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Fort Walton Beach Area Golf Courses

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Golfing the Emerald Coast in impeccable weather, coupled with lush natural surroundings and championships tees, is "as good as it gets" for golfers of all skill levels. The golf courses in the Fort Walton Beach and Destin area are among the most challenging in the country. Set in the beautiful woods and wetlands, these links provide spectacular scenery and that extra impetus to play better.

The championship courses in Destin are within easy reach of Fort Walton Beach and many are just 20 minutes away by car. This means you can enjoy your favorite vacation rental on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach and still be close enough to spend the day on the links. Let ResortQuest assist you with finding the perfect vacation condo or vacation home rental to fit your lifestyle and budget.

Tee Time Services can assist you with reserving your tee times and answering questions about area courses.  Visit them at www.teetimeservices.com or call 850-687-0202. 

 

Shalimar Pointe
302 Country Club Road
Shalimar, FL 32579

Shalimar is a challenge for both weekend and scratch golfers alike. Golf Digest gives Shalimar Pointe four stars, along with Golf Week listing it as one of the top 50 development courses in Florida. The club has hosted the U.S. Open qualifier tournament and boasts a notoriously tough two-tiered 11th hole. This is a two-tier green, and the only bail-out area is to the right of the green. The par-72, 6,764-yard layout, Finger Dye-designed course features impeccably manicured greens and strategically placed bunkers.

Shalimar Pointe Yardage

Gold Tee 6,765 yds Rating 72.71 Slope 132
Blue Tee 6,470 yds Rating 71.3 Slope 129
White Tee 6,137 yds Rating 69.7 Slope 126
Green Tee 5,713 yds Rating 68.0 Slope 116

Red Tee

5,427 yds Rating 72.3 Slope 123

 

Indian Bayou Golf ClubIndian Bayou Golf Course
1 Country Club Drive
Destin, FL 32541

Conveniently located in the heart of Destin, Indian Bayou has been pleasing the discriminating golfer for more than 20 years. This club has three nines-- Creek, Seminole and Choctaw -- that are played in three 18-hole combinations. While many marshes and swamps come into play on numerous holes, Indian Bayou is a forgiving course. Large undulating greens and wide fairways make Indian Bayou a "must play" in the area.

Seminole-Choctaw Yardage
Gold Tee 7,078 yds Rating 74.6 Slope 132
Blue Tee 6,429 yds Rating 71.4 Slope 127
White Tee 5,956 yds Rating 68.9 Slope 121
Red Tee 5,226 yds Rating 70.7 Slope 121

 

Choctaw -Creek Yardage
Gold Tee 6,897 yds Rating 74.1 Slope 139
Blue Tee 6,186 yds Rating 70.2 Slope 130
White Tee 5,701 yds Rating 68.4 Slope 123
Red Tee 4,864 yds Rating 69.0 Slope 122

 

Creek-Seminole Yardage
Gold Tee 7,047 yds Rating 74.1 Slope 142
Blue Tee 6,351 yds Rating 70.8 Slope 132
White Tee 5,851 yds Rating 69.1 Slope 125
Red Tee 4,938 yds Rating 69.1 Slope 124



Kelly PlantationKelly Plantation Golf Course
307 Kelly Plantation Drive
Destin, FL 32541

This Fred Couples signature golf course design is immensely playable, featuring large greens, soft contours and high-definition hazards. Golfers with a taste for luxury will enjoy Kelly Plantation's "member for a day" service, which showers its clients with perks from start to finish. All carts are equipped with state-of-the-art GPS yardage systems. A first tee "host" greets you with iced towels. Iced apples await you at the 1st and 18th tee boxes, and the 19th hole (Clubhouse) offers complimentary chips and salsa at the end of your game.

Kelly Plantation Yardage
Couple Tee 7,099 yds Rating 74.2 Slope 144
Plantation Tee 6,521 yds Rating 71.4 Slope 134
Palmetto Tee 6,118 yds Rating 69.5 Slope 126
Magnolia Tee 5,170 yds Rating 69.8 Slope 114

 

 



Regatta Bay Golf & Country ClubRegatta Bay Golf Course
465 Regatta Bay Boulevard
Destin, FL 32541

The club's championship 18-hole course is one that players of all skill levels enjoy. Designed by Robert C. Walker to be as challenging to professionals as it is fun to the novice, it offers purposefully daunting tee shots that give way to forgiving, spacious fairways with scenic vistas and undulating, bunkered greens. Carts at Regatta Bay are equipped with GPS systems.

Regatta Bay Yardage
Black Tee 6,864 yds Rating 73.8 Slope 148
White Tee 6,490 yds Rating 71.8 Slope 136
Gold Tee 5,910 yds Rating 69.7 Slope 122
Ladies Gold 5,910 yds Rating 74.5 Slope 142
Ladies Green Tee 5,092 yds Rating 70.8 Slope 119

 


Emerald Bay Golf ClubEmerald Bay Golf Course
4781 Clubhouse Drive
Destin, FL 32550

This challenging, 18-hole, Robert Cupp design is one of Destin's premier championship golf courses. Named a "4-Star Award Winner" for places to play by Golf Digest, the water-guarded fairways and small greens are a true test of skill for every level of player. Carts come equipped with GPS yardage systems.

Emerald Bay Yardage
Gold Tee 6,825 yds Rating 73.1 Slope 140
Blue Tee 6,482 yds Rating 71.6 Slope 134
White Tee 5,967 yds Rating 69.5 Slope 123
Red Tee 5,184 yds Rating 70.1 Slope 122

 

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