[DRAFT — rewrite in your voice] Kelly Plantation is the championship test in Destin. Couples and Bates routed through bayou and pine forest. Bergin's recent bunker renovation makes the par 4s genuinely hard. Best course in the area for buddies trips — restaurant is full-service and the patio overlooks the 9th and 18th.

Holes worth knowing

The Choctawhatchee Bay frames the back nine — and Bill Bergin's bunker renovation has tightened the strategy.

7Par 5 · 530 yds

Bayou par 5

[DRAFT] Couples designed this risk-reward to demand a decision. Lay up to a wedge or carry the bayou for two-shot eagle look.

11Par 4 · 425 yds

The Bergin-renovated par 4

[DRAFT] Bill Bergin's bunker renovation shows here — bunkers placed exactly where they ask the most questions.

14Par 3 · 180 yds

Bay-view par 3

[DRAFT] The Choctawhatchee Bay is the backdrop. Wind from the bay decides everything.

18Par 4 · 440 yds

Closing par 4 to the clubhouse

[DRAFT] Long, demanding, finishes at the clubhouse patio. Bring your best for the back nine — slope 146 is no joke.

Pick your tees

Tee

Yards

Rating

Slope

Best for

Couples

7,099

74.2

146

Scratch & tournament

Blue

6,540

71.7

139

Low handicaps

White

6,000

69.5

132

Most players

Gold

5,500

67.0 / 72.0

125 / 132

Seniors, mid-high handicap

Red

5,170

70.5

126

Forward tees

After the round

Kelly Plantation ClubhouseBreakfast, lunch, dinner Thu, Sun brunch

Pub Night FridayHappy hour drinks + appetizer specials

Covered verandaOverlooks 9th & 18th greens