Emerald Bay Golf Club
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Emerald Bay Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Bob Cupp and opened in 1991, at the center of a gated community in Destin. Houses line many fairways, part of the back nine runs along Choctawhatchee Bay, and water comes into play on about 12 holes. The back tees play 7,050 yards (73.9 rating, 143 slope), and bay breezes can affect club selection.
- Semi-private
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Bob Cupp
- Opened 1991
Course strategy
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Emerald Bay Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
376
yds ·III
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Hole 2
378
yds ·III
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Hole 3
138
yds ·III
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Hole 4
284
yds ·III
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Hole 5
365
yds ·III
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Hole 6
380
yds ·III
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Hole 7
515
yds ·III
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Hole 8
152
yds ·III
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Hole 9
485
yds ·III
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Hole 10
395
yds ·III
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Hole 11
330
yds ·III
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Hole 12
202
yds ·III
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Hole 13
555
yds ·III
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Hole 14
325
yds ·III
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Hole 15
382
yds ·III
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Hole 16
152
yds ·III
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Hole 17
308
yds ·III
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Hole 18
487
yds ·III
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ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | I | II | III | IV | V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 9 | 427 | 405 | 376 | 311 | 267 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 424 | 390 | 378 | 353 | 304 |
| 3 | 3 | 15 | 164 | 150 | 138 | 115 | 91 |
| 4 | 4 | 17 | 313 | 296 | 284 | 264 | 227 |
| 5 | 4 | 7 | 399 | 385 | 365 | 339 | 298 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 430 | 410 | 380 | 321 | 289 |
| 7 | 5 | 5 | 562 | 554 | 515 | 463 | 387 |
| 8 | 3 | 11 | 232 | 162 | 152 | 140 | 85 |
| 9 | 5 | 13 | 529 | 505 | 485 | 418 | 378 |
| Out | 36 | 3,480 | 3,257 | 3,073 | 2,724 | 2,326 | |
| 10 | 4 | 4 | 474 | 455 | 395 | 332 | 291 |
| 11 | 4 | 14 | 362 | 348 | 330 | 302 | 277 |
| 12 | 3 | 8 | 246 | 215 | 202 | 181 | 107 |
| 13 | 5 | 10 | 605 | 580 | 555 | 504 | 483 |
| 14 | 4 | 12 | 372 | 352 | 325 | 261 | 146 |
| 15 | 4 | 2 | 449 | 409 | 382 | 313 | 285 |
| 16 | 3 | 18 | 204 | 178 | 152 | 128 | 114 |
| 17 | 4 | 16 | 331 | 318 | 308 | 290 | 210 |
| 18 | 5 | 6 | 527 | 508 | 487 | 446 | 416 |
| In | 36 | 3,570 | 3,363 | 3,136 | 2,757 | 2,329 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,050 | 6,620 | 6,209 | 5,481 | 4,655 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.9 / 143 | 71.4 / 141 | 69.8 / 132 | 66.9 / 122 | 63.6 / 115 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | — | 71.9 / 132 | 67.2 / 123 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Wear a collared shirt and no denim.
- Bring soft spikes only; metal spikes are not allowed.
- Book your tee time online; the course is inside a gated community.
- Expect bay wind on the back nine, especially on the par 3 12th and 16th.
- Warm up on the range, chipping area, or putting green before your round.
- Carts are included in the green fee on booked tee times.
- The Grille overlooks the 18th green for a meal after your round.
Dress code
Collared shirts are required and denim isn't allowed. Metal spikes are not permitted.
Carts & walking
Carts are included in the green fee on tee times booked through GolfNow.
Practice facilities
There is a driving range, a pitching and chipping area, a putting green, and a teaching pro.
Rentals & pro shop
The clubhouse has a full-service pro shop, and rental clubs are available.
Food & drink
The Grille in the clubhouse serves a menu with a full bar. You can sit inside or on the covered outdoor porch, which has a fireplace and overlooks the 18th green.
Policies
The course sits inside a gated community with a membership program, but public tee times can be booked online. The club also keeps a separate member tee time page, so book through the public link.
Quick answers
Emerald Bay Golf Club at a glance
Is Emerald Bay Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Emerald Bay Golf Club is semi-private: it has members and also takes public tee times.
How many holes does Emerald Bay Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Emerald Bay Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,655 to 7,050 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Emerald Bay Golf Club?
Emerald Bay Golf Club was designed by Bob Cupp and opened in 1991.
What's the dress code at Emerald Bay Golf Club?
Collared shirts are required and denim isn't allowed. Metal spikes are not permitted.
What are the cart and walking rules at Emerald Bay Golf Club?
Carts are included in the green fee on tee times booked through GolfNow.
What practice facilities does Emerald Bay Golf Club have?
There is a driving range, a pitching and chipping area, a putting green, and a teaching pro.
What food and drink does Emerald Bay Golf Club have?
The Grille in the clubhouse serves a menu with a full bar. You can sit inside or on the covered outdoor porch, which has a fireplace and overlooks the 18th green.
How do you book a tee time at Emerald Bay Golf Club?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (850) 837-5197.
Where is Emerald Bay Golf Club?
Emerald Bay Golf Club is at 4781 Clubhouse Dr, Destin, FL 32541.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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