Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club in Destin, Florida, USA

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4.6

2567 Reviews (2567)

5 Stars

1636

4 Stars

647

3 Stars

181

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.5

Value

4.3

Layout

4.7

Friendliness

4.8

Pace

4.5

Amenities

4.6

94.4%

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4.7

45 Reviews (45)

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Conditions

4.5

Value

4.4

Layout

4.7

Pace

4.8

Amenities

4.7

StaffFriendliness

4.9

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Avg Rating

4.7

207 Reviews (207)

5 Stars

159

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Conditions

4.6

Value

4.4

Layout

4.7

Pace

4.7

Amenities

4.6

StaffFriendliness

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

Track Rounds

Scorecard

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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Reviews

4.6

2567 Reviews (2567)

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u000007425829

Played On 09/19/2024

Reviews 1

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Hot weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 10/11/2024

Thanks for the 5 star rating, hope to see you out here again soon!

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Played On 10/02/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

The staff working the counter was great.

I booked online but for the wrong day.

The young man looked my name up and said he could take care of my group.

Very nice and polite young man .

Wish he lived in my town as I would try and have him come work for me.

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 10/11/2024

We're so glad you had a great experience with us and hope to have you back again soon! We have a great staff and we'll be sure to share your comments with them! Thank you!

mattlaturno

Played On 10/01/2024

Reviews 7

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 10/03/2024

Thanks for the 5 star rating Matt! We're glad you enjoyed the course and had a great experience. Come back soon!

u314163416052

Played On 09/25/2024

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 10/03/2024

Thanks so much for the 5 star rating! We appreciate your business and hope to see you back sometime soon!

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Played On 09/30/2024

Reviews 5

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Hot weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 10/02/2024

Thanks for the 4 star rating and hope to see you out here again soon!

u314165665362

Played On 09/30/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 10/02/2024

Thanks for the 5 star rating! We appreciate it and hope to see you back out again soon!

u2064037879

Played On 09/30/2024

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great day of golf at Regatta Bay

Last minute decision to play golf and Regatta Bay had good availability. The staff was very friendly, especially the starter. Range balls included was nice, and the course was in fantastic condition, tee to green. Generous fairways on the front 9, and lots of water on the back 9 gave two different challenges, but not severe penalties for slightly errant tee shots. Great value!!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 10/02/2024

Great to hear you enjoyed the golf course and service! Come on back soon for another round! Thank you for taking the time to comment!

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Played On 09/24/2024

Reviews 3

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Hot weather

Used cart

COURSE WAS GREAT

I HAD AN AWESOME TIME!!!!! COURSE WAS IN GREAT SHAPE AND THE STAFF WAS SO

NICE! IT MADE MY DAY...

I WILL BE BACK TO PLAY

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 10/02/2024

We’re glad you had a great experience with us and thanks for commenting! Come on back soon for another round!

erik9720239

Played On 09/29/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Twice a year

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 09/30/2024

Thanks for the 5 star rating Erik, we really appreciate it and so glad you enjoyed the course! Come back again soon!

u314159836061

Played On 09/16/2024

Reviews 12

1.0

Previously Played

No more singles

New leadership, new ideas, no singles allowed in late afternoon. Good be Regatta.

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Poor

Friendliness Poor

Pace Poor

Amenities Poor

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 09/30/2024

Clearly a misunderstanding here. We haven't changed leadership in any way and we welcome single all the time, every day, all day long. I regret that you came away with these impressions and would be happy to discuss it further any time. Feel free to give me a call on 704 575 2060 whenever convenient for you. John Z - Guest Experience Manager, Regatta Bay.

u314159836061

Played On 09/19/2024

Reviews 12

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

1.0

Verified Purchaser

Stop taking singles in afternoon

Used to be a pretty nice place to get 9 or 18 holes in later in the afternoon. They stopped that for some reason which is actually fine. I would suggest Kelly Plantation and Indian Bayou all better tracks and you can book easily as a single. Regatta is kinda a mess with yet another leadership change with this new hair brain idea.

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Average

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 09/30/2024

u314165639498

Played On 09/27/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Unbelievable course

I’ve played a lot of golf in my life- pinehurst multiple times, Tobacco Road, whistling straights etc….this course is remarkable. Unbelievable condition. Strongly recommend. Fun course.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 09/30/2024

Wow! High praise for sure, thanks so much for taking the time to comment. We have a great team working hard every day so your review is gratifying for all of us. Thank you and please come back to play again soon!

fjpaterek

Played On 09/23/2024

Reviews 15

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 09/30/2024

We really appreciate the 5 star rating and look forward to seeing back here again soon. Thank you!

nategzuss

Played On 09/21/2024

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 09/30/2024

Thanks for the 5 star review Nate! Hope to have you back again soon!

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Played On 09/21/2024

Reviews 1

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great day

The only comment that I have is that 2 times during the round. Maintenance carts drive right through. Once when we were putting and once when we were on the tee box. They just kept driving the entire length of the hole while we waited. The really should be taught to stop and wait for the golfers.

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 09/30/2024

Thanks for the feedback. You can be assured that we'll share your comments and experience with our team. We're committed to listening, learning and improving every day. Thanks again and hope to have you back again soon.

donald1959

Played On 09/19/2024

Reviews 3

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 09/30/2024

Thanks for the 5 star rating Donald, we appreciate it and hope to see you out here again soon for another round!

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Played On 09/17/2024

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect course for a vacation day

Can’t wait until I’m back down and play here again.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 09/30/2024

We're so glad you enjoyed the course and overall experience. We can't wait to have you back again too! Thank you!

TrashPanda3393

Played On 09/16/2024

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Amazing Experience

Top notch course. Amazing staff, well stocked pro shop, and great bar. They have a great driving range, balls are included with the tee time price, as well as a putting and chipping green. Well maintained course with amazing greens. The course and the surrounding area is beautiful. Would recommend if you have the money, any hot deal times just make it an even better value.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 09/30/2024

Thanks for this amazing rating and review! We strive to deliver exceptional experiences every day so it's great to hear we got it right for you and hope to have you back again very soon! Thanks again!

chipintn

Played On 09/16/2024

Reviews 17

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great value on a HOT deal

Threat of rain and we played in 3 hours. Evidently there's been a lot of rain here in the greens were very slow probably running around in 8, course very wet getting no roll. Virtually nobody else on the course

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 09/30/2024

Thanks for the nice review. Come back soon when the weather is better and we're sure you'll enjoy it even more!

u314162167924

Played On 09/13/2024

Reviews 6

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Fun course layout but not a great value

Course layout was fun. It was in pretty good shape except for the recently punched greens. Rental clubs were in fair shape but for the price of rental it would be nice to include a sleeve of balls and a towel. Course had been sprayed with a green dye that was difficult to clean off our hands.

Conditions Average

Value Fair

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 09/30/2024

Thanks for the great feedback, we're always listening and learning so your comments are helpful and appreciated. Hope to have you back again soon!

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FAQ

What is the address of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club?

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club is located at 465 Regatta Bay Blvd, Destin, Florida 32541, Okaloosa County.

Is Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club open to the public?

Yes, Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club is open to the public.

What year did Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club open?

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club was built in 1996.

Who designed Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club?

Robert Walker (1996) is the architect of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.

What type of grass does Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club have?

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club has Tifdwarf Grass greens and Bermuda Grass fairways.

What is the par of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

The par of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club is 72.

What is the length of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

The length of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club is 6840 yards.

What is the rating of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

The rating of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club is 74.2.

What is the slope of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

The slope of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club is 147.

What are the course conditions at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club are great.

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