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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6647 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.7

Eagle Springs Golf Course (formerly known as DeFuniak Springs Country Club) is Walton County's oldest course and one of the panhandle area's most challenging. The golf course sprawls across rolling hills covered with pine forests and five spring-fed lakes, both of which come into play throughout the course. Sandy scrub brush and colorful flowering bushes accent the landscape even further. The towering trees lining the tight fairways are just some of the many challenging natural hazards. There are also 23 strategically placed sand traps throughout. The small, elevated greens are pitched and undulated in such a manner that would make even the best putters nervous. The rolling elevations also provide picturesque views from nearly every point on golf course. Eagle Springs Golf Course requires accuracy and careful course management, but the layout is still surprisingly accessible for a range of skill levels. As part of recent initiatives and upgrades to the property and management, kids under 15 play free.

Course Details

Year Built 1936
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming
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3.2
191 Reviews (191)
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Conditions Average
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Cart paths are terrible greens were very slow and patchy in spots. Could be a nice golf coarse if they fixed the cart paths and the greens.

Conditions Poor
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Friendliness Average
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3.0
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4.0
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Improving all the time!

Great course for the price. Pace of play is usually brisk. Small greens—couple with rough patches; most are fine. Fairways overall good. Tee boxes need to be leveled and need more grass—the worst part of the course. Cart paths are intermittent, but I think that improvement is coming. I like the layout and the saucer-like greens make for a challenge on a relatively short course. Fairways need yardage markers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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4.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Challenging Course

Good course; ball emended where considered lost on par 3 hole #3 (very wet conditions after rain; they are working on drainage) ; Small greens promotes accuracy :) ; I consider this to be my go to course for every day play :) I give this course a good review overall :)

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Economical, fun option

We played 9 holes mid-day in early December for $15 a piece. Some greens have brown spots. One or two were gorgeous. The rest were somewhere in the middle. The cart paths are dirt and we’re at times a bit hard to locate. But, the 90 degree rule isn’t in play, which helps. Lots of sand and some dry grass in the rough. However, if you hit is straight you’re golden seeing as the fairways were in decent condition. Overall, we found the course as a whole to be playable. If you just want to have some fun and do it economically this is a great fit for you. We’re in the area a lot and will plan to play here again. It’s a muny. Begin a round here with that perspective and you’ll enjoy.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Eagle Crest - Defuniak Springs

Course is a bit rough in spots, but good enough for the money. Several holes we under repair (notably 10 and 11), several had greens that were pretty rough (especially 18), and the clubhouse restaurant is a victim of covid for the time being. The layout is pretty good and hole layout was pretty good taking into account the rolling terrain and water. The biggest challenge is the small greens. An errant tee or approach shot can leave a very tough pitch depending on where the pin is. Staff is very friendly. Overall a decent municipal course for the price..

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 113
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Getting better every round

Have played several rounds here over the last few months. The greens are filling in quite nicely. I love all the improvements that have been made. Waiting patiently for the repairs to be made on #11.

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

could be incredible

This could be the best golf course around. But the tboxes they should use are destroyed have not been removed and the new tboxes are flat and small.11th hole is closed. Too many par 3 not enough par 5. Greens are garbage on 50% of the holes. Fairways are nice I like the course but needs to be better taken care of. You get what you pay for. Outside the fairways and cart paths are straight garbage and gives you the feeling you are playing on a part time cow pasture.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

1 hole short

Paid for 18 holes only got to play 17. Hole eleven was out of commission totally. Should of been told that was the case. Would not have played.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 113
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens could use some work

I like this course. It has been greatly improved over the last couple of years. I love the way they have cleared a lot of the underbrush outside the rough and between holes. It really gives the place a professional look and plays somewhat easier for the average amateur. Not that it made it way easier, just easier to find a ball. The only problem I had for the most part were the greens. Several had very patchy spots that needed to be grown in. They putted well for the most part and not vying for the Ryder Cup, we just chose to move your ball out of the rough line. We will be back I am sure.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Eagle Springs Golf Course

Played here before and a lot of changes being made for the good. Joined today and look forward to what comes next.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Priorities

The following is a list of priorities!

1- Cart paths are terrible

2- Greens need turf specialist

3- Curt the grass in rough areas to help define holes

4-Allignment of holes for better course layout

5- Rules in place for pace of play

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 113
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Becoming a Gem

I like this course a lot. They have really improved over the years; however, some of the greens are becoming suspect. Even though they are iffy they still putt pretty true.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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