An avid player staying at a Perdido Key beach rental may be willing to comb the whole of the Emerald Coast just to get a satisfying day of golf. This beachside community in Escambia County, however, has the benefit of being near golf courses so you don't need to travel far just to make it to your tee time. The nearby cities of Pensacola and Orange Beach across the border provide enough greens and fairways to please golfers vacationing in this sunny paradise.
Perdido Key
Named after the direct translation of "perdido," meaning "lost," the Lost Key Golf Club is so close to your Perdido Key beach rental you can go there every day if you wish. As an Audubon International certified sanctuary, this 18-hole public course will make you feel good about your game knowing that the natural wealth of the area is being protected. You'll have views of the waterways and the Florida skyline here. If you come down here regularly during winter, you can opt to take advantage of their Snow Bird Specials, such as a monthly pass from November to February, in order to save on cart fees. Beginners and intermediate players can receive swing advice through their clinics.
Pensacola Mainland
Manicured and immaculately maintained grasses, in addition to its water features, make Perdido Bay Golf Club one of the favorites even among the local golfers. This 18-hole, 72-par and 7,072 yard course may be a challenge to some, but with its practice facilities, complete with a chirping green and a fairway and greenside bunkers, you'll be eager to tackle anything. You can even opt to get the Unlimited Range Pass for yourself or your whole family. They have special twilight and military rates.
The A.C. Read Golf Club has 9 holes, 3,366 yards and is a par 36. Established in the mid-1920s, Osceola Municipal Golf Course in Pensacola is a 6,366-yard course at 72 par. Their reasonable rates and specials make them worth the few minutes' drive. Their site allows you to book tee times online.
Orange Beach and Gulf Shores
The Orange Beach Golf Center has 9 holes. Its driving range is open daily until 9 p.m. The split-rail fence adds to its charm, as do the bridges, trees and fountains. The Cotton Creek Golf Club is a 4-1/2 star rated course. This club has ladies and junior clinics to get everyone enthusiastic about playing. Another 18-hole course to try around the area is at 520 Clubhouse Drive in Gulf Shores. With its velvety fairways and strategically placed water features, among others, The Golf Club of The Wharf is a must-visit course.
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