Valparaiso

The massive Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort covers more than 2,400 acres of land, and with four courses totaling 72 holes of golf it is the largest facility in the area. The Raven Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., was on the PGA Champions Tour in 2006 and 2007. The most exclusive course, Burnt Pine Golf Club, has views of the Choctawhatchee Bay and weaves through the area’s pine forests and wetlands. The Baytowne Golf Club plays to a par 71 with elevation changes, and has a fifth set of junior tees. Renowned architect Tom Jackson designed the Links Course, which winds along the bay and boasts the best views of the coast. Rates include greens fees, golf carts and practice balls, ranging from $54 to $109, with cheaper rates for resort guests and club members.