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    Emerald Bay Golf Club

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    Destin, FL

    About Emerald Bay Golf Club

    Emerald Bay Golf Club offers a notable golfing experience in Destin, FL, consistently earning a 4.3-star rating from 684 reviews. Visitors can expect a course generally in good to great condition, with well-maintained tee boxes, fairways, rough, and greens that roll true. Many find the course to be pristine from arrival and through play, with friendly and professional staff enhancing the experience. The club is recognized for its commitment to junior golfers, offering a significant junior rate compared to other local courses, making it an excellent choice for families. While the course provides a satisfying round with beautiful scenery, including bay views on some holes, it's the solid playability and excellent course conditions that truly make it a worthwhile visit.

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    What Customers Say

    Colton Barber• 7 months ago

    "Just got back from only being able to play 5 holes until it started pouring rain. They had a shotgun tourney starting once the rain was passing. So it was either skip half the course or get a refund from golfnow. It was great until it rained."

    Steve Devore• 2 months ago

    "First rate from arrival through departure. Pro shop, food, to the course. Tee boxes, fairways, rough, and greens in great condition. All people were friendly and professional."

    Zach Heinold• a year ago

    "We played at Emerald Bay recently and the course was in pretty good shape overall. We were told that the range may or may not be open when we got there early for our tee time. It was a little challenging because we were coming from a little farther away and being told before hand the range might be open or might not be open was a little weird. They were mowing. We ended up getting to hit balls on the range and it was mats only. The mats were hard as a rock and were in rough shape. Once we started the starter was super great and we ended up teeing off a little earlier than the tee time. Once we were on the course I would say the course overall was in really good shape. Tee boxes, fairways, and greens were great and the greens rolled true. There was lots of water and the bunkers were also in great shape. Didn’t really feel like the course had many “signature” holes besides the one on the back with the ocean as the back drop. Overall I really enjoyed the course and felt the conditions and pace of play were really great! One more good thing is they had basically a 1/2 off Junior rate. Other courses in the area that I called didn’t have any Junior rate and that was one of the reasons I ended up coming here. The biggest negative about the course and the reason I gave it 4 stars was the knats. I think this would likely prevent me from coming back. Probably one of the worst experiences I have ever had with knats. They were all over us the whole entire day besides the few holes by the bay. There wasn’t any breeze and maybe that was the culprit. But it was almost unplayable at multiple times for my son and I because we were getting swarmed by knats all day long."

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    Local Guide

    Known For

    Well-maintained greens
    Junior golf rates
    Professional staff
    Bay views

    Best Time to Visit

    Check local weather forecasts to choose a day with a breeze, which may help mitigate potential gnat issues mentioned by past visitors.

    Local Tips

    • •If arriving early, be prepared that the driving range might have limited options, such as mats only, or may not be open depending on maintenance schedules.
    • •Be sure to inquire about their junior rates, as they offer a competitive discount that can make a family golf outing more affordable.
    • •Consider bug repellent, especially on days with little breeze, as gnats can be an issue on certain parts of the course.

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