Rees Jones, Inc.

Golf Course Design & Architecture

Rees Jones, Inc.
Burnt Pine Golf Club
Destin, Florida
Burnt Pine Golf Course
Course Type
Private
Design Role
Original Design
(1994)
Co-Designer
Greg Muirhead

Client Course Description

When Golf Magazine calls you the “Crown Jewel of Florida Golf”, you tee up and take notice. Burnt Pine Golf Club is a golf experience unrivaled on Florida’s Northwest coast and consistently ranks as one of the best golf courses in Florida. Burnt Pine’s breathtaking views along the Choctawhatchee Bay highlight the back nine. Meander through pine forests and wetlands of the Emerald Coast on the front nine. Rolling fairways and strategically placed bunkers invite golfers to outduel the course by using a different approach to every hole.

 

 

Designer Notes

A private course within the Sandestin Resort; limited resort play available.

The front nine wanders through the Emerald Coast’s lush pine forests and wetlands while the back nine runs alongside the Choctawhatchee Bay, offering unique and stunning views on each nine. Rolling fairways and strategically placed bunkers characterize the challenging layout. Water is also a prominent feature, coming into play on 14 holes. The greens are medium in size but they are fast and undulating. Doing well on this golf course requires thoughtful strategy with each hole calling for a different approach. Burnt Pine consistently ranks as one of the best golf courses in Florida.

Course Photos

Awards

Award Publication
Third, Best New Resort Courses (1995) Golf Digest
Top 100 Courses You Can Play Golf Magazine
America's Best Resort Golf Courses Golfweek
Gold Premier Resort Golf Magazine
Florida Best Courses You Can Play (Top 20 since 2011) Golfweek
Best in State (Top 30) Golf Digest

More Information

For more information about Burnt Pine Golf Club, please visit the course’s website.