Kelly Plantation Golf Club
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 353 | 530 | 157 | 371 | 390 | 497 | 376 | 165 | 375 | 3214 | 520 | 387 | 181 | 479 | 421 | 138 | 423 | 183 | 507 | 3239 | 6453 |
| Combo II/III M: 70.1/123 | 353 | 492 | 157 | 319 | 361 | 497 | 376 | 165 | 347 | 3067 | 455 | 387 | 181 | 479 | 386 | 138 | 382 | 183 | 476 | 3067 | 6134 |
| Palmetto M: 69.1/121 | 321 | 492 | 140 | 319 | 361 | 469 | 340 | 155 | 347 | 2944 | 455 | 356 | 155 | 445 | 386 | 132 | 382 | 173 | 476 | 2960 | 5904 |
| Combo III/IV M: 68.0/119 | 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 |
| 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 |
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2016 #24)
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Challenging but fun
First few holes were in not such great shape, bunkers weren't raked, sand strewn beyond the bunkers, etc but course seemed to improve after about the 4th hole. Holes didn't have signs to identify which hole we were on, at the tee box, took a couple of times to make sure we're at the right place. At the turn, they had very refreshing cold towels and ice cold apples which tasted great. No cart service. The what we paid, I would have hoped for a better experience but still a good round.
Thank you for visiting our facility. We are sorry that you encountered the issues you mentioned in your review. If you would like to discuss your experience, please give me a call at (850) 650-7600. We would love the opportunity to deliver to you an outstanding golf experience.
Take Care,
Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Thank you for visiting us and giving us a 5 star review. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Take Care,
Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Devils in the details
Great track, fun layout with some challenging holes with some risk reward holes. You’ll need to drive it fairly well to play well out here. The course was in excellent shape through the green, the practice area was superb. Staff was friendly, plenty of water on the course plus the beverage cart was very attentive and friendly. Iced mango towels and apples on the tenth tee is always a nice treat. Clubhouse was well stocked with some quality gear. My only suggestion would be cut out the fivesome it’s just no good for pace of play. Also the greens were a bit too soft not what I would expect for $180 green fee. Everything else was top notch!
Thanks so much for visiting us! We are glad the course was in excellent shape for your round. Thank you for your suggestion regarding the greens. We are getting ready to aerate our greens in a few days and the grounds crew is preparing for that by softening them up a little and making sure they have enough water. We hope to see you again in the future.
Regards,
Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Great Experience! Loved the greens!
Golf course was in great shape! Many beautiful holes with picture opportunities! Greens are large and roll true! It was awesome I will definitely be back again!
Thank you so much for visiting Kelly Plantation. We are honored you have us such a positive review and are glad we could add some good greens and good views to your trip.
Thanks much,
Robert Whitt, PGA
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
RWhitt@kellyplantationgolfclub.com
Kelly Plantation
Great course. Challenging layout & in great shape.
Awesome experience
Second time playing and well worth the trip to Destin, staying in PCB. Only negative was the pace of play with a foursome that had the first tee time of the day. The Marshall with gps should’ve picked up on this because it backed up the entire course. After the 8th hole the problem was recognized. 2 1/2 hour front nine, 1 1/2 hour back nine. Beautiful course, layout, a challenging track. I will come back again!
Thank you for visiting Kelly Plantation. We are sad your front nine was a bit long, but happy the pace was picked up for you. Thank you for your review despite a slower front nine and for coming back a second time.
Take care,
Robert Whitt, PGA
Nice place
It was hot, and they were out of water on the course, but other than that, nice round.
Thank you for playing Kelly Plantation despite such incredible heat. We are sorry that drinking water ran low. When it gets that hot we have to refill the cooler several times and we are committed to this not being a regular occurrence. Thank you again for a positive review in light of the water issue.
Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Outstanding Course
Beautiful scenic course! They layout was outstanding & very fair. Consensus from our group is we will be back during our next visit. We were told this is the top course followed by Regatta Bay in the area.
Thank you so much for visiting us! We love this feedback because our goal is to be the premiere course on the Emerald Coast. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Great Golf Course
While down on a family vacation we played here and the course was beautiful. The staff were all nice and friendly but Chris and Rob, who got us all set up to play were amazing. They really made the whole experience over the top! I hope they’re both there next year when we vacation and play this club again.
Thank you so much for choosing us while on your vacation. We love Chris and Rob and they are outstanding members of our team. I will pass your compliments along to them and thank you again for visiting us!
Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Course Conditions not worth the price
We enjoyed the course, but the conditions were not worth the money. Some of the greens had bald spots and the fairways were good not great. The mango towels at the turn were a great plus and the sandwiches at the turn were good too.
Thank you for visiting Kelly Plantation. We are sorry that the greens did not meet your expectations. With the intense heat that we have been experiencing, our grounds crew is working hard to get the irrigation levels where they need to be. Please feel free to give me a call at (850) 650-7600 if you would like to discuss your experience. We take the golfer experience very seriously and greatly appreciate your feedback.
Take Care,
Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Thank you for visiting Kelly Plantation. We are committed to delivering a fantastic golf experience and would love to discuss with you what we could have done to earn a 5 star review. Please feel free to give me a call at (850) 650-7600 if you would like to discuss.
Take Care,
Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Thank you for visiting Kelly Plantation and we look forward to your next visit!
Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Thank you for visiting Kelly Plantation and we look forward to your next visit!
Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Great Course
The course is tremendous, the staff very pleasant. Had a great time.
Thank you for choosing us for your round of golf! Honored that you enjoyed the course and the staff. We look forward to seeing you in the future!
Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Bad Weather, Great Course
There was a massive downpour before my tee time, then it became pretty steamy until the storms came back with a few holes remaining. I wish the weather had been better, but the course was very nice and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I'm here on vacation and will plan to play it again next time.
Thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed your experience despite the rainfall. We are fortunate to have a great staff and look forward to your next visit!
Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Such a Fun Course
My father in law and niece played Kelly Plantation again for the second time during our vacation from Louisville, and it once again exceeded expectations. The course itself was in fantastic condition, and has a genuinely FUN layout presenting many options and shots for both strong and casual golfers. We are the latter! ;). The greens roll true, and are so spongelike the ball hardly leaves a divot. The sand is soft, the fairways and rough are filled in and present fair lies.
The friendly and welcoming staff, proshop, and restaurant areas are also top notch. You’ll also enjoy the cold, juicy apples on the tee at number 10… a nice “southern charm” touch.
If you are able to get on at Kelly, I would highly recommend you give it a run. We would like to return again by the end of the trip.
We are so glad that you had a great trip. Delivering a great golf experience is very important to us and we are grateful for your thoughtful review regarding the course conditions, the staff and even the apples! We look forward to your next visit to Kelly Plantation!
Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Thank you for visiting Kelly Plantation and we look forward to your next visit!
Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
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Thank you for visiting us and giving us a 5 star review. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Take Care,
Robert Whitt, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Kelly Plantation Golf Club