Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
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 |
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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 |
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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 u314164901071 on 04/01/2024
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Photo submitted by u314164901071 on 04/01/2024
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Photo submitted by u314164196562 on 07/02/2023
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Photo submitted by jvtoomer on 05/22/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163283652 on 08/31/2022
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Photo submitted by lhurt3 on 11/30/2021
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Photo submitted by SoWalMD on 09/08/2021
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Photo submitted by SoWalMD on 09/08/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161702400 on 06/15/2021
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Photo submitted by kevinmoss on 06/04/2021
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Photo submitted by u182170867 on 03/25/2021
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Photo submitted by TomAndJudy on 02/25/2021
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Photo submitted by lhurt3 on 11/13/2020
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Photo submitted by u314160714011 on 09/01/2020
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Photo submitted by Cory6647499 on 06/08/2020
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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
Good layout, needs work on condition/facilities/services
Course has good layout but needs work on greens, tee boxes, traps, cart paths, restrooms and customer service. Ownership is significantly sub-optimizing potential and could charge more if met common expectations for a 4+ star resort course.
Slow go
The pace of play was slow. The greens were punched but we were expecting that for the price we paid. Overall we had a enjoyable round and we will be back.
Amazing golf course
The course was beautiful, and well taken care of. I played after they aerated the greens so that was the only down side, however it was heavily discounted. Will be back!
Fun layout, poor conditions
The course layout is absolutely perfect. There are absolutely fun and challenging holes from the back tees. The ball sat up nicely in the fairways.
Very disappointed in the greens and tee boxes. The value($) does not justify it from tee to green. I’m not sure I’ve played slower greens than Baytowne. It was almost unbearable because the greens wouldn’t play pure. The tee boxes need some serious attention too. I was having to tee the ball 2-3ft behind every marker to find a flat spot or a spot with firm/lush grass.
I wouldn’t play this course again based on the green speed and tee boxes because every hole was so uncomfortable.
Baytowne course 4/20/24
Course is in excellent shape except for the greens. Not sure if they had a lot of rain prior to me playing (I know they didn’t for a few days prior to me playing) but the greens were extremely hairy and slow. I’ve played here on several occasions and they weren’t this slow. I am going back this week so hopefully they have been able to at least mow them if not mow and and roll them. Overall it’s a beautiful course with a beautiful back drop!
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!