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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Avg Rating
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 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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 44
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 15
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
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Reviews 21
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
Top 1000 Contributor
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 3
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
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played in January 2025

The greens had been cut very short. So short that the ball could not roll straight as the ball rolled over the sparse grass.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Over rated, poor conditions

Probably it was a beautiful golf course ! But now there tee off and greens are horrible. Bunkers are good and the staff is very friendly.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Ladies Day

Our group from Niceville, played at your beautiful course. It was the first time for almost all of us (6 of 8). We had a wonderful afternoon! The course is amazing and everyone was so helpful and friendly. It was areal treat for us to get this opportunity.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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