The Top 5 Golf Courses to Play Near 30A

The tranquil emerald water of the Gulf of Mexico is not the only green 30A is known for. It’s home to challenging golf courses with amazing views of 30A’s famous powder white sand beaches. Are you visiting 30A and looking to play a round of golf? Then here are our top 5 courses in the area!

Camp Creek

Designed by Tom Fazio, this course offers nearly 7,200 yards of undulating fairways and greens with drivable bunkers and views of the green from every tee box. This challenging course is unique for its mixture of native plants that are interwoven with manicured turf, giving it a natural look while providing a habitat for diverse wildlife. Located between Highway 98 and Scenic Highway 30A, Camp Creek was ranked #2 by Golf Digest for “Places You Can Play in Florida”.

Origins Golf

Fun for the whole family, this golf course was designed and built with a “short course” concept. The Origins course caters to beginners; however, its regulation-length holes and green dimensions provide enough challenge and strategy to keep the experienced players entertained. Origins Golf was designed by Love Golf Design which is known for its traditional golf courses with classical elements. Located in Watersound just steps away from your 30A vacation rental.

Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club

 Welcome to Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club, boasting 18 holes of “The Purest Golf in the Florida Panhandle” according to Golf Magazine. Bordering the sugar-white sandy beaches of South Walton, the golf club spans across more than 85 acres providing members, guests, and the public with access to golf, dining, and more! With 7 sets of tees, every type of golfer has a fair chance at conquering the course. Recently completing a multi-million-dollar renovation, this 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course complete with Beach Club, private pool, and beach access is a must play for the avid golfer. Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club is located on 30A directly on the Gulf!

The Raven at Sandestin

 This Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed course is unique and visually striking. The par 71 layout is sculpted through marshes, wetlands, and pine trees. The Raven was voted "Best New Course in Florida in 2000" by Florida Golf News, hosted the Champions Tour in 2006-2007, was hailed with 4 1/2 Stars by Golf Digest in 2006 and 2008, as well as named “#14 in Florida" by Golf Magazine, need we say more! The Raven at Sandestin is a must-play during your stay on 30A.

Baytowne Golf Club

This golf course is one-of-a-kind, stretching its greens from the beach to the bay! Designed by Tom Jackson, Baytowne Golf Club features impressive elevation changes compared to many courses in the area as well as challenging championship tees for the golf enthusiasts. A fifth set of tees makes this course appealing for beginners as well as players looking to get in a quick afternoon game.

30A is known for its beautiful white sand beaches and emerald-green waters. It’s also known for golf courses with impeccable views and challenging greens. Which green will you be visiting on your trip to 30A? Here’s to having the best of both worlds!

Published on Wednesday, December 22, 2021