Fairways at Indian Bayou Golf Club in Destin are generally wide and forgiving.
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4.5
2126 Reviews (2126)
5 Stars
1310
4 Stars
685
3 Stars
95
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
94.7%
Recommend this course
2028 out of 2126 reviews
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4.5
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.9%
Recommend this course
92 out of 98 reviews
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4.5
248 Reviews (248)
5 Stars
151
4 Stars
80
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.2%
Recommend this course
236 out of 248 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7078 yards
Slope 132
Rating 74.6
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Indian Bayou Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1978
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Earl Stone

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2020 #14)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2020 #15) (2019 #23)

Reviews

4.5
2126 Reviews (2126)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 29
Brunch 13
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 64
Bunkers 63
Forced Carries 39
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 55
Playing Multiple Courses 45
A Weekend Splurge 37
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 74
Near the Airport 42
Near Local Attractions 39

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Indian Bayou

Nice course but tight fairway lies due to dormant grass. No fault of the course maintenance staff just mother nature for this time of the year. Nice course layout and would definitely play again and would recommend others to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 47
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Extremely Helpful

Nice driving area for practice. Met me at my car with a golf cart before the round and after the round came and got the golf cart

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course

We were on vacation and the course was just 5 mins from where we were staying. The staff was great, guy met us at our vehicle with a cart and loaded our clubs. The pro shop staff were friendly and helpful. The course it self was fun to play with narrow Fairways and small greens. The only down fall was we made the turn and the club house had no food. Would definitely play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome Track

Had a blast playing this on a random Tuesday afternoon.

Had to rent clubs for $40, which seemed fair compared to what some of the other local spots charge.

Got a hot deal so round was reasonably priced. Had the course to myself and had a blast.

Not very tough right now as it is still pretty soft from recent rain. Greens were tough for a first timer but nothing crazy.

Super fun experience will be back if I can get a discount off rack rates again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Met expectations

Course was in OK conditions, greens were slightly fast but fairly contaminated. Fairways were in pretty good conditionn but not outstanding shape. fringes were 3.5 / 5 conditions. Paid more than i would of wanted to for what i though was equivalent to a nice municipal course. Not a super tight course, pin positions were challenging positions however not very undulating. Overall about what i expected given its peak tourist season down here around spring break time. Scenery and ambiance of the course was nice and all the staff were very nice

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Indian Bayou

The course was in very good condition, especially the greens. The variety of tees makes the course playable and yet challenging for all levels of golfers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

First time playing this course, I love everything about it from the clubhouse to the turn to the pro shop and practice range. The course was beautiful and quiet, and greens were very firm and fast but in very good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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