Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club: South

Country Club luxury. Beautiful ponds with fountains, trees, 24/7 guarded gates (3 entrances). 3 golf courses (optional).

Such a peaceful and beautiful venue! and it's new!! Plantation Bay is a hidden gem. It’s tucked away and feels so private and calm - perfect for couples who want a quiet, romantic setting for their wedding day. The views of the water and greenery are gorgeous, and there’s such a nice mix of indoor and outdoor spaces for photos, ceremony, and reception. It has that Southern charm feel without being overdone, and everything flows really well for a wedding timeline. The staff was wonderful to work with and so helpful throughout the day. If you're looking for a peaceful Florida wedding venue with beautiful scenery and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Plantation Bay is a great option. —Angie Scott Photography

We visited this community three times so far as we are interested to make this our Florida home. Rick Southwick is by far the most experienced and kind sales person we dealt with, and we did explore many other communities before dealing with him. He is so genuine and caring and very different from your salesperson.

Plantation Bay is not your stereotypical golf community. It’s located just west of I-95 in Ormond Beach and while it is an exclusive, gated golf community with 45 holes of championship golf, membership is not required to live there. And once you pay a small initiation fee and become a member, there are no more golf fees, unless you choose to have one of the friendly and competent members of the golf staff help you improve your golf game. But to me, the biggest upside of this prestigious golf community is the traffic, or lack thereof. The Plantation Bay community is large, even by golf community standards. According to General Manager Sean Lutwin, the distance from the front gate to the rear gate is almost 4 miles. This 3,600-acre community has been beautifully landscaped with majestic oaks, date palm trees, and native tropical plants. Almost every type of floor plan is available including golf villas, single-family homes, and custom luxury estate homes. If you're looking for a low-maintenance lifestyle you may want to consider a Plantation Bay townhome. With no age requirement at Plantation Bay, there is considerable diversity among the residents. You’ll find recent retirees who are searching for the 'good life' at retirement as well as young families who are looking to escape the big city. Golf is the main attraction at Plantation Bay. They offer 45 holes of championship golf and some incredible practice facilities. Over the years, these golf courses have received their fair share of awards. The Founders North Course - formerly the Club de Bonmont - has been named one of the “Top 50 Florida Golf Courses” and among the “50 Most Distinctive Courses in the Southeast U.S.” As you play your way around the course you’ll encounter both natural and man-made hazards - bunkers, trees, and water – as well as undulating greens that will test your putting skills, Odds are that by the time you’re finished, you will have used every club in the bag. The 10th hole may be the prettiest and most challenging hole on the property. It’s a dogleg right, par 5 that plays 480 yards from the White Tees. There’s water down the entire right side and fairway bunkers that come into play at the dogleg and continue up the right side. Favoring the left side of the fairway off the tee will take the water out of play and set up your next shot. Again, favoring the left side will yield the best results. Two good shots thus far will leave an approach shot over the lake into a two-tiered green with bunkers on either side. Prestwick Golf Club plays 6,484 yards from the back tees to a par of 71 with a course rating of 137. The course winds its way through 150 acres of pristine forests and is a shotmaker’s dream. Shotmaking starts with your tee shot at the dogleg left, par 5, 1st hole. and thinking your way around the golf course will yield the best results. The Founders West Course is the newest of all 45 holes and provides all golfers with a fun and challenging round of golf. You’ll encounter some of the most beautiful homes in the community as you play the course. Several of the members I spoke with will use the West Course as a “warmup.” I see it more as a course to get in 9 holes in the evening or whenever you’re pressed for time but still feel the need to tee it up! Florida golf communities always seem to have impressive practice facilities and Plantation Bay is no exception. Their full-length driving range with private instructional tees allows you to work on every type of shot imaginable and hit every club in the bag. There’s a PGA Tour-caliber short game area with several elevation changes and a large practice putting green. There’s also an aqua range over at the Founders South golf course. In early 2018, the Plantation Bay Golf Instructional Center opened and continues to help golfers of all abilities improve their golf game. The Center uses state-of-the-art technology including Trackman, Boditrack, K-Motion 3D, and V1 High-Speed Video to help members get the most out of their golf game and enjoy the game more.

Beautiful homes, great community. Another beautiful pool enclosure built by Screen Perfection LLC.