Fort Walton Beach Golf Courses & Golf Vacation Packages
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 Destin and Fort Walton Beach 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. These popular courses are reasonably priced, too. The championship courses of Destin and the South Walton area are all within easy reach, as most are just 20 minutes away by car.
If you're an avid golfer, ResortQuest can help plan a complete golf getaway package, including accommodations, green and cart fees, and preferred guaranteed tee times up to six month in advance. For assistance with planning a golf vacation package, contact ResortQuest Package Sales department at (800) 874-9836 or email nwfloridapkgsales@resortquest.com.
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 Club 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 Plantation
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 Club
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 Club
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.
