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4.5
301 Reviews (301)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
92.1%
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4.7
26 Reviews (26)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.2%
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4.5
99 Reviews (99)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.9%
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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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4.5
301 Reviews (301)
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Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Worth the drive..I guess

Drove up from Seagrove for an 8am starting time. Wind gusting 25+ & 50 deg. Dude behind the counter seemed very put out to be there, no good morning, nothing. Payed for a small bucket(should be free with greens fees) & proceeded to range. Even at 8 am approx 5-6 groups had gone off & the starter was clueless. Didn't pair up any twosomes & play was starting to stack up. Told him I was in a hurry & he let me start on 10..500 yard par 4! Made par and flew around the back, bout an hour fifteen. Played the championship tees at 7750, nice challenge, lotta long irons in. Problem is red tee boxes, kinda degrading making someone stretch it out that far & look at a red tee the whole time. Course was in ok shape- tee boxes un level, turf bare in quite a few spots & greens a lil furry. Prob rolling 8-9. Would like to play it next time in better shape & better weather. Recommend only if you check course conditions first.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Average course and condition

This course has good bones but has nothing special to make me want to play it again. The tee boxes and traps were a little rough from a condition perspective. If you're looking for a quick inexpensive round it may be for you. If you're looking for a well condition and course to remember, I'd look elsewhere.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Interesting Layout

The course is tough but fair. No two holes were alike. Nice greens.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

challenging but fair

all levels of golfers will find this course a challenge but fair if played with some thought to placement of ball. The greens although very large were in great condition for this time of the year. The tee offs needed some work and the fairways were beginning to come around.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

worth playing it at least once. be careful how much you want to bite off as the distances vary greatly from one tee to another.

it was worth driving an hr to play the course. conditions were good. severe sloping fairways and greens. greenskeeper must have had a fight with significant other the night before we played. many cups were positioned on slopes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Lots of fairway bunkers

I was a little disappointed after hearing this was such a great course. It's a long drive from Destin and not worth the drive. Play was very slow. We waited on every shot. There are other courses nearby that are better.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging course. Challenging greens.

I enjoyed the course. It can humble you. Looking forward to playing it again. Course and greens in great condition.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Outstanding layout

Outstanding layout with largest greens I have ever played. 5-6 iron difference playing into pin, depending on hole placement. Greens were a bit fuzzy putting, winter growth I think. Lots of traps in right places. Started play at 12:30pm and saw no one else on course, you set pace of play. Tees let you chew off as much challenge as you want. Play one more club on all shots into greens. Practice areas are very nice. Planning on going back several times. Golfnow makes this excellent value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Worth the drive to Freeport

Windswept Dunes is about 30 minutes from Sandestin and worth the trip. With 750 acres there is lots of room for a big golf course, and it is! Generous landing areas and very large greens are the standard here. The rye grass overseed keeps the tees, fairways and greens - green. It also adds a bit of a challenge with no or very little roll and greens that are difficult to putt accuratly. In short a very nice golf facility. Oh, I had the area's best pulled pork sandwich for lunch. It was the special of the day!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Course is great. Long and challenging but rewarding too. The front nine is a beast and the back nine offers more birdie opportunities it seems like.

As challenging as the course is due to length, it is also very rewarding. The landing areas off the tee are nice and wide and there is plenty of space around the greens if you don't hit a long iron on perfect line. Even if you aren't a long hitter, the course is very nice and challenging with big greens that are roll nice. I would recommend this course. Great setting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Best course in the area.

Played every course in the area, and by far this is my favorite. No condos or houses in play, very fair landing areas, greens are great. Usually lower cost, because of distance from beach.

Seneic holes, fair amount of sand, not really a lot of water in play.

Variety of tees for everyone. Make sure you pick the right one, course can play very long.

Great practice and warmup area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Odd Conditions

I found the course conditions very weird. Because its the longest course in Florida you'd expect it to be hard and fast, but it was quite the opposite. Every drive (or lay-up shot) would hit and come back! I love playing long courses but if you get no roll on the fairways, then its quite tough.

That being said, the scenery was nice and the greens were in good shape. Again a little slow for my liking but no dead spots, or issues. Traps and most of the tee boxes were also in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A very challenging golf layout that lets you believe you are alone in the woods on many of the holes.

This is a great layout with more than enough challenge for the average golfer. Many of the holes require a very accurate approach to avoid the traps guarding the greens. Generous landing area for tee shots but also guarded by bunkers in many positions.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Great course.very interesting lay out..huge property,huge fairways,huge greens

This was my first time at WSD. I've played most all the courses in the Destin area. I rank this one in my top 5 coures in this area. Staff was very nice and accomadating. Will play it agian on my next trip to Destin.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Great course

Great value and always a great time. We will be back again and again, thanks.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Compared to other near by courses Windswept is a great value.

Windswept Dunes has big open fairways and inventive challenges on almost every hole. It's a fun place to play, but move up a tee to really enjoy it. I have played here several times a year since it opened and it is always kept in good shape winter, spring, summer and fall. The discounted prices you can find on golf now.com make it worth the drive.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Wide fairways dune lined . Use the right tees very little roll

First time playing in Florida in November. Fairways had been overseeded and had taken well. Might be the best fairways I have ever played. Greens crusty but putted fine, Fairly fast. Wide fairways with dunes, no houses on the side. Great look. May have helped that I played well but I loved the course. Enough trouble to avoid but if you watch where you are going believe every level will enjoy this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

You have to PLAY WINDSWEPT

To be honest the last time I booked I spaced out and missed playing :( BUT I have played this course several times and you will surely enjoy it no matter what set of tee's you choose. GOOD LUCK from the back!! I called the course and mentioned that I had forgotten my tee time and they were nice enough to say stop out and we'll work something out. Now that has something to say for the course!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Dry conditions, lack of attention to detail.

Course was in need of some water. Greens were very hard. Every on-course ball washer was dry.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

Good experience....

Just in outlying area... Hope others research this course when they are in Panama City Beach...Not a bad drive and very reasonablely priced compared to those closer to Destin and the city of P.C.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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