Fairways at Indian Bayou Golf Club in Destin are generally wide and forgiving.
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4.5
2152 Reviews (2152)
5 Stars
1325
4 Stars
694
3 Stars
96
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
94.9%
Recommend this course
2052 out of 2152 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
61
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.7%
Recommend this course
101 out of 109 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
242 Reviews (242)
5 Stars
155
4 Stars
76
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.3%
Recommend this course
233 out of 242 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7078 yards
Slope 132
Rating 74.6
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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
2152 Reviews (2152)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 29
Brunch 14
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 65
Bunkers 64
Forced Carries 39
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 56
Playing Multiple Courses 45
A Weekend Splurge 38
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 75
Near the Airport 42
Near Local Attractions 39

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great deal for the money

I really like this course. Great condition, and I think it's the best deal for the money in the area. Quiet and peaceful environment. Great course. Highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
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 Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

A regular play for this local

I am a local and play all of the public courses on the Emerald Coast. There are two that I really enjoy playing and will do so anytime I can snag a deal. Indian Bayou is a great combination of layout, conditioning, great practice facility and great service. The service starts when you pull into the parking lot and they bring a golf cart to you. Conditions were excellent. Good, quick tempo to the greens but I sure wish people would fix their ball marks. Play here. You will enjoy it.

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

Vacay Player

This is an old school course that is in great shape!! A little short and somewhat narrow fairways. Fair greens. Only a few greens have sand traps directly in front of greens…..so a great course for old-timers like dad who like to roll-em-up!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great facilities around the golf

Arrived early to warm up before a vacation round. Very nice practice facilities and friendly staff to help guide you in the right direction. Clubhouse features a full restaurant and banquet area, along with some outside seating.

Course plays fair from the appropriate tees. Back side seemed much tighter than the forgiving front side. My daughter played 9 holes on the front nine and enjoyed the course. We played at a good pace for resort golf. Tees and greens were in good shape. Not quick, but consistent.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Awesome

First time playing there and definitely will be back. Course was in great shape and well taken care of. Staff was friendly. Wasn’t many people there the day I went so that was a plus, wasn’t rushed or waiting on groups at all just got to play a steady pace and moved right along. First course I’ve played with the GPS on the carts which was sweet! Carts also came with dry towels and a cold wet towel in the cooler which was really nice. 10/10 from me!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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

Great time

Played today and had a great experience. Greens are in great shape and course is in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Indian Bayou

Course played great was not super busy and was great for the value

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

Sneaky long

I have read reviews of wide fairways, not challenging enough. I think the course was fair and also depends where you tee. I had played from the golds and it was sneaky long. Greens were in decent shape but the rain had made them play slow. I would return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Course was in great shape and pace of play was great. Lots of dog legs. Didn’t feel like it played 7000 yards but was in great shape. Greens were good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

everything was great. only suggestion is Premade sandwiches when kitchen is closed.
Everyone was friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is always PURE

This is one of the nicest facilities I’ve ever played. I’m not a big spender when it comes to golf, but GolfNow/Groupon always helps when I’m on vacation. I paid around $80 for a round at Indian Bayou opposed to spending $150 for a regular rate round. I more than got my money’s worth. Greens had just been verticut and sanded around 2 weeks ago and rolled probably at a 10.
Fairways, greens, and sand traps were all groomed to perfection. Divots take easy as opposed to other courses being dry. This facility is very well maintained and groomed. Very friendly staff as well. They always make sure to pick me up at my vehicle and always load, unload, and clean my clubs. (That’s not a luxury I’m use to being from Norteast Georgia.)

Happiest 78 I’ve shot! Beautiful course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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