Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club
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About
Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club sits amongst the nature preserves that reside along Choctawhatchee Bay, enjoying scenic views and a beautiful landscape. Robert C. Walker, Arnold Palmer's former lead architect, designed the course. Water comes into play throughout in the form of sparkling blue lakes and meandering streams. The most memorable use of water comes is on the challenging 16th hole. This tricky par 4 has water to the left as well as a marsh area crossing the fairway. Being so close to the water, the golf course is often subject to strong prevailing winds. Despite its many challenges, Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club is a fair challenge that players of all skill levels can enjoy, which is perhaps why it has been called one of North America's top courses by Golf Digest.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6798 yards | 73.2 | 138 |
| White | 72 | 6404 yards | 71.4 | 134 |
| White/Gold | 72 | 6215 yards | 70.6 | 129 |
| Gold | 72 | 5823 yards | 69.5 | 121 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5823 yards | 74.5 | 128 |
| Gold/Green | 72 | 5398 yards | 66.9 | 118 |
| Gold/Green (W) | 72 | 5398 yards | 72.2 | 122 |
| Green | 72 | 5014 yards | 65.1 | 115 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5014 yards | 70.0 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.1/147 | 544 | 409 | 195 | 414 | 566 | 425 | 456 | 193 | 357 | 3559 | 403 | 379 | 450 | 183 | 376 | 202 | 432 | 311 | 525 | 3261 | 6820 |
| White M: 71.9/141 | 515 | 389 | 158 | 390 | 540 | 396 | 421 | 169 | 336 | 3314 | 381 | 357 | 439 | 160 | 339 | 172 | 410 | 286 | 501 | 3045 | 6359 |
| Gold M: 70.2/136 | 494 | 365 | 143 | 373 | 517 | 371 | 393 | 146 | 314 | 3116 | 359 | 341 | 420 | 152 | 319 | 152 | 356 | 257 | 476 | 2832 | 5948 |
| Gold/Green M: 68.1/128 W: 72.2/121 | 473 | 331 | 124 | 292 | 495 | 343 | 369 | 146 | 288 | 2861 | 336 | 341 | 399 | 136 | 295 | 152 | 331 | 251 | 453 | 2694 | 5555 |
| Green M: 64.3/118 W: 69.4/121 | 394 | 331 | 106 | 292 | 392 | 307 | 333 | 134 | 236 | 2525 | 284 | 266 | 335 | 111 | 260 | 135 | 285 | 227 | 399 | 2302 | 4827 |
| Orange M: 61.9/112 W: 64.7/114 | 324 | 252 | 106 | 224 | 363 | 248 | 264 | 75 | 236 | 2092 | 248 | 266 | 294 | 111 | 260 | 135 | 236 | 167 | 329 | 2046 | 4138 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 4 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2018 #22)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Fun time! Photo submitted by cindy1131 on 01/11/2022
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Photo submitted by u3349083 on 12/11/2021
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Photo submitted by u3349083 on 12/11/2021
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Photo submitted by Kyle2346210 on 12/01/2021
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Photo submitted by Kyle2346210 on 12/01/2021
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Photo submitted by Kyle2346210 on 12/01/2021
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Photo submitted by Kyle2346210 on 12/01/2021
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Photo submitted by u000001789969 on 11/13/2021
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Island green....fun hole Photo submitted by u000001789969 on 11/13/2021
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Heaven on earth Photo submitted by u321579385 on 10/17/2021
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Photo submitted by t9GUQKQftxtj7FTZxwYT on 09/08/2021
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Photo submitted by cartermerrill1010 on 09/05/2021
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Photo submitted by cartermerrill1010 on 09/05/2021
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Nice par 3 Photo submitted by u314162113093 on 08/28/2021
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Photo submitted by rtd7MH3wOwkltxaTmVzK on 06/08/2021
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Better play it up in these fairways! Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
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Tee boxes looked abysmal Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
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Lush fairways?? Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
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More sand on these greens than you'll find on the Destin beaches Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
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Good luck rolling a putt through this mess. Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
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Fungus? Not sure. But dark green paint doesn't hide the issue. Photo submitted by JeffUpton on 04/25/2021
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Photo submitted by u453009614 on 03/19/2021
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Photo submitted by u070342744 on 03/11/2021
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Photo submitted by u000006906835 on 02/03/2021
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Photo submitted by u000006133920 on 01/18/2021
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No slack, all smack! Photo submitted by Brian1423139 on 01/16/2021
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Photo submitted by nutria1007 on 12/28/2020
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Photo submitted by u314161063842 on 11/30/2020
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Photo submitted by u314161063842 on 11/30/2020
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Photo submitted by u314161063842 on 11/30/2020
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Photo submitted by JASON9137002 on 11/24/2020
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Photo submitted by dixontj93060 on 11/17/2020
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Photo submitted by RBcory on 09/25/2020
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Photo submitted by RBcory on 09/25/2020
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Photo submitted by Southrnboy on 09/08/2020
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Photo submitted by u3116471 on 07/18/2020
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Photo submitted by ugb8UP6MAq4eWGu3HxJE on 07/17/2020
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The 18th hole Photo submitted by u314159877652 on 05/14/2020
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Hole 8, Par 3 — Carry water ~ 120, flag ~ 175 Photo submitted by TSmitty2 on 12/29/2019
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Hole 18, Par 5 — Approach shot, carry water ~180, flag at 200. Photo submitted by TSmitty2 on 12/29/2019
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Photo submitted by Fernando3316130 on 07/24/2019
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Photo submitted by Fernando3316130 on 07/24/2019
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Photo submitted by Fernando3316130 on 07/24/2019
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Hole #7 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 05/17/2018
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Hole #18 Photo submitted by Emoweeh on 05/17/2018
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Tee box on No. 11 Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/25/2017
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Approach shot on No. 11 Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/25/2017
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Par-3, 8th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/25/2017
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View of approach shot on the par-5, 18th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/25/2017
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18th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/25/2017
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Photo submitted by Sleepytime on 09/21/2012
Nice course
Would definitely play again, last 5 holes are really nice. Pace of play was a bit slow, would be my on recommendation for staff to space tee times out a little more
Great public course
Beautiful public course. Friendly staff. Clean facilities. Highly recommend.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, cindy1131! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
first time - I'll be back!
I'm a 75 year young senior who shoots bogey golf; at one time a 3 handicap. Course is very well maintained, greens are smooth and true (a little faster than I"m used to but adapted quickly).
Very good value for the money.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u715239271! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
Nice Challenging Course
My wife and I played this course and were very pleased with the condition of the course. The length of play for women were very fair and reasonable. For men it's quite challenging with lots of water or debris bunkers to carry off the tees. Overall, I good experience.
Hello, rrodriguez1. Thank you for visiting us at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u314162425991! We're delighted you enjoyed your time here. Please come again soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u314162429666! We're delighted you enjoyed your time here. Please come again soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
Great place to play
The staff was awesome. Great practice area, putting green, and a nice variety of golf holes. This should be on everyone’s list to play when in Destin.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, wyoungblood12! We're delighted you enjoyed your time here. Please come again soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u325756017! We're delighted you enjoyed your time here. Please come again soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u649251542! We're delighted you enjoyed your time here. Please come again soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, frankspitz! We're delighted you enjoyed your time here. Please come again soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
Good Track
I always keep Regatta Bay on my list of courses to play, it never disappoints, quality track and most importantly it is well groomed. Greens have consistent speed and are smooth.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, uRZNQ6833RZ! We're delighted you enjoyed your time here. Please come again soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
Great course great price!
This course is by far the best course in the area for the price that it is at. Will be playing here more often now.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Aaron2126596! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
Hi, Jimmy007. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.
Best course I’ve seen in Destin
This is a really good track. Open for several holes, then a stretch of relatively tight tee shots. Greens are large, but you don’t want to get in the wrong spots on them. Friendly staff. No pace issues. Excellent value.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u314162262394! We're delighted you enjoyed your time here. Please come again soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
Perfwct way to spend the day after Christmas
Weather was great. Course was fun. Overall had a great time.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Randy9500465! We're delighted you enjoyed your time here. Please come again soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
Solid course
I enjoyed my first round at Regatta Bay. Very good layout in good shape. Only issue was the pace of play.
Hi, u314162404360. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.
Great Course
Great course for the price and staff kept the pace of play nice. Definitely recommend to anyone looking to play a beautiful course at moderate price.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, GolfDong! We're delighted you enjoyed your time here. Please come again soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, hmwebster! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!