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Emerald Bay Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
1001
4 Stars
828
3 Stars
212
2 Stars
57
1 Stars
38
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
5 Stars
73
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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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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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 72 | 7050 yards | 73.9 | 143 |
| II | 72 | 6620 yards | 71.4 | 141 |
| III | 72 | 6209 yards | 69.8 | 132 |
| Combo | 72 | 5735 yards | 67.7 | 124 |
| IV (W) | 72 | 5481 yards | 71.9 | 132 |
| IV | 72 | 5481 yards | 66.9 | 122 |
| V | 72 | 4655 yards | 63.6 | 115 |
| V (W) | 72 | 4655 yards | 67.2 | 123 |
Scorecard for Emerald Bay Golf Club
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I M: 73.9/143 | 427 | 424 | 164 | 313 | 399 | 430 | 562 | 232 | 529 | 3480 | 474 | 362 | 246 | 605 | 372 | 449 | 204 | 331 | 527 | 3570 | 7050 |
| II M: 71.4/141 | 405 | 390 | 150 | 296 | 385 | 410 | 554 | 162 | 505 | 3257 | 455 | 348 | 215 | 580 | 352 | 409 | 178 | 318 | 508 | 3363 | 6620 |
| III M: 69.8/132 | 376 | 378 | 138 | 284 | 365 | 380 | 515 | 152 | 485 | 3073 | 395 | 330 | 202 | 555 | 325 | 382 | 152 | 308 | 487 | 3136 | 6209 |
| Combo M: 67.7/124 | 311 | 353 | 138 | 284 | 339 | 321 | 463 | 152 | 485 | 2846 | 332 | 330 | 202 | 504 | 261 | 313 | 152 | 308 | 487 | 2889 | 5735 |
| IV M: 66.9/122 W: 71.9/132 | 311 | 353 | 115 | 264 | 339 | 321 | 463 | 140 | 418 | 2724 | 332 | 302 | 181 | 504 | 261 | 313 | 128 | 290 | 446 | 2757 | 5481 |
| V M: 63.6/115 W: 67.2/123 | 267 | 304 | 91 | 227 | 298 | 289 | 387 | 85 | 378 | 2326 | 291 | 277 | 107 | 483 | 146 | 285 | 114 | 210 | 416 | 2329 | 4655 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 2 |
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Course Details
Year Built 1991
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
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, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
Reviews
4.1
Reviewer Photos
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Hole 17 tee box Photo submitted by u314159413080 on 01/04/2023
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Great view Photo submitted by u314161619406 on 05/28/2021
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GPS Carts Photo submitted by u314161619406 on 05/28/2021
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Great looks tho! Photo submitted by Winna on 05/31/2018
Played On 03/15/2026
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
One of the best....
This is a great track that doesn't get talked about enough. In pretty good shape for the time of year.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 03/16/2026:
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled you had a positive experience and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
I Recommend This Course
Great as usual
Course and staff make this 4 and 3/4 star for sure
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/13/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
I Recommend This Course
Stunning views
5 star review for this course. Had an 8am tee time. Never played the course before and the whole experience was awesome. From staff to unloading the bag for to my cart from the start and them loading the bag back up when I was done with my round. Helped me find everything! Pointed me right to the range and got paired with a dad and son and pace of play was great! Definitely recommend this course to anyone and everyone. Stunning views and all around great course.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On 02/28/2026
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Great track in Destin with great service
Being a Destin local, I have always played the other more popular courses in the area but was beyond impressed by Emerald Bay. Course is in great condition for this time of year, and all of the employees went above and beyond. Will definitely be playing here again.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great course
One of my favorites wish it was a little less expensive so could play more
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Good time
Had fun. Wonderful staff. Great overall experience
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/23/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Nice layout with challenging holes. Water comes into play often. Greens were recently sanded which made putting an adventure
Fairways are in marginal condition, but given the time of year to be expected.
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Emerald Bay GC
Friendly reception, very clear instructions about the course.
The layout was fine but had a few holes on 2nd 9 I did not like.
Greens was my biggest concern, very bumpy and quite slow.
There is other courses in the area that is much better.
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On 02/11/2026
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Difficulty Moderate
Course in poor shape
The course in our opinion was in poor shape as both the T box and greens had very little turf especially the greens. The cost of the course was way too high for the shape of the course.
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 02/13/2026:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback matters, and we’re actively working to improve.
Played On 02/10/2026
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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