Destin · Sandestin · 30A
A golfer's stretch of the Gulf
The Emerald Coast is a serious golf destination, and it flies a little under the radar next to the beach hype. Big resort courses, coastal layouts, and views that are hard to beat. Whether you want a championship round or a relaxed afternoon, there's a course for your game.
🏌️ Real courses to know
The big names repeat across every best-of list for good reason. The resort tracks at Sandestin and a few standout clubs in Destin and 30A make up the backbone of the area's golf scene.
- Burnt Pine Golf Club. The flagship track at Sandestin, a championship coastal layout that tops most local rankings.
- The Raven Golf Club. Sandestin's other big name, a Rees Jones design running around natural wetlands.
- Kelly Plantation Golf Club. Bayfront views over Choctawhatchee Bay paired with wetlands and pines, near Destin.
- Emerald Bay Golf Club. A longtime favorite in Destin with water in play on most holes.
- Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club. A highly rated Destin layout known for generous fairways.
- Camp Creek Golf Club. The flagship at WaterSound, a narrower links-style course tucked among the dunes on 30A.
A few of these are private or resort-guest only, so it's worth confirming access when you book tee times.
🌤️ Check the forecast before you book
Golf is weather-dependent, so it's worth checking conditions before you lock in tee times. Quick read: 4% chance of rain today.
Looks clear. Book north of the rain line anyway, a passing Gulf shower can show up fast. See the 7-day forecast.
💡 Plan a golf getaway
- Afternoon rounds are a great pairing with mornings on the beach.
- Book tee times ahead in season, the courses fill up.
- Combine it with where to stay for a full trip.