Golf Green Fees in Destin / Fort Walton Beach, FL
Destin and the Emerald Coast deliver some of Florida's most scenic golf — 21 public and semi-private courses set between the Gulf of Mexico and the Choctawhatchee Bay. Average weekday rates of $109 reflect the area's premium resort and destination golf profile, with courses like Regatta Bay and Kelly Plantation among the Florida Panhandle's finest.
How much does public golf cost in Destin / Fort Walton Beach?
Public golf courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Destin / Fort Walton Beach average about $80 for weekday play, with known rates ranging from $40 to $119. The most affordable tracked course is The Course at Aberdeen at $40 on weekdays. 22 courses allow walking. 1 offers twilight rates. Pricing changes by season, time of day, cart inclusion, and tee time availability — verify with the course before booking.
Pricing data last updated: May 22, 2026
Cheapest Public Golf Courses in Destin / Fort Walton Beach
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All Golf Courses in Destin / Fort Walton Beach
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| Twilight | Walk? | Verified | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Course at Aberdeen Cheapestpublic | $40 | $59 | — | Yes | 4.1(201) | Listed — may be outdated · Last checked May 22, 2026 |
| $119 | $119 | $59 | Yes | 4.6(15) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(953) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.0(2) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Hurlburt Field back gate public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(6) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Gator Lakes Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(145) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Tiger Point Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(354) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Watersound Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(5) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.6(14) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
On SHALIMAR Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | — | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Birdie A public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(48) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Forest Park Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(182) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(170) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Sandpiper Cove public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(765) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Valparaiso Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(96) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(8) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Mink Lake Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 3.6(19) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
The Club at Hidden Creek public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(130) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Watersound Beach Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(184) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Celebration Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(1,014) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Coastal Elite Sports public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(28) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Providence public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(1,231) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
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Best Value Public Golf Courses in Destin / Fort Walton Beach
Ranked by Google rating relative to weekday rate (rating ÷ price). A higher score means more highly rated for the price. This is a directional guide — value also depends on course conditions, location, and personal preference.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Rating | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Best ValueThe Course at Aberdeen | $40 | 4.1(201) | 0.102 |
| $119 | 4.6(15) | 0.039 |
Walking-Friendly Public Golf Courses in Destin / Fort Walton Beach
22 of the 22 public courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Destin / Fort Walton Beach allow walking. Walking availability may vary by day, time, or season — confirm with the course.
| Course | Walking Policy | Weekday Rate | Walking Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Course at Aberdeen | Allowed | $40 | — |
| Emerald Bay Golf Course New Eighth Green | Allowed | $119 | — |
| Highlands Reserve Golf Club | Allowed | — | — |
| Fort Walton Beach City-Oaks | Allowed | — | — |
| Hurlburt Field back gate | Allowed | — | — |
| Gator Lakes Golf Course | Allowed | — | — |
| Tiger Point Golf Club | Allowed | — | — |
| Watersound Club | Allowed | — | — |
| Niceville Boggy Bayou DGC | Allowed | — | — |
| On SHALIMAR Golf Course | Allowed | — | — |
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About this pricing data
Green fees in Destin / Fort Walton Beach change by season, day of week, tee time, cart inclusion, residency status, and booking channel. Some rates may be missing or not yet available. GreenFeeTracker collects publicly available pricing data where possible — some courses do not publish rates online. Always verify directly with the course before booking. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect recent price changes.