Where to swing your clubs

Beyond the beach, Destin and Niceville offer a collection of golf courses with a mix of winding fairways, intimidating bunkers and manicured greens.

Emerald Bay Golf Club
A prestigious golf course community centrally located along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay between Destin and South Walton.
850-837-5197
emeraldbaygolfclub.com

Indian Bayou Golf and Country Club
A hidden gem in Destin, Indian Bayou offers beautiful scenery with 27 holes that will challenge and intrigue you. 
850-837-6191
indianbayougolf.com

Regatta Bay Golf and Yacht Club
The public is welcome to play on this 18-hole golf course in the heart of Destin. One of the top-ranked courses in northwest Florida. The Golf Academy provides the most intuitive golf lessons in Destin powered by PGA Pros and Trackman Technology. 
850-337-8080
regattabay.com

Kelly Plantation Golf Club
A course with challenging play amidst stunning coastal scenery. The course boasts more than 7,000 yards of contoured greens, wide manicured fairways, strategically placed hazards and panoramic views of the Choctawhatchee Bay.
850-650-7600
kellyplantationgolf.com

Shalimar Pointe Golf Club
Eighteen-hole Dye-Finger design takes advantage of all the natural surroundings. Located on the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay in Shalimar, it is one of the best kept secrets of Northwest Florida.
850-651-1416
shalimarpointe.com

Bluewater Bay Golf Course
Just 15 minutes via the Mid-Bay Bridge from Destin are 18 holes of golf! A fun and unique layout with varied terrain in a beautiful natural setting. 
850-897-3241
bwbresort.com

Rocky Bayou Country Club
Eighteen holes of challenging play with wide fairways, perfectly managed greens, and five spring fed lakes on 115 acres unique to Northwest Florida. The ideal recreational golf experience on the incomparable Emerald Coast.
850-678-3270
rockybayoucc.com

Eglin Golf Course
36 holes of championship located 4 miles east of Eglin AFB East Gate in Niceville. The course is an Audubon Society golf facility – one of the very few on this prestigious list.
850-882-2949
eglinlife.com