Aerial view of the 16th hole at Emerald Bay Golf Club.
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4.2
1747 Reviews (1747)
5 Stars
845
4 Stars
687
3 Stars
160
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
86.6%
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1596 out of 1747 reviews
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4.1
140 Reviews (140)
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
62
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.9%
Recommend this course
123 out of 140 reviews
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4.0
276 Reviews (276)
5 Stars
98
4 Stars
111
3 Stars
51
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.3%
Recommend this course
230 out of 276 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 7050 yards
Slope 143
Rating 73.9

Located right along the water, Emerald Bay Golf Club was designed by Bob Cupp to be Destin's premier full-service, 18-hole championship course. Water is a prominent feature as the course overlooks the shores Choctawhatchee Bay and incorporates water features on 12 of the holes. Oftentimes golfers will face an intimidating shot across a lake or a pond. Emerald Bay Golf Club's sculpted fairways and tight greens are always in excellent condition. There are four sets of tees that make the golf course accessible to most players' abilities and no matter what skill level you are, the views are not to be missed. The views are especially breathtaking on the back nine, which borders the bay. There is also an expansive driving range at Emerald Bay that golfers can use before playing the golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TifEagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob Cupp (1991) Bob Cupp (2014)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
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, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire. No denim, collared shirt required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.2
1747 Reviews (1747)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Watching the Game 11
19th Hole Scenic Views 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 48
Bunkers 38
Forced Carries 28
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 29
A Weekend Splurge 22
Seniors 20
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 34
Near Local Attractions 30
Worth the Drive 15

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4.0
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First Time Playing

Nice track

The greens were a little slow. Other than that the course was a good challenge. Starter was very nice and engaging. Pro shop was ok. Cart girl was really nice bar was ok. Not sure if I would come back just seemed like other than the two I brought up earlier they could care less if I played there or not. I get they deal with a bunch of tourist idiots just don't put all of us in that category.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rough Back 9

The front 9 holes could have been rated a 4; but the back 9 holes were no better than a 1.5. I think it was the 15th hole that basically had a sand trap on the green. The green was exceedingly worn, and there was a rip on the right side of the green as one approached that was exposing a green, sandy substance that was dug up as well. Tee boxes and greens were in need of serious upkeep/maintenance and repair. I wouldn't play this course again without some sign that necessary repairs and maintenance have been performed.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Enjoyed it

EB is a fun track to play. Sometimes I think it’s overpriced at $120+ , but whatever the market bears. Good greens. We had cart paths only due to rain, and no yardage markers on the course. Not a problem if you can drive to your ball. Overall it’s a decent course for the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough Track

Regatta Bay is a very challenging golf course that requires accuracy and patience. Worth playing. It’s a value at $100. Clubhouse and pro shop areas are nice. The range is marginal. Staff seemed friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

The staff is great. All want you to enjoy their course and show it

Some tee boxes need to be leveled off Overall very fair course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greening up nicely.

Some sections of some cart paths are in terrible shape.
They definitely need replacement.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Couldn’t finish to do slow play. Tee times were 20 behind and no one there to ranger the course. Very expensive to not finish. Many greens were in bad shape. Too bad, this was one of our favorites in years past.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course in fairly good shape for the time of the year

Third time to play the course in past 6 years. Condition was very good compared to other comparable courses in the area. Tee areas were fair (a little dry, crusty, patchy grass), fairways were good, greens were "green" but ran a little slow (maybe 8-10 on the stimp). Course layout is great, and that is its best feature. Play moved along well, done in 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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