Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club in Destin, Florida, USA

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4.7

2632 Reviews (2632)

5 Stars

1685

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663

3 Stars

181

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1 Stars

Conditions

4.5

Value

4.3

Layout

4.7

Friendliness

4.8

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.6

95.4%

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4.7

75 Reviews (75)

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Conditions

4.5

Value

4.3

Layout

4.7

Pace

4.7

Amenities

4.6

StaffFriendliness

4.9

98.7%

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74 out of 75 reviews

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Avg Rating

4.7

180 Reviews (180)

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140

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Conditions

4.6

Value

4.4

Layout

4.7

Pace

4.7

Amenities

4.6

StaffFriendliness

4.8

97.8%

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Course Highlights

Regatta Bay's challenging layout rewards strategic play, with demanding par 3s and a 500-yard par 4 that tests golfers of all skill levels. The exceptionally friendly staff, top-tier amenities, and consistently pristine conditions make every round feel worth the trip.

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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Satellite Layout

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

Track Rounds

Scorecard

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

4.7

2632 Reviews (2632)

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Reviewer Photos

MMLewis

Played On 02/16/2026

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

pAV22zmjgwaQMzuiawH7

Played On 02/11/2026

Reviews 1

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

February round at Regatta Bay

Beautiful course, very friendly staff made our first trip seem like we've been playing here for years

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 02/16/2026

Thanks for the great rating and review, we really appreciate it and so glad you enjoyed your time with us. Hope to have you back again soon!

u000003844080

Played On 02/11/2026

Reviews 7

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

My Favorite

Always play when in town. Good shape for winter golf. Greens hard to read as usual. Fun time

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 02/16/2026

Glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope to see you out here again soon! Thank you!

u795518986

Played On 02/06/2026

Reviews 44

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Windy but what did you expect on winter

Good day with 20-40 mph out of Southwest made a challenging course even more so.

Greens are really good considering it is winter.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 02/09/2026

No doubt that the big winds and cold temps made it extra challenging last week. Thanks for the 4 stars and positive comments. We appreciate your business and hope to have you back again soon!

jistre33

Played On 02/05/2026

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 02/17/2026

Thanks for the 5 stars!! Come on back soon!!

u795518986

Played On 01/17/2026

Reviews 44

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

For winter the course was great in great shape, especially the greens. Cart path only resulted in a nice walk. No crowds so the pace was notably fast.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 01/19/2026

We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to have you back again soon! Thanks for taking the time to leave a rating and review of your experience, it means the world to us!

u314159580994

Played On 01/07/2026

Reviews 17

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Great Staff

The staff at Regatta Bay are always friendly, easy going and will help you get on your way with a good laugh. Course and practice area are in great shape, with fun and challenging holes.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 01/19/2026

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a 5 star rating and review! We work hard every day to deliver great experiences and it's nice to know we did that for you. See you next time!

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u314162880279

Played On 01/09/2026

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Awesome course

Me and my group had the best time. Course is very nice and challenging. I would definitely recommend playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 01/12/2026

We're so glad you had a great experience with us and enjoyed the course! Thanks for the 5 stars and review! Hope to have you back with us again soon!

Woddiegee

Played On 12/19/2025

Reviews 218

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 12/26/2025

Thanks for the 5 stars! We're glad you enjoyed your visit with us and we hope to have you back again soon!

Woddiegee

Played On 12/19/2025

Reviews 218

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Joseph6473375

Played On 12/12/2025

Reviews 16

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Great Course

Great golf course and an awesome staff! Just wish they offered a locals discount or rate.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 12/26/2025

Hey Joseph, thanks for the great ratings and comments. We're grateful for your business and look forward to having you back again soon. Keep an eye on GolfNow for Hot Deals that are deeply discounted. We offer several every day. And if you're local, consider a membership with us. We have several levels that might meet your needs and budget! Thanks again sir!

Mpgsime

Played On 11/23/2025

Reviews 21

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

3.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Fair

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 12/04/2025

Thanks for taking the time to leave a rating, we value the feedback and work hard to improve every day! Hope to have you back again soon for another round with us! Thanks again!

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Played On 11/25/2025

Reviews 1

Handicap 0-4

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Previously Played

Windy weather

Used cart

I love the layout, but the greens were not good!

I really like this golf course and have played here many times over the years and will continue to come back. Their range is decent, they have a good amount of space but there aren’t enough targets. The short game area and putting green are excellent.

This is one of my favorite layouts in the area I always enjoy playing here. This time however, I was very disappointed with the greens. I’m hoping it’s because they have over-seeded with rye or something because the greens were very hairy and bumpy. Putts bounced all over the place, you couldn’t keep anything on line. The cups also look like they hadn’t been changed in a few days.

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 12/04/2025

Thanks for sharing your recent experience and for your loyalty, it means the world to us! We're working on some exciting off-season improvements for the driving range that you will really enjoy. Thanks again and hope to have you back again soon!

MegD78

Played On 11/23/2025

Reviews 2

4.0

First Time Playing

Visit from Iowa

Great course, awesome staff! We were in town with family for vacation so playing golf anywhere this time of year if fantastic but this course did not disappoint. Some challenging holes but definitely playable for the 15 plus handicap in our group.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 12/08/2025

So thankful for your kind comments and 4 star rating! Please come on back soon!

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Bryan3677699

Played On 11/12/2025

Reviews 15

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 12/08/2025

Thank you for taking time to leave a 5 star rating and nice review! We really appreciate it and look forward to you having you back again soon!

u000002139348

Played On 10/06/2025

Reviews 9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 10/16/2025

So glad to hear you had a great experience with us and thanks for taking the time to leave a 5 star rating! Hope to see you out here again soon! Thanks again!

Rally2024

Played On 10/03/2025

Reviews 2

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a month

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 10/16/2025

Hey there! Thanks for taking the time to share your 3 star rating. Guest feedback is critical to our growth and operational success. Would love to hear where we may have fallen short with you and hope to have the opportunity to have you back to improve on your experience next time! Give me a call or text anytime to further discuss your experience. Thanks again! John Z - 704 575 2060

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Played On 09/30/2025

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 10/16/2025

Thanks for the 4 stars! Hope to have you back again soon so we can earn a 5 star rating next time! Thanks again!

BLmD5G9CZI7TR1M0OIKs

Played On 09/20/2025

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Perfection in Destin

For a course priced at this rate you would expect near perfect amenities and quality and that is what you get. Great layout, perfect conditions, fantastic amenities, and great service. The iced mango scented towels are game changers. Lots of awesome courses in this area but this one stands out.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 09/30/2025

So gratifying to hear you had a great experience with us, thanks for sharing! We hope to see you out here again soon!

MSMITH0344Z

Played On 09/18/2025

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Always in great shape

I vacation in Destin 3-4 times a year and always play at least one round at regatta Bay . This course is always in perfect shape and well worth the money. Thanks

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

RegattaBay

Commented on 09/30/2025

Thank you for the 5 stars and great review! We value the feedback and we’re grateful for your business! Come back soon!

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FAQ

What is the address of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club?

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club is located at 465 Regatta Bay Blvd, Destin, Florida 32541, Okaloosa County.

Is Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club open to the public?

Yes, Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club is open to the public.

What year did Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club open?

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club was built in 1996.

Who designed Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club?

Robert Walker (1996) is the architect of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.

What type of grass does Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club have?

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club has Tifdwarf Grass greens and Bermuda Grass fairways.

What is the par of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

The par of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club is 72.

What is the length of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

The length of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club is 6840 yards.

What is the rating of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

The rating of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club is 74.2.

What is the slope of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

The slope of Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club is 147.

What are the course conditions at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club are excellent.

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