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3.9
1270 Reviews (1270)
5 Stars
301
4 Stars
505
3 Stars
271
2 Stars
111
1 Stars
82
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
83.8%
Recommend this course
985 out of 1270 reviews
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4.0
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.9%
Recommend this course
52 out of 62 reviews
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4.0
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.3%
Recommend this course
93 out of 109 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
1270 Reviews (1270)

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 10
Handicap 10-14
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great layout just not in great condition

This could be one of the best courses in the area. The layout is great and even tricked me into losing a ball in the water on #3. If I could improve one thing it would be the greens, they seemed to be burned out or something? Overall it was my first time playing here and I will most likely play here again.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/16/2020

Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars. Please know that we have projects underway to the conditions of the greens and hope you'll bear with us through this transition and give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Shalimar Pointe Golf & Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course for medium level golfers

Fun course. Great Price. Challenging but not too bad.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 123
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

It's been a long time

It has been a year since I played. Found the course in need of better maintenance. I do understand they lost their pumps during Hurricane Sally.

The speed of play on the first 9 holes was not good. There should have been a marshall on the course. The starter doing both roles is not sufficient, especially the day after Thanksgiving.

The grill staff was great except they closed at 2pm so no 19th hole.

The check in desk and starter were friendly and courteous.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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First Time Playing

Average Course

Course is not in the best of shape but is priced fair for the conditions

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/25/2020

Hi, thank you so much for reviewing the course and leaving us with your feedback. Please know that we value our customer experience, so your review is extremely important to us. We will make sure to take note of your comments and use them to work on making the necessary changes. We hope to see you back at Shalimar Pointe Golf & Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good time on a friendly price

We had fun. Still some storm damage as to be expected, but have spend a lot more at other places in the same condition.

Well worth it... $160 for 18 holes with carts for 4 of us. Will play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Relaxing course

As with many courses, this one is still beat up from after the hurricane. $40/18 holes with cart is well worth it though, and staff is great with excellent drink prices too. Will play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather

BOOM

Great course, glad to see her coming back. Has always been a hidden favorite of everyone in the area, CHEERS to all making the comeback!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Only play if it's cheap

Course was in very rough shape compared to other courses in the area. This is a $20 golf course

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/24/2020

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Shalimar Pointe Golf & Country Club. We hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course has a great layout and awesome staff

It is a fun course. Definitely a little damage from storms but nothing unbearable. The greens had some bad spots but majority of green was playable. We had a rain delay for almost 2 hours but didn’t mind it a bit with everything the club house had to offer. Cold beer and college football with great staff to talk to. Went back on the course and all the water drained well and had a nice rest of the round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 117
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Nice Indeed

Haven't played this course in a while. Glad to see it back on GolfNow at a reasonable price and time slot. The course was in overall excellent shape. There were just a spot of two on a green or two that needed work, but that was it. The greens were probably the best we have played on while in the panhandle this trip. The layout is quite challenging still playing from roughly 6,000 yards. I hope to be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

So disappointing

I’ve been coming down to visit my Parents for 38 years and playing Shalimar almost every time. This is the worst conditions I’ve ever seen the course. Burnt out everywhere. Piles of fallen trees everywhere. Shame to see a once excellent course waste away

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/24/2020

Hello and thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your recent visit with us. Please know that the current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve, and we are working towards getting things up to par. Thank you for playing Shalimar Pointe Golf & Country Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not the same course as in the past

This is a great track and a very challenging course however is not been kept up over the years. Have always enjoyed the challenge here however very disappointing since I was here last time it's gone farther downhill

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/24/2020

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make the necessary changes. Thanks for visiting Shalimar Pointe Golf & Country Club. We hope to see you again in the future.

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