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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
94.8%
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4.6
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4.5
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4.7
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4.6
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About

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

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club, a five-star Forbes Travel Guide facility; has been a popular tee time choice for locals and traveling golfers in Destin. For Groups of 9 or more please contact our sales office for Group Booking Packages at (850) 337-8080.

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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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
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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
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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.

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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
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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.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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
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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!

Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/30/2024

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

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/30/2024

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

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
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
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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.

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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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!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
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
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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!

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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
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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!

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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
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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!

Played On
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
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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!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Wet weather
Used cart

golf on a rainy day

Four straight days of rain. Course was a bit soggy. The greens had been punched 10-11 days before our round. We were made aware of that prior to making our tee time. The greens rolled good and fairways were very playable. The ruff was tough. We will play any time we get back to N W Florida

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/14/2024

So glad to hear you enjoyed your round and we appreciate the rating ans great review. See you next time! Thank you!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/14/2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave a rating. Hope to have you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
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
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/14/2024

We’re grateful for the 5 star rating - thanks and come back soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course!

This is definitely one of the best courses in the area. Fantastic layout and beautiful course. One of those courses that makes you feel good about life just being out there. My standards for conditions are very high, so my 4 stars are for a course that is in great condition! I will be returning to this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/14/2024

Wow, thanks for the great rating and review! Look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 09/14/2024

Thanks for the 5 star rating, come back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Another Great Destin, Fl Course

We played Regatta on Sunday 9/8/2024 during a seriously rainy weekend. Luckily, we didn't get rained on during the round. The course was in fantastic condition, and drained very well. The course drains so well you almost couldn't tell how much it had rained. The course is challenging but very fun. All of the staff were super friendly and helpful. Great place to play gold. Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/14/2024

We’re glad to hear you had a great experience despite the recent rains! Thanks for taking the time to leave a rating and review, we really appreciate the feedback. Hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/09/2024

Thanks for the 4 star rating! Glad you enjoyed your round with us and hope to have you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It kicked our butts!

Regatta Bay is a fantastic course to play. This was our first time playing and it literally kicked our rear ends. And other than the greens having been aerated the week before, which caused some very slow putting,

It was simply a wonderful course in every regard.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/05/2024

We’re so glad you enjoyed the course, it’s definitely a challenging one! Thanks for the 5 star rating and review, it means a lot to us and keeps us aligned with our goal of delivering great experiences every day. Thanks again and come back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/05/2024

Thanks for the 5 star rating! Come back out to play again soon!

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