Golf & Tennis

DUDE, WHERE’S MY PAR?

Where to play golf, tennis and pickleball in PCB

PHOTOS AND STORY COURTESY OF RESORT COLLECTION

A vacation at the beach isn’t always about getting a tan and lounging all day with your toes in the sand. We love being active and know that our guests enjoy playing multiple sports during their getaways. Whether it’s spending a day on the golf course or trying something new like pickleball, visitors with Resort Collection have access to numerous outdoor activities.

CAUSE A RACQUET!

Tennis courts are available at Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort, Majestic Beach Resort, Gulf Highlands Beach Resort and Summit Beach Resort. You must be a guest at the specified resort to gain access to the available amenities.

Professional instruction and state-of-the-art Plexicushion courts are available at The Club at Edgewater; guests staying at the resort can reserve the courts. The Club’s professional team offers lessons for all ages and skill levels, including summer camps for kids.

Private tennis lessons and clinics are under the instruction of the resident tennis pro, Donavan September, who has over 15 years of teaching experience and participation in the U.S. Open and Australian Open.

Equipment is available to rent, and a court reservation is required to play. Guests may contact Guest Services at any of the specified resorts for more information.

THE FASTEST GROWING SPORT YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF

One of the fastest growing sports in America involves a court and a net. But it’s not tennis or badminton, it’s pickleball. For the uninitiated, pickleball is something of a mix between tennis, racquetball and ping pong. Players use special paddles and a wiffle ball, and games take place on tennis courts with specific pickleball lines. Nets and court sizes are smaller than their tennis counterparts, and the most common game is doubles, although singles is also an option. It has its own set of quirky rules — for instance, try to stay out of the “kitchen”— but they’re easy to learn. The game is also quick, making it a convenient way to get in some exercise. Games in a typical league run only 15 minutes each — you can get in as little or as much as you want.

The Club at Edgewater recently added three pickleball courts to their expanding list of resort amenities. Equipment is available to rent, and a court reservation is required to play. Contact The Club at Edgewater by calling (850) 235-7324.

PAR-TEE AT EDGEWATER

Also available at The Club at Edgewater is the exclusive nine-hole executive golf course. Spend a leisurely afternoon out on the fairways among lush greenery, lakes and the Edgewater Golf Villas. Cart rentals are available, and tee times are required. For information about golf and tennis membership with The Club at Edgewater, call the pro shop at (850) 235-7324 or dial extension 324 from your suite.

TIME FOR A LITTLE PUTT-PUTT

What is the solution to working on your short game while also having some Panama City Beach fun with the whole family? Miniature golf! Available at one of Resort Collection’s newest resorts, Gulf Highlands Resort, this 18-hole miniature golf course is perfect for practicing your putt or giving the little ones a fun activity. Equipment may be available for use in your suite at Gulf Highlands Resort, but we recommend bringing your own. To inquire about play and availability, please call (850) 563-1000.

THE NICKLAUS COURSE

The Nicklaus Course is set against the backdrop of St. Andrew’s Bay and a marshland wildlife sanctuary. Panoramic vistas of the bay, Grand Lagoon, marsh and scenic wetlands abound throughout the course. Bay Point Golf Club invites players of all skill levels to enjoy the fullservice club and championship course.

The par-72 Nicklaus Design championship layout stretches over 7,100 yards from the back tees with a challenging course rating of 74.3 and slope of 143 and has hosted numerous regional and local events, including the USGA U.S. Open Qualifier in 2016. Public play is welcome seven days a week. Visit BayPointGolfClub. com for more information.

COURTESY OF BAY POINT GOLF CLUB