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3.9
716 Reviews (716)
5 Stars
186
4 Stars
341
3 Stars
126
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
29
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
81.9%
Recommend this course
608 out of 716 reviews
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4.1
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.8%
Recommend this course
44 out of 49 reviews
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3.8
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.9%
Recommend this course
77 out of 94 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 5862 yards
Slope 118
Rating 68.3

Neighbor to the beautiful Ravine State Gardens, Palatka Golf Club offers a game that is as scenic as it is entertaining. Designed by Donald Ross in 1925, the golf course was created with all skill levels of golfers in mind. The layout is player friendly, but there are still many challenging elements to keep golfers on their toes, including Ross' signature "turtleback" greens. There are also numerous bunkers fiercely guarding the greens. The signature hole of the course is the par-3 third. This 188-yard hole is a test of accuracy, requiring a difficult tee shot to a well bunkered green. Palatka Golf Club also offers a unique aqua driving range for golfers to use.

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Course Details

Year Built 1925
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1925)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.9
716 Reviews (716)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 24
Brunch 7
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 31
Bunkers 26
Undulating Greens 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 35
Walkers 30
Seniors 29
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 30
Convenient to the City 19
In the 'Burbs 8

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Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Golfcourse

Interesting layout, course in very good condition for the time of the year. holes 10-18 exceptionally nice golf holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better & better

Been playing this course fairly regular for the past 3+ years. Mgmt continues to improve on what is a challenging course by what looks to be a very good maintenance schedule. For the time of year, the condition is much better than some courses that are much more expensive. The team is always polite and friendly, it’s a great place to play!
Keep it up!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just never hits the mark if you’ve played coarses outside of Putnam County

Greens where poor and cart paths in places would shake your fillings out of your teeth or put your back out your back out. Also no ball washing stations

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Interesting course

I like the layout of the historic Ross course. Old trees, nice layout, fairways and greens in moderate conditions. Friendly staff. Value for money. Will come back

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Palatka Golf day

OK course seem pretty tight, greens and tee boxes to close together. Had some deep glass along the fairways better stay on the fairway.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic Donald Ross

An excellent example of a classic design by Ross. The course conditions are good with small greens and roll offs around the green. If you expecting course conditions of a country club then go somewhere else. Ross intended certain areas to be as you find them without watering or fertilizer. I used a golf now coupon and played here for under 23$. This place is a bargain that is rarely found anywhere or anytime in Florida. If you get within 100 miles go play it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough Greens

This great gem has aged very well. Just two years short of 100 years old and Donald Ross’s design has still great tough greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

1925 Donald Ross

Golf course certainly has an old vibe to it. Shell back smaller greens. Nice place everyone is very friendly. Probably my favorite golf course in the area. Don't expect anything super fancy. Fairways and greens are in descent shape. For 32 dollars this is well worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Summertime

Considering the summer heat, the staff is doing a great job of keeping up the course. Looks to GE one of the best kept in the area that I have played on!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Palatka golf

In great condition for mid summer. Course continues to improve!

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

Great value

Excellent, timeless Donald Ross layout...small greens ( which should be in amazing condition in the coming weeks), well taken care of bunkers, and deadly rough make this an excellent option for anyone south of Jacksonville.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is in bad condition.

Played here the second time around. The conditions of the course is terrible. Will be the last time I’ll be playing here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Layout, Conditions bad

Course has a fun and unique layout. Great value for the money. But in its current state, the greens are terrible. Sandy and bumpy. The rough was over grown, balls that rolled through the fairway disappeared because the grass was so tall

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

What's happening here?

I've been playing this course for almost 25 years, maybe 6-8 times/year and have seen it anywhere close to this bad. The greens are bad but it seems that other courses are going through a similar thing so I don't know.

What stands out to me is the sloppiness of the course and how high the grass is off the fairway. It's difficult to find your ball in there and it just looks bad as well. Very unkempt and unattractive, quite different from what it has traditionally been.

It's a mess, frankly. Cut the grass.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Value for a municipal course.

Layout and fairways are fine and fair. A lot of bunkers steep and very near pins. Greens in terrible shape though - very patchy and bumpy with many bare spots.
Staff very friendly.

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