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.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 7,752 | 77.4 / 145 | – |
| Tournament | 7,295 | 75.3 / 141 | – |
| Ocean | 6,982 | 73.9 / 138 | – |
| Emerald | 6,533 | 78.3 / 138 | – |
| Dune | 5,977 | 74.6 / 130 | – |
| Sedge | 5,173 | 70.7 / 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) |
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GolfNow listings for Oct 2026 seen 2026-10-26. A directory lists a $125 rack rate (undated).
Before you book
| Access | Public daily-fee course. Tee times sell through GolfNow (facility 3735) and by phone. |
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| Book ahead | Not published. GolfNow Hot Deals are prepaid, refundable only with 24+ hours notice. |
| Overseed / closures | No overseed or aerification schedule published. Bermuda throughout, so expect dormant or painted fairways in winter unless the course says otherwise. |
| Designer | Doug O'Rourke (designer and builder) |
| Opened | 2004 |
| Style | Links-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. |
| Carts | Cart included in green fee (GolfNow). |
| Practice | Driving range, chipping area, putting green (GolfNow). |
| Dress code | Collared shirt, no denim, no tank tops, soft spikes only, hats forward (GolfNow). |
| Drive from Destin Harbor | 59 min (36.0 mi) |
| Phone | 850-835-1847 (directory listing) |
| Address | 11 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.
Closest golf hotels
- WaterColor Inn — 38 min, 21.7 mi
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Santa Rosa Beach — 39 min, 23.5 mi
- Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Campground — 42 min, 24.0 mi
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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