Ft. Walton Beach GC
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4.0
792 Reviews (792)
5 Stars
208
4 Stars
405
3 Stars
130
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
88.9%
Recommend this course
725 out of 792 reviews
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3.9
12 Reviews (12)
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2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
10 out of 12 reviews
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3.9
14 Reviews (14)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 14 reviews
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Course Highlights
Renovated greens now roll fast and true, rewarding golfers who appreciate well-maintained putting surfaces. Friendly staff and outstanding value make the Oaks course a smart choice for budget-conscious players.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6861 yards
Slope 119
Rating 71.6
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Fort Walton Beach Golf Club - Pines Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Amick

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $12 - $16
Pull-carts 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 Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant
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Reviews

4.0
792 Reviews (792)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 13
Bunkers 12
Forced Carries 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 15
Seniors 14
Beginners 13
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 20
Near the Airport 11
Worth the Drive 9

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Pines is a good value

Greens have improved alot. I didn't see any weeds or dead spots on them and they rolled pretty good. Fairways were good too. Pace of play was perfect (never had to wait and nobody waited behind us) and staff was friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/13/2023

If you didn't wait on a Saturday, you must have played early in the AM or after 2PM.

Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Great course for the price. Greens in very good shape. Like the layout. Challenging without being overly difficult. A less than perfect drive will not kill you. The back 9 is more fun than front

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions some better but still needs lots of work

The greens have almost healed from aerifying and putt better plus the poa annua is mostly gone from the greens. My main complaint is still the conditions of the fairway and rough on # 5 and #16. They have added some sod on #5 and that is good. They have a large aread staked off on #5 and you cannot drive the cart in that area. They still need to fill in and sod the washed out areas on those 2 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Decent Course

Not bad for a muni. Crowded on the front. Thinned out some on the back. Greens were a little shaggy but putted true.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 108
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens Improving

The course is bouncing back from the maintenance they have been doing. Greens were punched and sanded over a week ago and are improving quickly. Did not see any Poa annua grass on the greens. Putting was a bit slower but should improve over the next week.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/29/2023

Sounds like a fake review to me

Played On
Reviews 79
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great staff course in very good condition

Greens slower than I am used to, but overall the experience was fantastic. Headed back later today to play the Oaks course. When on vacation and looking for good golf dollar value this is a great option.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall, a good value for the course conditions

Well priced as we got a Hot Deal for the round. The fairways were good, and the layout provided adequate challenge for our level of play, but the greens needed maintenance as the grass on them had not been cut evenly resulting in high and low spots which would make the ball stagger during putting. It also made the greens slower than than the speed we were used to playing. The pace was good as the Marshall kept pushing the slow foursome ahead of us until they let us play through. The signage was poor on some holes as we got lost trying to find one of the holes. Despite some minor issues, we would play this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 108
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Pines Course

Acutally was on the Pines Course, not the Oaks.

Pace of play was great. Some of the greens had the Poanna grass which made for some bumpy putts and others had none. Fairways were nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/08/2023

Pace of play was great on a Sunday? Well, that has been known to happen but not often with all the morons that play there. Wish a real priority was given on tee times for members but that golf course is only about money.

Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Needs improvement

The Pines is an old school municipal course that gets lots of play. It has wide fairways and very little trouble other than a few bunkers and ponds. Fairways were hard allowing for plenty of roll. The greens were in rough shape due to weeds and lots poa annua. There is an excellent clubhouse, restaurant, Edwin Watts golf shop and friendly staff. The range was large and there was several practice areas. There are actually two courses located here. I played the other course, The Oaks, last fall. It was much more challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s ok

If you don’t care about putting then you will be fine. Greens are over run with crab grass so you can never tell where your ball is going. Won’t be playing again till it’s under control. Staff is very friendly

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 108
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Layout

Only gave a three star condition because of this time of year. The greens were quite fast, much so than normal of years past. However, there was evidence of the verti-cut aeration and a light sanding. This should improve in 7 to 10 days. I hope they keep it cut short to keep the greens fast. Other than that, the course is doing fine.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First day at FWBGC

I was rushed in play and did not enjoy the course. Constantly being pressured to pick up balls and move along. Tee times are too compressed and forcing one to play with strangers.is never a pleasure.

Restaurant closes too early. I was not able to order food after playing a round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

GOOD COURSE FOR THE MONEY

The layout of the course is not bad, but the greens are not in good shape, it makes putting a joke. Other than than that, everything else is fine.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good municipal course

Good value. Fairway grass grow needed. Lots of hard pan fairways. Track is good for mid to high handicap players.

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