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure the best possible playing conditions. Thank you again for visiting during your spring break, and we hope to welcome you back soon under more optimal conditions.
Awesome experience
Great place to golf while in Florida. Will golf again

Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time on the course and that we could be part of your Florida experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another round soon!
Great time!
We came down from Tennessee on a golf trip and played 4 different courses. Kelly was the best one! The course was in amazing condition and the staff was top notch. We can't wait to play again.

Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re honored to hear that Kelly Greens was the highlight of your golf trip. Our team takes great pride in the course and in delivering top-notch service, so your kind words mean a lot. We can’t wait to welcome you and your group back the next time you’re in town — safe travels back to Tennessee!

Thank you for the 5-star rating! We truly appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the condition of the course, especially the greens, and that our outside service team made a positive impression.
That said, we take all concerns seriously—especially those regarding our team and the service experience. While we strongly stand behind the professionalism and dedication of every staff member, regardless of age, we do not tolerate ageist language or sentiments, and we kindly ask that all guests express their concerns in a respectful manner.
Regarding pace of play, we understand how frustrating delays can be and will continue evaluating ways to improve the flow of play, particularly during peak morning hours. We also appreciate the note about the water and beverage service—we're currently reviewing our on-course hydration and refreshment access to better serve guests.
Thank you again for visiting. We value your business and hope to welcome you back with an even better experience next time.