Best Golf Courses in South Walton

South Walton may be known for white sand beaches and turquoise water, but another color – green – can add to your South Walton vacation experience. Golfing enthusiasts of every level can find the perfect mix of relaxation and challenge when choosing from these South Walton golf courses.

Camp Creek Golf Club.  Designed by Tom Fazio, Camp Creek Golf Club is an 18-hole course designed to complement the natural surroundings while creating challenging play. It has received recognition by the Audubon Society for its environmentally responsible practices, and has been named #10 in the “Top Courses You Can Play” in Florida by Golfweek. www.campcreek golfclub.com  (850) 231-7600 

The Origins Course. This six-hole regulation course alternatively plays as a ten-hole par 3 layout through the use of alternate tee boxes and auxiliary greens. Located in WaterSound, it was designed and built with the "short course” concept at its core. www.originsgolfclub.com  (850) 213-5090

Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club. This course features 18 holes on well-manicured fairways and includes one of the area's only gulf fronting holes.   After a round on the links, dine inside the acclaimed beachfront Vue Restaurant or dine on the patio and enjoy the gulf breeze. www.santarosaclub.com (850) 267-1240

Baytowne Golf Club at Sandestin. Renovated in the summer of 2005 by original course architect Tom Jackson, this South Walton golf course was twice hailed by Golf Digest's Places to Play with 4 ½ Stars. www.sandestin.com/golfers/browsecourses/baytownegolfclub (800) 622-1038

The Links at Sandestin. Designed by renowned architect Tom Jackson, The Links golf course at Sandestin has been named one of the "Top Five Golf Courses in Northwest Florida" and one of the "Top 100 Courses in Florida" by Florida Golf News. www.sandestin.com/golfers/browsecourses/thelinksgolfclub.aspx (800) 622-1038

Raven Golf Club. Voted "Best New Course in Florida in 2000" by Florida Golf News, hailed with 4 1/2 Stars by Golf Digest in 2006 and 2008, and named "#14 in Florida" by Golf Magazine, Raven Golf Club is masterfully carved through the marshes, wetlands and pine trees of Sandestin. www.sandestin.com/Golfers/BrowseCourses/RavenGolfClub.aspx  (850) 267-8155

Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort. Designed by famed course architect Joe Lee, Seascape's par 70, 6,100-yard championship course poses a unique challenge to players of every skill level. Situated among a series of fresh water and coastal dune lakes, the course features breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico from many holes. www.seascape-resort.com (850) 654-7888  

Windswept Dunes. Rated 4 stars by Golf Digest, the massive fairways are a beautiful contrast of emerald against the dunes and native vegetation on the north side of Choctawhatchee Bay. The spacious 18-hole is a demanding 7,607 yards from the championship tees, but with five additional sets of tees, offers challenge and excitement for all levels of golfers. www.windsweptdunes.com (850) 835-1847 

The Golf Garden.  This par 3, 9-hole executive course has a driving range and offers both private and group lessons, in addition to clinics. Enjoy night golf from April through September. www.thegolfgarden.com (850) 837-7422 

Newman-Dailey guests receive discounts at Windswept Dunes and The Golf Garden. Proof of stay must be presented upon check-in at the course.

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Get your daily greens on you next South Walton vacation!

Published on Friday, March 20, 2015