Santa Rosa
Golf & Beach Club
NAMED “BEST GOLF COURSE”
BY VISIT SOUTH WALTON
Hugging the Gulf of Mexico, Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club is a hidden gem located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Our private club has it all – including an award-winning Gulf Front restaurant, an immaculate golf course that masterfully winds through the natural habitats surrounding the club and more.
See what makes Santa Rosa Golf Club the place you want to be.

EST. 1969
Our History
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club was established in 1969 in a concrete block building bearing little resemblance to the sophisticated beach club that exists today. In place of that beachfront structure today is Vue on 30a, the Club’s award-winning restaurant.
The golf club started as a 9-hole course, built by the members and later transformed into 18 holes designed by Roy Albert Anderson. The course beautifully carves through the natural surroundings of the local area. The club and course was completely renovated in 2021 by Bill Bergin and his team. The new design is challenging for the most skilled golfers, yet fun and friendly for the recreational player. It also brings the natural dune feel, which is prominently noted along the gulf coast.
The gulf view from the appropriately named and newly renovated restaurant and beach club, Vue on 30a, commands attention from every corner of the restaurant. The terrace is perfect for outdoor dining or drinks with friends. The view of the sunset has been voted the “Best in Destin.” Private beach and pool access overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico are popular amenities that club members enjoy. Vue on 30a and the Santa Rosa golf course are open to the public.
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club has always been owned by the Equity Members, a unique membership experience. Equity Members, through the Board, direct the operations of the club, including plans for the future of the business.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Leadership
- Karen Schoonover ~ President
- Ashley Loyd ~ Vice President & Golf Chairperson
- Casey Joiner ~ Secretary & Membership Chairperson
- Jim Douthitt ~ Treasurer & Finance Chairperson
- Steve O’Brien ~ House & Grounds Chairperson
- Lee Owen ~ Greens Chairperson
- Charlie Hoffner ~ Policy Chairperson
- Larry Osborne ~ Social Chairperson
- Liz Garner ~ Long Range Planning Chairperson