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4.5
888 Reviews (888)
5 Stars
490
4 Stars
350
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
96.5%
Recommend this course
858 out of 888 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.6%
Recommend this course
86 out of 90 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
175 Reviews (175)
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
81
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.0%
Recommend this course
168 out of 175 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6901 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.0
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Rocky Bayou Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1973
Greens TifEagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Amick (1973) Earl Stone (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2016 #20)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2015 #19)

Reviews

4.5
888 Reviews (888)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 10
Undulating Greens 10
Elevation Changes 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 12
Advanced Golfers 11
Seniors 9
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 12
Convenient to the City 10
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather

I played as a single and they paired me up with 3 great people, enjoyed my round a lot.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Not bad

The course was in descent shape. Greens rolled nice. Layout is nice. Staff was nice. A little overpriced, but not too bad. Would play again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
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

Great Day

Really nice course and it was in really good shape with an interesting layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good track

Other than the one temporary green- good value for this time of year and better than most comparable in price range

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Pretty good shape

The course is coming a round but it’s not there yet. I’ve always enjoyed playing this course and it’s usually in great shape but there’s work that reds to be done on the tee boxes and some greens. Hole 16 is a temporary green and it has been for a while. I’m sure it will be back to par soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Value, Goods Folks

Golf Now Deals make this course very affordable compared to courses closer to SanDestin and the surrounding area. The track is nice, greens provide a nice role and are in great shape. We played twice in the past six weeks and the pace of play is really good. Driving range is good and putting green is in great shape as well. For locals like me near 30A it’s a great deal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Just ok

Greens were in rough shape (mostly the back nine). There was a temporary green on number 16. Pace of play was pretty slow as it took us 4.5 hours for 18. No rangers on course. No starter on tee box. Dormant grass was starting to grow in Fairway. The driving range was decent but showing age.
Overall a decent layout with some elevation changes but not worth the prices they were charging. One suggestion would be to get a bag drop area as the distance between where we had to park and the cart barn was substantial.
The place was packed though so they must be doing some things right.
Overall 3 stars

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

So IL Stonewolf

Very good value. Friendly staff, enjoyable layout would strongly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Andrew Donahue

Had a terrific time on a challenging track, many nice surprises out there! Friendly members and staff made for enjoyable day.

Backed up on some holes, not ideal, but not a deal breaker.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course

Best part was the greens. Very good. Fairways ok.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course

greens are very good. Fairways where good but sparce in places. One green was closed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Course and Great Greens

The best place to play for your money. Such a great track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rocky Bayou

Overall I really enjoyed my round. I liked the layout of the course rolling through the community. The water views were just beautiful which also made those holes a little challenging. You had to think a little bit before striking your shot. Would definitely play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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