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Golf Classic and Gala for the Fisher House

DESTIN, FL – After a successful debut in 2008, the Golf Classic and Gala for the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast will return again this fall on Oct. 3 and 4 at Kelly Plantation in Destin. This tournament is hosted by the Young Professionals ... Full story

White Sands Classic

DESTIN, FL - Tommy Bahamas Second Annual White Sands Classic is Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Raven Golf Course at Sandestin. Proceeds from the tournament go to benefit Children in Crisis. For more information call 850-654-5929 or visit her... Full story

Darkness isn’t a handicap at the Golf Garden

Tina Harbuck, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL - You don’t have to choose. You can have your day at the beach and golf too. The last tee time at The Golf Garden of Destin is 9:30 p.m. The Golf Garden, a 9-hole executive course located just east of Destin on Emerald Coast Parkw... Full story

Junior Golf Classic

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL - The Junior Golf Classic, benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, is set for July 15 and 16 at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club on Lewis Turner Boulevard. Tee Time starts at 7:30 a.m. The tournament is open to... Full story

Sandestin for sale?

Gwen Break and Suzanne Preston, Florida Freedom Newspapers

SANDESTIN, FL - Local developer Tom Becnel says he is negotiating with Sandestin's parent company for a buyout of the resort.     Rumors have persisted for weeks about an impending sale of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort,and it ap... Full story

6th Annual Bob Hope Memorial Charity Golf Classic

FORT WALTON BEACH - 6th Annual Bob Hope Memorial Charity Golf Classic, a two-day, four-person scramble tournament, is set for May 15 and 16, at The Fort Walton Beach Golf Course. This Tournaments is a major annual fund-raiser for the Air Force Enlis... Full story

Golf Expo at Kelly Plantation

DESTIN, FL - The fourth annual Golf Expo, sponsored by the Sacred Heart Hospital Guild at Kelly Plantation, is set for March 5 from 2-6 p.m. The event includes equipment demonstrations, presentations on golf swings, and group lessons on full shots, p... Full story

Snowbirds flock to Seascape

SEASCAPE, FL - Once the roost for the Walton County Snowbirds, Seascape Resort has continued to increase the activities provided to area snowbirds in order to make sure the area's winter residents feel welcome and stay entertained. Open to all area ... Full story

Not too rough for golf community

Tina Harbuck, Florida Freedom Newspapers

As the coast weathers a sub-par economy, local golf courses are looking to get out of the rough and swing into action in 2009. "We were flat this past year," said Jeral McCall, director of golf at Seascape Resort. "We had some washout days in August... Full story

Emerald Bay Clubhouse

Recently renovated, the clubhouse and guesthouse at Emerald Bay Golf Club are siutated amongst the vibrant greens of the 18 hole championship golf course located on the eastern most edge of Destin and extending into South Walton. Extensive renovatio... Full story

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