A view of a fairway at Baytowne from Sandestin Resort
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3.8
1704 Reviews (1704)
5 Stars
610
4 Stars
724
3 Stars
234
2 Stars
86
1 Stars
50
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
75.4%
Recommend this course
1431 out of 1704 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
134 Reviews (134)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
55
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.4%
Recommend this course
101 out of 134 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
316 Reviews (316)
5 Stars
73
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
72
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.5%
Recommend this course
210 out of 316 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6804 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.2

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Jackson (1986) Tom Jackson (2005)

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

3.8
1704 Reviews (1704)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 50
Bunkers 44
Undulating Greens 17
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 22
Advanced Golfers 22
Playing Multiple Courses 20
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 45
Near Local Attractions 26
Convenient to the City 23

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First Time Playing

Loved the course. First time playing. Pared with another couple. Had a great time. Course was in great shape. Will play again when we are in Destin, Fl. Again.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 04/13/2018:
Thank you for playing Baytowne and sharing your recommendation! We look forward to seeing you on your next trip to Destin.
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Slow play

Course layout was fine, greens very slow. No ranger to keep pace of play. Waited on every hole. 5plus hour round.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Slow greens

Customer service could have been a whole lot better at the beginning between the greeters and behind the counter. Starter was great, fairways were great, rough wasn't crazy, greens were probably the slowest greens I have ever played. But great weather.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens too slow

Overall, this was a very pleasant round of golf. We got caught behind a very slow group but were able to pass them at the turn as they stopped for food and drinks. As noted by other reviewers, the greens were too slow for a quality course like this one.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Greens were literally unplayable

I play a lot of golf, I come from a small town with greens that everyone says are slow. But I've never experienced greens like the ones we played at Baytowne. The course was in beautiful shape, could have been a great day, but the greens were unplayable. They were worse than shag carpet, you couldn't hit a putt hard enough no matter what you did. Finally had to start taking a 2 putt rule, would have loved to give a good review, but if greens are similar I will not play here again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Good play, Good time

I was new to Sandestin golf, and all staffs are very kind to guide me. It was rainy day, but I could fininsh almost 16 holes. One thing I would like to mention is the course layout is a bit confused (cross the road, and here and there etc). So, new players like me should be careful to keep on tract. Nice price, nice cousre, nice people!!! I want to play Raven and Links course next visit.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has great features

The course has a diverse view of all of the holes. They’re all very beautiful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Very slow

Pace of play was very slow even for non peak tourist season as well as the greens were thick like a fairway very slow greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are desperately slow, I realize it’s early in the season, but shagggy

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Basic Value and

Baytowne is fun to play. Its greens are ridiculously slow. Some good holes and some they should blow up (13). If you are staying at Sandestin it’s a fair value and a decent challenge. The clubhouse and other amenities are marginal.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow greens!

First, I really enjoyed my round of golf. The tee boxes were good, the fairways excellent, and the greens....ok -- very, very slow. It took the first 9 holes to realize you had to hit the ball with almost 50% more force than what I would consider "normal". The problem with that kind of putt is it changed the way you'd expect the ball to roll up to the hole. Still; I will play this course anytime I get the chance.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Baytowne

Excellent day with a wonderful other twosome. A little disappointed with slow greens, although condition was exceptional.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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