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3.8
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
81.1%
Recommend this course
1001 out of 1294 reviews
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3.7
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
77.5%
Recommend this course
55 out of 71 reviews
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3.9
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.4%
Recommend this course
83 out of 102 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

3.8
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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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Not for Me

The pace of the course was rushed... with a six pack ahead of us, the single behind us the single player was rude he did not following course pace of play protocol. There is not a course marshal to maintain the pace. Wild Wild West out there.

The greens were in terrible shape.

The tee box signage was outdated and inaccurate as to distance

The carts are worn and slow.

No amenities on the course

Conditions Fair
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Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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4.0
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Great course

Friendliness, beautiful and affordable. Will recommend to anyone that wants to enjoy gorgeous greens in great community.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 111
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Getting hot in FL

The humidity is up in FL. The course was in good shape. Fairways were green and plush. The greens were filling in from the past winter. There were still a few bare spots but should grow in within a few weeks. They had a little bump in them and should smooth out soon. No weeds on the greens. All in all, they are coming back from the 7” of snow we had in January.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Best play for the money

As soon as you get there', then staff is trying to help you. The practice range, chipping and putting were all perfect. The course is well maintained and challenging. A must stop on your plans of in Destin, Florida..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice course, nicer staff!

Had a wonderful round today with a friend. The course was in good shape. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful. Food was good, golf shop items were top notch, drinks were great and the cart girl was timely. Overall a great experience we will repeat many times! Thanks!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
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2.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Delightful Course Design

The greens were in rough condition, but you could play on them. I’ve played a few courses in this part of the country and I generally find the greens puzzling. I heard they were working to improve them. I found the course layout to be quite interesting. I thought the green complexes were unique in a good way. Most were protected by water on one side and were often built up with pylons. The ball responded predictably on approach and greenside shots. The fairways and rough were in reasonably good condition. I would play there again. I hope they can improve the green conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good for the money

The pace was a bit fast for us but we are not very good lol!! The greens could use some work.

Overall we enjoyed our time there and would definitely recommend.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Good Value

had a nice round at Shalimar today. Have played there a dozen times over last 3-4 years. Couple of the greens were hurting but had a fun round at a reasonable price. Nice pace of play. Wish I could start on 10. Finishing on 17 and 18 are tough holes!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just ok.

We chose this course as a substitute for a rain out on another round. It was a “hot deal” price, so we took the risk. GolfNow would only let me book 2 golfers at that rate ($38.99) so I called and tried to book 4 and they tried to charge me $84.99. It was wet and they had tons of times available but wouldn’t budge on it. I think they have a call center handling their reservations. I ended up booking back to back 2 man times and we just merged when we got there. Not busy at all due to weather. Tee boxes were chewed up, greens were covered in black fungus. It wasn’t great. Layout was ok and the place has potential but it’s in bad shape now. Nice young guys working there. I felt ok with $39 but would have been unhappy at $85.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
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
Verified Purchaser
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 111
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
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
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