Troon, March/April 2018

36 TROON GOLF TRAVEL eMAGAZINE TROON GOLF TRAVEL eMAGAZINE 37 A native of nearby Bagdad Watson often plays Lost Key when hes in the area Located on a barrier island just a 20 minute drive from Pensacola the Arnold Palmer Signature Course does require precision off the tee no matter how far you hit it but keeping the ball in the fairways likely means a very good lie Thats a result of excellent course conditions featuring the use of Sea Dwarf Paspalum grass from tee to green People are amazed by it said Alan Walker head professional We get asked all the time if its artificial grass The color is outstanding and its very playable in all weather conditions Plus were on sand dunes here so we are never cart path only You will also likely see plenty of wildlife at Lost Key which was the first golf course in the world certified as an Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary The front nine features a number of standout holes including the 329 yard fourth often reachable off the various tees for those who avoid a hazard to the right of the green Walkers favorite hole however is the narrow par 4 eighth The green complex there is elevated so you cant really see the bottom of the flag from the fairway he said There are naturalized areas on both sides of the fairway so you need an accurate tee shot And it comes after the seventh hole our most notable par 3 reminiscent in style of Augusta Nationals 12th hole Theres water all the way down the front and right and the green is sloped from left to right The course is part of a 400 acre master planned community that includes Lost Key Golf Beach Club and the nearby Marina Yacht Club Homes in the community start in the low 300000s and include four bedroom four bath resort villa residences featuring golf and preserve views as well as two and three bedroom townhomes at the Golf Beach Club Residents have access to the Lost Key Beach Club an open air beach amenity that offers food and beverage a pool and locker rooms with shower facilities There are also two lighted tennis courts a fitness center and a complimentary beach shuttle Wet slips and dry storage for boats from 18 to 60 feet are available at Lost Key Marina Yacht Club as are a full array of marina services If youve been looking for an amenity rich resort lifestyle that includes stellar golf youll find all of that and more at Lost Key GOLF THE GOOD LIFE F or those who think long hitters may not enjoy playing the 6801 yard layout at Lost Key Golf Beach Club in Perdido Key Florida think again The course record of 63 is held by two time Masters champion Bubba Watson one of the longest hitters in professional golf AT LOST KEY GOLF BEACH CLUB AT AGLANCE Lost Key Golf Beach Club Perdido Key Florida 850 549 2160 www LostKey com