Windswept Dunes Golf Course

After 12 years of being open you think they would be out of trailor house for pro shop snack bar

Big greens took fun out of putting

Greens did not roll very good for weather we had this winter in area

Big fairways so accurate drives are not necessary

Guy in pro shop could take a customer service class

Thought rates were a little high

I don't usually get too excited about residential community courses, but this course is so well tucked away among its dunes and pine trees that you rarely remember that you're in a neighborhood. The fairways are wide, but the rough is thick enough that you pay for keeping it off the short stuff. Greens rolled very pure. And at this price, it's a no-brainer.

Must play for anyone in Destin/Panama Beach area. Big fairways and greens and well maintained. Great service. Don't expect a fancy clubhouse just a great golf experience.

Windswept Dunes is nothing short of a hidden gem. Played this course on Father's Day off of a recommendation from fellow golfers I joined up with around the area. Wow. Am I glad that I did! Amazing course. A little odd itself with the clubhouse being a simple trailer, but the course itself is nothing short of amazing. No off course amenities as far as snack carts or anything, so take a few waters with you. If going for just pure golf though, the layout, course conditions, and course itself are amazing. Play the correct yardage tees for your game as this course is all you'll want. A little out of the way for Destin stayers, but if around the area and don't mind the drive. Well worth the round.

Played this course while on vacation in PCB. Course was in perfect condition, wide fairways and very large greens. Don't waste your time and money at the local PCB courses, this course is head and shoulders above those. We can't wait to get back down there to play it again.

This is a great risk/reward golf course. The longest course in FL according to the USGA. Not a lot of water on the course but they make up for it with sand. The fairways are wide and the greens are huge. What makes this course challenging is the length. I played the Ocean tees and even on 250 yard drives, I was hitting 5 irons into the greens. You have multiple options off the tee box as far as your line and how far you want to hit it. The greens are rolling and expect multiple breaks if you do not hit it close. This is a newer golf course so there is not a lot of development which I enjoy. I believe they are still waiting to build the permanent club house. Would not recommend walking as there are some distance between holes.

There are several very good courses in the Florida Panhandle area, but there are few better than Windswept Dunes. I chose this course over several others with great reviews, including the Camp Creek course which is rated as one of the top 30 courses in Florida (no small feat in a state with over 1,200 golf courses). It's a bit of a hike from the beach, sitting above Choctawatchee Bay in Freeport, but once you get there, you'll know why you came. A small modest parking lot and double wide trailer (so many courses have those - the promise of the grand clubhouse falls short...) clubhouse belie the course you're about to play. The driving range is nice and along the way to the first hole. I got to the first tee and was joined by a gentleman who actually works at the course - he was playing on his off day - so I got GREAT advice and a lot of information. HERE IS YOUR FIRST WARNING - Choose the right tees. There are 6 tee boxes to choose from - choose wisely or you'll have a LONG day. And I really mean LONG as this Doug O'Rourke design is one of if not THE longest course in Florida maxing out at 7752 yards from the Championship tees. I made the huge mistake of trying the course from the Tournament tees which is one forward from the back - at 7295 yards that's too much course for my skill level. But it was still a fun try. Second warning - don't even imagine walking this course. You may only play it at say 5700 yards but the course measures 7700 yards so you still would have to walk that extra 2000 yards... and there are several tees which are a hike from the previous green. The course is not overly hilly, but there is enough movement to the land that coupled with the long yardage, it's not a walkers course.
The course winds through high dunes, some as high as nearly 20 feet, in the piney hills of Northwest Florida. It's far enough off the path that they don't get a ton of play even though the course is gorgeous. A couple of guys who had played Camp Creek (which is pretty private but does allow occasional outside play) said Windswept Dunes was completely the equal of Camp Creek, and at a tremendously better price point. I paid about $70 on a Monday to play there and it's worth that, maybe more.
The course opens with a long par 4 with bunkers down the side - get used to that because there are bunkers on or along basically every hole on the course. It's a tough start with the number 5 handicap hole. They beat you up pretty good with the first 3 holes all being in the top 9 hardest on the course, but then relent on the next 3 holes. There are a few houses around the course, but the planned development of the subdivision stalled so there are roads to nowhere. The houses don't encroach on the course for the most part, so that's not an issue. And it's a broad shouldered course - there is room to miss in many places, but recovery isn't always easy... The back 9 felt a little easier than the front - it's about 167 yards shorter than the front. The fairways and greens were immaculate the day I played. The staff was welcoming and friendly. My partner was the best - I learned much about the course and he played it very well.
The signature hole is difficult to pinpoint. There isn't any one "wow" hole on the course as they are all really solid holes in their own right. The par 5 8th hole is picturesque and challenging, as is the par 4 15th, a cut as much as you dare to dogleg left par 4.
If you ever venture to the Florida Panhandle area this course is an absolute MUST play. There are quite a few of those in the Destin/Panama City area, but there are none quite on this level.

Played this course two consecutive days because of the great conditions and best price for a course of this quality for miles around.

Have now played Windswept Dunes four times in the last three years. Each time I enjoy it more. Course conditions excellent, staff friendly, prices best in the area. Well worth the tweety minute commute from 30A lodgings. This course is better than Kelly Plantation, Regatta Bay, the sandestin courses, all put together! Good range, no crowds, excellent greens, great pace of play--all that a vacationing golfer could want!

Been going to Destin for vacation last 5 years and played several nice courses. This one definitely ranks up there, eventhough its a little bit of a drive and in the middle of nowhere. Barely had cell phone reception

The course itself was awesome. Plenty of tee boxes for all levels. Fairways are beautiful and some of them are pretty wide so easy to hit. But beware of the greens....they roll very nice but these are the biggest and undulated greens I have ever seen. You can easily 3-putt on every single hole if you don't pay attention to pin placement.

Worth the drive. Excellent conditions. Didn't found a bad spot any where.

I took a risk, because I don't normally pay more than $40 for a round of golf, but with the twilight rate starting at noon of $52 I went ahead. Best money ever spent on a round of golf. I loved this golf course, and give it my highest rating. There is no clubhouse, as they are operating out of a converted mobile home, but from a pure golf experience this is as good as it gets. If this course were close to anything on planet earth they'd be able to charge three times as much. If you are even within an hours drive of this course you must do yourself the favor of making the drive. You won't regret it. Also, you need a cart for this course as there is great distances between every hole. Definitely can't walk this one.

A bit out in the middle of nowhere, but a nice track. Wide fairways. Greens were pretty fast the day I played. It was also fairly empty, so no real idea about the usual pace of play, but i did it in under 3 hours.

Course was in great shape and there was almost no one on it! Expect a lot of waste areas, some blind landing areas and greens with serious undulation. Greens were aerated fairly recently but they were still quick (without being punishing).

I really enjoyed the play at this course. It was one of the most beautiful courses that i have ever played. Very long, but not crowded at all. I will return to this course as soon as i get back to FL.

Played this course mid-week while on vacation. Great value for the money. The greens were in great shape. The fairways were punched very recently, but it had no impact on play. Very wide and forgiving fairways. Lots of undulation in the greens, but they rolled true. Struggled a bit with distances, but there was enough room to work if you miss a green. Staff is friendly, clubhouse is just a trailer with minimal selection. Would definitely ply again.

This is an awesome course! The staff was super friendly and had no problem accommodating a single player like me. Course condition was excellent in all respects. The clubhouse is just a business office with a snack bar, nothing special. Keep it in the fairways or close to them, as you leave the rough it becomes the Florida jungle grass. A very enjoyable round, and I plan to play again when next time in the area.

Great course...first time playing it in the 4 years I've been traveling to the Destin/Panama City area. Course was in excellent condition....very green and plush and the greens were in great shape! Played The Hombre and Regatta Bay also on this trip and Windswept Dunes was my favorite by far (and I really enjoy Regatta Bay)!!! Windswept was in just as good if not better shape than Regatta Bay and the price was over 1/2 less than Regatta Bay. I highly recommend the 30 minute drive from either Destin or PCB to play this course. You will not be disappointed!!!

What an amazing course! We have played several courses in the Panhandle area and this was by far one of the nicest this time of year.
It was the only one that had "green" fairways in February.
Can't wait to go back.

Too pricey for the area. It was nice seeing green in the winter. Carts did not have GPS.