Emerald Bay GC: #18
View of the 18th hole at Emerald Bay Golf Club.
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4.2
2160 Reviews (2160)
5 Stars
1017
4 Stars
831
3 Stars
216
2 Stars
57
1 Stars
39
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
86.8%
Recommend this course
1933 out of 2160 reviews
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4.4
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.2%
Recommend this course
83 out of 90 reviews
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4.4
121 Reviews (121)
5 Stars
72
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.6%
Recommend this course
112 out of 121 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and a challenging, well-designed layout consistently earn high marks from golfers visiting the Destin area. Fast greens, well-kept fairways, and attentive rangers contribute to a smooth and enjoyable round.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 7050 yards
Slope 143
Rating 73.9

Located right along the water, Emerald Bay Golf Club was designed by Bob Cupp to be Destin's premier full-service, 18-hole championship course. Water is a prominent feature as the course overlooks the shores Choctawhatchee Bay and incorporates water features on 12 of the holes. Oftentimes golfers will face an intimidating shot across a lake or a pond. Emerald Bay Golf Club's sculpted fairways and tight greens are always in excellent condition. There are four sets of tees that make the golf course accessible to most players' abilities and no matter what skill level you are, the views are not to be missed. The views are especially breathtaking on the back nine, which borders the bay. There is also an expansive driving range at Emerald Bay that golfers can use before playing the golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob Cupp (1991) Bob Cupp (2014)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
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, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire. No denim, collared shirt required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.2
2160 Reviews (2160)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Watching the Game 11
19th Hole Scenic Views 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 49
Bunkers 38
Forced Carries 29
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 29
A Weekend Splurge 22
Seniors 21
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 34
Near Local Attractions 30
Worth the Drive 15

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Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Conditions

Being early in the season. It is what it was. Overall ok. Be better in a month. I would play again

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Emerald Bay

Nice track with a lot of water. Considering mid Feb most of the greens were nice with the exception of 2.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Some very nice ocean views

Main negative feature was a number of the fairways were very thin and a number of the holes were cart only

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens

Greens were in poor shape. Bumpy and burn spots on many holes. Tee box area had non existent grass on several holes which suggests lack of maintenance at this time of year. Not worth the price as a top tier local course on this alone otherwise wonderful layout challenging course and friendly staff

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Driving range.

The course was great staff was great but after my round

Told the cart folks I was Gonna grab lunch n go hit some balls. I did so n then when I came Around to putt son’s another started informed me in not such a friendly manner that I was Not allowed to hit balls after my round. Just left a bad taste

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Inconsiderate

We booked a tee time at 12:06pm. Due to a scramble tournament we teed off at 12:40. The group ahead of us had absolutely no consideration for anyone golfing behind them. They took an extra long time in every hole and the group ahead of them was 2 holes ahead of them. We would have thought the rangers would have come out to at least make them aware but there were no rangers on the course. We were behind them for 9 holes and our cart kept warning us we were 30 to 45 minutes behind pace. Frustrating since we had to wait every hole. There were many groups behind us who could not finish their round. It’s my understanding that this tournament was run by the owner so that is why there was no consideration for the rest of us who weren’t in the tournament.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Space of play awful

They had a shotgun tournament in the morning and we were the second group out after the last group made the turn. We waited on EVERY shot for the front 9nand it took 2 hours and 45 minutes to play 9. Once they were off the course, we played the back in less than 2 hours. The guys who were the last group we had to follow had a hole or two open in front of them. Although we complained to the starters and club house, they did not send anyone out to move these guys along. Luckily, the back was much better and we finished before dark, barely. Very disappointed in the staff. They could have fixed this.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 79
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Emerald Pain

Nice track but they had a tournament with 6somes!! Took 3 hours to play 9 holes...never again!!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

fun course and good shape for month of January

the course was in pretty good shape especially noting that Destin had snow the week before.

Very nice people all around. It was an enjoyable experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

fun coarse,tricky greens

fun,brown grass this time of year..greens were good and green grass on them..ruff,was rough😄

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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