Kelly Plantation Golf Club in Destin, Florida, USA | GolfPass
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4.5
1883 Reviews 1883 Reviews
5 Stars
1376
4 Stars
358
3 Stars
95
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
24
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
91.4%
Recommend this course
1762 out of 1883 reviews
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4.5
94 Reviews 94 Reviews
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.6%
Recommend this course
88 out of 94 reviews
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4.5
212 Reviews 212 Reviews
5 Stars
140
4 Stars
56
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.9%
Recommend this course
197 out of 212 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
GPS Yes
Clubs 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
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4.5
1883 Reviews (1883)

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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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Royal treatment!!

I have NEVER been so well treated and welcomed as a golf now purchaser than I was at this course. The staff was fantastic, course was in great shape and we played as a twosome in 3 hours. The greens are a little firm, as some previous reviews stated, but hey, you just gotta play for that. Great day, great experience.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/12/2016

The words certainly stand out as I was reading them. To say you have "Never" been so well treated is a gesture that really makes this job worth everything it took to get here. I believe the staff here truly wants each and every guest to feel like they are a long time friend that they haven't seen in a while. The kindness the staff shows is a reflection of this. We have a short time to get to know our guest so we try and take every opportunity to do so. I have made life long friends at the golf course and certainly feel that can happen with anyone. The Golf Course is in great condition as you stated. It really has been a fantastic year for course conditions for many courses in the area. There are many great golf courses in the Destin area so we are extremely happy you chose us to play. My name is Ashton Crowe and I am fortunate to be the Head P.G.A. Golf Professional here at Kelly Plantation Golf Club. Please visit us again and stop by and say hello. I would like to meet you in person to thank you for your kind words.

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

This course is great!

Greens are huge and receptive. Greens rolled true and green speed did not vary much even as they dried out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!

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

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

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

Awesome experience

Great place to golf while in Florida. Will golf again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course condition

I know they have undergone a remodel. The greens were excellent even though they are hard due to being new. We tried to play earlier this winter but delayed due to work on course. We had to play at least 12 temp tees yesterday even though we were told only a couple of holes were temporary. Would not have minded the tees if we had known. They were adequate and course will be better once they grow in. Wish we had been told the actual condition

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

Destin's Best

Staff incredibly nice, the course had some temporary tee boxes but other than that it was a great and beautiful course.

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

What an AMAZING round!

This is the round of golf you will want to play!
Right out of your vehicle, you are greeted by an amazing staff member.
We got paired with great gentlemen and that was a Plus!.
The course is very-very well maintained. The views are great and the course is the perfect combination of fun and challenging. All was on point; even the food was great.
Definitely a course I will play every time I'm around.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

great time. quick pace

holes 17 and 18 closed, but starting at 730. no hold up. Just played two holes with two balls.
great resort value with a under construction cost. weather was cold but oh well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Not as advertised

When I paid, there was a note that there were two closed holes and 3 temp tees. There were actually 6 temp tees. I did get a discounted rate but still. It wasn’t an honest representation of course conditions. The course is fantastic. I really enjoyed the layout. And all of the staff were so cool. But I would have appreciated an honest pre-round description of conditions.

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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Member privilege

I could handle the two holes that were closed and the other three that were under renovation but playable. What bothered me were the two member fivesomes and three foursomes in front of me. Their pace of play was very slow. It would have been nice to have been informed of the groups on the course.

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Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course but Too Pricey

I love this course but with the construction going on and the time of the year, too much is being charged. 4 temporary tee boxes and two holes not being able to play due to construction, rates are too high. It's no wonder very few players were on the course.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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