Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club sits along Florida's Emerald Coast in Santa Rosa Beach, positioned between Destin and Panama City Beach in the Florida Panhandle. The course was designed by Roy Albert Anderson, a regional architect active in the southeastern United States during the mid-twentieth century. Anderson's work in this area typically emphasized playability for resort and recreational golfers while working within the coastal topography and vegetation native to the region. The routing takes advantage of the natural landscape characteristic of the Florida Panhandle, where courses often navigate through stands of pine and oak, with occasional elevation changes modest by Florida standards. Coastal courses in this stretch of the state contend with sandy soils and the influence of Gulf breezes, factors that shape both strategy and maintenance. The layout serves members and guests seeking golf in a beach community setting, where the club functions as part of the broader residential and vacation culture of the Emerald Coast. Santa Rosa Beach has developed significantly as a destination area over recent decades, with golf serving alongside beach access and resort amenities. The club reflects this regional character, offering a course that accommodates a range of skill levels while fitting into the relaxed atmosphere typical of Panhandle golf communities. The design does not claim tournament pedigree or national rankings but provides a straightforward golf experience consistent with Anderson's practical approach to course architecture in resort environments.