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All contents are fully pro- 42 Central East tected by Copyright 2021. Contents may not be reproduced without written permission of the 44 Space Coast 66 Southeast Publisher. 48 Daytona Beach 68 Martin County FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM // 3 PANAMA CITY BEACH MARIANNA/CARABELLE PENSACOLA SOUTH WALTON NORTHWEST DESTIN/FORT WALTON BEACH TALLAHASSEE 4 \\ FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM // 5 Tee Off In Panama City Beach The Gulf Coast has long been known as a but beautiful courses and endless sunshine,” the championship tees. Located only minutes golfer’s paradise, given that the weather is shares President and CEO of Visit Panama City from the beach, the celebrated course has conducive to playing year-round. Home to Beach Dan Rowe. “With greens and fairways hosted numerous regional and local events three championship courses, 320 days of that never disappoint, visitors always come back including the USGA U.S. Open Qualifier in sunshine a year and an average temperature of for an unparalleled golf vacation at the Real. 2016. In the summer of 2018, the Nicklaus 74 degrees, Panama City Beach is no exception. FUN. Beach.” Course underwent a greens conversion Whether a beginner, an amateur or a seasoned Take a look below for more information on which involved a full-till process. This major professional, there is a course to fit all skill levels Panama City Beach’s golf scene and discover renovation included upgrading the original when golfers come to Florida to hit the links. why this coastal destination has been named specs of the greens sprigged with ultra-dwarf “Golfers from all over the country continue one of the nation’s top three golf towns by Golf grass to improve course playability, green to visit to Panama City Beach for its challenging Digest. speeds and green receptiveness year-round. The renovation also included new green-side SHERATON BAY POINT GOLF CLUB bunkers on all the holes throughout the course. AT SHERATON PANAMA CITY BEACH Whether an amateur, professional or GOLF & SPA RESORT beginner golf enthusiast, there is something for The Nicklaus Course at the Sheraton Panama guests of all skill levels and interests. For those City Beach Golf & Spa Resort is the first and looking to learn tips and tricks from the pros, only Nicklaus Design course in Northwest the resort offers Dewsweepers Golf Instruction, Florida. Recognized for its premium providing state-of-the-art lessons that include conditioning and risk reward opportunities, the video analysis. The Resort Golf Club also Nicklaus Course is situated in a nature preserve includes a full-service practice facility as well and set against the backdrop of St. Andrews as Bar 72 Pub & Eatery to enjoy a hearty lunch Bay with scenic coastal vistas throughout. In and refreshing cocktail after a round. The fact, the signature fifth hole offers a spectacular Sheraton Bay Point Golf Club is located at tee shot to an island fairway in the middle of 4701 Bay Point Road in Panama City Beach. the Grand Lagoon, with a second shot to a For more information or to book tee times, call peninsula green overlooking St. Andrews Bay. 850-235-6950 or visit www.baypointgolf.com The par-72 championship layout has a challenging course rating of 74.3 and slope of HOLIDAY GOLF CLUB 143 as it stretches more than 7,000 yards from Centrally located in the heart of Panama City 6 \\ FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM Beach is the one and only Holiday Golf Club. Designed by Jim Dunkerley in 1964, the 6,859- yard, 18-hole championship course features forgiving fairways and TifEagle Turf, ideal for speed and consistency and a favorite among both locals and visitors. For junior golfers and beginners, the Holiday Golf Club offers the area’s only lighted par-3 course. Open into the night, this course allows golfers to play a quick 60-minute game on its 1,003 yards. With PGA Professional Class A pros available for private, 60-minute lessons, the practice facilities also provide the perfect setting for every golfer to work on his or her game, from pitching to putting. The Holiday Golf Club also features a pro shop and Mulligans Bar City’s Beach closest golf course to the beach, with over 16,000 accommodations options & Grill, offering breakfast, lunch and a fully featuring relatively flat but masterful holes available, including convenient and luxurious stocked bar. Holiday Golf Club is located at that are both challenging and laid back. With rooms at the Sheraton Panama City Beach 100 Fairway Boulevard in Panama City. For a pro shop and snack bar on property, Signal Golf & Spa Resort and ocean-front vacation more information or to book tee times, call Hill has all the amenities golfers need for an rental homes and condos just steps from the 850-234-1800 or visit www.holidaygolfclub. afternoon on the course. Designed by John white-sand beaches and emerald-green waves. com Sherman and now owned by his daughter In addition to offering a collection Beth Langford, the course is still a local of courses for novice, leisure and serious SIGNAL HILL GOLF COURSE family affair. Langford’s son is also a course golfers, Panama City Beach provides ample Signal Hill Golf Course opened in 1962, manager and her grandson works in the pro entertainment off the course as well. From making it the oldest course in Panama City shop. Signal Hill Golf Course is located at offshore fishing charters, kayak tours, Beach. Rich in history and natural splendor, it 9615 Thomas Drive in Panama City. For standup paddleboard adventures and sunset has delighted guests with reasonable rates and more information about the facility, or to book dolphin tours to pristine beaches, premier a kind, attentive staff for decades. With 5,617 a tee time, call 850-234-5051 or visit www. shopping, live music venues and the best yards of golf from the longest tees, challenging signalhillgolfcourse.com. seafood restaurants on the Gulf, there is truly greens and precise fairways, golfers quickly Whether seeking a relaxed afternoon on something for everyone in the destination find out why the 18-hole course is the perfect the links, perfecting a swing, or making a once known for some of the “world’s most beautiful golf experience for families, the beginner in a lifetime shot, the right course is waiting beaches.” Book your trip today and see why golfer or an old pro who wants to enjoy a for you in Panama City Beach. Planning the most come for the golf but stick around for the relaxing round. Signal Hill is also Panama perfect golf getaway has never been easier, memories. FLORIDAGOLFINFO.COM // 7 NORTHWEST DESTIN/FORT WALTON BEACH COURSE/FACILITY NAME TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE Bluewater Bay Resort (850) 897-3241 bwbresort.com Emerald Bay Golf Club (850) 837-5197 emeraldbaygolfclub.com Fort Walton Beach Golf Course (850) 833-9664 fwb.org Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club (850) 837-6191 indianbayougolf.com Kelly Plantation Golf Club (850) 650-7600 kellyplantationgolf.com Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club (850) 337-8080 regattabay.com Shalimar Pointe Golf and Country Club (850) 651-1416 shalimarpointe.com MARIANNA/CARABELLE COURSE/FACILITY NAME TEE TIME PHONE WEBSITE St.