Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
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About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6804 yards | 73.2 | 138 |
| Blue | 72 | 6125 yards | 69.9 | 130 |
| White | 72 | 5517 yards | 65.4 | 114 |
| Red | 72 | 4770 yards | 67.7 | 120 |
| Black | 72 | 3002 yards | 57.8 | 92 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.2/138 | 381 | 430 | 161 | 446 | 491 | 403 | 189 | 358 | 542 | 3401 | 412 | 165 | 554 | 463 | 190 | 552 | 439 | 191 | 429 | 3395 | 6796 |
| Blue M: 69.9/130 | 334 | 385 | 130 | 424 | 473 | 379 | 153 | 310 | 506 | 3094 | 362 | 138 | 525 | 420 | 160 | 448 | 397 | 160 | 391 | 3001 | 6095 |
| White M: 65.4/114 | 281 | 356 | 100 | 396 | 403 | 353 | 106 | 278 | 471 | 2744 | 329 | 111 | 484 | 392 | 129 | 424 | 379 | 134 | 360 | 2742 | 5486 |
| Red W: 67.7/120 | 233 | 292 | 72 | 364 | 368 | 287 | 82 | 231 | 439 | 2368 | 292 | 68 | 405 | 354 | 93 | 402 | 338 | 102 | 312 | 2366 | 4734 |
| Black W: 57.8/92 | 165 | 193 | 72 | 222 | 283 | 178 | 82 | 164 | 248 | 1607 | 120 | 68 | 266 | 125 | 78 | 259 | 212 | 85 | 182 | 1395 | 3002 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 |
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Photo submitted by SoWalMD on 09/08/2021
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 09/20/2019
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 09/20/2019
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 09/20/2019
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 09/20/2019
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 09/20/2019
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16th from the fairway Photo submitted by u7885576 on 07/08/2019
Needs improvement
Greens were slow, but much improved from last fall. Tee boxes were in very rough condition. Fairways and bunkers were marginal. I own a home on the 14th hole. So I know it Gets a lot of play, but for the amount of revenue this course generates it should be better maintained
In bad shape
I was surprised at the price to play since we were informed after our round that the greens caught a disease last year and they had let them grow out. putting was horrible as the greens were beaten up bad. no true roll.
Greens
Previous reviews mentioned slowness of the greens and they were not wrong. Way too slow
Played 18 holes in 3 1/2 hours, !!
Nice layout, fairways are good, greens are challenging but no beverage cart all day 😢
Fine course, Yet Expensive
The experience overall was okay, however it was extremely expensive for the quality. BEWARE these are the slowest greens I think I’ve ever seen!
Slow play
Course layout was fine, greens very slow. No ranger to keep pace of play. Waited on every hole. 5plus hour round.
Slow greens
Customer service could have been a whole lot better at the beginning between the greeters and behind the counter. Starter was great, fairways were great, rough wasn't crazy, greens were probably the slowest greens I have ever played. But great weather.
Greens too slow
Overall, this was a very pleasant round of golf. We got caught behind a very slow group but were able to pass them at the turn as they stopped for food and drinks. As noted by other reviewers, the greens were too slow for a quality course like this one.
Greens were literally unplayable
I play a lot of golf, I come from a small town with greens that everyone says are slow. But I've never experienced greens like the ones we played at Baytowne. The course was in beautiful shape, could have been a great day, but the greens were unplayable. They were worse than shag carpet, you couldn't hit a putt hard enough no matter what you did. Finally had to start taking a 2 putt rule, would have loved to give a good review, but if greens are similar I will not play here again.
Good play, Good time
I was new to Sandestin golf, and all staffs are very kind to guide me. It was rainy day, but I could fininsh almost 16 holes. One thing I would like to mention is the course layout is a bit confused (cross the road, and here and there etc). So, new players like me should be careful to keep on tract. Nice price, nice cousre, nice people!!! I want to play Raven and Links course next visit.
This course has great features
The course has a diverse view of all of the holes. They’re all very beautiful.
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