
Kelly Plantation Course
Kelly Plantation Golf Club

About this course
Kelly Plantation Golf Club, carved into the Choctawhatchee Bay coastline, reflects a commitment to providing a complete lifestyle experience along the Emerald Coast. It distinguishes itself as a well-maintained but not widely heralded club. The layout is a modern design from Fred Couples and Gene Bates. The course winds through gently rolling terrain dotted with mature pines and strategically placed water features, favoring players who can shape the ball. Expect forgiving fairways coupled with demanding approaches to undulating greens. It is the quintessential resort course, designed to be enjoyable for all skill levels, with a premium placed on the short game. While Kelly Plantation has not hosted major championships, it remains a popular venue for regional amateur events and member tournaments. Post-round, members and guests often gather at the club's dining facilities, celebrated locally for their seafood, offering a chance to unwind and recount the day's highlights against a backdrop of coastal sunsets.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Destin, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1998
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Fred Couples, Gene Bates
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,099 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.2/144
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
Kelly Plantation Golf Club lies along the Choctawhatchee Bay shoreline in Destin, reached most directly via Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport - a modern, efficient gateway roughly thirty minutes east. The drive west along Highway 98 transitions from coastal sprawl to the quieter, moss-draped elegance of Old Destin, where the entrance to Kelly Plantation reveals itself discreetly among the live oaks. Those arriving by private aircraft will find Destin Executive Airport conveniently positioned just minutes from the gates, offering a seamless arrival befitting the club's low-key refinement and bayfront seclusion.

FAQ
Common questions about Kelly Plantation
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Kelly Plantation has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 59 logged golfers.
Kelly Plantation was designed by Fred Couples and Gene Bates.
Yes. Kelly Plantation is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Kelly Plantation is 72.
Kelly Plantation plays 7,099 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Kelly Plantation is 144.



