Best Golf in Destin

Destin’s mild climate ensures the Emerald Coast is where you’d rather be during the winter months. And our winter visitors like to be outdoors and stay active. Golf is a popular year-round activity in South Walton and Destin so we’ve compiled a list of the best golf courses in the Destin area that offer special rates for guests of Newman-Dailey:

Regatta Bay Golf and Country Club

This breathtaking 6,894-yard par-72 course along the Choctawhatchee Bay is a golfer’s paradise.  Designed by Robert C. Walker, Regatta Bay has been named one of Golf Digest’s“Top Places to Play in North America.” Guests of Newman-Dailey receive 20% off a round of golf at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club. 465 Regatta Bay Blvd., Destin, (850) 337-8080, regattabay.com

Emerald Bay Golf Club

Emerald Bay Golf Club was designed by Bob Cupp to be the premier full-service championship 18-hole golf course in Destin. Guests of Newman-Dailey receive 20% off regular 18-hole green fee. 4781 Clubhouse Dr., Destin, 1-888-GOLF-BAY (465-3229), (850) 837-5197  emeraldbaygolfclub.com

The Golf Garden of Destin

Great for families, this facility features a nine-hole executive course, an eighteen-hole putting course, and a driving range. Lessons and clinics available from a PGA-certified instructor.  Cart and club rentals are available.  Guests of Newman-Dailey receive a free round of golf on the putting course with the purchase of a paid round on the putting course. 12958 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Miramar Beach, (850) 837-7422  thegolfgardenofdestin.com

Indian Bayou Golf and Country Club

Featuring three recently renovated and updated nine-hole courses.  All 27 holes offer wide, forgiving fairways with lush greens, majestic pines, and sparkling lakes and water features. Preferred rates for Newman-Dailey guests; Special offer varies by season. 1 Country Club Dr. East, Destin, (850) 837-6192  indianbayougolf.com

Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club

The only course in the area that has two holes backing right up to the Gulf of Mexico.  Affiliated with Audubon International, the pristine 18-hole course also meanders through natural wildlife habitats. Guests of Newman-Dailey receive 15% off a round of golf. 4801 West County Hwy. 30-A, Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 267-2229  santarosaclub.com

Windswept Dunes Golf Club

Windswept Dunes Golf Club features dune lined fairways and the longest golf course in Northwest Florida at 7,752 yards. Test your game against massive, undulating greens and generally breezy conditions. Guests of Newman-Dailey Resort Properties receive a 20% discount off regular rates. 11 Clubhouse Dr., Freeport, (850) 835-1847 windsweptdunes.com

Other Destin area courses include: Kelly Plantation Golf Club, Sandestin Golf Courses, and Seascape Resort Golf Club.

Make it a Golf Getaway

Whether you're a snowbird staying with us for the winter or a golf enthusiast who simply needs a golf getaway, winter is a great time to take advantage of these special offers. Simply print or show the Newman-Dailey coupon on our Be Free Bundle page. Book your Destin vacation rental online or call one of our friendly vacation specialists at 1-800-225-7652 and book your next Destn golf getaway today. 

See you @ the beach!