Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club
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About
Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club sits amongst the nature preserves that reside along Choctawhatchee Bay, enjoying scenic views and a beautiful landscape. Robert C. Walker, Arnold Palmer's former lead architect, designed the course. Water comes into play throughout in the form of sparkling blue lakes and meandering streams. The most memorable use of water comes is on the challenging 16th hole. This tricky par 4 has water to the left as well as a marsh area crossing the fairway. Being so close to the water, the golf course is often subject to strong prevailing winds. Despite its many challenges, Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club is a fair challenge that players of all skill levels can enjoy, which is perhaps why it has been called one of North America's top courses by Golf Digest.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6840 yards | 74.2 | 147 |
| Blue | 72 | 6383 yards | 72.0 | 141 |
| White | 72 | 5965 yards | 70.3 | 136 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5636 yards | 72.2 | 121 |
| Gold | 72 | 5636 yards | 68.5 | 128 |
| Green | 72 | 4817 yards | 64.2 | 118 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 4817 yards | 69.4 | 121 |
| Orange | 72 | 4138 yards | 61.9 | 112 |
| Orange (W) | 72 | 4138 yards | 64.7 | 114 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.2/147 | 544 | 409 | 195 | 434 | 566 | 425 | 456 | 193 | 357 | 3579 | 403 | 379 | 450 | 183 | 376 | 202 | 432 | 311 | 525 | 3261 | 6840 |
| Blue M: 72.0/141 | 515 | 389 | 158 | 414 | 540 | 396 | 421 | 169 | 336 | 3338 | 381 | 357 | 439 | 160 | 339 | 172 | 410 | 286 | 501 | 3045 | 6383 |
| White M: 70.3/136 | 494 | 365 | 143 | 390 | 517 | 371 | 393 | 146 | 314 | 3133 | 359 | 341 | 420 | 152 | 319 | 152 | 356 | 257 | 476 | 2832 | 5965 |
| Gold M: 68.5/128 W: 72.7/122 | 473 | 331 | 124 | 373 | 495 | 343 | 369 | 146 | 288 | 2942 | 336 | 341 | 399 | 136 | 295 | 152 | 331 | 251 | 453 | 2694 | 5636 |
| Green M: 64.2/118 W: 69.3/121 | 394 | 331 | 106 | 282 | 392 | 307 | 333 | 134 | 236 | 2515 | 284 | 266 | 335 | 111 | 260 | 135 | 285 | 227 | 399 | 2302 | 4817 |
| Orange M: 61.9/112 W: 64.7/114 | 324 | 252 | 106 | 224 | 363 | 248 | 264 | 75 | 236 | 2092 | 248 | 266 | 294 | 111 | 260 | 135 | 236 | 167 | 329 | 2046 | 4138 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 4 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2018 #22)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Putting green Photo submitted by andrewpope5287 on 05/08/2024
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Photo submitted by u000006747726 on 02/08/2024
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Photo submitted by DwayneE on 10/05/2023
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Photo submitted by Troop911 on 08/24/2023
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Photo submitted by austinbooth on 08/09/2023
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Photo submitted by u000005184474 on 06/21/2023
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Photo submitted by GeorgeD709 on 06/01/2023
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Fairways covered with thatch and hay. Not worth $123 even in a tourist town. Photo submitted by u314159574893 on 05/06/2023
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Photo submitted by tdamon32 on 04/01/2023
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Photo submitted by johntroy17 on 02/28/2023
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Photo submitted by lancette on 02/23/2023
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Photo submitted by u314159776304 on 02/01/2023
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Photo submitted by jlwoodall on 10/11/2022
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Photo submitted by u314160512422 on 08/06/2022
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Photo submitted by Kx1TkJHW0mptcBB3CZ9P on 06/25/2022
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Photo submitted by Kx1TkJHW0mptcBB3CZ9P on 06/25/2022
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Photo submitted by bgIO9wvPsDa3rZ2wVMXD on 06/22/2022
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Photo submitted by bgIO9wvPsDa3rZ2wVMXD on 06/22/2022
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Photo submitted by u314162850363 on 06/13/2022
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Photo submitted by vDM07o6nUoULjNbi9wqp on 06/12/2022
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Photo submitted by vDM07o6nUoULjNbi9wqp on 06/12/2022
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Photo submitted by vDM07o6nUoULjNbi9wqp on 06/12/2022
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Photo submitted by vDM07o6nUoULjNbi9wqp on 06/12/2022
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Photo submitted by u000005225323 on 04/16/2022
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Photo submitted by AdrianoMM on 04/08/2022
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Photo submitted by u314162465095 on 02/01/2022
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Fun time! Photo submitted by cindy1131 on 01/11/2022
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Photo submitted by u3349083 on 12/11/2021
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Photo submitted by u3349083 on 12/11/2021
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Photo submitted by Kyle2346210 on 12/01/2021
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Photo submitted by Kyle2346210 on 12/01/2021
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Photo submitted by Kyle2346210 on 12/01/2021
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Photo submitted by Kyle2346210 on 12/01/2021
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Photo submitted by u000001789969 on 11/13/2021
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Island green....fun hole Photo submitted by u000001789969 on 11/13/2021
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Heaven on earth Photo submitted by u321579385 on 10/17/2021
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Photo submitted by t9GUQKQftxtj7FTZxwYT on 09/08/2021
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Photo submitted by cartermerrill1010 on 09/05/2021
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Photo submitted by cartermerrill1010 on 09/05/2021
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Nice par 3 Photo submitted by u314162113093 on 08/28/2021
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Photo submitted by rtd7MH3wOwkltxaTmVzK on 06/08/2021
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Better play it up in these fairways! Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
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Tee boxes looked abysmal Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
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Lush fairways?? Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
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More sand on these greens than you'll find on the Destin beaches Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
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Good luck rolling a putt through this mess. Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
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Fungus? Not sure. But dark green paint doesn't hide the issue. Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
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Photo submitted by u453009614 on 03/19/2021
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Photo submitted by u070342744 on 03/11/2021
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Photo submitted by u000006906835 on 02/03/2021
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Photo submitted by u000006133920 on 01/18/2021
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No slack, all smack! Photo submitted by Brian1423139 on 01/16/2021
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Photo submitted by nutria1007 on 12/28/2020
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Photo submitted by u314161063842 on 11/30/2020
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Photo submitted by u314161063842 on 11/30/2020
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Photo submitted by u314161063842 on 11/30/2020
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Photo submitted by JASON9137002 on 11/24/2020
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Photo submitted by dixontj93060 on 11/17/2020
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Photo submitted by RBcory on 09/25/2020
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Photo submitted by RBcory on 09/25/2020
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Photo submitted by Southrnboy on 09/08/2020
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Photo submitted by u3116471 on 07/18/2020
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Photo submitted by ugb8UP6MAq4eWGu3HxJE on 07/17/2020
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The 18th hole Photo submitted by u314159877652 on 05/14/2020
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Hole 8, Par 3 — Carry water ~ 120, flag ~ 175 Photo submitted by TSmitty2 on 12/29/2019
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Hole 18, Par 5 — Approach shot, carry water ~180, flag at 200. Photo submitted by TSmitty2 on 12/29/2019
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Photo submitted by Fernando3316130 on 07/24/2019
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Photo submitted by Fernando3316130 on 07/24/2019
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Photo submitted by Fernando3316130 on 07/24/2019
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Hole #7 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 05/17/2018
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Hole #18 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 05/17/2018
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Tee box on No. 11 Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/25/2017
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Approach shot on No. 11 Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/25/2017
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Par-3, 8th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/25/2017
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View of approach shot on the par-5, 18th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/25/2017
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18th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/25/2017
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Photo submitted by Sleepytime on 09/21/2012
Greens slow
Course is in good shape. Greens are very slow. Not what I expect given the price.
Also, checked in at the bag drop and guy asked our tee time and marked us off on the tee sheet. Didn't go to the pro shop as tee time was prepaid. Over-active starter then pulled up as we were teeing off and blurted out "Did you guys pay?" Then lectured us about needing to check in at pro shop.
Terrible Greens
The greens had not been cut for days and I have played courses with fairways that were better than theses greens - they we letting them grow out for adoration later on the week
Very disappointing!
Beautiful course. Nice layout, friendly and helpful staff. Really nice driving range. A little more expensive than we usually play but this time it was worth it.
Thanks for sharing your experience and glad you enjoyed it! We hope to have you back again soon!
Bummer
Not worth $186. For that kind of money you would expect excellent course conditions along with amenities. Greens were just OK. Fairways were just OK. Tee boxes were awful. Lots of sand and divots everywhere. Grass was so long on the tee box your ball didn’t even look like it was on a tee on some of them. For that kind of money it should have been in pristine shape. The staff was very friendly. No amenities either as fyi to others. This course should have been more in the $85 range. Disappointed.
Your opinion matters to us and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Course conditions vary and we regret they didn’t meet your expectations this time. Your feedback helps us improve and we hope to have you back for another round to see for yourself. I’d welcome the chance to discuss it further and offer to make it right for you. Give me a call at 704 575 2060 anytime. Thank you! John Z - Guest Experience Manager
Greens
Loved the course and staff but the greens were so slow it made the round painful!
Thanks for the feedback and great rating. Green speeds vary seasonally and will be much improved very soon so please come back for another round to see for yourself. Thanks again for taking the time to comment, we’re glad you had a great experience overall and we really appreciate your business!
Great Golf Course
Excellent all around golf course. Greens were a bit slow in preparation for maintenance. Highly recommended.
Thanks for the great review and recommendation! We so glad you had a great experience with us and hope to have you back again soon!
Thanks for the 5 star rating! We’re glad you had a great experience and hope you come back to play with us again soon!
Nice layout
Greens were exceptionally slow — very long and grass like a thick rug. Rest of course conditions were pretty good.
Starter (Larry) was a bit over-bearing and abrasive. He assumes all are slow and novices because it is a resort course. Not the friendliest way to start the round.
Fair and balanced feedback like this helps us get better so thanks for sharing your experience! We’re committed to always listening and improving so please come back soon to see how we’re doing! Thanks again for your business and comments.
Thank you for the review. With a 3-star rating we are interested in learning what we can do to improve your next visit. Please reach out to me directly. We always strive for 5-star experiences so your feedback is really important. Thanks again, hope to hear from you soon. John Z - Guest Experience Manager - 704 575 2060
Thanks for the great rating! Hope to see you out here again soon!
First time
This is the first time I have anything negative to say about Regatta Bay. Overall not really complaining because they are working hard to correct the issues. The course has a v
Few areas that are being nursed back to good health. Usually this course is always in pristine condition but not this time.
Thanks for the great feedback Bill, we really appreciate it and always use it to improve guest experiences on and off the golf course! Come back soon and thanks again!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're glad you enjoyed your round and hope you had a fantastic experience with us overall. Come back again soon!
Thanks Randy! We appreciste the review and glad you had a great experience with us! Hopevto havevyou back soon!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
Greens not “ pristine greens” as written in their site
Greens were overgrown which created difficulties putting. On the website the course should have indicated the greens conditions to allow players to decide if they wanted to play the course or not.
Until the greens are playable I wouldn’t recommend this course for the price.
It is a beautiful course with very friendly staff.
We appreciate the feedback so thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience with us. Conditions of our greens are always a focus for us so we will share your comments with our team. We’re committed to continuous improvement so please come back and give us another try sometime soon! Thanks again for your business and your valuable feedback!
Great course in destin
Great course in Destin, Fl. Course wasn’t over challenging, but still difficult to play. Really enjoyed my round. Tee boxes and fairways were nice. Only complaint would be green speed. When we played the greens were extremely slow. Couldn’t get a feel for them which led to a higher score than what should have been. Overall, a great value with the hot deal.
Thanks for the detailed feedback! We really appreciate learning about your experience and use it to grow and improve every day. Come back soon!
Thanks for the detailed feedback! We really appreciate learning about your experience and use it to grow and improve every day. Come back soon!
Thanks for the detailed feedback! We really appreciate learning about your experience and use it to grow and improve every day. Come back soon!
Thanks for the detailed feedback! We really appreciate learning about your experience and use it to grow and improve every day. Come back soon!
Thanks so much for the 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round at Regatta Bay! Hope to see you out here again soon!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
Thanks for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you had a great experience with us. Come back soon and thanks again for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
Thanks for your 5-star rating! We’re glad you had a great experience at Regatta Bay. Come back again soon!
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We regret that your experience didnt meet your expectations but we’re grateful for your feedback. We are always listening and learning to drive continuous improvement so your comments will help us get better. Thank you! Course conditions will vary seasonally and greens will be improving so we hope to have you back. I’d welcome the chance to speak directly to learn more and attempt to make it right with you. Give me a call at 704 575 2060 anytime. John Z - Guest Experience Manager. Thanks again!