A view of a fairway at Baytowne from Sandestin Resort
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3.8
1714 Reviews (1714)
5 Stars
612
4 Stars
727
3 Stars
238
2 Stars
86
1 Stars
51
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
75.2%
Recommend this course
1437 out of 1714 reviews
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3.8
137 Reviews (137)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
57
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
76.6%
Recommend this course
105 out of 137 reviews
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3.5
319 Reviews (319)
5 Stars
71
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
76
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
65.5%
Recommend this course
209 out of 319 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
1714 Reviews (1714)

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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Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Did not play. I arrived 1 1/2 hours early to hit balls but the range was closed. I had played in about 3 weeks so I chose not to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don't play after it rains

No driving range use allowed. Cart path only. We were never informed of the unfair changes to our course experience.
Disappointed

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

Great shape

For early January the course was in excellent shape. The fairways were groomed and the greens perfect. Thanks for a great experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
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2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Ok. Purse for the money

This was an ok layout but not nearly as good as the other 3 courses on premise.
Greens held shot ok but prob the slowest greens I’ve ever played.
You just can’t get the ball to the hole.
Fairways ok
Greens just slow
T boxes ox
Some fun holes and would be much better if they cut the greens.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Greens

I’ve played this course several times recently .i enjoy the course overall but the greens are in need of being cut. The putting is so slow it makes the greens hard to read and its difficult to putt to the hole.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Nice course, terrible greens

Decent resort course. Nice layout with some fun holes, but greens were brutal. Cut longer than most fairways. Like putting on shag. Have played the other 2 courses in this resort and way better. Keep it consistent. Other courses in the area a better option.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Overpriced

Do not pay more than $50 to play this course…night and day difference from Raven, which is great!! Staff was great, course was in rough shape and below average…

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun morning after frost delay

Have played here about five or six times. Course is in good shape. There was a one hour and 45 minute frost delay, but the proshop did not bother to email everyone about it like other clubs do.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Great experience

Really nice course, especially for the money. I brought my son and junior's get to play for free. The course actually had junior tees which were perfect for my 7 yr old.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

About average

The guys in the pro shop were really nice. The course is short with a lot of bunkers, it was pretty wet around the greens. Green speed is slow but seemed to roll fine. Pace was a bit slow, these course don’t seem crowded but all the tee times were taken. Hard to explain. Worth playing if you are staying in Sandestin. Driving range was a bit rough and balls were dirty.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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