Emerald Bay

Overview: Destin’s Emerald Bay carries Bob Cupp’s design across 18 holes at par 72 and about 7,050 yards. The public layout sits beside Choctawhatchee Bay, with water and bay views shaping its coastal Florida character.

History: The course was built in 1991 as a Bob Cupp design within the Emerald Bay development. Its setting between Destin and South Walton has kept it part of the Florida Panhandle’s established resort-golf circuit.

Did You Know? Emerald Bay’s architectural identity is closely tied to Cupp’s use of water and visual framing. The coastal setting adds bay scenery without turning the layout into a true seaside links course.