Northwest Notable Mentions Bluewater Bay Resort Niceville Hugging the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay, this amenity-rich resort also offers 27 holes designed by Tom Fazio and Jerry Pate. The three nines (Bay, Lake and Marsh) are routed through southern woodlands and pristine wetland areas. Play any combination of the courses–the Bay/Lake order being the most scenic. PAR: 72, YARDS: 6,803 PERRY DYE The Dye family has designed world-renowned courses, many of which are in Florida. A love for the state's golf comes naturally. “You have golf in all forms, from driving ranges to par-3s to these world-class, famous golf courses,” explains Perry Dye of Dye Designs. With a portfolio that includes TPC Sawgrass, the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass and the Dye Course at PGA Golf Club, the Dye family designs courses with a match-golf mentality inherited from father Pete Dye's experiences as an amateur player. The benefi ts of these kind of courses? "You don’t challenge one type of player, you challenge all types of players", says Dye, a member of both the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBA) and American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA). For golfers teeing up at one of his courses, Dye says not to over challenge yourself and to enjoy the game: "Get in there and make your hole in one!" FLASPORTS.COM/GOLF Golf Architect: Scenic Hills Country Club Pensacola Aptly named, the course has rolling hills, dramatic elevation changes and gorgeous pines lining its fairways. Known for its exceptional greens, the Scenic Hills Country Club at the University of West Florida has been an integral part of the golf scene in Pensacola since its debut in 1958, undergoing numerous upgrades and a renovation. PAR: 71, YARDS: 6,730 Origins Golf Club Panama City Beach Routed through pine-dotted terrain with carpet-like fairways, this innovative, family-friendly Davis Love III design is a walkable 6-hole regulation course. Utilizing alternate tee boxes and auxiliary greens, it can be played as a 10-hole, par-3 course. It’s an ideal layout for families, beginners and casual golfers. PAR: 22, YARDS: 1,789 (6-HOLE COURSE) | 23
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