Fort Walton is destined to become a major golf destination; the little city on the coast has grown beyond all bounds. As a family destination, it's one of the best on the Emerald Coast, as a golf destination, in combination with nearby Destin, it offers more than 1,100 holes of golf set on some of the finest golf courses in Florida. Here, then, is my list of the options for a great Fort Walton Beach Golf Vacation:
Where to Play Golf in Fort Walton Beach:
- Shalimar Pointe Country Club: A semi-private 18-hole course, quiet and professionally run
- Fort Walton Beach Golf Club: Two championship courses - The Pines at 6,800 yards is an upland pine forest layout, and The Oaks offers more than 6,400 yards of narrow, oak-lined fairways and challenging water hazards
- Edwin Watts Golf Shop
Where to Stay in Fort Walton Beach:
And Destin is Just a Short Distance Away:
How to get There:
The closest regional airport is the Fort Walton Beach Airport. The airport is served by Delta, Continental, US Air, AirTran, American, Northwest, and several others.
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More of Florida's Golf Courses:
Here's a list of some you should not miss:
- The TPC Sawgrass PLAYERS STADIUM Course
- Dye's Valley Course at Sawgrass
- The Omni Orlando at ChampionsGate
- The Blue Monster at Doral
- Regatta Bay in Destin
- Indian Bayou in Destin
- The Rookery on Marco Island
