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4.5
321 Reviews (321)
5 Stars
193
4 Stars
84
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
92.6%
Recommend this course
297 out of 321 reviews
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4.5
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
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1
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0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.4%
Recommend this course
37 out of 38 reviews
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4.6
100 Reviews (100)
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.0%
Recommend this course
93 out of 100 reviews
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Course Highlights
Widely regarded as the best course in the Panama City Beach area, this layout consistently impresses with its challenge and beautifully maintained fairways and greens. Welcoming staff and smooth pace of play make every round here a rewarding experience worth the drive.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7752 yards
Slope 143
Rating 76.8

Windswept Dunes Golf Club tumbles across a dramatic landscape covered with white sand dunes accented by lush green fairways. The golf course appeals to players of all skill levels thanks to player-friendly features that are balanced by strategically placed hazards. Although each hole shares the characteristic of being lined with dunes, they each maintain a unique character. The rolling fairways are often wide and generous off the tee and the sand dunes, which stretch from tee too green, are only punishing of the most errant of shots. The approach shots though are as demanding as the tee shots are forgiving. There are numerous bunkers fiercely guarding the large, smooth greens. While the occasional water hazard comes into play, the bunkers are the most challenging element of Windswept Dunes Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifeagle
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Amex, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.5
321 Reviews (321)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 13
Undulating Greens 11
Plays Long 10
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 9
Locals 9
Advanced Golfers 8
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Worth the Drive 12

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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The course was just ok. It was significantly over priced.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

If not for the greens…

Great layout. It’ll let you bite off as much as you want from 6 sets of tees. The greens were really slow and in poor condition. You’d expect better greens given the green fees. Disappointed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course!

Very friendly staff! Was able to take my 7 yr old son out and had a great day! Course didn’t have a lot of play as it was midday on a Wednesday however it is a great course! Did not use the Driving range and short game areas but they were very large and would be great for practicing!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun, Challenging Golf

One of the best kept secrets of the Emerald Coast. Great layout, can be as challenging as you want it based tee box choice. Good condition (thinking will be great as summer sets in), will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great-Long Course

Great Layout. The greens are the only downfall. Majority of the greens were not rolled and were inconsistent and bumpy. Would have received a complete 5 star rating except for the quality of the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Vacation golf

On vacation to PCB. Our first time at this course. The staff was very friendly. The course was in good shape. Large greens that were challenging. There’s a lot of sand traps that can make it challenging. We would golf there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Exceptional Track

One of the best courses I’ve played. Great layout, design and well kept. Over 7200 from the tournament tees, and you need to play well to cover that ground. Large fairways and HUGE greens made this round so much fun. There were at least five tee boxes, so if you don’t play the long ball, the course has your range as well. Would love to play it again if Im ever back in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Public Course Near 30A

Really enjoyed the course - very interesting and challenging layout. Great range/putting area for getting warmed up. Staff was incredibly friendly. Wasn’t over crowded so pace of play was good. They could definitely use some rain but course was in great shape in spite of this.

Only minor quibbles I had were the range balls not being included and the golf carts being gas instead of electric.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout, greens are terrible

For $140 per round having to pay for range balls is kind of ridiculous. The course was a nice layout and challenging but the greens were complete trash. They had about half the greens were covered in grass the rest was dirt. It was basically an auto 2 putt because you could even make a 3 footer because the ball was bouncing all over the place, nothing would stay remotely online. Half the bunkers had rakes in them. Staff was very nice but I would never play here again and would like my money back

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun round of golf

My brothers were in town so we came and played a round together. The fairways were really nice. My only complaints were the greens didn’t really match the cost to play. I’ve played other courses around that the greens were in much better shape. We would go back but just want to see some improvement. Everything else was top notch.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs time

This could be a great course in five years. The greens were immature and a little patchy, obviously early in the spring still, but could have been much better. Course layout is fun, challenging, and played half a club longer just as the staff warned. A little pricey considering the current condition . When this course fills in and matures, I’d love to come back and play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Windswept Dunes great course for the price

Had a blast playing Windswept Dunes the other day. Staff was super nice and allowed me to play early. Course has some challenging holes and many tee boxes. Playing the tips would be a really big challenge in the wind. I am 52 and played the emerald tees. It was challenging for me at 6500 yards. Enjoy your day at this fine golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Best

Played 4 rounds on 4 different courses while vacationing in Panama City Beach, this was the far and away the best.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A Must Play

This is a must when visiting the Destin/Miramar Beach area. The course layout is good and the condition is very consistent. My local playing partners said the greens had been on the slower side, but they were smooth and very consistent. A very good test for all levels. Certainly a great pricing value versus the more predictable choices in the panhandle.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great shape, huge lightning fast greens, a ton of sand

The course was in good shape, had huge greens, and a ton of sand traps- many in the fairway and most greens were heavily guarded with sand traps. Pace of play was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spring 2026

The layout is fun and the greens were fast and true. Well worth the money…

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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