Marcus Pointe
2500 Oak Pointe Dr, Pensacola, FL 32505, (850)484-9770, semi-private
This course has well-manicured greens and was designed with every skill level in mind. There isn't much water coming into play, but there are many trees and sand bunkers. The greens are large and challenging with wide fairways.
A.C READ Golf Course
NAS Pensacola Bldg 3495, Pensacola, FL 32508, (850)452-2455, military
This military facility has an executive eighteen hole course, a nine hole par 3 course, and three other nine holes courses that are played in three eighteen hole combinations. The three nine hole courses are tight and have narrow, well-bunkered fairways. There are many oak trees lining the fairways, and water hazards come into play on several holes.
Creekside Golf Club
5555 Esperanto Dr, Pensacola, FL 32526, (850)944-7969, public
This course is fairly open because there is only a scattering of oak and pine trees that come into play and not many out-of-bounds areas. However, there is a creek flowing throughout the entire course and it comes into play on nearly every hole. The greens are average-sized and mostly flat, so birdie opportunities often exist.
Lost Key Golf Club
625 Lost Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, (850)492-1300, public
This beautiful, heavily-wooded course is challenging to all golfers, and requires precision play. The greens are very large, fast and undulating, while the fairways are tree lined, medium width and fairly flat. Water hazards come into play on eleven holes, dogleg fairways on six holes and sand bunkers on several others.
Osceola Municipal Golf Course
300 Tonawanda Try, Pensacola, FL 32506, (850)453-7599, public
This relatively flat course has a few hazards, including sand bunkers, and is easy to walk and play. The fairways are generous, and the elevated greens are small and have medium speed. Water comes into play on one hole.
Perdido Bay Country Club
1 Doug Ford Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507, (850)492-1223, resort
Perdido Bay is a very narrow and long course with Salam Paspalum fairways bordered by multiple cuts of rough. The terrain is basically flat, but there are some mounds that can affect your lies. The large greens are undulating and some of them are multi-tiered. Many of the tee boxes and greens are elevated.
Scenic Hills Country Club
8891 Burning Tree Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514, (850)476-0611, semi-private
This course is very hilly and rigorous. Very narrow fairways and lined with pine trees and brush. Bring extra golf balls. It is the only course in Florida to host the Ladies U.S. Open. It was redesigned in 1992 by Jerry Pate.
Tiger Pointe Country Club
1255 Country Club Road, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563, 850.932.1330, semi-private
Built along the Santa Rosa Sound, Tiger Point’s two championship courses – the newly designed East Course and West Course - feature breathtaking waterfront views, lofty southern pines, and layouts designed for major tournament play.
Solutia Golf Club
2365 Old Chemstrand, Gonzalez, FL 32560, (850) 968-8406, public
The 18-hole "Solutia" course at the Solutia Golf Club facility in Gonzalez, Florida features 6,396 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 71 and it has a slope rating of 129 on Bermuda grass. Designed by William W. Amcik, ASGCA, the Solutia golf course opened in 1961
Stonebrook Golf Course
3200 Cobblestone Dr, Pace, FL 32571, (850) 994-7171, semi-private
Characterized by rolling terrain and undulating Tiftdwarf greens, this course is unlike many Northwest Florida courses. Designed to resemble the courses of North Carolina, this 7,003 yard layout is also well known for its well maintained, smooth and speedy greens.
The Moors
3220 Avalon Blvd, Milton, Fl 32583 (850) 995-4653, semi-private
Legendary golf Scotland style can be found right here on the beautiful Florida coast. It's a perfect day for a round or two on the 6,800-yard course at the club known as The Moors Golf and Lodging. Patterned after a links course in Scotland, the fairways are wide and open with undulating greens.
Whiting Field Golf Course
Whiting Field/Bldg. 2895 WFN GC, Milton, FL 32570, (850) 623-7348, military
The 18-hole "Whiting Field Navy" course at the Whiting Field Navy Golf Course facility in Milton, Florida features 7,124 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 73 and it has a slope rating of 125.
Tangelwood Golf and Country Club
5916 Tanglewood Dr, Milton, FL 32570, (850) 623-6176, public
The 18-hole "Tanglewood" course at the Tanglewood Golf & Country Club facility in Milton, Florida features 6,486 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 71.4 and it has a slope rating of 124.
The Club At Hidden Creek
3070 PGA Blvd, Navarre, FL 32563, 850-939-4604, semi-private
One of the state's finest golf and country club facilities, The Club at Hidden Creek is well known for its excellent condition, fast greens, lush landscaping and scenic, rolling terrain. Voted "Best Course in North West Florida" and designed by Ron Garl, Hidden Creek is considered challenging enough to host the US Open Qualifying Rounds.