Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

So far my favorite course i have played in Destin. I have only played 4 course there while we are on vacation but the course was in great shape. Kind of challenging but not so hard you feel ever hole is kicking your butt. I will definitely play this course next time im in town. Staff was friendly and very helpful and even provide iced towels in multiple locations as the temps were very high the day we played.

Not usually one to leave reviews, but here we go…

We booked a last-minute tee time at Renatta Bay while visiting Destin and unfortunately didn’t read any reviews beforehand. We didn’t plan on golfing during this trip, so none of us had our clubs with us — which meant relying on rentals from the course. For a group of three single-digit handicaps, the rental clubs were honestly unacceptable: extremely low-end with visible wear, including grips literally falling off the putters. For the $600 we spent on tee times and rentals, we expected a far better setup.

The course itself was just average — nothing special, especially for the price. We tried to make the most of it, but the round was further soured by one of the course marshals who had one of the worst attitudes I’ve come across. Even though we were waiting on nearly every shot due to two slow groups ahead of us, the marshal came around and made a comment to my daughter’s boyfriend suggesting we needed to speed up. When I confronted him a few holes later, he couldn’t have cared less. The kicker? Our cart GPS showed we finished the round 48 minutes ahead of pace — so the criticism was completely unwarranted.

That said, any day on the course with my daughter is time well spent, and I’m always grateful for that. But this experience made it hard to enjoy. Between the poor value, broken-down rental clubs, an average layout, and an unprofessional staff interaction, we won’t be returning — and I’d advise others to think twice before booking here.

I could only afford it with coupon codes and discounts, but it’s a great track.

First time playing this course. Staff was extremely welcoming and cordial. Course was in great shape and I really liked the strategy on the back 9 that this course demands.

Nice practice area free range balls.

Great course in great shape.

Greens were fast but true. This course can be very difficult from the tips…

Golf Now helped me find a very reasonable price. I don’t mind being paired with others. Playing partners from Missouri & Tennessee were wonderful people to network with.

Course was on excellent shape. Greens rolling around 11.5 on stamp meter. Players who draw the ball can be aggressive off of the tee majority of the time. I’d be eager to play again now that I know the greens. Highly recommended over other courses in Destin.

Luxurious and bar set setting, this was the best course I played all week. Although it was insanely difficult, the beauty and pristine condition overshadowed my score of + too many. It will be a staple for future beach trips.

I have played Reggatta many of times and everytime I have played here the pace of play has been horrible! The Marshall does not do anything about it. The last 2 rounds I have played there have been a 5 1/2 hour round and a 5 hour round. Golf is not enjoyable or worth the money if it takes the entire day to play and you wait 10mins between each shot

The course was manicured extremely well. The layout proved challenging but conquerable - even though I didn't :-)

Definitely worth a return trip!

I played at Regatta Bay while in Destin for vacation. The staff was friendly, and the course was in excellent shape. I booked on GolfNow and got paired up with 2 members. They were both very friendly and great guys to play a round with. I would recommend playing this course.

I was blown away at the beautiful layout and the difficulty of the course. As a 23 handicap, it started off well but from the 7th hole on, it swallowed golf balls with water and tight fairways. A birdie on 17 carried me to the clubhouse on a high because the +35 for the day left me humbled. I’ll be back next year to break 100. The white tees may say 6100 but it played like 6500.

Our foursome had a great day! The course is in incredible condition. It is a great track that is a good choice for most handicaps. We play it every summer while on vacation. It is immaculate and the staff is super accommodating! We like it because it is so nice but not uptight or rigid. Also get a bloody Mary from the bar to go!