Emerald Bay GC: #18
View of the 18th hole at Emerald Bay Golf Club.
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3.9
2067 Reviews (2067)
5 Stars
962
4 Stars
805
3 Stars
206
2 Stars
57
1 Stars
37
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
79.5%
Recommend this course
1847 out of 2067 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.8%
Recommend this course
61 out of 65 reviews
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3.7
191 Reviews (191)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
74
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
15
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
71.2%
Recommend this course
136 out of 191 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
2067 Reviews (2067)

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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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1.0
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Previously Played

Greens and pace of play

The greens were the worst we played on all week in Destin. It was cart path only and that made play slow but we had five groups on a hole multiple times. We called the pro shop about pace of play twice and to our knowledge no Marshall came out to speed up play but they did post on our cart that you could get off cart paths after hole 12. We still backed up four groups numerous times. We love playing the course and I am sure the greens will come around but course was extremely rough

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the price

Greens were patched in many places. Carts path only on many of the holes. Slower greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Horrible experience

I play Emerald Bay every winter at least once.

The course is in horrible condition! Fairways are bare with no grass in many places. The green have bare places with mud on some green and ‘ground under repair flags on some greens.

Jimmy, the starter, put a ‘5some’ in front of my group, (3 some) and I was told they are members. Play was worse than slow, and I left after 13th hole.

Horrible management here, and I was told they chose not to overseed this winter.

I have played here at least 5 or 6 times over the past few years. It is obvious no one is putting any $ into this place, however golf rates for winter higher than ever.

Never again!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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 18
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 18
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 44
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
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