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3.9
1258 Reviews (1258)
5 Stars
297
4 Stars
501
3 Stars
267
2 Stars
111
1 Stars
82
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
83.2%
Recommend this course
975 out of 1258 reviews
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4.0
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.6%
Recommend this course
44 out of 52 reviews
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3.9
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
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
1258 Reviews (1258)

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 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Staff make this course

Old course. Fairways are generous. You need to play it more than once to know where the trouble is. (waste areas, water, sand). Course isn’t long so my wife really enjoyed playing with me. I’m normally a 5 handicap so I played worse than I liked with a 78. Definitely want to play again. I think I could break par. Value for enjoyment was awesome. Play it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sliding downhill

this course needs some TLC from the greenskeepers. The greens used to be great, but far from that now. It's a shame.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 108
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Early Spring golf

There was a light coating of sand on the greens. This is normal for this time of year. Greens were not punched like a normal aeration procedure, just sand. They were still fast putting. Fairways were still a bit thin but turning green with the season. Fertilizer was laid down. It shouldn’t take too long to get back to normal.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Shalimar Course

I had read that the course had been renovated; however, I hope this is not the case. The practice green was in terrible shape as well as the all18 hole greens. Looked like they put sand on the greens but forgot to aerate & water the greens. I don’t think the course has irrigation systems from tee to green. It was hard to put a tee in the ground on some tee boxes. Course was very dry & this is April. Can’t imagine what it’s going to be in July. From my viewpoint, the only high rating was the staff. Hole 17 & 18 were the best laid out holes. Clubhouse needs updated.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Layout

Fantastic pace of play. Two of us played 18 in just over two hours. Layout is great fun; you won’t get tired of this layout playing it every day. Unique holes requiring different strategies. Good test. Several years ago was a qualifier site for the U. S. Open. It’s that good!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Nice course, carts need to be upgraded. Driving range is irons only because of the distance & houses close by. Overall it was enjoyable, will definitely play again!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Experience

We were in town on vacation and just wanted to play an affordable round of golf. Great value and the complementary driving range was a nice surprise.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good layout

This is a good course that just needs some maintenance on the greens.

Friendly staff all around. From the Pro shop to the staff in the grill. Cart guys were friendly as well.

You need to be precise off the tee and to the greens.

The greens have great potential if they can bring them back. It appears many have infected areas on them. Give the grounds crew credit as they were applying fertilizer and watering during my round.

Good value compared to the other courses in the Destin area.

I look forward to playing again next time I’m in town.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time

The day was raining but I had a blast

Staff are great

And I'm playing that course again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

It's a mixed bag

For the area, this course is reasonably priced. I enjoyed complimentary range balls, but it was irons only. The layout is good but the fairways were patchy in areas and there were small patches of different grass in some areas on some of the greens, maybe poa? By late morning it was higher than the rest of the green. But didn't affect many of my putts. If you want good conditions, and have the money, I would not play here. If you're a muni person who wants to just play golf in the Destin area like me - it's acceptable.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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