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3.9
1294 Reviews (1294)
5 Stars
304
4 Stars
515
3 Stars
275
2 Stars
116
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
81.5%
Recommend this course
1001 out of 1294 reviews
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3.7
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
77.1%
Recommend this course
54 out of 70 reviews
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3.9
101 Reviews (101)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.2%
Recommend this course
82 out of 101 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 6818 yards
Slope 135
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
1294 Reviews (1294)

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 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

“Treated greens” = SANDED GREENS

Would have been nice if they would have let me know that before showing up. Played auto two putt. I won’t be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Very Friendly!

The coarse needs some water but the staff was excellent, food was good cart girl was around a good amount and it was a nice round of golf!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging layout

Very fun course challenging greens are in great shape will be back very soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the money

Using Golf Now, this was the only course available at a reasonable time under $110 per player.

The best part of the course the sand traps near the greens. Other than that, there was sand in almost ever single lie, even at times, on the greens.

The fairway grass is so close to the ground that they look like a par three tee box; sand/seed mix poured everywhere because there are NO divots to replace.

The greens had something that looked like a dried green ash in large spots/ weird.

I do not like to assume but I doubt there is any irrigation on this course, including the greens.

Then there is the jet noise. That is not the fault of the course, but it makes the terrible condition even worse.

In summary, skip the course.

To say something positive the people and the pro shop are really nice

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 111
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course to play

Fun day, weather was great. Greens are fast but coming out of the winter dormant season. It really hasn't been warm enough yet for the growing season to kick in so there was some bumpiness to the greens. This should be temporary until they really start growing again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Good Value

Due to poor weather it needs another month for the greens and fairways to grow in.

If you want to play an unrushed round of golf on fair layout with reasonable rates compared to the gulf coast courses this is it.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Nice challenging layout. They have made some. Improvements. Nice staff. Good price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Worth the Price!

Course is always in pretty god shape, needs a little more attention to the fairways, but otherwise a decent and challenging course for the money. Pin placement was very challenging and didn't like that, we weren't playing in a tournament so not sure why the pins were all tucked away on the greens. Course card needs hole layouts and/or update to some GPS for yardage calculations on the course. Several holes have hidden shots and are layup drives.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Disappointing

I’d played solo in the afternoon. Disappointing considering the long time and large amt of money used to upgrade the course. Far too many patches and sand in the fairways and greens are embarrassing. Do something soon GM or you’ll start losing members!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Should be good in a couple weeks

The course is still recovering from winter. I would expect in a couple weeks it will be much nicer, buts it's playable for sure. My only complaint is that the houses around the course are in dangerous spots. Any stray tee shots have a good chance of finding a house.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 67
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Greens need work

The over-all course was good, challenging and fun.... but the greens were terrible.... all were poorly maintained and very sandy.....

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once 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
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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