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4.3
1860 Reviews (1860)
5 Stars
854
4 Stars
758
3 Stars
175
2 Stars
54
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
93.6%
Recommend this course
1716 out of 1860 reviews
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4.3
132 Reviews (132)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.7%
Recommend this course
125 out of 132 reviews
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4.3
256 Reviews (256)
5 Stars
124
4 Stars
101
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.8%
Recommend this course
240 out of 256 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6710 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.2

The Links Course at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is the ultimate in risk-reward golf. The architect, Tom Jackson, routed five holes along the bay and then wound the course inland across rolling undulations. In order to prevail against the blustery Gulf Coast winds, accuracy and proper club selection are essential, making it a true shot-maker's golf course. In addition to being right along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay, the Baytowne Marina serves as a backdrop to the course, providing even more stunning views of the Emerald Coast. Of the four championship golf courses that Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers, the Links is one of the original two and also one of the most popular. The layout offers a unique links experience that all skill levels can enjoy, especially since it features four different sets of tees.

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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Jackson (1971)

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

4.3
1860 Reviews (1860)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 46
Bunkers 35
Narrow Fairways 23
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 25
Advanced Golfers 22
Playing Multiple Courses 14
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 35
Convenient to the City 19
Near Local Attractions 18

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Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Challenging Course on a Windy Day

Lots of variety in hole layouts. Narrow fairways complicated by a wind advisory. Water comes into play frequently. Greens ran true and fairways were well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course has lots of water hazards

Nice course in good condition. I would play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

The Links at Sandestin

Nice course, interesting layout, very good greens with plenty of movement. Weather was a bit wet for us but solid course overall and with many holes alongside the water, the course was very picturesque in many areas. Rental clubs were pricey for being a bit long.in the tooth but overall an excellent day and value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course to play

Great course to play. Layout was challenging. Beautiful scenery.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful Course

Lovely course. But poor marking of where next hole was. Also, no access to washroom as pro shop closed

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad t boxes

No one greets you at the drop off..no one preps your cart. T boxes suck and are the worst in the area.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best view of the water on any coarse around

Me and 5 of my best friends played this coarse on my bachelor trip and it was a blast. Best view of the water on any golf coarse. The cart girl was superb, the pro shop was helpful and quick, and the food was great. I highly recommend this coarse for a group that is looking to have fun and get an 18 in. Can’t wait to go back this summer!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I wanna give a higher rating

The course layout is really nice BUT the course needs love! Greens are great but fairways tees and landscaping is all very tired. I really want to rate it higher but the course needs seed and lots of tlc.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 92
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course with fun layout, conditions pretty good considering time of year. Will return!

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

Nice course

Very scenic. Lots of water. Laid out nicely. Very challenging. The holes on the bay can be crazy windy. Overall, a nice place to play and a wide variety of holes. Some of the grounds could use some TLC but mostly in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Excellent Challenge, Fun and Great Condition

For March, the Links at Sandestin was in excellent condition, personnel were wonderful and though windy, great fun challenge with all the water. Highly recommend anyone in Destin area to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GOOD VALUE FOR COST

Had a great time golfing The Links ar Sandestin in March. Course has an excellent layout except 18. A number of holes have beautiful views of the bay. Every day the grass got greener. 18 needs improvement. Layout creates a bottleneck with golfers on the fairway having to wait for golfers finishing 18 to backtrack to their carts. One time there were 4 groups on 18 trying to finish 18 before dark.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun course to play. Water made a few holes challenging, but not really noticeable on a lot of holes. Lost fewer balls here than at other courses in the area!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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