Let’s face it – you either love golf or you don’t. But if you’ve never played, perhaps your vacation is a great time to learn? Panama City Beach has many golf courses, and most have instructional opportunities for learning the game. What better way to learn than with family and friends?
Reasons to Play:
There are many reasons to learn the game – you may find that the sport is your new favorite! Here are just a few reasons to try it out:
Enjoy the Outdoors:
Most people come to Panama City Beach to enjoy the beach, the weather, and the gulf. But there are many other things to see in this beautiful environment. Golf courses are often some of the most scenic areas of the Florida panhandle, and many are actually located on or adjacent to wildlife reserves. You can view the local wildlife in natural settings.
Meet a New Challenge:
Whether you are learning to play for the first time, or just venturing out to try a new course, the local golf destinations offer a variety of skill levels and challenges. Set a goal for yourself and play every day to maintain your skills or learn new ones.
Stay Healthy:
Golf is great exercise, especially if you forego the cart and walk the course. It can be great cardio exercise, and exposure to sunlight can increase your vitamin D. Just remember to wear your sunscreen!
Socialize with Family and Friends:
What a great way to do something new and share it with your family and friends. If you’re already a golf pro, this is your chance to show off or share what you know with others too. Or perhaps you’ll meet a new friend on the course?
Relax:
You can also use a day of golf as a great stress diversion or a way to escape the drama of everyday life or work. With the scenic beauty of these courses, it’s hard to focus on anything else.
It’s FREE:
How many chances do you get to play a free round of golf EVERY DAY (up to $130 value)? When you stay with Premium Beach Condos for 14 days or less, their Xplorie Program lets you play a free round of golf at Bay Point EVERY DAY OF YOUR STAY! I don’t know about you, but I love a great deal, and this one is hard to beat!
Top 5 Golf Courses:
Here are our 5 top favorites so that you can start planning – of course we will start with the one where you can have one free round for your group on each day of your stay with Premium Beach Condos!
Bay Point Golf Club – Nicklaus course
This is the only Nicklaus-designed course in the panhandle. It’s set against the backdrop of St. Andrew’s Bay and a wildlife sanctuary. Enjoy panoramic views of the bay, marsh, and scenic wetlands. There are over 7000 yards to play and 5 courses to choose from, ranging in Par from 66-75.
Xplorie includes one free adult ticket on each day of your stay with Premium Beach Condos.
| Before 12:00 pm | $130.00 (18 Holes) |
| 12:00 pm to 3:59pm | $105.00 (18 Holes) |
| After 4:00pm to close | $65.00 (18 Holes) |
| Cart fee is included in rate. *Additional tax and fees may apply.Rates subject to change. |
Nature Walk
Great for a beginner and reasonably priced. They’re known for “well-manicured greens, friendly southern hospitality, and the best prices for golf in the area”. This is a walking course. The Par is 60 for a course just over 3,500 yards.
| Walking Course | $25.00 (18 Holes) $12.00 (9 Holes) |
| 12:00 pm to 3:59pm12 Years of Age and Younger | Free Green Fee with Paying Adult |
| Driving Range | $10.00 (Large Basket) $6.00 (Small Basket) |
| Push Cart Rental | $5.00 |
| *Additional tax and fees may apply.Rates subject to change. |
Sunny Hills
This course is about a 35 minute drive from PCB but a great course. Designed by Gene Sarazen and Ken Venturi, it boasts a showcase of scenic surroundings and a 7095 yard course with a Par of 72.
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
| 7:00am – 12:59pm | $49.00 (18 Holes with cart) $38.00 (9 Holes with cart) |
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| 1:00pm to close | $41.00 (18 Holes with cart) $38.00 (9 Holes with cart) |
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| Play All Day | $75.00 | |
| *Additional tax and fees may apply.Rates subject to change. |
SATURDAY TO SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS
| 7:00am – 12:59pm | $57.00 (18 Holes with cart) $45.00 (9 Holes with cart) |
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| 1:00pm to close | $49.00 (18 Holes with cart) $45.00 (9 Holes with cart) |
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| Play All Day | $85.00 | |
| *Additional tax and fees may apply.Rates subject to change. |
Panama City Country Club
Located in Lynn Haven, this is a sanctuary for Northwest Florida wildlife. This course also hosts the Sherman Invitational Golf Tournament each year, bringing in amateurs and professionals alike. The main course is just under 6,700 yards with a Par of 72.
| Before 1:00 P.M. | $95.00 (18 Holes) $65.00 (9 Holes) |
| After 1:00 P.M. | $75.00 (18 Holes) $50.00 (9 Holes) |
| Cart fee is included in daily rate. *Additional tax and fees may apply.Rates subject to change. |
Legacy Golf Club
Close to Bid-A-Wee beach, this hosts beginner and championship courses. Lengths range from just over 4,000 yards to 6859 yards, with Par ranging from 62 to 76. Choose the challenge to match your mood.
| Before 12:00 pm | $110.00 (18 Holes) |
| 12:00 pm until 2:59 pm | $85.00 (18 Holes) |
| After 3:00 pm | $65.00 (18 Holes) |
| Cart fee is included in daily rate. *Additional tax and fees may apply.Rates subject to change. |
We hope that with all of the reasons to try one our great courses, you’ll find a way to work a golf excursion into your vacation schedule. Who know…it may become your favorite vacation activity
