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4.6
2566 Reviews (2566)
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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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
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.7
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4.9
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4.7
207 Reviews (207)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
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Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
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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

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
2566 Reviews (2566)

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Commented on 08/01/2025

Thank you for the 4 star rating! We hope to have you back with us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/27/2025

Thanks for the 5 stars! Glad you had a great experience with us, come on back soon!

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Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Had a great time playing this course. It was well kept and the greens were amazing. Would recommend this course to anyone looking for a great golf experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/24/2025

So glad to hear you had a great experience with us. Thanks for taking the time to give us 5 stars and a positive review. We work hard every day as a team so it's gratifying to know we did well with you! Come on back soon. Thanks again!

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Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

This course was first class from start to finish. The layout was beautiful. Conditions are really good, greens are in great shape. The mango towels are amazing. Would highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/24/2025

Thanks for the 5 stars and the great review! We appreciate the feedback and support! And yes, the mango ice towels are a big hit in the summertime here in NW Florida, glad you enjoyed them!

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Played from the tips and shot bogey golf. One of my more enjoyable golf rounds I can remember.

The course staff are very accommodating. The facilities have a great set up. The range is really nice. Everything about this course is first class I would rate it up there as probably one of the best courses in the area. There’s a great balance of risk and reward. There are some holes that you do not want to challenge but others that give you some incentive to go for it. The par 3s are all challenging. Shooting bogey golf on this course from the tips felt like a much lower score. There’s a 500 yard par 4 from the tips. I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/21/2025

Glad to hear you enjoyed the course and overall experience with us! Hope to have you back again soon!

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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Excellent

Course was an excellent shape. I would recommend it to anyone in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/21/2025

Thanks for the great review! See you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/17/2025

Thanks for the 5 stars! Hope to see you back out here again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/17/2025

5 Stars! Awesome! Glad you had a great experience with us and hope to have you back soon! Thank you!

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

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/14/2025

Thanks so much for this review and 5 star rating! We're delighted to know you had a great experience with us and took the time to share it. Hope to see you back out here again soon!

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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/14/2025

We appreciate the 5 stars, thanks so much and we look forward to having you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/13/2025

Thanks for the 5 stars! Come on back soon!

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Hard Pass!

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/12/2025

Hey there, I've tried to reach you twice this week to discuss your experience and try to make things right. Still hoping to connect at some point. If we had known your were dissatisfied with the rental clubs, we would've gladly made it right on the spot but your review is the first we heard about it. When we're busy with rentals, we sometimes have to go with older sets, not an excuse just a reason. Our check-in process includes reviewing the rental set before you get on the course so that's the best time to let us know and if we don't have a better set, we'd discount or waive the rental fee. Again, sorry it didn't go that way for you. As for the Marshall interactions, we agree it's unacceptable and we will coach our staffers to do better so thanks for that feedback. We're committed to listening, learning and improving. All guest comments are helpful and we appreciate them all. As I mentioned in my direct outreach, give me a call on 704 575 2060 and I'll try to make things right with you. Thanks! John Z - Director of Operations

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 07/12/2025

Thanks for the great rating and reviews Brett Keep an eye out for great rates on GolfNow. They offer Hot Deals daily and additional discounted online rates can be found at RegattaBay.com. Hope to see you out here again soon sir!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great layout and staff

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/12/2025

Thanks for the 5 stars and great review! Glad to know you had a nice experience with us, See you next time!

Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Regatta Bay

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…

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/12/2025

Thanks David, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the course and the 5 star rating. Hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful experience!

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/09/2025

Making new friends on the golf course is just an added bonus to a great day! It's one of the things that makes golf special. Thanks for sharing that you enjoyed that part of your experience with us. We hear it a lot and it always makes us happy! We're so glad you enjoyed your round with us and hope to see you out here again soon to play another round and maybe make some more new friends! Cheers!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best 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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/05/2025

Great to have you back and glad to know you enjoyed your experience with us! We're always listening and learning so comments like yours mean a lot and help us stay focused! Thank you so much and see you next time!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Pace of Play is an ISSUE!

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

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/03/2025

Hey there, thanks for taking the time to comment. Pace of play can be an issue at peak times when the tee sheet is full no doubt, but we do try to improve pace with messages to carts and our roving marshals. We are not perfect and we regret it impacted your recent experiences with us. Give me a call anytime to discuss it further and I'll try to make it right with you. Again, thanks for the feedback, it helps us learn and improve! John Z - Director of Operations, Regatta Bay - 704 575 2060

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/02/2025

Hey thanks for 5 stars! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a rating and hope to see you out at the club again soon!

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