Semi-private, championship course. 18 holes, par 72, 6802 yards.
Emerald Bay Golf Club was designed by architect Bob Cupp, former chief designer for Jack Nicklaus. It's nestled along the shore of the Choctawhatchee Bay and features bunker lined fairways, stands of tall pines, and artfully placed greens.
Emerald Bay is a full-service facility with a restaurant, practice range, two putting greens, and a Pro Shop. The Guesthouse, just steps away from the course, offers luxurious accommodations for relaxing after the round.
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Semi-private, 18 holes, par 72, 7099 yards.
Fred Couples had a hand in designing this course. Kelly Plantation was once selected by Golf digest as the "Best new private course in America." Offers practice facility, rental clubs, golf packages, restaurant, and bar.
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Semi-private, 18 holes, par 72, 6068 yards. 
The Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club offers 18 challenging holes in a unique and very beautiful setting. Their course features the area's only Gulf of Mexico fronting holes at reasonable rates.
This place looks good and you can't beat the rates. I plan on playing there on my next Destin vacation. Click here for a map of the Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club, or view a satellite image by clicking here.
Two public courses, both 18 holes, both par 72.
The Pines course is 6800 yards of challenging holes through an upland pine forest. The Oaks Course offers more than 6400 yards of narrow, oak-lined fairways, and more water hazards.
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