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3.9
1261 Reviews (1261)
5 Stars
299
4 Stars
502
3 Stars
267
2 Stars
111
1 Stars
82
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
83.4%
Recommend this course
978 out of 1261 reviews
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4.0
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.2%
Recommend this course
46 out of 54 reviews
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4.0
107 Reviews (107)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.0%
Recommend this course
91 out of 107 reviews
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Course Highlights
Shalimar's challenging layout and well-maintained conditions consistently reward returning golfers who appreciate a course that keeps improving. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value make every round here feel worthwhile.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6743 yards
Slope 129
Rating 73.5

Located along the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay, Shalimar Pointe Golf Club enjoys a scenic, rolling landscape dotted with trees. This often-overlooked golf course has been considered one of the Emerald Coast's best-kept secrets but the word is beginning to get out. The course, due to its challenging but playable nature, has been used for U.S. Open qualifiers and it was host to the Emerald Coast Tour. The layout features immaculately manicured greens that are framed by strategic bunkering and water hazards on a number of holes. The golf course is challenging but fair with five sets of tees to accommodate players of all skill levels. The course is Shalimar Pointe's main attraction but it is complemented by extensive practice facilities including an expansive driving range, putting green and chipping green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Finger (1986) Ken Dye (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
GPS Yes
Pull-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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

3.9
1261 Reviews (1261)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Watching the Game 9
Brunch 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 50
Water Hazards 43
Undulating Greens 37
This course/club is great for:
Locals 37
Seniors 24
Advanced Golfers 23
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 31
Worth the Drive 18
In the 'Burbs 17

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Reviews 3
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Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Needs Investment in Upkeep

Struggling to accomplish basic maintenance tasks. The greens were very rough with a lot of dead spots, too furry in others. Off areas were unmoved for what appears to be weeks. Lots of bare patches from poor grading and drainage. Driving range was on mats and irons only. Staff and shop were good. Inexpensive and open play but you get what you pay for here. It is unfortunate because there were some improvements in the past 20 months made to the course but has devolved rapidly from just this Spring.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Ridiculous Rough

We enjoy this track but DO NOT enjoy the lack of proper course maintenance.

The last several rounds we have encountered grass heights in excess of two feet less than 15 paces from the 150 yard marker!! ABSURD and frustrating, not to mention slowing the pace of play. I hope they will address this soon!!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice change

Fairways and greens are in great condition. We teed off at 8 and saw very few golfers. No waiting! Enjoyed starting on 10….maybe new course layout??

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

This course has potential…

The greens were woolly and slow. The fairways were a little long in areas as well. This course just needs a little more maintenance and I think it has the potential to be really nice.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

My favorite place locally

Great value, mostly in good shape except slow greens. But Overall very very solid golf course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
3.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

shalimar

The people were very nice. The issue I had was the range is only mats and only irons. The course was quite grown up and furry. Greens were very slow and spotted. BUT, you get what you pay for and because there was no one pushing me to play fast, I was able to drop a ball or 2 more and work on my game so, I enjoyed it.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great course and excellent staff!

First time on this course, definitely a great value for the are. Only one green was in need of significant improvement. Pro-shop attendant and Marshall were very friendly, gave good advice.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Golf Course

Greens were like putting on shag carpet. They looked and played like they had not been mowed in 2 to 3 days. Super slow and frustrating. There is no way that I would pay full price to play this course. I paid $50 and that was to much for this course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Horrible fairways.

I was looking forward to playing this course. Upon arrival I intended to hit range balls considering I recently bought wedges the day before. As a 4 some on the first tee we let two gentlemen play through. This was a huge mistake. They couldn’t make it 100 yards off the tee. The fairways are horrible. The "rough" is just knee high weeds that the maintenance crew is too lazy to cut. Although the greens are in really good shape. Will not be back at this course I’d rather pay $200 in Destin.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasant morning round

Very happy with the complexity of the course. Errant shots met with remarkable difficulty for recovery, but that's how golf should be!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overpriced

Friendly staff! Pictures on website are over exaggerated! When we arrived they had no golf range balls lefts. We waited 40 mins to collect them and when they arrived they had limited amounts and the balls were OLD. We then waited for them to provide golf carts because they ran out. Tee boxes were not in great shape.

Overpriced for the condition of the course.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/09/2024

So manager is leaving and going to Fort Walton and you are getting a guy from Hurlburt? Good luck with that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Commented on 07/09/2024

Well, stay in Atlanta in the future and don't bother us down here in Northwest Florida! If you really have to come here, make an earlier tee time in the future. Quit whining.

Played On
Reviews 108
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Summertime Heat

Yes, it's very hot and humid this time of year. Drink plenty of water and bring several gloves to change out, and a "Towelie" to help wipe off the sweat. Greens are very nice and the fairways are perfect. All the rain has settled in the light sanding on the greens from last week.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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