Fairwinds Golf Course
Plan your round at Fairwinds Golf Course
Fairwinds is an 18-hole, par 72 public course owned and operated by St. Lucie County in Fort Pierce. The layout has rolling fairways, lakes and well-bunkered greens, set away from residential areas and winding through undisturbed Florida nature. Wind is a constant theme, and the holes carry aviation names because of the nearby airport. Five sets of tees play from 5,019 to 6,849 yards.
- Municipal
- 18 holes
- Par 72
Course strategy
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Fairwinds Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
311
yds ·Middle/White
"Takeoff": relatively short and straight, reachable for most players.
Hole 2
369
yds ·Middle/White
"Throttle Up": a long par 4 that calls for a strong early drive. The two-tiered green is hard to reach in two.
Hole 3
376
yds ·Middle/White
"Windsheer": the #1 handicap hole. Aim the drive left of center to handle the easterly wind and avoid the right-side hazard, then play to left-center to stay out of a large greenside bunker.
Hole 4
462
yds ·Middle/White
"Runway": the longest par 5, often into a wind running parallel to the nearby airport runway. The large, well-guarded green sits slightly elevated.
Hole 5
160
yds ·Middle/White
"May Day": one of the deepest greens on the course, so back pins may take two extra clubs.
Hole 6
451
yds ·Middle/White
"Tailwind": a medium-length par 5 that can be reached in two with good shots and a helpful wind. The green is among the trickiest to read.
Hole 7
330
yds ·Middle/White
"Wildwinds": a sharp dogleg right. The approach comes through swirling wind at a deceptive angle to a shallow green.
Hole 8
143
yds ·Middle/White
"Headwinds": a straightforward par 3 into the wind. Keep the tee shot low.
Hole 9
373
yds ·Middle/White
"Tale Spin": a long hole that usually plays into the wind. Stay left of center off the tee and keep the approach below the hole.
Hole 10
349
yds ·Middle/White
"Touch 'n' Go": very challenging. It takes an excellent drive to set up a second shot at the flag, and the green breaks more than it looks.
Hole 11
93
yds ·Middle/White
"Aces": very short, and over half of the course's recorded aces have come here. Missing long or left causes trouble. The long, narrow, kidney-shaped green inspired the course logo.
Hole 12
329
yds ·Middle/White
"Crosswinds": relatively short but harder than its ranking suggests. Watch the crosswind on the approach.
Hole 13
433
yds ·Middle/White
"Twist of Fate": a twisting par 5 where your line off the tee decides how the hole goes.
Hole 14
155
yds ·Middle/White
"Turbulence": favors a left-to-right ball. There is dry ground to the right, so take plenty of club.
Hole 15
329
yds ·Middle/White
"Downwind": often plays downwind, so a big drive is possible. The key is putting the second shot on the correct tier of the green.
Hole 16
337
yds ·Middle/White
"Ground Loop": tempting to cut the corner on the right, but drifting too far right is punished.
Hole 17
447
yds ·Middle/White
"B-17 Bomber": the shortest par 5 on the course and a good chance at eagle.
Hole 18
392
yds ·Middle/White
"The Spoiler": ranked among the most challenging holes on the Treasure Coast. Keep the ball high and dry.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Championship/Black | Back/Blue | Middle/White | Intermediate/Green | Forward/Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 9 | 362 | 333 | 311 | 311 | 275 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 459 | 409 | 369 | 338 | 338 |
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 473 | 417 | 376 | 323 | 312 |
| 4 | 5 | 7 | 529 | 501 | 462 | 392 | 392 |
| 5 | 3 | 15 | 208 | 193 | 160 | 126 | 105 |
| 6 | 5 | 13 | 497 | 472 | 451 | 451 | 418 |
| 7 | 4 | 11 | 374 | 346 | 330 | 295 | 284 |
| 8 | 3 | 17 | 186 | 166 | 143 | 123 | 123 |
| 9 | 4 | 5 | 417 | 401 | 373 | 317 | 317 |
| Out | 36 | 3,505 | 3,238 | 2,975 | 2,676 | 2,564 | |
| 10 | 4 | 4 | 416 | 383 | 349 | 329 | 285 |
| 11 | 3 | 16 | 124 | 112 | 93 | 93 | 78 |
| 12 | 4 | 18 | 412 | 382 | 329 | 295 | 285 |
| 13 | 5 | 8 | 477 | 467 | 433 | 433 | 396 |
| 14 | 3 | 6 | 214 | 175 | 155 | 139 | 125 |
| 15 | 4 | 10 | 405 | 375 | 329 | 329 | 298 |
| 16 | 4 | 12 | 391 | 356 | 337 | 319 | 287 |
| 17 | 5 | 14 | 471 | 471 | 447 | 407 | 363 |
| 18 | 4 | 2 | 434 | 423 | 392 | 366 | 338 |
| In | 36 | 3,344 | 3,144 | 2,864 | 2,710 | 2,455 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,849 | 6,382 | 5,839 | 5,386 | 5,019 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.2 / 124 | 70.3 / 120 | 67.8 / 116 | 65.8 / 111 | 63.8 / 109 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 73.6 / 123 | 71.0 / 120 | 68.6 / 118 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Check the Local Rules sheet on the course website before you play.
- Expect wind on most holes; several play into or across it, so keep low shots in mind.
- Five tee sets are available, so pick the one that suits your game.
- The Rusty Putter Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch on site.
Food & drink
The Rusty Putter Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch and also hosts special events.
Policies
The course is owned and operated by St. Lucie County and is open to the public. A Local Rules sheet is posted on the course website.
Quick answers
Fairwinds Golf Course at a glance
Is Fairwinds Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Fairwinds Golf Course is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does Fairwinds Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Fairwinds Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,019 to 6,849 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Fairwinds Golf Course?
Yes. This guide covers Fairwinds Golf Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
What food and drink does Fairwinds Golf Course have?
The Rusty Putter Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch and also hosts special events.
How do you book a tee time at Fairwinds Golf Course?
Call the course at (772) 462-4653.
Where is Fairwinds Golf Course?
Fairwinds Golf Course is at 4400 Fairwinds Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34946.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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