Emerald Bay GC: #18
View of the 18th hole at Emerald Bay Golf Club.
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3.9
2069 Reviews (2069)
5 Stars
964
4 Stars
805
3 Stars
206
2 Stars
57
1 Stars
37
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
78.5%
Recommend this course
1849 out of 2069 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.5
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.8%
Recommend this course
30 out of 32 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
173 Reviews (173)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
63
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
15
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
70.5%
Recommend this course
122 out of 173 reviews
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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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3.9
2069 Reviews (2069)

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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
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4.0
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Perfect weather
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Golg

Enjoyed playing. Course was nice and in good condition. Staff was very friendly.

The only problem was a 5 some (maybe 2 5 some) that was in front of us (a 3 some). But we played the round in 4.5 hours, so not too bad.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 49
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 49
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 41
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

gulf golf

Checked in 1 hour early could not use driving range only 20 minutes to t time nice chipping area and putting area greens very slow not mowed not worth 85.00 twilight rate let alone 125.00 reg

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
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With most Destin courses this time of year, the course conditions are not great. I understand the situation. However, you are still being charges full price for these conditions. A price reduction would have made the experience much better.

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

Fun Course

In very good condition especially for this time of year. A really nice variety of holes. And as opposed to a lot of courses in the area, not dominated by views of holes (though there are some) really nice views of the Bay to the right of 16 and on the tee st 17 add to the experience. For the most part, you are winding your way through the pined and it is quite enjoyable. Well worth the green fee

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 65
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course and Amenities

The staff was very friendly and even though it was getting towards the end of the dormant season the course was pretty green. The greens were pretty quick as well.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs attention, Disappointing

Range was nice but there was not enough balls for everyone to hit. Fairways and greens were in rough shape. Loosing some greens and lots of burned out areas in the fairways. Disappointing.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the cost

Greens were terrible. Fairways were nothing but sand and no grass

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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