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

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4.7

2623 Reviews (2623)

5 Stars

1678

4 Stars

661

3 Stars

181

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.5

Value

4.3

Layout

4.7

Friendliness

4.8

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.6

95.0%

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2390 out of 2623 reviews

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4.7

66 Reviews (66)

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Conditions

4.5

Value

4.3

Layout

4.7

Pace

4.7

Amenities

4.6

StaffFriendliness

4.8

98.5%

Recommend this course

65 out of 66 reviews

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Avg Rating

4.7

189 Reviews (189)

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149

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Conditions

4.6

Value

4.4

Layout

4.7

Pace

4.7

Amenities

4.6

StaffFriendliness

4.8

97.9%

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185 out of 189 reviews

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AI summaries based on real golfer reviews

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

2623 Reviews (2623)

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.

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u704271413

Played On 07/17/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great course

The course was great. The staff were incredibly nice and accommodating. There were a few holes that could use some work along with the construction going on around hole 17 and 18, but was an overall great time.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/24/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club thanks you!

murphyk1961

Played On 07/17/2023

Reviews 15

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/24/2023

Hi, we would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!

u314164250524

Played On 07/04/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Fun Course in Very Good Condition

This is a very fun resort style course. Very senic and the conditions have been very good every time I've played it. It is quite expensive like the other courses in the area but is also, one of the better and more enjoyable courses.

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/17/2023

Hello, thanks so much for your review. We appreciate your feedback, and we hope to see you again soon at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.

Motionman63

Played On 07/11/2023

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Destin trip

Nice layout with good conditions. Courteous staff. It is overpriced for the course.

Conditions Good

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/17/2023

Hi, 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.

u314164211353

Played On 07/09/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

1.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Not so great for the money

It’s a nice course but no better than the cheaper courses in Sandestin and definitely not worth $229 a round. Tee boxes were in bad shape and the greens were awful, like they’d not been cut or rolled. When you pay that price, you expect them to roll the greens.

Definitely wouldn’t pay over $100 again to play it. Kelly plantation is the place to be!

Conditions Fair

Value Poor

Layout Fair

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Poor

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/17/2023

Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve and are working diligently to improve the course. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

u000007716010

Played On 07/02/2023

Reviews 45

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/17/2023

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.

csprague666

Played On 07/08/2023

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great round of golf

First time playing here. Played as a single played in 2.5 hours. Which is awesome! 77. Great track. Few funky holes but I play here again no big deal. Course was in great shape. Greens were a bit slow but all in all 5 star day!

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/17/2023

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.

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Cdwoods

Played On 07/06/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.

tony8978297

Played On 07/01/2023

Reviews 8

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

1.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Fair

Value Poor

Layout Good

Friendliness Poor

Pace Average

Amenities Fair

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/10/2023

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.

mooremore

Played On 07/07/2023

Reviews 7

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/10/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences,. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!

u314159294962

Played On 07/07/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

2.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Horrible staff

Rudest staff at any golf course I have ever played. Guy in the pro shop was very unfriendly to say the least. Cart guys were rude. The only people we saw smile working there were the Marshalls on the cords.

Conditions Average

Value Poor

Layout Average

Friendliness Poor

Pace Poor

Amenities Average

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/10/2023

We apologize for the negative experience you had with our staff. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and we will address it internally to ensure our team provides a more friendly and welcoming environment in the future. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Brandisi

Played On 07/06/2023

Reviews 7

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Typical, not special. Nice facilities

Proper range, short game facility under repair, nice clubhouse. Course is the resort course you should expect, but honestly not in as great of condition as you would expect for the price. Some stinky holes, some interesting ones, none great. 17 is fun. Another course in the area is where you should play, way better value.

Conditions Average

Value Fair

Layout Fair

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Fair

Amenities Good

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club thanks you!

bill24000

Played On 06/16/2023

Reviews 8

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.

gc2116263387

Played On 07/04/2023

Reviews 1

Handicap 0-4

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

2.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Tourist Trap

One of the things I've found about golfing in Destin is that many inexperienced golfers bring their mates to have a good relaxing time on the courses, they have no understanding of golf etiquette, pace or talent....if you are there to play serious golf for your usual wagers.....rethink it.

Conditions Fair

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Poor

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our golf course. We apologize for your experience and appreciate your feedback. We will work on improving our pace of play for the future.

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u000007716010

Played On 07/02/2023

Reviews 45

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/10/2023

jmelt100

Played On 07/04/2023

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.

u314164160065

Played On 06/25/2023

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/10/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences,. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!

u000004956262

Played On 06/25/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Best course in the Panhandle

From the staff to the food to the course everything was excellent. Each hole is memorable and presents unique challenges.

This course never gets boring.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.

tony8978297

Played On 07/01/2023

Reviews 8

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

2.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Fair

Value Poor

Layout Good

Friendliness Poor

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/10/2023

Hi, thank you for taking the time to review the course. We take feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.

u314164160065

Played On 06/25/2023

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club.

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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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