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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7752 yards
Slope 143
Rating 76.8

Windswept Dunes Golf Club tumbles across a dramatic landscape covered with white sand dunes accented by lush green fairways. The golf course appeals to players of all skill levels thanks to player-friendly features that are balanced by strategically placed hazards. Although each hole shares the characteristic of being lined with dunes, they each maintain a unique character. The rolling fairways are often wide and generous off the tee and the sand dunes, which stretch from tee too green, are only punishing of the most errant of shots. The approach shots though are as demanding as the tee shots are forgiving. There are numerous bunkers fiercely guarding the large, smooth greens. While the occasional water hazard comes into play, the bunkers are the most challenging element of Windswept Dunes Golf Club.

Course Details

Year Built 2004
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifeagle
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Amex, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.6
114 Reviews (114)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 12
Plays Long 10
Undulating Greens 10
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 9
Locals 9
Advanced Golfers 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 12

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Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

One of the best non-private options on the Emerald Coast

Course was in great shape and there was almost no one on it! Expect a lot of waste areas, some blind landing areas and greens with serious undulation. Greens were aerated fairly recently but they were still quick (without being punishing).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Close to Destin - best value around

Played this course mid-week while on vacation. Great value for the money. The greens were in great shape. The fairways were punched very recently, but it had no impact on play. Very wide and forgiving fairways. Lots of undulation in the greens, but they rolled true. Struggled a bit with distances, but there was enough room to work if you miss a green. Staff is friendly, clubhouse is just a trailer with minimal selection. Would definitely ply again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course, great time, great value

This is an awesome course! The staff was super friendly and had no problem accommodating a single player like me. Course condition was excellent in all respects. The clubhouse is just a business office with a snack bar, nothing special. Keep it in the fairways or close to them, as you leave the rough it becomes the Florida jungle grass. A very enjoyable round, and I plan to play again when next time in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice track off the beaten path

Great course...first time playing it in the 4 years I've been traveling to the Destin/Panama City area. Course was in excellent condition....very green and plush and the greens were in great shape! Played The Hombre and Regatta Bay also on this trip and Windswept Dunes was my favorite by far (and I really enjoy Regatta Bay)!!! Windswept was in just as good if not better shape than Regatta Bay and the price was over 1/2 less than Regatta Bay. I highly recommend the 30 minute drive from either Destin or PCB to play this course. You will not be disappointed!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Very Nice

I really enjoyed the play at this course. It was one of the most beautiful courses that i have ever played. Very long, but not crowded at all. I will return to this course as soon as i get back to FL.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Windswept Dunes Swept us Away!!!

What an amazing course! We have played several courses in the Panhandle area and this was by far one of the nicest this time of year.
It was the only one that had "green" fairways in February.
Can't wait to go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Green fairways

Too pricey for the area. It was nice seeing green in the winter. Carts did not have GPS.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

INTERESTING COURSE

IF YOU ARE IN DESTIN YOU SHOULD PLAY THIS COURSE. WE HAVE PLAYED IT A FEW TIMES AND REALLY ENJOY IT

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course was in good shape

We had a great time and the starter from Michigan was very good

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained, challenging, and great value!

Well maintained, challenging, and great value! Definitely worth the drive.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was challenging but fair

I totally enjoyed the experience at wind swept dunes. The greens are so big but so challenging. It was a great experience and the staff was super friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was enjoyable to play.

I have played this course on 4 other occasions when we are in the area. It will always be one of the courses I play when we are here. This time the greens were a little slow and some of the fairways were being worked on. The putting green is large and in good shape but the driving range is not in the best shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/01/2015

Would differ with you about course conditions and friendliness of Staff-they couldn't have been nicer, and course conditions have been excellent every time I've played!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Secluded but big course, great greens.

Long course out in the country. Very secluded, some houses, but mostly wilderness. Challenging greens due to slopes, but they rolled well. Some course maintenance in progress on a couple holes, but not really an issue. Really enjoyed the round. Great value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course.

Very good course for the money. Off the beaten path. Very nice!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course for the money

Every thing is big. Lots of tee blocks to appeal to all, wide fairways and huge greens. Have played it several times and will continue. Good golf experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Long course with big greens

Loved how wide open this course was. Lots of room off the tee and large undulating greens on every hole. Each hole was private, you felt as if you were the only one one playing. The course is long so plan on using the big stick often. Water not really an issue. Large fairway and green side bunkers are challenging. Greens were putting fast and true.
The head pro was friendly and helpful. Pace of play was not an issue as the course was not crowded on a Wednesday morning. The only negatives: no GPS or Clubhouse (they operate out of a trailer). I will play again on my next vacation in the Destin area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value for the course u get to play

A little drive out of destin, clubhouse nothing fancy but course is really nice. Very good value and worth playing!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

well maintained

The course is great shape considering the amount of rain we have had in this area over the summer. I always enjoy playing Wind Swept. I love when GolfNow lets you play it for super cheap.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good layout, needs attention.

Wide open, not crowded. Great potential with more maintenance. Lot of rain caused poor drainage. Enjoyed the course because of price with Golf Now!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Long, challenging but enjoyable

Long course, especially for women. Was extremely wet due to lots of rain but in super condition. Peaceful & beautiful for a course out in the middle of no where

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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