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4.5
309 Reviews (309)
5 Stars
187
4 Stars
81
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
92.7%
Recommend this course
286 out of 309 reviews
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4.6
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.6%
Recommend this course
28 out of 29 reviews
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4.6
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
66
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.6%
Recommend this course
87 out of 94 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
309 Reviews (309)

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
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 12

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

New Favorite Near The Beach

My family and I are frequent beach goers in Destin, and I have played many courses in and around the beach. Windswept Dunes is our new favorite course to play here. Played at 6:32 AM. Did not get a feel for pace of play because we were the first off in the morning. Finished in 3 and a half hours. Very foggy at the beginning (couldn’t see 20 yards in front of us), but once the fog lifted, the course looked and played great. Very fair layout with many wide fairways and big greens. Many interesting holes with some fairways split by multiple bunkers. Staff was very friendly with the little we interacted with them. Premium course for the price (please do not raise the prices!). WE WILL BE BACK!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Outstanding layout and course conditions. Best course in PCB.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Windswept away

Excellent course and the staff was very accommodating. Pace of play was solid for a busy Monday! Would highly recommend playing in the Fall as it was hot.

Make sure you grab cold towel before you leave the clubhouse.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Long, Wide, and Fun

Absolutely loved everything about this course. Our round took 4 1/2 hours for our twosome which was long but the beauty of the course made you forget about it. Conditions were exceptional and will definitely play again. Staff was top notch from pro shop to 19th hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beach trip golf at its finest

This course has become an annual staple for us when we visit Destin. It’s a little less than an hour drive, but we find it’s worth it given the quality of the course and how enjoyable the layout is for all players. Our 4th time was an excellent experience and course was in fantastic shape. Greens rolled well and fairways were so nice to hit off that I’m certainly going to miss it when going back to my home courses. I’ve played numerous courses in the Destin area and this one stands above the rest in my opinion

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

Great Time

Beautiful course, well maintained. If I had to pick a downside, not enough shade. Definitely not the fault of the staff, there’s just no trees. Overall, great time! Definitely will be playing again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic course

Really happy that i found this course, worth the 55m drive from the beach to play. Immaculate conditions, challenging layout, tough greens with approach positioning at a premium. Humbled my game today, but it is now on my beach vacation rotation. Keep up the great work guys!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden gem

I live in Destin and this course is by far better than any course here. Well worth the drive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good vacation spot!

I went here and got a golf now hot deal so it wasn’t as expensive as it usually was. It was pouring at the beginning but the course drained really well and everything was kept really nice! Some lingering ball marks and spots on the greens but nothing that affected any of my putts. Friendly staff, would come back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful

Nice course. Lots of work has been done there to keep it in Pristine condition. My only gripe it was a little pricey for Mid Summer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was in fantastic condition. My only real criticism is that it was a very hot day without cart service and limited water on the course. The course wasn’t particularly cheap so I would have expected better amenities. Still, would look forward to playing it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course.

Beautiful course. Apparently one of the nicest in the area as the amount of players that were there before we tee’d off. (8:30)

The place of play was a little slow, but there were Marshals that helped try to keep things moving. Overall great place just a little expensive for Summer time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Come here every year!!

Its in great shape and the pace of play is great. Its a great value and it always in great shape!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Worth the Money

The course was beautiful, the staff was incredible and the day was wonderful. Bit hot, bit slow on the front 9 but picked up on the back. Overall I would highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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