Seascape Resort

Seascape in Destin, Florida, is a Joe Lee design that opened in the mid-1970s as part of the Seascape Resort development along the Emerald Coast. Lee, a prolific architect who shaped numerous courses across Florida during this era, routed the layout through rolling terrain dotted with native pines and coastal vegetation. The course occupies land set back from the Gulf of Mexico beaches, though the surrounding resort community maintains the relaxed atmosphere typical of Northwest Florida's vacation destinations. The design features relatively modest elevation changes by Florida standards, with fairways that move through corridors of longleaf pine and scrub oak. Water comes into play on several holes, and the bunkering reflects Lee's straightforward approach to strategic design—clear hazards that frame landing areas without excessive complication. The layout measures around 6,400 yards from the back tees, making it accessible to a wide range of players while still requiring thoughtful course management. Seascape functions primarily as a resort amenity, serving vacationing golfers and property owners within the broader Seascape community. The course provides a convenient option for visitors staying along the Destin beaches who want to combine golf with family beach activities. Conditioning and playability tend to prioritize steady traffic flow over championship presentation, consistent with its role as a vacation-oriented facility. The setting offers a quieter alternative to some of the more prominent resort courses that have developed along this stretch of the Florida Panhandle in subsequent decades.