Plantation on Crystal River (Championship)

Overview: Plantation on Crystal River's Championship course is an 18-hole resort layout at 9301 West Fort Island Trail in Crystal River. The official golf site lists par 72 and a distance range up to 6,496 yards. Mark Mahannah's traditional Florida design uses pine and oak corridors, waterways, bunkers and natural wildlife around the resort's Gulf Coast setting.

History: The course was first built in 1958 and is attributed to Mark Mahannah. Plantation Resort on Crystal River has reopened in limited service capacity, with the resort stating that golf resumed in January 2026. The property continues to pair the Championship course with resort lodging, instruction, tournaments and nature-based activities around Crystal River.

Did You Know? The official course description notes 53 bunkers and 14 different bird species around the property. It also identifies water as a recurring design feature, making the wildlife and waterways part of the course's playing environment.