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Shalimar, Florida FL 32579
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Jacob Hill (PGA, GM & Head Golf Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain
Surroundings:
Residential and woodland.
Designer:
Joe Finger and Ken Dye
30.438349
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12 miles NW of Destin
Shalimar Pointe
Shalimar Pointe Country Club: Tucked away in the quiet surroundings of Shalimar on the western shore of Choctawhatchee Bay, Shalimar Pointe is a busy and popular member of the Emerald Coast's burgeoning array of fine golf courses. Although the two nine-hole loops weave through a residential development, for most of the time the housing is unobtrusive and set well back.
There are many excellently crafted holes, usually lined by a pleasant scattering of oaks and pines. Rolling mounds and stylish bunkering also provide good definition to each hole, as well as a challenging array of defences. Water hazards take the form of ponds that sit menacingly alongside six of the greens.
This well-maintained, fun and challenging layout combines a good array of straight and doglegging holes. A mix of good-width and some tighter holes are flanked by a combination of well crafted bunkers and sandy waste areas, with the Emerald Coast's sandy duneland much in evidence beyond some of the fairways.
The subtly-sloping putting surfaces can sometimes present a relatively slim target, requiring accurate approach shots to avoid the awaiting water and/or bunkers. The par-4 12th and par-3 16th are played to an opulently sized double-green.
Choctawhatchee Bay is glimpsed on occasions, but alas none of the holes are played directly along its shoreline. Arguably the layout's best holes are found on the back-nine, with the excellent, though bunkerless, long par-4 17th bringing you to one of those threateningly water-defended greens.
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 for visitors.
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Shalimar Pointe's co-designer, Kenneth E. (Ken) Dye is not (as far as we know) a member of the famous Dye Design family of golf course architects, which includes the legendary Paul "Pete" Dye, wife Alice, sons Perry and Paul (known as "P.B."), brother Roy Dye, and Roy's children, notably Matt Dye and Cynthia Dye McGarey.
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