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3.9
1216 Reviews (1216)
5 Stars
283
4 Stars
485
3 Stars
258
2 Stars
110
1 Stars
80
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
82.9%
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941 out of 1216 reviews
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4.3
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.2%
Recommend this course
25 out of 26 reviews
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3.9
112 Reviews (112)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.9%
Recommend this course
94 out of 112 reviews
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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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3.9
1216 Reviews (1216)
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Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 120
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Great course

Enjoyed outing as always. Staff were courteous and friendly. Course in great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Sat. Morning Round

Played Sat. Morning for a round. Have played the course several times before the renovation. The course is good and challenging. If you keep the ball in the fairway great chance to score. In the rough hang it up! The course will only get better with the proper management. Hopefully that will happen. Woth the money! Will pay again in the near future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lovely course that’s recovering from summer heat

Had a great round with great company.

Staff really nice and friendly.

Some lovely holes and a nice layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 106
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Nice Course

The course is in excellent condition. The fall weather and cooler temperatures have been enjoyable to play in. Greens and fairways are superb.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/24/2024

It would be amazing if golfers (4-somes who take over 5 hours to play a round of golf) if they had any remote courtesy to GET OUT OF THE WAY for faster and smaller group players. Do better Shalimar Pointe - this is 3 times in a row we've wrote about this so get a marshal out there who will get people moving faster or out of the way or just kick them off the course!!

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Commented on 11/24/2024

Fairways comment you made is somewhat of a fantasy comment - fairways for grass not 2 years old is not very well and greens are far too fast for the average golfer the way the course sets some of those flags up.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course but rough grass cut too long

We had a very enjoyable round with two other local golfers - their sense of humour and fun approach overcame the over-long Bermuda grass rough (so long we couldn’t see/find the ball even though we knew where it landed). It had been very dry so some areas a bit burnt out, but a nice course and good layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

pro shop staff needs improvement

Came here for Veterans Day. The course is very nice however, pro shop customer service needs improvement. Me and two other veterans came play on Veterans Day, were told we would only be able to play the back nine twice. The front nine was unplayable due to recent rains. We paid for 18 holes on an overcast day, and were only able to play 8 before it started pouring. When we asked for a rain check or a voucher for the nine we didn’t play, we were told “no, you knew what you were getting into”. Happy Veterans Day!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course!

Everything was in great shape, which allowed me to enjoy my round with my best bud Joe, who just retired from Air Force after 32 years of service!

Jeff the Cart Guy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The layout is great

Been playing here the last three years when we come for vacation in November. I will be back , probably on this vacation I played here Monday and the course was in good shape. Greens were a little slow and tee boxes could use some grass but overall it was good. I would recommend if your looking for a good course without breaking the bank

The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/24/2024

Probably the same guys that got in our way the whole day - golf does NOT take 5 hours to play.

Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Rough is ridiculous

Overall course isn’t in good condition at all. Greens were ver good, fairways were average in the good spots and out right barren in most areas. The rough was entirely too deep. Miss the green by just a little and it could be a lost ball. Rough needs to be reduced as a pace of play issue. Get out of the middle of the fairway or miss the green and it takes forever to find your ball.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Second Time

Second time to play. Pay was slow due to people in front and desk sending to both front and back. Green seems to be struggling, but staff is excellent.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love this course

Not too difficult, not too easy. Just about right for average golfers. Fairways and greens in really good shape. Will be coming back next year. Staff is awesome as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 106
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Best deal

Even with the drought conditions and still no rain in sight for the next 10 or more days, the course is green and plush. Rough is thick and oftentimes difficult to find your ball. Greens are fast but also slow going uphill. All in all, excellent performance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

In the rough!

If you are not in the fairway, finding your ball is a task based on the height of the grass!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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