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Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

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4.6
2603 Reviews (2603)
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30
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4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
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4.6
49 Reviews (49)
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4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
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4.6
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4.8
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4.7
190 Reviews (190)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
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4.7
Pace
4.6
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4.6
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4.8
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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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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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Reviews

4.6
2603 Reviews (2603)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 15
Water Hazards 15
Forced Carries 10
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 8
A Weekend Splurge 7
Locals 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 10
Near Local Attractions 9

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u314165488784
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/19/2024

Thank you for the 5 stars! We appreciate your business and hope to have you back again soon!

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Kansas56
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/19/2024

We appreciate the 5 star rating and hope to see you out here again soon!

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billtsf
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Reviews 3
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/18/2024

We really appreciate the 5 star rating, come back again soon! Thank you!

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Handicap 5-9
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5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/19/2024

We love the 5 star rating and glad to know you had a great experience with us. Come back soon!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/18/2024

Thanks for the 5 star rating! Glad to know you had a great experience with us and hope to see you out here again soon.

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Reviews 2
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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My first time to play since 2020. Course has changed a lot. Greens and fairways were in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/17/2024

Welcome back! We’re glad you enjoyed the changes since 2020 and had a great experience with us. Come back sooner next time! Thanks for the great rating and review, we really appreciate it.

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Helmers33
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great place to play!

On vacation and picked this course to play and we were really pleased! Nice greens and fairways and the staff was great!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/17/2024

Thanks for playing and for the great rating and review! Hope to see you out here again soon!

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Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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First Time Playing

We had fun

The only reason I can’t recommend to my friends is the cost. If you can get a deal then add this to your list. Greens weee fast and true. Would play again if my same deal was available

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 08/16/2024

Thanks so much for taking the time to rate and review your experience with us. Green fees vary and discounts are always available on www.regattabay.com and GolfNow to help you find the price point that best aligns with your expectations and budget. Hope to see you out here again soon!

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u004871234
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5.0
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Well maintained

One of the best overall courses I jhave played. Will play again nd absolutely recommend to anyone looking to play in Destin

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/16/2024

Thanks for the great rating and review! We’re glad you enjoyed your experience with us and hope to have you back again soon!

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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

The course was everything the reviews I read said it would be. Great layout and great condition. The ranger needs to be better at enforcing pace of play. Followed a foursome all day that had no business being on a golf course. They couldn’t hit it at all but wouldn’t let us play through so there was a log jam behind them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/16/2024

Thanks for the great rating and review. We’re always listening and learning so this helps us improve and get better every day! Come back again soon!

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wellhaus
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/15/2024

Thanks for the five star rating! We really appreciate it and hope to have you back with us again soon.

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u314165453166
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
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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Commented on 08/14/2024

Thanks for the five star rating! We really appreciate it and hope to have you back again soon.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/11/2024

Thanks for the 5 star rating! Come back soon!

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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great track

There was a grumpy older man at the gate who definitely doesn’t like his job. Course staff was great. Could have gotten a little more course knowledge before teeing off. Greens were quick and true, fairways in above average conditions for August. Pace of play was not enforced. I would never pay $230+ to play here but for the discounted price go and play.

Only other negative for a course like this and the fee they ask their rental clubs should definitely be nicer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/09/2024

Thanks for the review and rating. We’re always listening and learning so we appreciate hearing about your recent experience so we can get better every day. Our online rates are always discounted as are Hot Deals here on GolfNow so we hope to have you back out again at a price point that meets your needs. Thanks again!

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basicrik
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great staff

Staff was excellent. Very accommodating. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/10/2024

We’re so glad you had a great experience wity us and hope to have you back again soon! Thanks for the 5 star rating and compliments to our staff!

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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/08/2024

We appreciate the 5 star rating and hope to have you back again soon! Thank you!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/06/2024

Thanks for the great rating! Hope to have you back out again soon!

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u314165437124
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

The colonel

The golf course war pristine and challenging. I finished 30 minutes ahead of pace. Greens changed speed after the rain. I had to endure the heavy rain hole 4-8. Front 9 score suffered 7 over my handicap. Back nine 3 under my handicap. The drink cart left early that day they let us know so we got a cooler to go at the turn. I also dried my shirt under the hand dryer lol. I’ll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/06/2024

Thanks for the great rating and review! We’re glad you enjoyed the course and overall experience with us and hope to see you out here again soon!

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jmanreed
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/06/2024

We appreciate the 5 star rating! Come back again soon! Thank you!

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kerry73luke
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course!

This was the second year that we have played the course and it’s still challenging as always. Myself and two Sons love it and will be back again next year to enjoy another round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/02/2024

So glad to hear you and your boys enjoyed the course, thanks for the great rating and review! We hope to have you back again soon!

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