
Ugly/Good Course
Hombre Golf Club

About this course
Hombre Golf Club sits in Panama City Beach, a coastal setting that shapes its character and playability. Designed by Wes Burnham, the course reflects the regional constraints and opportunities of Florida's Gulf Coast landscape—typically featuring relatively modest elevation change, sandy soils, and the challenge of integrating water hazards and native vegetation into a routing that works within flat terrain. Burnham's design approach at Hombre emphasizes strategic shot-making over dramatic topography. The course likely incorporates the kinds of features common to quality Florida designs of its era: well-bunkered greens, water carries and lateral hazards that demand accuracy rather than length, and routing that makes efficient use of the available acreage. The setting among the residential and commercial development of Panama City Beach means the course operates within an established community context rather than as an isolated resort property. As a daily-fee or semi-private facility in a tourist destination, Hombre serves both local golfers and visitors to the area. The design balances playability across different skill levels with enough strategic depth to engage experienced players. Conditions typical to the Florida Panhandle—humidity, seasonal rainfall, and the maintenance demands of coastal sand and salt air—shape how the course plays throughout the year. The relatively compact scale and straightforward design philosophy make it an accessible option within the Panama City Beach golf market.
Quick facts
- Location
- Panama City Beach, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2000
- Designer
- Wes Burnham
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,548 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.1/129
Getting there
Hombre Golf Club is most easily reached via Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), a mere twenty minutes south of Panama City Beach, or alternatively through the larger regional hub of Tallahassee International (TLH), roughly ninety minutes inland. The drive from ECP traces a direct path through the relaxed coastal landscape of Bay County, where pine flatlands give way to the distinctive architecture and manicured grounds that announce your arrival at this private sanctuary. For those with access to private aviation, nearby airstrips serve the discerning traveler seeking to bypass commercial terminals entirely. The final approach to Hombre Golf Club carries you through the quiet, gated entrance that marks the transition from the casual rhythms of the beach town to an enclave of serious golf - a threshold as deliberate as it is brief.

FAQ
Common questions about Ugly/Good at Hombre Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Ugly/Good was designed by Wes Burnham.
Yes. Ugly/Good at Hombre Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Ugly/Good is 71.
Ugly/Good plays 6,548 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Ugly/Good is 129.
Ugly/Good is a 18-hole course.


