11 Clubhouse Drive,
Freeport, Florida FL 32439
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Doug O'Rourke
30.487226
-86.030974
36 miles E of Destin
Windswept Dunes
Windswept Dunes Golf Course: with nature to thank, and a modicum of help from course designer Doug O'Rourke, Windswept Dunes exudes much of the feel of a traditional, open, links-style golf course. This well-crafted design offers something a bit different from many of the classic Floridian courses hereabouts.
The area's naturally sandy terrain has been augmented by rustically crafted dunes, good bunkering, and open lightly rolling fairways. Rippling white dunes, expansive sandy waste areas and occasional stretches of pine forest are also much in evidence. Although housing runs alongside some holes, it is generally set far enough back to be out of harm's way.
There are sets of tees to challenge players of all levels, with the championship 7600 yardage best left to the pros. As on many links-style layouts, water threatens only occasionally, but beware when it does. The excellent par-3 2nd, a mere 244 yards from the tips, requires a tee-to-green carry over a good-sized pond (rather grandly called Lake Hernandez).
Clusters of flattish bunkers are often discreetly tucked alongside the generally good-width fairways, and around the large and prodigiously sloping greens. As the club's literature promises, "you'll be swept away by the experience," but just hope the wind isn't blowing too hard and the sweeping is not too literal.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts compulsory; carts are fitted with GPS.
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Doug O'Rourke, known as "Dozer Doug," has completed over 20 golf course projects, mainly in the USA's Midwest. Here at Windswept Dunes he performed the dual role of designer and builder, soon realising that this, his 23rd project was destined to become his favourite.
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7).
After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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