Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kelly Plantation Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

180

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

7

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Kelly Plantation Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kelly Plantation Golf Club, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.

Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.

Skill Distribution

Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Precision 19%Aim 17%Accuracy 13%

Handicap Performance Insights

The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.

19.5
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Kelly Plantation Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Kelly Plantation Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

acrowe@kellyplantationgolf.com

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Facilities

Driving Range
Putting Green
Chipping Green
Practice Bunker
Motor Cart
Pull Cart
Golf Clubs Rental
Club Fitting
Pro Shop
Golf Lessons
Caddie Hire
Restaurant
Reception Hall
Changing Room
Lockers
Lodging on Site

Location

307 Kelly Plantation Dr, Destin, FL 32541, USA

Course Description

Kelly Plantation Golf Club is a premier golf destination in Destin, Florida, offering an 18-hole championship course with waterfront and bayou views. The club features public play, a clubhouse dining experience, instructional programs, and event spaces for weddings and corporate gatherings. It hosts tee times, tournaments, and membership opportunities, attracting players from across the country and beyond. The dressing of Fred Couples and Gene Bates designed course blends coastal scenery with a refined golfing experience.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Fred Couples/Gene Bates

Opened

1998

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Scorecard

Course Scorecard & Tee Insights

Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Kelly Plantation Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for MEMBER 3

Tee Insight:This course tests players with ongoing pressure from long par fours and fives where tee errors lead to big scores, plus varied par threes adding iron accuracy demands under tough slope and bogey ratings.
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COUPLES TEES Tee

Gender: MalePar 727099 yards6491 metersCR 74.6Bogey 100.0Slope 137

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.2 · Slope 140

Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 49.8 · Slope 133

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par453445434365435434353672
Handicap151179311513721014126184168
Yardage373560165401443548410194439353355041124052544615044720759035667099

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kelly Plantation Golf Club

We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.

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% match to course practice profile
68% match
For MEMBER 3 tees

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For MEMBER 3 tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%

14 Week Flagship Program for Kelly Plantation Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kelly Plantation Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0

Weeks 1–25 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–85 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

How close can you get? Challenge your short game

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Week 143 days

Driving Range · Driver

Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

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64% match
For MEMBER 3 tees

Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For MEMBER 3 tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%

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84% match
For MEMBER 3 tees

Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Precision17%
74% match
For STERLING TEES tees

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Scoring16%
70% match
For STERLING TEES tees

Avoid Three-Putts

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring23%
Aim19%
65% match
For STERLING TEES tees

Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%

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69% match
For STERLING TEES tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For STERLING TEES tees

Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
72% match
For STERLING TEES tees

Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
45% match
For ANDERSON TEES tees

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision28%
Green Reading18%
64% match
For ANDERSON TEES tees

Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%

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69% match
For ANDERSON TEES tees

Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring16%
Precision14%
69% match
For ANDERSON TEES tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring20%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For ANDERSON TEES tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For ANDERSON TEES tees

Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
68% match
For ANDERSON TEES tees

Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring16%
Precision15%
61% match
For ANDERSON TEES tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
63% match
For ANDERSON TEES tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
62% match
For MAGNOLIA TEES tees

Chip through gate, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Aim37%
Scoring20%
Accuracy10%

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53% match
For MAGNOLIA TEES tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Kelly Plantation Golf Club

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United States

Kelly Plantation Jr. Classic-Uswing Mojing Jr. World Championship Qualifier (age

5/16/2026

Tournament
Kelly Plantation Jr. Classic-Uswing Mojing Jr. World Championship Qualifier (age
women

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Kelly Plantation Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Kelly Plantation Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Kelly Plantation Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Kelly Plantation Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kelly Plantation Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5598 yards. The back tees extend to 7099.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Kelly Plantation Golf Club?

With a course rating of 74.6 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Kelly Plantation Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 7099.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.

What type of course is Kelly Plantation Golf Club and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.

What features make Kelly Plantation Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 7099.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.

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