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Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

4.6
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4.6
2566 Reviews (2566)
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4.5
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4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
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4.7
48 Reviews (48)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.8
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4.7
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4.9
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4.7
207 Reviews (207)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
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4.8
96.6%
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6840 yards
Slope 147
Rating 74.2

Ever since it debuted in 2003 and started earning raves for being one of Northwest Florida's premier courses. This semi-private layout is the star amenity of an 800-acre residential development that touches Choctawhatchee Bay. Robert C. Walker, formerly the lead architect of Arnold Palmer's design company, laid out Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club amidst a nature preserve near the south shore of the bay. While you'll feel the breezes as you play this stalwart of Florida's Emerald Coast region, the water views during the round are of the wetlands, streams and manmade lakes that lend beauty and challenge to the game here. Plenty of trees, bulkheads lining the hazards and bright white sand in the predominantly shallow bunkers add extra aesthetic panache when you play at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club. With so much water and trouble all around, you'll need to execute numerous forced carries on your drives and approach shots. A couple of holes feature island-like fairways. Regatta Bay Golf and Yacht Club delivers a classic brand of Florida target-style golf, though it's a challenge everyone can enjoy. Moderately skilled players will be relieved that some of the hazards and shot prospects seem more intimidating than they really are. The game at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club comes to a crescendo finish. On the tricky par-4 16th you must avoid the water on the left and the marsh that crosses the fairway. While the redesigned 17th may be a drivable par 4 for long hitters, for most players the primary task is executing a forced-carry tee shot over water that finds the fairway in a spot short of the bunkers that intercede before the green. The finishing hole at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club is a reachable ball 5 that hooks around a large lake with the green tucked hard by the hazard. It's the last test of a day of golf filled with strong and intriguing holes. The club's extensive practice facilities include a golf academy with a canopy cover and a nice clubhouse with a lakefront restaurant that's ideal for winding down after your game. It's no wonder that Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club is such a popular place to play in golf-rich Destin.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6840 yards 74.2 147
Blue 72 6383 yards 72.0 141
White 72 5965 yards 70.3 136
Gold (W) 72 5636 yards 72.2 121
Gold 72 5636 yards 68.5 128
Green 72 4817 yards 64.2 118
Green (W) 72 4817 yards 69.4 121
Orange 72 4138 yards 61.9 112
Orange (W) 72 4138 yards 64.7 114
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Scorecard for Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 74.2/147 544 409 195 434 566 425 456 193 357 3579 403 379 450 183 376 202 432 311 525 3261 6840
Blue M: 72.0/141 515 389 158 414 540 396 421 169 336 3338 381 357 439 160 339 172 410 286 501 3045 6383
White M: 70.3/136 494 365 143 390 517 371 393 146 314 3133 359 341 420 152 319 152 356 257 476 2832 5965
Gold M: 68.5/128 W: 72.7/122 473 331 124 373 495 343 369 146 288 2942 336 341 399 136 295 152 331 251 453 2694 5636
Gold/Green M: 66.0/125 W: 70.5/122 394 331 124 282 392 343 369 146 288 2669 284 266 399 136 295 152 285 251 399 2467 5136
Green M: 64.2/118 W: 69.3/121 394 331 106 282 392 307 333 134 236 2515 284 266 335 111 260 135 285 227 399 2302 4817
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 7 11 15 13 4 8 10 18 16 14 2 12 6
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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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Walker (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
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, Beverage Carts

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4.6
2566 Reviews (2566)

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edcartjr90
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u7423266
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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great time

The course was excellent for February. The place was spot on, no waiting in between holes. The cart gal came around frequently and was very nice. A great day over all!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u964580083
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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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russell2260
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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FAwQN8ZwNfdErDdgJGnq
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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Always a safe bet

3rd time playing Regatta Bay and for the courses in the area this is one of our favourites. Greens are kept a bit longer than other places so the roll is slower so get to the practice area ahead of time and get used to it. For dormant season the greens are in good shape unlike other nearby courses. Would play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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hmwebster
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Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314160451294
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great shape

Greens were slow, but overall in great shape for this time of year!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000006747726
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Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Bad Green Speed

Love this course but this is the worst green speed I have experienced on such a great layout. Probably around 4 on the stimp meter. Really disappointing.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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23yxq7zzVutpwvDFJpN9
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Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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nchaires
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Needs a marshal on the course.

We like to get there early and have lunch in the bar then go practice and take off. Usually this works well for us. Everything was going great untill the back nine. On the back nine we had three groups in front of us quit because of slow play ahead of them. We found out when we got to 16 and we saw a fivesome in front of us with music blasting. It took us over an hour to finish. They were all over the course and playing herd golf. Really could have used a marshal. Left us with a sour taste.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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SBerke
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Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Regatta Bay 2

Best course for winter play. With the value pricing this makes a good value. Always in very good condition and an awesome staff takes good care of you.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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lenwise
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Reviews 94
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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dannewhouse1
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u964580083
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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great, Friendly Staff

People from bag drop/cart area to front desk in club house, to course starter we’re all very accommodating and friendly.

Course appeared to be affected by recent weather conditions. Unfortunate because was well layed out and challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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macaruso
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love Regatta Bay however it would be nice if the course let us know at booking that the greens were being sanded.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314163157712
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Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000005065588
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Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Best Course in the Area

Beautiful course, in excellent condition, staffed by very friendly people. The course was quite busy, but we still finished in 4 hours. The number of different tees allows almost every level of golfer to have an appropriate challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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whoknew
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Reviews 19
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/17/2025

Thanks for the rating. We strive for 5 stars so help us improve by sharing more about your experience. Thanks again!

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Dthompson97
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

This course has no boring holes

The course is in amazing shape and every hole has challenges. There is plenty of birdie holes with good shots and big greens. The greens being big still play small with all the different subtle ridges. This is one of my top courses to play in the area!! There is also some big number holes if you ain’t careful it is a must play when in the area. Staff is top notch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/17/2025

Thanks for the great rating and review! I means a lot to us and we're glad you had a great experience. Hope to see you back again soon!

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SBerke
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Regatta Bay

Fairways are excellent. Greens are pretty good following a hard freeze and snow. The grounds keeping team has done an excellent job. I enjoyed every minute in this course and I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/03/2025

Thanks for the great rating and positive comments, we appreciate it! Our TurfCare team is the best in the business and we're thankful for all they do every day! Come on back soon!

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