Fort Walton Beach Golf Club Pines Course

Fort Walton Beach Golf Club Pines Course: The Panhandle’s Best Municipal Value After a Full Renovation

Municipal golf doesn’t usually earn the word “transformed,” but that’s the word reviewers keep reaching for when describing the Pines Course at Fort Walton Beach Golf Club after its 2025 renovation. The project replaced all 18 greens with TifEagle Bermudagrass — a ultra-dwarf variety used on high-end resort and tournament tracks — leveled every tee box, re-sodded worn areas around cart paths, and redefined fairway lines that had blurred over six decades. The $613,710 renovation was funded primarily through Okaloosa County Tourist Development Tax funds, which is a meaningful institutional signal about the course’s role in the regional golf economy.

The Pines Course was designed by William W. Amick and opened in 1962 as the club’s original layout. The routing weaves through an upland pine forest, giving it a parkland character that sits apart from the bayside and links-style courses that dominate the Emerald Coast. Fairways are generous without being soft. At 6,861 yards from the tips with a par 72, it plays long enough to test experienced ball-strikers without punishing casual players off the forward tees.

The club also operates a TrackMan driving range — a technology investment that used to be exclusive to premium private facilities — and uses dynamic pricing that adjusts rates based on demand. That means off-peak rounds represent genuine value compared to anything comparable on the coast.

Fort Walton Beach Golf Club runs a Junior Golf Program every summer with free clinics, and hosts a regular calendar of community charity tournaments. Both courses share the same address, pro shop, and clubhouse. The Pines is the better-maintained of the two following the renovation; the Oaks is the more accessible layout and is covered separately.

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Fort Walton Beach Golf Club Pines Course — Course Info

Membership at Fort Walton Beach Golf Club

The club offers membership options that include access to both the Pines and Oaks courses. Member green fees are reduced from public rates. Specific membership tiers and pricing are managed through the City of Fort Walton Beach fee schedule; contact the club directly at (850) 833-9664 or visit fwbgolf.com for current options.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Walton Beach Golf Club Pines Course

What did the 2025 Pines Course renovation include? The renovation replaced all 18 greens with TifEagle Bermudagrass, leveled and re-sodded tee boxes, resurfaced worn areas around cart paths, and established clearer fairway definition throughout the course. The project was funded by Okaloosa County Tourist Development Tax funds at a cost of $613,710.

Is the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club Pines Course open to the public? Yes. Both the Pines and Oaks courses are public municipal facilities managed by the City of Fort Walton Beach. No membership is required to book a tee time.

What are the green fees at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club Pines Course? The club uses dynamic pricing, so rates fluctuate based on demand and tee time. Peak rates have been reported around $72–$82 for 18 holes with cart. Check fwbgolf.com for current availability and pricing.

How does the Pines Course compare to the Oaks Course at Fort Walton Beach Golf Club? The Pines Course is the longer of the two at 6,861 yards and received the full 2025 renovation. The Oaks Course is shorter at 6,416 yards with narrower oak-lined fairways and more water hazards. Both share the same clubhouse and practice facilities.