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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort unveils renovated Burnt Pine Country Club

The 10,000-square-foot country club renovation features new luxury amenities, enhanced dining options, and expanded capacity to host events for up to 120 guests at the destination.
The newly renovated grand dining room at Burnt Pine Country Club features floor-to-ceiling windows, golden chandeliers and flexible seating arrangements for up to 120 guests. (Photo courtesy of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort)

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announced the completion of a comprehensive renovation of its Burnt Pine Country Club, expanding the exclusive social club’s capabilities to include group events and weddings while adding new luxury amenities.

  • The $4 million renovation of the 10,000-square-foot facility delivered a grand dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the golf course, highlighted by five golden chandeliers and skylights. The space includes white round tables and ivory chairs for flexible seating arrangements.

“The Burnt Pine Country Club renovation transformed our members’ experience,” said Sara Becnel, president of Sandestin Investments LLC. “Together with Design Continuum Inc., we’ve reimagined a space that respects our traditions while introducing modern luxury and convenience.”

Photo courtesy of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Photo courtesy of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

The renovation added a six-seat bar with cerulean velvet stools and wine lockers for members, who can store and enjoy premium wines on-site with waived corkage fees. An eight-seat table for family dinners and a four-seat table complement the bar area.

  • Stephanie Boyd, project director at Design Continuum, said, “We enhanced the existing architecture with English manor flooring, linen ceiling accents, and rich colors, creating a grand, residential feel.”
Photo courtesy of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Photo courtesy of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

The club’s culinary offerings, led by Chef Liz Latham, now include daily lunch and dinner service, plus weekend brunch featuring bottomless mimosas and a build-your-own bloody mary bar. The menu emphasizes fresh, sustainable ingredients from local farms.

Updated locker rooms feature spacious dressing areas, a sauna, and showers with white quartz countertops and coastal-inspired tiles. The outdoor space includes rattan and wicker seating around a fire pit.

The renovation enables the club to host weddings and group events, with the venue offering a waterfront space and scenic lawn with golf course views. Sandestin’s events team provides comprehensive planning services, including vendor coordination and day-of management.

For private events, interested parties can email RebeccaYoung@sandestin.com. Additional information about memberships and amenities is available at sandestinrealestate.com or by calling 850-267-8100.

Photo courtesy of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Photo courtesy of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
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