Ocean Reef is pleased to provide free rounds of golf at some of the Emerald Coast's most beautiful and challenging golf courses for our guests. Due to our moderate climate and plentiful sunshine, unique golf adventures are available year-round. Days range from the crisp, blue skies in fall or winter to azalea blossomed beauty at springtime to green, balmy, breezy summers. There are so many different golf courses to choose from, each exquisite in its own way. We are proud to offer a free round of golf for every night of your vacation at one of two of the best, with discounts available at other area golf courses!

For our Destin guests, we are proud to offer complimentary golf at the Bluewater Bay Golf Club, located just minutes away from Destin across the Mid Bay Bridge. Created by world renowned designers, Jerry Pate and Tom Fazio, this course is nestled along the north shore of Choctawhatchee Bay with views across the shimmering waters.  The fairways gently roll across various habitats which include bay shoreline, southern woodlands, numerous lakes and pristine wetlands. The 36 holes of golf are divided into four courses which are aptly named Bay, Magnolia, Lake and Marsh.

For guests staying in South Walton and Panama City Beach, we offer free golf at the Hombre Golf Club. This championship golf course is as challenging as it is scenic. The setting includes towering pines and plentiful palms with gorgeous azaleas interspersed along the way. The undulating and meticulously, manicured greens are a challenge in themselves. However, the most beautiful obstacles relate to the fact that there is water everywhere!  Lagoons, ponds, and lakes abound here on 21 of the 27 holes played. You're shooting beside, around and over these water hazards on almost every hole. The PGA Qualifying Tour plays at this golf course every fall and it's no wonder. Even the most skilled golfer will use every club in the bag to navigate this course successfully!

Ocean Reef also provides a twenty percent discount at two other golf courses off Emerald Coast Parkway which includes Seascape in Miramar Beach and the Emerald Bay Golf Club in Destin. Seascape is a 71 par course with 18 holes. Designed by golf architect Joe Lee, it offers some Gulf views in the distance along with a forested terrain complete with coastal dune lakes. Each hole provides its own challenge and their golf pros are rated as some of the best in the region. The Emerald Bay Golf Club created by Bob Cupp, formerly with Jack Nicklaus Designs, is a 72 par course. Located within a serene, gated community on the southern shore of the bay, the fairways meander past a multitude of lakes and lagoons. Nearly two thirds of these holes have water obstacles with the back nine stretching all along the shoreline with breathtaking bay views. The upscale, grand looking Clubhouse is available to the public for a refreshing beverage or snack after a round of golf.

A few other golf adventures may be enjoyed by our guests and the public at the following locations in Destin:

Indian Bayou Country Club is the oldest, most established Golf course in Destin offering 27 holes among beautifully manicured grounds. The Fred Couples course at Kelly Plantation has large, rolling greens set among old forested areas. Regatta Bay by Robert Walker is set beside lakes and marshlands near the bay. It also has a restaurant and Clubhouse that is available to the public.

In Sandestin there are four, distinct courses to choose from with 18 holes each. All of these amazing courses have received top ratings in Golf Digest. Burnt Pines by Rees Jones is a private course that includes forested lakes for three quarters of its course. The fabulous Raven by Robert Trent Jones, is adjacent to it. The Baytowne and Links golf courses were designed by Tom  Jackson. The Baytowne Course is conveniently located near the village in the heart of Sandestin. The Links has lots of water features, (14 out of 18), as well as five holes which stretch along the bay providing awesome views of the Baytowne Village marina.

Plan your next Golf trip to Destin with Ocean Reef.  Not only do we offer free and discounted golf, we feature a large selection of accommodations on the Emerald Coast.  So pack your clubs and get ready to have the golf game of your life!