Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
acrowe@kellyplantationgolf.com
Giving lessons at Kelly Plantation Golf Club? Get featured here.
Facilities
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.
golf course • destin florida golf • 18-hole championship golf • coastal golf • bayou golf course • golf instruction • tee times • tournaments • golf memberships • clubhouse dining • weddings and events • destin wedding venue • public golf Destin • course renovations • event venue • restaurant • public • scenic views • challenging layout • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Fred Couples/Gene Bates
Opened
1998
Google Reviews
Kelly Plantation Golf Club Social Media Presence
Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
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
COUPLES TEES Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.2 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 49.8 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 7 | — | 2 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 560 | 165 | 401 | 443 | 548 | 410 | 194 | 439 | 3533 | 550 | 411 | 240 | 525 | 446 | 150 | 447 | 207 | 590 | 3566 | 7099 |
ANDERSON TEES Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 45.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 44.5 · Slope 106
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | — | 2 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 201 | 368 | 104 | 237 | 221 | 348 | 228 | 120 | 250 | 2077 | 343 | 230 | 117 | 307 | 218 | 97 | 244 | 128 | 335 | 2019 | 4096 |
MAGNOLIA TEES Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.5 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | — | 2 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 254 | 428 | 104 | 280 | 322 | 372 | 291 | 120 | 298 | 2469 | 392 | 311 | 117 | 404 | 328 | 97 | 306 | 128 | 437 | 2520 | 4989 |
MEMBER 3 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.9 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 45.0 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | — | 2 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 254 | 368 | 104 | 280 | 322 | 348 | 291 | 120 | 250 | 2337 | 343 | 230 | 117 | 307 | 218 | 97 | 306 | 128 | 335 | 2081 | 4418 |
STERLING TEES Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.8 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | — | 2 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 460 | 132 | 301 | 329 | 416 | 312 | 126 | 316 | 2682 | 425 | 332 | 150 | 437 | 347 | 123 | 330 | 140 | 470 | 2754 | 5436 |
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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileLand near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Driver
Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedKeep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVisualize perfect flop, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Kelly Plantation Jr. Classic-Uswing Mojing Jr. World Championship Qualifier (age
5/16/2026
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.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Kelly Plantation Golf Club. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Indian Bayou Golf Club - Choctaw/Creek
Destin, Florida
Indian Bayou Golf Club - Creek/Seminole
Destin, Florida
Indian Bayou Golf Club - Seminole/Choctaw
Destin, Florida
Regatta Bay Golf and Country Club - Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club
Destin, FL
Emerald Bay Golf Club
Destin, FL
Sandals Emerald Bay Golf Club - Emerald Bay
Emerald Bay, The Exumas
Lindale Golf Club - Lindale
Amelia, Ohio
The Golf Garden
Miramar Beach, Florida
Seascape Resort
Destin, FL
Same Architect
Courses by Fred Couples/Gene Bates
Explore other courses designed by Fred Couples/Gene Bates. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Golf Club At Stonebridge
Golf Club At Stonebridge
Bossier City, LA
San Juan Oaks Gc
San Juan Oaks Gc
Hollister, CA
Westfields Golf Club
Westfields Golf Club
Clifton, VA
Heron Ridge Golf Club
Heron Ridge Golf Club
Virginia Beach, VA
Hamilton Mill Golf Club
Hamilton Mill Golf Club
Dacula, GA
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
Destin, FL

