With its captivating beauty, year-round sunshine, and miles of unspoiled shoreline, Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches is a perfect destination for golf lovers who want to immerse themselves in nature while perfecting their game. The area is home to several courses designed by some of the top names in golf, as well as fairways that take advantage of the region’s natural hazards.
The following courses have been recognized as some of the best in the state, if not the country, and many are located minutes from Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches’ gorgeous shorelines, popular restaurants, and unique cultural activities.
Grab your clubs and get ready to explore three of the most popular golf courses in Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches.
3 Popular Golf Courses in Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches:
Ocean Course at Hammock Beach
200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32137
Phone: 866-841-0287
Frequently hailed as one of the best resort golf courses in the country, the Jack Nicklaus-designed Ocean Course at Hammock Beach Golf Resort and Spa has been recognized by everyone from Conde Nast to Golf Digest for its pristine setting, beautiful layout and attentive service. The course was also recognized multiple times by Golfweek as one of the best courses in Florida, and Golf For Women named it one of the top 50 courses in the country.
Hammock Beach’s 18-hole Ocean Course winds through acres of undisturbed wetlands and pristine lakes. The real treat for most players is the six holes that overlook the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
The course is designed to keep even golf pros on their toes. A steady ocean breeze provides a pleasant challenge when lining up your shot. The final four holes, nicknamed “The Bear Claw” in honor of designer Jack Nicklaus (A.K.A. The Golden Bear), are perched precariously close to the water and offer demanding uphill and corner shots before culminating in a par five finishing hole that offers panoramic views of the entire course.
To book a tee time, you must be a resort guest or member. Hammock Beach Golf Resort offers several specially curated stay and play golf packages.
Palm Harbor Golf Course
20 Palm Harbor Drive, Palm Coast, FL 32137
Phone: 386-986-4653
This course has repeatedly won the People’s Choice Award for best golf course in Flagler County. Meandering through corridors of palm trees and old oaks, the 18-hole Palm Harbor course is designed to satisfy golfers of all skill levels.
Each hole offers its own unique challenges and rewards. The course kicks off with scenic views of the Intracoastal Waterway and weaves through a tree-lined greenway before doglegging around moss-covered oaks. Difficulty levels vary. There’s the par three-second hole, which is designed to help you kick off your game with a fairly straightforward shot, while hole nine is engulfed in hazards. Golfers will appreciate the hard to find skinny fairway of hole 14, where par four is a great score for even the most experienced players.
The course has an exceptional practice facility, where you can perfect your stroke on the driving range, putting green or the chipping green, complete with a recently updated bunker. To improve your game, book a lesson with LPGA Teaching Professional Donna Serino.
Rates vary depending on seasonality and residency, but range between $34 for 9 holes to $66 for 18. Book a tee time online or call the club’s main line.
The Pine Lakes Golf Course
400 Pine Lakes Pkwy N, Palm Coast, FL 32164
Phone: (386) 445-0852
Designed by golf pro and legend Arnold Palmer, the Pine Lakes Golf Course ranks among the best golf courses in the state.
The par 72 Pine Lakes Golf Course is one of the few courses in Florida to have natural hills and undulations in the fairways. These organic dips and rises create a unique topography that provides an exciting challenge for pros and novices alike.
As you play, you’ll make your way through more than 160 acres of undisturbed wetlands, winding creeks and the towering pine forests that give the course its name. The course got a refresh in spring 2026 and had upgrades to the greens, tees, fairways and ponds.
The golf course also has a comprehensive practice facility complete with a driving range, short game area and expansive putting green. The course also offers private and group lessons to help you perfect your stroke with a pro.
Rates range from $19 for 9 holes (after 1 p.m.) to $59 for 18 holes before 11 a.m. Book a tee time online or call the club’s main line.