Ft. Walton Beach GC
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4.0
796 Reviews (796)
5 Stars
209
4 Stars
407
3 Stars
130
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
88.5%
Recommend this course
728 out of 796 reviews
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3.6
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
70.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 10 reviews
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3.9
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.3%
Recommend this course
15 out of 18 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.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6861 yards
Slope 119
Rating 71.6
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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
796 Reviews (796)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mature course with great layout

Very nice 36 hole club with great practice facilities. Fairways were in great shape and the rough was fair. Greens were slow but they had just been aerated. Will play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

LOVED HOLE 6 & 7!

STAFF VERY FRIENDLY - GAVE US FREE COURSE MAP. THE PINES COURSE IS MORE OPEN, SO YOU CAN BE AGGRESSIVE BUT BE CAREFUL AT THE THE OAKS COURSE - MOST OF THE WHOLE YOU NEED TO BE CONSERVATIVE AND AIM AT THE 150 MARKER.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very enjoyable

Fairways were being aerated and mowed as we played. I could tell that the entire course was be being meticulously maintained. Greens were beautiful and they rolled very true. Fairways were like hitting off carpet. Love how weed free the Bermuda fairways and rough is. I want to play there again soon!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the price!!

Great course for the price!! Have played a lot of other courses in the Destin/FWB area and have paid much more for less quality. Well maintained and friendly staff that is willing to help out people on the course the first time, they don't act like you should already know their policies. Some slow groups on the course but were willing to let faster player jump ahead. Overall a great experience. I will play here again in the future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very playable but poor greens

FWB Pines course is a easy, playable and forgiving course. It was a lot of fun, and while the course is pretty well maintained the greens were in poor conditions. The Hot Deal price on GolfNow was incredible. I'm definitely playing it again and hope to see the greens in better condition. Overall very pleased and happy with the play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

terrible greens, okay for hot deal price

25% of each green had no grass on it, and most had large ugly patches of sod. Many of the tee boxes bulged in the middle making for uneven lies. The fairways, however, were in great condition. The course is really open and good for beginners not concerned with decent maintenance.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

greens are terrible

greens are terrible and have been for a long time. don't waste your time or money until the greens come back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great deal. Beautiful course

the greens were in rough shape, but the rest of the course is flawless. My divots came out like butter. Once they get the greens back into good shape this will be a really great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible greens conditions, rough around the edges

The poor condition of the greens is the main concern here. Back nine a little better than the front nine but overall I'd say that 50% coverage of turf on the greens is a liberal estimate. The fairways were in decent shape but zero maintenance of any "rough" transition. The fairway sort of faded into dirt and weeds.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 109
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor

This course currently needs some TLC

It's a fun challenging course, but currently it is going through some challenges. The greens have went through a fungus and are in the process of being patched and repaired. Not the best putting around. Fairways are coming in good after the winter and the tee boxes have improved greatly over previous years. I have played this course for over 20 years, and, well, I have seen the greens in much better shape. They are still putt-able and they are putting the pins in the best part of the greens. Be patient, and it should come back to its standards.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Disappointed!

Greens are HORRIBLE! Maybe with TLC and time it'll be worth $43 in the future .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Numerous bare spots on every green...again.

This marks the second year in a row that this course likely has the worst greens in the county. Someone has either made a critical mistake, or there is some underlying condition that is killing this normally hearty strain of grass. They need expert analysis to correct this situation.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun course

FWB Pines course is a great course for beginners and intermediate players. Lots of hills and wide open fairways. Balls off the fairway are recoverable. You're not likely to lose many balls which is a welcome change for a Northwest Florida golf course. Staff was what you'd expect for a city golf course. Facilities are clean. Fairways are prob 7/10. Greens are hit and miss...some 3/10 and others 9/10. Greens play very slow.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Value, Great Layout, Very Senic

This course is a "city/county" complex with 2 - 18 hole courses... for a city course maintained by Parks & Rec dept... very good shape, friendly staff, other players on course very pleasant and friendly... just a SUPER value for your dollar spent. Will go back and play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

worst corse I've ever played

Very disappointed, first off the driving range was closed, but was not informed ahead of time. So I didn't get to practice before my round. Second the course was in horrible shape greens had dead shots on almost every hole. And lastly most of the staff was rude. I paid 41.00 and felt like I got ripped off. I live on a golf course and it is in pristine condition and we charge 38.00 and it comes with a meal and drink. Big let down don't know if I will use golf now again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Great bang for the buck!

Nice little course. Greens are being patched where needed, so there was some inconsistency there, but the layout is fun and for the money paid (GN hot deal) it was fantastic.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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