Lie of the LandDestin & the Emerald Coast, Florida

public · Freeport, FL · 18 holes

Windswept Dunes Golf Club

The best public golf near 30A on value: a long dune-land course at Freeport for about $105-$130 with cart in fall. Choose forward tees; it is very long from the back.

Par72
Tips7,752 yd
Rating / slope77.4 / 145
Green fees seen$105–$129

Tees, rating and slope

TeeYardsMenWomen
Championship7,75277.4 / 145–
Tournament7,29575.3 / 141–
Ocean6,98273.9 / 138–
Emerald6,53378.3 / 138–
Dune5,97774.6 / 130–
Sedge5,17370.7 / 121–

Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.

Green fees

Shoulder$105-$129 with cart (GolfNow prepaid Hot Deals, Oct 12-19, 2026, around 2 PM)

GolfNow listings for Oct 2026 seen 2026-10-26. A directory lists a $125 rack rate (undated).

Before you book

AccessPublic daily-fee course. Tee times sell through GolfNow (facility 3735) and by phone.
Book aheadNot published. GolfNow Hot Deals are prepaid, refundable only with 24+ hours notice.
Overseed / closuresNo overseed or aerification schedule published. Bermuda throughout, so expect dormant or painted fairways in winter unless the course says otherwise.
DesignerDoug O'Rourke (designer and builder)
Opened2004
StyleLinks-style inland course routed through white sand dunes (some about 20 ft), wide fairways, heavy waste-area bunkering. Inland at Freeport, north of Choctawhatchee Bay.
CartsCart included in green fee (GolfNow).
PracticeDriving range, chipping area, putting green (GolfNow).
Dress codeCollared shirt, no denim, no tank tops, soft spikes only, hats forward (GolfNow).
Drive from Destin Harbor59 min (36.0 mi)
Phone850-835-1847 (directory listing)
Address11 Clubhouse Drive, Freeport, FL 32439

Local knowledge

  • Pick the tee by handicap: the 6,533-yd Emerald tees still carry a 133 slope.
  • It is quiet compared with Destin and Sandestin courses; reviewers call it a hidden gem.
  • GolfNow Hot Deals are prepaid and non-refundable inside 24 hours.

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Questions golfers ask

How much does it cost to play Windswept Dunes Golf Club?

Green fees we have seen range from $105–$129, depending on season and time of day.

How hard is Windswept Dunes Golf Club?

From the back tees it measures 7,752 yards with a course rating of 77.4 and a slope of 145. 5 - 7,752 yards and slope 145 from the tips, among the longest in Florida; the forward tees drop to slope 107-121.

How far ahead can you book Windswept Dunes Golf Club?

Not published. GolfNow Hot Deals are prepaid, refundable only with 24+ hours notice.

How far is Windswept Dunes Golf Club from Destin?

About 59 minutes (36.0 miles) by road from Destin Harbor in light traffic.

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