Holiday GC
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3.4
1075 Reviews (1075)
5 Stars
323
4 Stars
487
3 Stars
169
2 Stars
54
1 Stars
42
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
64.3%
Recommend this course
893 out of 1075 reviews
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2.6
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
12
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.2
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
42.2%
Recommend this course
27 out of 64 reviews
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3.1
117 Reviews (117)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
15
Conditions
2.6
Value
2.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
53.0%
Recommend this course
62 out of 117 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns praise from recent golfers for its engaging design and playable conditions. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make for a welcoming round overall.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6859 yards
Slope 126
Rating 72.6

Honoring the wishes of Lela and Charles Hilton, Legacy Golf Club is named in honor of their beloved son "Chip." He started playing daily at age 9 with a genuine love and excitement for the sport. He was on the Bay High School golf team, apprenticing with golf pro-Kenny Lind and made golf his vocation. As a professional golf instructor, he taught his students invaluable life lessons, emphasizing that golf is not a game of perfection but a comeback. He also believed golf was more than just a game; it was full of essential life skills such as patience, perseverance, determination, and overcoming obstacles and setbacks.

The golf club, established in 1965, is a championship course with challenging greens designed to test golfers with even the sharpest short-game skills. The fairways are generously sized with lakes and white sand bunkers that fiercely guard the elevated greens. Players should be prepared to use every club in their bag. The golf course is challenging but fair and enjoyable, making it a good test of skill without inciting frustration. Its playability, enhanced with three sets of tees, has made it one of Florida's most popular tracks. Legacy Golf Club also boasts extensive practice facilities, including a lighted driving range, chipping green, expansive putting green, Executive Course, and Bar and Grille.

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Course Details

Year Built 1964
Greens TifEagle Turf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jim Dunkerley

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire is required at all times, sleeved & collared shirts for men & women, cutoffs, swimming trunks, gym shorts, short shorts and tank tops are not allowed.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge
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Reviews

3.4
1075 Reviews (1075)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 24
Bunkers 23
Undulating Greens 23
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Advanced Golfers 17
Seniors 16
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 30
Near Local Attractions 20
Worth the Drive 10

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Course in horrible shape

Barely any grass on the course…greens are nonexistent…not even close to worth the money

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/22/2026:
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
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Greens

The greens were in the worse conditions I've ever seen them. At one time this course was considered to have the best greens in Bay County. Not anymore. So sad to see the greens in such bad shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

No Grass on Greens

Greens did not have any grass on them. Probably the worst greens I have ever seen.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/21/2026:
We appreciate your feedback and are sorry your experience wasn’t as enjoyable as it should have been. We’re making improvements and hope to deliver a better visit in the future.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Greens are DEAD

Unfortunately the greens are dead. You’re putting on dirt or sand. They should close down the course or use temporary greens.

Not worth the greens fees!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Grass on greens non existent

They told us when we checked in greens had been areated and sanded and gave us 5 dollars off green fees . They were terrible no aeration holes just sand and fertilizer over burned up dirt . a few holes I actually had sand and fertilizer specs on my ball after trying to putt. This could be and may have been a good course but the greens are in terrible shape. The rest of the course was maintained and very playable . The staff in pro shop and grill were very friendly and did their job well .

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/21/2026:
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand this visit didn’t fully meet expectations and will use your comments to continue improving. We hope to provide a better experience next time.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Greens are sand painted green

Course is a decent layout but greens are terrible right now.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/14/2026:
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand this visit didn’t fully meet expectations and will use your comments to continue improving. We hope to provide a better experience next time.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

So bad

Greens were so bad I felt like I’d been ripped off. No warning whatsoever.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Response from on 04/14/2026:
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
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid place to get a round while on vacation

Although the greens were being treated, making for a less than favorable conditions…the staff are who made our outing a great one, They discounted the round due to the treatment, and treated us like club champions the whole day. Really appreciate all of them!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Legacy

Terrible greens!!! Was told of a discount because the green had been spiked… No spikes, no grass just lumpy dirt to put on. Way to pricey for the conditions..

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 04/08/2026:
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand this visit didn’t fully meet expectations and will use your comments to continue improving. We hope to provide a better experience next time.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens are trashed

I booked this course on Golfnow via a hotdeal two days before playing. I tried to check reviews on Golfnow, but the system link would not work at the time of booking so I showed up to the course blind, per say. When I arrived to the course and seen the putting green it was immediately apparent that some sort of disease had consumed the course. I asked the lady in the Pro Shop if all of the greens were diseased, but she claimed that she did not know. I then asked the starter, and he confirmed that the course was hit hard by poe anna and that they were trying to fight it by punching the greens and top dressing them. I then tried to call and cancel the tee time and get a refund, but Golfnow refused because the course was "open for play". The Greens were 90% unplayable, I had to literally play on dirt greens. The course is not worth playing until they get these greens fixed, and even then, the course is not worth the rack rate that they charge.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Highly Dissapointed

Don't review many rounds/courses but felt like I needed to- I used to play Legacy weekly when I moved to Walton county in 2023. Was a great course to play after work, charging only about $60 for 18 holes on any weekday. Haven't played there in a few months and played 18 a few days ago, was charged $100 which I was aware of and fine with. I've been trying to walk more during my rounds but suppossedly they don't allow walkers on their "champions" course, only the par 3 course. I would understand that if the course was spread apart; however, the distance between each hole's green to next hole's tee box are right on top of each other (other than crossing the street 50 feet away after 1). Didn't say a word of this though, just thought it to myself. Meanwhile, the girl in the clubhouse could not have been more annoyed to be at work; super rude and a terrible attitude. With all that said, excited to play. I get out there and the course is no where near where it once was: 4 of the 18 greens were somewhat covered in grass which is being generous. The others were a combintion of mostly dirt, sand, fertilizer, spray paint pigments, with a few areas of grass. You would think the holes would be placed near the grass spots - nope, right on the dead spots. Putts were jumping up and down, left and right all round. Fairways and rough were in their typical shape which is solid but I will not be back until the greens get back into somewhat decent shape (or charge $50 max).

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 04/03/2026:
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand this visit didn’t fully meet expectations and will use your comments to continue improving. We hope to provide a better experience next time.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

Greens were just seeded so they were bumpy and hard to read.

Would have bern nice to know this in advance.

Maybe a small discount would have been nice.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Putting on dirt greens is no fun.

The greens are dirt. On the first hole, I initially thought the putting surface had been top-dressed, but no, it was devoid of turf. No warnings.

Back when this course was named Holiday, they advertised, “Best greens on the beach!”, and it was true.

But presently, that is just a fond memory.

I understand courses need revamping from time to time, but at least lower prices while conditions are rough.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

NH

Staff was awesome on check in, tee boxes and greens were in terrible shape especially the greens. No reason to line a putt up at all, general conditions for the rest of the course were substandard. The boundaries for the golf cart was frustrating because it gave you limited warning on when u were in a restricted area if u weren’t paying attention to the screen. Generally underwhelmed and feel like it wasn’t close the value

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over priced for the course but the same can be said for all the courses in Panama City Beach. Resort community with only 3 courses that take advantage of tourists

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

needs improvement

I found the course conditions to not be in very good shape. The fairways were sparse and did not appear to be growing. the Greens were hard and crusty.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 03/27/2026:
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We know there’s room to improve and are actively working on it. We’d love the opportunity to earn a higher rating next time.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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