Indian Bayou GCC: Seminole/Choctaw
Fairways at Indian Bayou Golf Club in Destin are generally wide and forgiving.
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4.5
2519 Reviews (2519)
5 Stars
1566
4 Stars
796
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
92.6%
Recommend this course
2396 out of 2519 reviews
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4.3
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.1%
Recommend this course
57 out of 67 reviews
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4.5
115 Reviews (115)
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
89.6%
Recommend this course
103 out of 115 reviews
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Course Highlights
Indian Bayou consistently impresses with beautifully maintained fairways, true-rolling greens, and a tight tree-lined layout that rewards accurate ball-striking. Exceptionally warm staff, smooth rounds under three hours, and outstanding value make this a top Florida Panhandle destination.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7078 yards
Slope 132
Rating 74.4
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Course Details

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

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "The Bayou Golf Academy"
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)
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Reviews

4.5
2519 Reviews (2519)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 29
Brunch 14
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 66
Bunkers 65
Forced Carries 39
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 57
Playing Multiple Courses 45
A Weekend Splurge 39
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 76
Near the Airport 43
Near Local Attractions 40

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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Better than Expected

Centers of greens were immaculate for speed and consistently true roll. Did have an issue with mowers literally scalping the perimeter of the greens DURING play. Would recommend to anyone playing at a different time of the year!

Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

Second time playing this course, both times it has been in immaculate condition. The tall pine trees surrounding the course and holes give this place an awesome vibe, tee boxes, fairways, greens and bunkers all perfect. The staff is very laid back and accommodating, they provide great service while also leaving you to enjoy your round on your own. Lots of doglegs bring a variety of different tee shot options into play, a very fun course.

Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

NOT what it used to be!!

We’ve been vacationing in Destin area for 20+ years and always play 3 rounds during our week vacations. Indian Bayou was always included in that as tradition. Although not as nice as Kelly Plantation, Raven, etc it was always in great shape and a fun course with a lot of value. It’s been a few years since we’ve been (was still 27 holes last we played it) and unfortunately a lot has changed for the worse. Fairways were decent shape but the greens were horrible condition. Slow and rough with every green having a burnt up dirt fringe about two feet wide. Pace was very slow and no marshal to speak of to speed play up. Most shocked about rate. $175 for a noon tee time. I wouldn’t go back and play it again for $75. Used to love the course, so sad.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Course was in good shape overall but greens need improvement v

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Layout / Very polite employees

Felt very welcome from the min we arrived. Hats off to the entire staff great course great layout and just Beautiful….

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Indian Bayou 21May26

Good to above average vs other courses in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Favorite Course in the Panhandle

Great layout and great conditions! We played exactly 14 days post aerification and outside of aesthetics, the greens rolled true. Conditions from tee to green were 10 out of 10! Ultimately from my experience, you either pay for views or quality conditions in this area, with a trade off depending on which you choose. If you want a solid golf course, this is your place!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor conditions

First time playing this course. Greens were freshly plugged so I can’t speak to their normal quality. I was told they normally have good greens but not when we were there. Overall course conditions were definitely lacking. Lots of thin and barespots on tee boxes and fairways. Every hole seemed to be a dogleg of some kind. Pretty tight course for driver. Only way I would come back is if the conditions improved. Would probably spend my money elsewhere though if I’m being honest. Not my cup of tea. Regatta bay, Raven, Kelly are much better options.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love Indian

My son and I try to play Indian every year we come down to Destin. I love the character of the course. It is not the most lush course in Destin but I believe it has the most character. This year my cousin came with us to play and he enjoyed it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Punched greens played awesome !

One of my favorite courses in the area on vacation.

I wish they gave a smidge of a discount for aeration. Other than that it is well worth the money

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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