Key West Golf Club

6450 E College Rd, Key West, Florida, 33040
Type: Public
No. Holes: 18
(305) 294-5232
Architect: Rees Jones (112)
                      
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Detailed description of Key West Golf Club

Key West Golf Club, is a Public, 18 hole golf course located in Key West, Florida.

Designed in 1924 by William Langford and renovated by famed architect Rees Jones in 1983, this 6,500-yard layout is fun as Jones leaves most greens open in front. Fairways are generous, except for par-4 holes 6, 7, and 17, where a chute of fairways surrounded by mangroves and water makes for crowded tee shots. Otherwise, blast away.

Greens are not overly large, and because undulation is mild, Jones leaves many pin positions available to spice up the variety on the fast and true putting surfaces.

Most par 3s are difficult, beginning with the 139-yard 5th, where waving seagrasses frame the water’s edge and bunkers are planted on either side of the green. At the aptly named 8th hole, "Mangrove," those native trees are all that’s visible between you and the flag, save for the pinnacle of green protruding slightly above them. The hole isn’t long, just all carry. Shorter hitters may still have trouble at 129 yards, though a drop area behind the green offers relief. The 140-yard 16th, 76 yards at the forward tees, is also an all-carry par three surrounded by bunkers, but hitting it over may anger long-suffering homeowners directly behind the green.

The forward tees, at 5,000 yards, offer an ideal opportunity to score for those who don’t hit it a mile, or even for anyone who may have overly indulged at the hundreds of watering holes only a few miles down the road.

The course is always busy in-season, averaging 250 rounds per day from Dec. 26 through Easter. Tee times are scarce, with reservations highly recommended for you. However, walk-ons sometimes get lucky. 

Most play comes from tourists, and in a nod to travelers’ woes from checking golf bags, both in expense and apprehension for on-time and unscathed arrival, Key West GC offers an excellent rental program. For $50, golfers get a full bag of quality Cleveland Golf clubs, with 100 new sets arriving every year.

Rates are comparable to most Florida courses. In-season runs from November through April with greens fees, including cart, at $125 plus tax. The off-season is May through October with 18-hole fees at $99. Twilight rates generously begin at 1 p.m. with super-twilight after 4 p.m. for $99 and $75, respectively. Juniors under 18 are $59, and riders are $30.

Yearly, Monroe County residential, snowbird, and summer memberships are available and offer walking instead of mandatory carts before 8:30 a.m. and after 2 p.m. Other perks include 9-hole options, discounted greens fees, and guest rates.

This course has been reviewed 8 times
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Summerland Key, FL

$51 (cart included), played on Monday, January 2011 at 6am

sand traps are more like gravel pits than sand traps. It's the only regulation course in the area. The next closest regualtion course is 125 miles away.

Would travel: 10-20 Miles
Bottom line: I would play again
 
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Rank ID # : 013071
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Vineland, NJ

(cart included), played on Saturday, March 2010 at noon

Hey, for the only game in town it was pretty good. Green fees have been drastically lowered and course was in nice shape. Staff was very friendly and clubhouse was beautiful.

Would travel: 0-10 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again
 
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Rank ID # : 009484
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Winsted, CT

$126 (cart included), played on Friday, April 2009 at 10am

Worse couse I have ever played. Paid $165.00 to play not worth $10.00. Greens were a mess,staff was rude. Will never go back. Would rather play minature golf.

Would travel: 0-10 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
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Rank ID # : 007568
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Big Pine Key, FL

$76 (cart included), played on Sunday, March 2009 at 6am

Key West is at the end of the trail and this is the only course in the area.

Would travel: 10-20 Miles
Bottom line: Best course in the area
 
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Rank ID # : 006549
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Key West, FL

Guest (cart not included), played on Friday, August 2008 at noon

Very senic golf course.

Would travel: 120-300 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Ranks with the best in this price level, Best course in the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
 
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Rank ID # : 005479
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Key West, FL

$31 (cart included), played on Thursday, March 2008 at 2pm

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Would travel: 60-120 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Best course in the area
 
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Rank ID # : 002944
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Key West, FL

$31 (cart included), played on Monday, May 2008 at 2pm

It's the only pubic course for over 100 miles. The next closest public course is flatter than a table top and not much of a challenge. The biggest drawback to Key West Golf Club is it's lack of distance. Land is at a premium here so from the tips it's only about 6500 yds. With water in play on a majority of holes, and OB on the rest, it's not a course for bombers. I average about 265 off the tee and only use driver about half the time. The course puts a premium on accuracy off the tee and it's usually in pretty good shape. They are letting the greens get a bit smaller so they'll use less water but for the length of the course they are about the right size. There are only 2 par 5's but enough short par 4's make birdie opportunities plentiful.

Would travel: 20-30 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Best course in the area
 
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Rank ID # : 002877
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Winsted, CT

$151 (cart included), played on Friday, April 2006 at 10am

Most OVERPRICED course I have ever played!!! Greens were horrible they tryed to blame on hurricane 6 months earlier. Not worth $20.00 including cart!!!

Would travel: Not vacation worthy
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Rank ID # : 000346
2.8/5
Based on 8 reviews
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