Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
861
4 Stars
761
3 Stars
178
2 Stars
56
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
5 Stars
119
4 Stars
98
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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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Sandestin - The Links
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6710 yards | 72.2 | 135 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 6710 yards | 79.1 | 137 |
| Blue | 72 | 6238 yards | 70.2 | 124 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6238 yards | 76.5 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 5761 yards | 69.0 | 114 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5761 yards | 73.8 | 126 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4897 yards | 69.1 | 115 |
Scorecard for Links Course
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 72.7/139 | 514 | 359 | 193 | 415 | 193 | 414 | 371 | 355 | 536 | 3350 | 425 | 529 | 172 | 504 | 338 | 412 | 164 | 391 | 425 | 3360 | 6710 |
| Blue M: 70.6/132 W: 76.8/134 | 458 | 338 | 175 | 401 | 174 | 392 | 343 | 334 | 496 | 3111 | 399 | 502 | 165 | 483 | 312 | 380 | 139 | 347 | 400 | 3127 | 6238 |
| White M: 69.1/119 W: 74.2/129 | 432 | 317 | 157 | 367 | 156 | 352 | 315 | 310 | 456 | 2862 | 373 | 475 | 138 | 462 | 286 | 359 | 114 | 317 | 375 | 2899 | 5761 |
| Red M: 65.2/110 W: 69.7/117 | 334 | 301 | 133 | 312 | 142 | 279 | 279 | 252 | 416 | 2448 | 299 | 435 | 124 | 371 | 260 | 300 | 95 | 287 | 278 | 2449 | 4897 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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
SnacksAvailable Facilities
Banquet Facilities, SpaAvailable Sports
Fitness, TennisReviews
4.3
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Tennessee First Timers Photo submitted by SB4Twnt3QF3OeoaY8dFN on 12/22/2022
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Photo submitted by liminggolf on 05/03/2021
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Great views Photo submitted by Royalstrike on 04/20/2021
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Friendly staff. Photo submitted by scagnety1 on 04/05/2021
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Beautiful course! Photo submitted by dknerr on 12/23/2020
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Girls Day! Photo submitted by YzWnzda4KstCnMd4eLph on 06/14/2019
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Several holes have views of the bay! Very scenic! Photo submitted by Trey9570347 on 08/03/2018
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Sandesting - Links Course Photo submitted by JustHacking on 05/11/2017
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Par on the 9th. Great Day! Photo submitted by Batterzup on 04/27/2017
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I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Good
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Poor
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
Conditions
Average
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Average
Amenities
Average
Played On 02/10/2024
Reviews
4
Handicap
15-19
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Sandestin The Links
Course was not crowded and pace of play good - just under 4 hours with a 4some. No one really manned the bag drop for drop off or when leaving - did get someone to put bags on cart when we found them after we unloaded them from car. The bag drop person when we finished went in the barn and never came out. Facilities were not great so we never tried them. Course greens were in excellent shape, fairways OK. The course layout is good is good and based on your tee as challenging as you would like to make it.
Conditions
Average
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Fair
Pace
Good
Amenities
Fair
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Great course
Sandestin golf courses are all well maintained, well laid out and a great experience for all who play them.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Great experience
Just an overall fabulous course and great experience.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Quick round
Links was in great condition for winter. Greens had excellent pace. Highly recommend for value and course is beautiful with lots of water views
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Played On 02/08/2024
Reviews
3
Handicap
5-9
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Water Closet
Starter and cart guys are great! Friendly and helpful! Pretty course and fun to play. Only played 9 this time and finished up at 4:15. Quick trip upstairs to restroom and on my way…nope! Only bathrooms are locked up and Pros long gone. No problem. Cart guys have let me use the employee restroom downstairs but wait…their restroom is out of order. They have to go across the street too! Come on guys…the amenities don’t fit the golf course. For gosh sakes, add a portable water closet if this is the best you got.
Conditions
Good
Value
Average
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Poor
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
I Recommend This Course
Links Course
Nice scenic course and challenging. Nice greens. No ranger slow play
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Challenging track.
Pace was a bit slow on the front, but the group let us play through on 10. Problem solved.
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Average
Amenities
Average
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