Destin is arguably the town that golf built, with several top-rated golf resorts lining its shore and drawing scores of golfers from all over the world. Fine courses at Kelly Plantation, Emerald Bay and Regatta Bay, along with local courses, offer up stunning natural beauty, state-of-the art planning and luxury amenities.
With more than 400 holes of golf in the area, there's a course for every skill level. If you're an avid golfer, ResortQuest can help plan a complete golf getaway package, including accommodations, green and cart fees, and preferred guaranteed tee times up to six month in advance. For assistance with planning a golf vacation package, contact the ResortQuest Package Sales department at (800) 874-9836 or email nwfloridapkgsales@resortquest.com.
Bluewater Bay Golf Course
2000 Bluewater Boulevard
Niceville, FL 32578
Golf architect superstar Tom Fazio and U.S. Open champ Jerry Pate teamed up to design the four "nines" of Bluewater Bay. Theresults have garnered a four-star rating from Golf Digest, and top Golf Magazine honors for Northwest Florida ten years running. A variety of layouts take advantage of the course's diverse terrain. You'll play along the shore of the Choctawatchee Bay, then move through southern woodlands and pristine wetlands.
Indian Bayou Golf Club
1 Country Club Drive
Destin, FL 32541
Conveniently located in the heart of Destin, Indian Bayou has been pleasing the discriminating golfer for more than 20 years. This club has three nines -- Creek, Seminole and Choctaw -- that are played in three 18-hole combinations. While many marshes and swamps come into play on numerous holes, Indian Bayou is a forgiving course. Large undulating greens and wide fairways make Indian Bayou a "must play" in the area.
Kelly Plantation
307 Kelly Plantation Drive
Destin, FL 32541
This Fred Couples signature golf course design is immensely playable, featuring large greens, soft contours and high-definition hazards. Golfers with a taste for luxury will enjoy Kelly Plantation's "member for a day" service, which showers its clients with perks from start to finish. All carts are equipped with state-of-the-art GPS yardage systems. A first tee "host" greets you with iced towels. Iced apples await you at the 1st and 18th tee boxes, and the 19th hole (Clubhouse) offers complimentary chips and salsa at the end of your game.
Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club
465 Regatta Bay Boulevard
Destin, FL 32541
The club's championship 18-hole course is one that players of all skill levels enjoy. Designed by Robert C. Walker to be as challenging to professionals as it is fun to the novice, it offers purposefully daunting tee shots that give way to forgiving, spacious fairways with scenic vistas and undulating, bunkered greens. Carts at Regatta Bay are equipped with GPS systems.
Emerald Bay Golf Club
4781 Clubhouse Drive
Destin, FL 32550
This challenging, 18-hole, Robert Cupp design is one of Destin's premier championship golf courses. Named a "4-Star Award Winner" for places to play by Golf Digest, the water-guarded fairways and small greens are a true test of skill for every level of player. Carts come equipped with GPS yardage systems.
Seascape Resort
100 Seascape Drive
Destin, FL 32550
Designed by Joe Lee, the contoured fairway of the Seascape course winds through woods and around tranquil lakes. With Bermuda grass greens, twelve of the eighteen holes have water features that are known to confound the most-seasoned scratch player. As a special service all carts are equipped with GPS systems.
Sandestin Golf Courses
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West
Destin, FL 32550
Baytowne Golf Club
The Baytowne Golf Club gives guests the best of both worlds, with landing areas that invite guests to unleash the driver, and greens that reward a strategically placed approach shot. Baytowne is as challenging from the championship tees as it is forgiving from the forward ones. Tom Jackson created a heavily bunkered, pine tree-lined, 3,300-yard front nine, while taking advantage of the land's elevation changes to create some of the most-spectacular views.
Burnt Pine
Called the "Crown Jewel" of Florida golf by Golf Magazine, the award-winning Burnt Pine course meanders through wetlands, marshes and towering pine trees -- stretching more than 7,000 yards from its championship tees. The Rees Jones design has a distinct seaside feel due to its sculpted fairways, and it offers receptiveness to the low run-up shot.
Raven Golf Club
Raven Golf Club, a Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed natural wonder, presents you with drama and strategy on every tee. This course is a unique and visually stunning 6,900-yard par 71. Guests are presented with a myriad of exciting shot options, while experiencing dramatic changes in color and texture throughout the course.
Links Course
The Links Course is the ultimate in risk / reward golf while providing guests with spectacular views. Renowned architect Tom Jackson designed the winding layout of this links-style course, with five holes that run along the Choctawhatchee Bay. Every day is a different test at the Links, depending on which way the Choctawhatchee Bay wind is blowing.
Santa Rosa Golf Club 
4801 West County Highyway 30A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32549
This Tom Jackson-designed course winds through pure-white sands, pristine ponds and lush vegetation with two Gulf-view holes. All 18 holes boast newly renovated Tiff-Eagle greens. Don't be misled by the 6,500 yards you'll see on your scorecard. It plays like a deceptive 6,800-friendly, provided you play it smart. The club is semi-private, open to the public.
