
Seascape Course
Seascape Resort



About this course
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.
Quick facts
- Location
- Destin, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1969
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Joe Lee
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,148 yards
- Difficulty
- 69/125
- Course Vaults score
- 5.0
Getting there
Seascape Resort is most readily accessed via Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), a 45-minute drive east along the scenic US-98 coastal corridor, or via the larger Pensacola International Airport (PNS), roughly 90 minutes to the west. For those traveling by private aircraft, Destin Executive Airport (DSV) sits just minutes from the resort, offering a discrete and expedient arrival into the heart of the Florida Panhandle's most coveted coastal enclave. The final stretch unfolds along the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, where the landscape shifts from commercial beachfront to the more secluded, pine-studded terrain that frames Seascape's championship courses and Mediterranean-inspired architecture. Whether arriving by car or tarmac, the approach signals a transition into one of Florida's most exclusive golf destinations - a place where the salt air and pristine fairways converge at the edge of the continent.

FAQ
Common questions about Seascape
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Seascape has a Course Vaults score of 5.0 out of 10 based on 8 logged golfers.
Seascape was designed by Joe Lee.
Yes. Seascape is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Seascape is 71.
Seascape plays 6,148 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Seascape is 125.



