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Second time playing this course. Thoroughly enjoy the layout and style of this course. However, when booking the tee time, I asked the attendant about course conditions because getting there required a long drive. The response I got was that they were fine. Upon arriving, we went to the practice putting green and discovered somewhere between a third and half of it was barren and sanded. Hoping the greens on the course were not in the same condition, we soon discovered that most of them were like the practice putting green, though to varying degrees from slight to on the heavy moderate side. In short, putting was definitely adversely affected. I’m no horticulturist or course superintendent but it looked like they were losing the greens. I only hope that they can take some of the millions they’re spending on the new clubhouse and put it into greens recovery and restoration. This course is to nice and enjoyable to let fall into this state. Hopefully plans are in the works to correct this issue. Interestingly, it did not appear to be affecting the amount of play in the late morning and afternoon. It was crowded.

You can’t beat the character of this golf course. The setting and layout are special with a good bit of the course having private surroundings. However the course itself needs some TLC. Tee boxes given a D- with many of the markers missing. Bunkers given a C- to D grade for lack of fill and grooming. Fairways given a B grade for just being a little bare and hard in places but satisfactory otherwise. Greens given a B- to C grade for being soft and slow with some having patches of bare spots. Can’t help but be disappointed when one knows where this course was at one time when it was in its prime. Currently, if you can play it in the $30 range, it is worth it.

Love the layout of this course. It played short because the dry conditions made the fairways very fast. In spite of this, the course was in pretty good shape. The greens were medium to fast and fairly uniform throughout in spite of the drought conditions. Also, poana grass intrusion was not a problem. Though there was tons of play, we managed to complete our round in just over three hours. Only downside was neglect of fellow golfers to rake bunkers. Highly recommend this course. Looking forward to going back.

First time playing this course and it was a good experience. The layout is nice with a fairly even mix of easy, average and difficult holes. Overall however, the course is fair. The tee boxes, fairways, bunkers and greens were all in good condition with the latter being consistent throughout the whole course. The staff was very friendly. Only negative encountered was slow play on the back nine which is what I had read about in reviews. Played the front nine in just under two hours but two and a half hours on back nine. With the slow play on the back and hot conditions with little shade to be had, it got a little uncomfortable. Will play the course again however. I strongly recommend it.

Location, staff, clubhouse, restaurant, course including practice areas, cart paths, restrooms, layout, condition, views, scenery, tee boxes, fairways and greens all first class. This course undoubtedly is one of the best in the Destin area.

AT LEAST 5 HOLES WERE CPO AND THE COURSE HAS HAD SEVERAL DAYS TO DRY OUT. GREENS PAINSTAKINGLY SLOW AND BUMPY. OLD MUNICIPAL COURSE WITH NOT A LOT OF CHARACTER. WORTH PLAYING FOR UNDER $25 WITH CART AND EVEN BETTER UNDER $20.

Course has a great makeup with a quasi links style front nine and a mostly wooded and secluded back nine. The condition was really good overall considering the persistent rains in the area all winter. Was cart path only which pertains to just about every course in the region right now. However, it was drying up nicely and was very playable considering. Greens were great rolling fast and true not to mention in impeccable condition. Bunkers were well groomed and the fairways and rough better than decent considering how hard it is to get machinery on the course right now. Highly recommend this course. It’s out of the way for me but I will try to play it anytime I’m in that area.

Koasati Pines is always consistently well maintained. Also a very fair course with more advantageous than challenging holes. We lucked out with the weather as an unusual cool front had come through which made conditions perfect for July. Only downside was the bunkers. They had been beat up from recent heavy rains and had not been worked over yet. Pace of play was excellent. Had no one in front of us and we let one group play through. Overall, a great golf experience. Always try to play this course if I'm anywhere close to it. Highly recommend playing this course.

Very enjoyable course to play. Very fair but also challenging in places. Usually come away from there with a great golf experience

Kiva Dunes never disappoints. Beautiful course in pristine condition. A true masterpiece in course layout and design. Unbelievably friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff. A complete and gratifying golf experience. You gotta play this course if you even have the remotest chance.

Course was in great shape from the fairways, rough cut at a reasonable height and beautiful, consistent greens that rolled the same throughout and held their lines. Bunkers were being worked on with some having been finished. A lot of money was being spent on them and the ones finished were in pristine condition. I drive an hour and forty five minutes to play this course and never regret it. Wish it were closer to me so I could play it more often. If you’re anywhere near this course, treat yourself and play it. You won’t be sorry.

Considering the time of year and persistent rains this fall and winter, the course was in good shape. Carts were off the path, the greens were sanded but still fairly quick and true. Played lift, clean and place but only had to do it a few times. Of the three or four courses I play regularly in the area, this ones the best overall.

The course was well maintained and the greens faster than normal but consistent throughout. Played in very windy conditions resulting in higher than normal bunker play. They were in excellent conditions as well. Great deal for the price paid.