Burnt Pine Golf Club: who can play Sandestin's private-style course, and how to book it
Burnt Pine Golf Club at Sandestin: who can play (members and resort guests after 1 PM), booking by phone, 2026 rates, tees and the packages that include it.
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Burnt Pine Golf Club at Sandestin is not open to the public. Only club members and registered guests of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort can play, and resort guests tee off after 1 PM. The Hilton Sandestin says its guests qualify too. Book by phone on 850-267-6500 once you hold a reservation; 2026 rates were $179 in season and $149 in winter.
It is the best course at Sandestin on our research, a 1994 Rees Jones design along Choctawhatchee Bay, so it is worth knowing exactly how to get on. Rates come from sandestin.com as read on October 26, 2026, and change.
Quick facts
- Designer: Rees Jones with Greg Muirhead; opened 1994.
- Holes: 18, par 72.
- Back tees: 6,996 yards, 74.5 rating, 147 slope.
- Who can play: members; registered Sandestin resort guests after 1 PM; Hilton Sandestin guests per the Hilton.
- Booking: phone only, 850-267-6500; guests up to 6 months ahead, packages 13 months.
- 2026 rate: $179 in season, $149 in winter, $115 in recovery weeks.
- Included: cart, green fee and practice balls.
Who can play Burnt Pine Golf Club
| Who | Can play? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Pine members | Yes | Unlimited golf; book 14 days ahead; dues not published |
| Guests in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort lodging | Yes, after 1 PM | Book up to 6 months ahead by phone |
| Hilton Sandestin guests | Yes, per the Hilton | Sandestin's wording does not name the Hilton; confirm |
| Hotel Effie Sandestin guests | Not confirmed | Hotel mentions Sandestin golf discounts; Burnt Pine eligibility not stated |
| Hotels outside the gates | No | e.g. Hyatt Place Sandestin |
| The public | No | No public rate or tee sheet |
One trap: many Sandestin condos are privately owned and rented through outside managers, who may not pass on resort-guest golf access. If Burnt Pine is the point of the trip, book through Sandestin Rentals and ask about golf before you pay.
How to book a Burnt Pine tee time
- Book the room in Sandestin resort lodging (or at the Hilton, after confirming access).
- Call the Burnt Pine pro shop on 850-267-6500. Sandestin's site shows "Call for a Tee Time"; there is no online booking.
- Ask for the first slot after 1 PM, especially from November, when a 1 PM start needs a steady pace to finish before dark.
The other route is the Premium stay-and-play package: four or more nights, one round on each of the four Sandestin courses, up to 30% off, booked up to 13 months ahead through a reservation agent before arrival. It is the simplest way to lock Burnt Pine into a trip. See our Sandestin golf packages guide.
Burnt Pine rates in 2026
| Period | Rate (members' guests and resort guests) |
|---|---|
| Mar 6-May 10 | $179 |
| Jun 1-Aug 2 | $179 |
| Aug 24-Nov 1 | $179 |
| Jan 1-Mar 5, Nov 2-Dec 31 | $149 |
| Recovery weeks (May 18-31, Aug 10-23) | $115 |
| Aeration closures | May 11-17, Aug 3-9 |
There is one price for members' guests and resort guests, and no public price. No overseed closure and no twilight rate are listed. From November 2, 2026, the rate drops to $149.
The Burnt Pine tees
| Tee | Yards | Men (rating / slope) | Women (rating / slope) |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 6,996 | 74.5 / 147 | n/a |
| #2 | 6,474 | 71.7 / 134 | n/a |
| #3 | 5,950 | 69.3 / 127 | 75.1 / 137 |
| #4 | 5,096 | 65.3 / 117 | 70.4 / 125 |
Ratings are from Chronogolf; GolfPass gives the #1 tees as 7,001 yards at 74.7/144. Either way, the drop from #1 (147) to #2 (134) is big, so most visitors should play #2 or #3.
What the course is like
Burnt Pine is a private-club-style Rees Jones course with plenty of water and forced carries, and its back nine runs along Choctawhatchee Bay. Sandestin quotes GOLF Magazine calling it the crown jewel of Florida golf. On published slope it ties Regatta Bay as the hardest course on the Emerald Coast.
The greens are listed as TifDwarf bermuda by GolfPass, which may be dated. The Burnt Pine Clubhouse has dining. A Sandestin storm-centre page seen in search results listed Burnt Pine open (7 AM-6 PM) after Hurricane Isaias in October 2026; no course damage was reported.
Is Burnt Pine worth planning a stay around?
If you want one top-tier round on a Destin trip, yes. At $179, it costs $20 more than a public round at the Raven ($159; see Destin golf rates) and less than the $295 the St. Joe inns charge for Camp Creek on 30A.
The costs to weigh are the stay and the timing. Sandestin's resort fee is reported at $40 plus tax a night by a third-party site, and check-out is 10 AM. The 1 PM rule means Burnt Pine takes your afternoon, so pair it with a morning round elsewhere only in spring and summer, when daylight allows. Our Sandestin golf guide compares all four courses.
Burnt Pine against the other top Emerald Coast courses
| Course | Back slope | 2026 rate | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Pine | 147 | $179 / $149 | Members and resort guests, after 1 PM |
| Regatta Bay | 147 | $90.99-$189.99 (late Oct deals) | Public tee times |
| Kelly Plantation | 141 | $89.99-$118.99 (late Oct deals) | Public |
| The Raven | 137 | $159 public / $130 guest | Public |
If you are not staying in Sandestin, Kelly Plantation and Regatta Bay are the best courses you can book. Read the Kelly Plantation course guide and the Regatta Bay course guide.
Where to stay for Burnt Pine
By road, the Hyatt Place is closest at 5 minutes, but its guests cannot play. Of the stays that qualify, Sandestin resort lodging is about 9 minutes from the clubhouse and the Hilton about 13. The free resort tram links the beaches, Baytowne Wharf and the courses. The other Sandestin courses, Baytowne and The Links, are 3 minutes from the Welcome Center. Compare bases in Destin golf resorts and which Destin golf resort suits you.
Plan it on the map
Open the Destin golf map to see Burnt Pine Golf Club, the Sandestin stays that unlock it and the courses to play in the mornings. The $30 plan books your Burnt Pine round into the afternoon slot and builds the rest of the trip around it.
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Questions golfers ask
Can the public play Burnt Pine Golf Club?
No. Sandestin describes Burnt Pine as a semi-private course available only to members and registered guests of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. There is no public tee sheet and no online booking.
What time can resort guests play Burnt Pine?
Resort-guest tee times are after 1 PM daily. Registered guests can book up to six months ahead by calling the pro shop on 850-267-6500. Members book 14 days ahead.
Can Hilton Sandestin guests play Burnt Pine?
The Hilton Sandestin's golf page says its guests have full access to all four Sandestin courses including Burnt Pine, and to call 850-267-6500 for guest pricing. Sandestin's own Burnt Pine wording does not name the Hilton, so confirm when you book.
How much does Burnt Pine cost?
On sandestin.com's 2026 member and resort guest table, $179 from March 6-May 10, June 1-August 2 and August 24-November 1, and $149 from January 1-March 5 and November 2-December 31. Recovery weeks after aeration were $115. Cart, green fee and practice balls are included.
Is Burnt Pine included in the Sandestin snowbird card?
No. The winter Snowbird card and Winter Player's Club cover The Raven, Baytowne and The Links, not Burnt Pine. Long-stay guests in Sandestin lodging can still book Burnt Pine at the resort-guest rate after 1 PM.
How hard is Burnt Pine?
From the #1 tees it plays 6,996 yards at 74.5 with a 147 slope, the hardest on the Sandestin property. The #3 tees at 5,950 yards rate 127 for men, and the #4 tees at 5,096 yards rate 117. Water and forced carries feature throughout.
Is there a dress code at Burnt Pine?
A GolfPass listing gives collared shirts, no denim and Bermuda-length shorts. Ask the pro shop when you book, as the listing may be dated.
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