A view of a fairway at Baytowne from Sandestin Resort
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3.8
1695 Reviews (1695)
5 Stars
610
4 Stars
720
3 Stars
230
2 Stars
85
1 Stars
50
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
76.5%
Recommend this course
1426 out of 1695 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
159 Reviews (159)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
68.6%
Recommend this course
109 out of 159 reviews
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Avg Rating
3.6
320 Reviews (320)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
113
3 Stars
71
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
67.8%
Recommend this course
217 out of 320 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6804 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.2

Baytowne Golf Club at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort is routed from the beach to the bay, providing stunning views along the way. The course rolls across the few elevation changes that the area has to offer. Although it opened in 1984, the golf course didn't reach its peak until it underwent extensive renovation in 2005, which were carried out by the original designer, Tom Jackson. The layout features rolling fairways lined with mature pines that are generous and times but can be tight when you least expect it. The large, undulating greens can also play faster than what you might be expecting. Water, which comes into play on 12 holes, is a prominent feature of Baytowne Golf Club as are the numerous bunkers strategically placed throughout.

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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Jackson (1986) Tom Jackson (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Sandestin Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No Denim, Collared Shirt and Bermuda Shorts Required

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Reviews

3.8
1695 Reviews (1695)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 50
Bunkers 44
Undulating Greens 17
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 22
Advanced Golfers 22
Playing Multiple Courses 20
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 45
Near Local Attractions 26
Convenient to the City 23

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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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Thank you for the 4-star review and recommendation!
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

This course has great features

The course has a diverse view of all of the holes. They’re all very beautiful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Very slow

Pace of play was very slow even for non peak tourist season as well as the greens were thick like a fairway very slow greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are desperately slow, I realize it’s early in the season, but shagggy

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Basic Value and

Baytowne is fun to play. Its greens are ridiculously slow. Some good holes and some they should blow up (13). If you are staying at Sandestin it’s a fair value and a decent challenge. The clubhouse and other amenities are marginal.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow greens!

First, I really enjoyed my round of golf. The tee boxes were good, the fairways excellent, and the greens....ok -- very, very slow. It took the first 9 holes to realize you had to hit the ball with almost 50% more force than what I would consider "normal". The problem with that kind of putt is it changed the way you'd expect the ball to roll up to the hole. Still; I will play this course anytime I get the chance.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Baytowne

Excellent day with a wonderful other twosome. A little disappointed with slow greens, although condition was exceptional.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course with slow greens

Nice layout, good selection of holes. Fairways were good, greens were good just slow. Pace of play was OK.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

Nice course and good value. Currently the greens are extremely slow. The slowest I have ever played. Disappointing. They had some green issues in the fall and are letting them grow out. The appearance of the greens is excellent but the speed is VERY slow.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunday round

Course great shape speed of play was remarkable. Highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

As spring arrives conditions are getting better. Some of the bunkers need new sand. In the land of white sand it seems that would be easy

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Slow greens

Pace of play was below average, no rangers, and the greens ran about 7 on the stimpmeter if that. Rather disappointing.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No info

We were not told the driving range was closed so arrived early for nothing. Very slow check in staff didn’t seem to be aware of Golf Now concept. I was ignored while a newbie was being trained. Train after hours. Greens needed a mow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Grounds Crew

Some staff appear to need some training regarding how to handle golfers who are hitting onto the green. I actually had a grounds staff member drive on to the green on a riding lawn mower and motion for me to hit the ball to the green from about100 yards out. When I declined and motioned for him to move off he declined for a period but did eventually drive off and to another hole.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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