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Overview

Bonifay Country Club is a 27-hole championship facility in the Brownwood section of The Villages, in the Village of Fernandina. Its first two nines, Destin and Ft. Walton, opened in the fall of 2011, and a third nine named Pensacola completes the layout.

The course was designed by the Clifton, Ezell & Clifton Design Group and is described by the developer as having rolling terrain, elevation changes and varied green complexes. The facility has a pro shop, practice area and restaurant, and hosts tournaments and events for residents.

Golf

CourseHolesParYardsArchitectOpened
Bonifay (Destin, Ft. Walton and Pensacola nines)The Destin and Ft. Walton nines opened in fall 2011; Pensacola nine added later. Five tee sets. 27 72 — Clifton, Ezell & Clifton Design Group 2011

Membership

Residents of The Villages receive country club facility membership with no membership fees or dues; championship greens fees are paid per round, with optional membership enhancement programs.

The Community

Located in the Village of Fernandina in The Villages' Brownwood area.

Photo Credits

  • Golf course pond framed by palm trees (representative) — PattayaPatrol, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
  • Fountain and palms beside a manicured green (representative) — Cfmyers, CC0 1.0, source
  • Morning sun over sculpted greenside bunkers (representative) — rawpixel.com, CC0 1.0, source
  • Restaurant terrace overlooking the water (representative) — rawpixel.com, CC0 1.0, source

Information compiled from public sources and last checked October 2026. Details such as membership terms change often; please confirm directly with the club.