Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club
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 |
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Black | 72 | 6798 yards | 73.2 | 138 |
White | 72 | 6404 yards | 71.4 | 134 |
White/Gold | 72 | 6215 yards | 70.6 | 129 |
Gold | 72 | 5823 yards | 69.5 | 121 |
Gold (W) | 72 | 5823 yards | 74.5 | 128 |
Gold/Green | 72 | 5398 yards | 66.9 | 118 |
Gold/Green (W) | 72 | 5398 yards | 72.2 | 122 |
Green | 72 | 5014 yards | 65.1 | 115 |
Green (W) | 72 | 5014 yards | 70.0 | 118 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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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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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
Great Experience
We really enjoyed playing the course. The people were awesome from registration through to the bag boys at the end of the round. The course was challenging and we were lucky to have a playing partner who played there regularly. He told us were to hit tee shots…which was extremely helpful as some of the doglegs and slanted fairways could cause trouble with your second shots.
We recommend this course…and the club house is beautiful. We did not get to stay and eat but the dinning room looked very nice and the menu interesting. And check out the members lounge….fireplace and comfy chairs for your post round enjoyment😉
Regatta bay in Winter
The course was dormant but still in excellent condition. The greens were fast and somewhat hard to read because they had been essentially “painted”. It is a good course for all levels. Even a novice can enjoy due to wide fairways and low rough.
Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.
It was a cold and windy day however the weather does not have anything to do with the rating. The course was great and was an enjoyable round of golf. The facilities, staff, clubhouse, and course were all top notch. Thanks for a good day.
Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.
Beautiful Course
Definitely worth playing if you are in the area. Noice layout and challenging..
Hello, BYoung825. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you 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!
Definitely Play Here While in Destin
This is a very nice course. They spent some time ND money getting it all fixed up a few years back and it has paid off. Fast greens are in mint condition. Nice fairways and fun layout. Challenging obstacles. Plays long. A bit harder than other courses nearby. Staff very friendly. Nice range and putting area. Brand new carts for 2024. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.
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!
This course is great. Staff is very friendly and the pace of play is quick. Early morning discounts make this very affordable. thanks all.
Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.
Good golf test
Enjoyed the layout. Have played several times, always a treat.
Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.
Enjoyable and challenging
This course is beautiful. The greens are very very challenging. The staff is wonderful. The practice facilities are awesome. We were paired up with really awesome people so we truly enjoyed the day.
Best sand traps in Destin
If you like traps the sand is great for your game. The greens are lightning fast. You’d better be on your game to play here.
So fun
I love that they had senior tees for those of us who aren’t long hitters. Everything went perfectly. We were paired up with a nice couple. The round was so fun!
Love playing this course but
I always love playing Regatta Bay and it’s my favorite course I the area. I was disappointed to learn that the entire course was cart path only when I go to the starter but with the heavy rain we had I understood it. After I started and walking all over the course I was like man there’s no reason the whole course should be cart path only. Oh well that’s my only complaint and the upside is that I got my steps in.
great course
One of my favorite courses in Destin. Excellent practice area. Greens were perfect. The layout is nice. If you come to Destin, you should try Regatta Bay.
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!
Beautiful course
My favorite course in Destin area. Excellent practice facilities, course layout and some of the best greens in the area. I would play it more but it's a bit pricy unless you catch a Golf Now deal. Play it if you get the chance.
Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.
Hi, u795518986. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
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!