Emerald Bay GC: #18
View of the 18th hole at Emerald Bay Golf Club.
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4.0
2114 Reviews (2114)
5 Stars
989
4 Stars
819
3 Stars
211
2 Stars
57
1 Stars
38
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
80.5%
Recommend this course
1890 out of 2114 reviews
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4.4
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.0%
Recommend this course
46 out of 50 reviews
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4.1
139 Reviews (139)
5 Stars
64
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
84.9%
Recommend this course
118 out of 139 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

4.0
2114 Reviews (2114)

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 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 5
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
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
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
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 49
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unusual conditions

Played the course on Wednesday and the following Thursday and pins were in the same position. Greens were not mowed. This is not typical for this course. Not sure what the reason. Yes, there was rain over the weekend but not that much.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Emerald Bay

The course was a very, very nice course however, the greens were extremely slow. Almost seemed as though the greens were not cut for that day. The staff was courteous, friendly and did what they could to get the round underway.

Please mow the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 125
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

My first time playing Bluewater Bay

I’ve been living in PCB for over five years and playing golf in the area. During this time frame I’ve never played Bluewater Bay because of the poor ratings. I was looking for a place to play and checked out the current rating and saw that the rating had improved with some pretty good reviews so I decided to give it a try today and I really enjoyed the course. It’s not in excellent condition but it’s pretty good. I loved the layout and it’s challenging with small greens and some great views. I hope it continues to improve because I’m definitely going back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Driving range closed. Would have appreciated a little notice.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 125
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Great course!

Second time playing this course and it is in great shape for this time of year. It has some interesting holes especially the par 4 that’s a 90 deg dogleg right with water all down the right side. I’m looking forward to playing it again when the wind isn’t blowing 15-20.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Almost good.

Layout OK. Fairways: OK. Greens: 2.5/5... Extremely slow. Worth $60 max.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great layout, course in good shape although greens less than perfect which is understandable due to time if year.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course for the time of year

This was the first round of our trip and we enjoyed it. The greens had been recently top dressed so they were a bit sandy. The range was nice and staff friendly. Course layout was good with a couple of great views of the bay on the back nine.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great find!!!

I played the course on a hot deal so I got Great value. The staff was very friendly at all interactions. I played on a cool day so I was a single. I was able to play in less than 3 hours!!! There were some great holes and had a nice variety. Water was very visible so you cannot be too wild but it was not too much to manage. If I come back to Destin I will definitely play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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