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Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| 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 |
| 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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Putting green Photo submitted by andrewpope5287 on 05/08/2024
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Photo submitted by DwayneE on 10/05/2023
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Photo submitted by GeorgeD709 on 06/01/2023
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Fairways covered with thatch and hay. Not worth $123 even in a tourist town. Photo submitted by u314159574893 on 05/06/2023
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Fun time! Photo submitted by cindy1131 on 01/11/2022
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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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Nice par 3 Photo submitted by u314162113093 on 08/28/2021
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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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No slack, all smack! Photo submitted by Brian1423139 on 01/16/2021
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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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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
Thanks and hope to have you back again soon!
Love this course!
This is my favorite course in Destin! They have Ute so I can score a lot better!
Wow! Thanks for the great review Leigh, we really appreciate and value your business. Come back again soon!
It was ok
For the price I expected the course to be in much better condition. The greens were pretty average. It was a nice location and I played with a great bunch of guys. I wouldn’t play again for the price and condition of the course.
Hi, u314163595921! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!
Disappointed with fairways
Greens were very fast and not very receptive, the fairways were very dry, pace of play was good
Thanks for the detailed feedback on playing conditions, it helps us learn and get better every day. Come back again soon!
Poor weather diminished the experience.
Played the course while on a trip with family. Our experienced unfortunately could have been better if we wouldn’t have been racing against incoming storms. Very windy and wet conditions throughout the morning.
Course late out was good, staff was very polite, not sure the overall experience was worth the price.
Would I play it again?
Despite the inclement weather, we're glad you found some positives with your experience at Regatta Bay. We value your business and hope to have you back on a sunny day sometime soon!
Good fun course
Course was still coming out of its dormant state it seemed (60% green spring grass) but conditions were good from tee to green. Greens were quick. Entire course is well maintained, carts are great, staff was great. Course design is good not great but fun to play
Thanks for the great comments, they help us grow and get better every day. We value your business and glad you had an enjoyable experience. Come back again soon!
Winter Conditions?
First time playing the course but was disappointed with the conditions. Tee boxes were essentially dirt and greens were not great. Dont know if that is a function of the types of grass they use or something else. The bunkers are really good but rest left me wanting.
Hi, keithnielsen. 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.
Unfriendly staff and Bad Management
This was the second Day in a row I played this course. The staff were even more unfriendly, and the clubhouse charged me $100 to slide up 5 tee times. They then added a player who originally paid $100 for his round to our group after I paid $100 to move my father and my tee times up.
They don’t answer their phones, they don’t understand how to work with the guests. The members are rude and make you feel unwanted.
I would pay $50 to play here at most and don’t want expect amy sympathy from their staff.
0/5 pace of play and the Marshalls won’t help out.
2some after 2some
They also send foursomes off the back in front of you when making the turn!!
Look elsewhere. I am sad I waisted two beautiful days of golf with my father.
Hello, u000004930386. Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.
We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.
We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.
We hope to hear from you soon.
On behalf of the Regatta Bay team, we regret the experience you've described and would welcome the opportunity to discuss it with you personally in an effort to make things right. It's important to us. Please reach out to me at jzeidner@regattabay.com or 704 575 2060. Thank you!
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Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!