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

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4.7

2629 Reviews (2629)

5 Stars

1684

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661

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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2396 out of 2629 reviews

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4.8

72 Reviews (72)

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Conditions

4.6

Value

4.3

Layout

4.7

Pace

4.7

Amenities

4.6

StaffFriendliness

4.9

98.6%

Recommend this course

71 out of 72 reviews

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4.7

179 Reviews (179)

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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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175 out of 179 reviews

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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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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

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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

2629 Reviews (2629)

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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u314163883297

Played On 04/24/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Greg Smick

Enjoyed the course had a lot of competitive fun. Will play again. When greens are in better shape.

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 05/08/2023

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!

u000004967982

Played On 04/24/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Previously Played

Great Layout, below average course

The last two years I keep coming back here to give it a shot. Holes are visually cool and there are some cool designs. However, the course is never in good shape. Slow greens. Half the grass is dead all over the course (no grass on parts of the fairways and greens on almost every hole). It appears most of the grass is about 1/3 dead, 1/3 in good shape and 1/3 weeds. I okay about 100 rounds per year and I am a 2-4 handicap. I have no problem paying for what you get. I think this course needs to improve the quality (it’s there and had all the potential) or cut their rates in half.

Conditions Fair

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 05/08/2023

Hi, 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 thank you for playing at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!

LAVALGIRL

Played On 04/27/2023

Reviews 5

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

2.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 05/01/2023

Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

BillSowell

Played On 04/26/2023

Reviews 125

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Top 500 Contributor

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 05/01/2023

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!

u314163506344

Played On 04/25/2023

Reviews 2

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 05/01/2023

We're glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club!

freezers

Played On 04/25/2023

Reviews 37

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Fantastic as usual

Course is one of my favorite.

The greens and collars need a bit of work but course in good shape.

Staff always great and friendly.

Other courses around do not treat you as well as here.

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 05/23/2023

Hello, thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club. Please visit us again soon!

u000007579566

Played On 04/24/2023

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Slow greens

Course is nice. Layout good but the greens are way to slow for the price.

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 05/01/2023

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.

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bbutler0204

Played On 04/24/2023

Reviews 27

Handicap 15-19

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Nice round of golf on a very nice course. Pace of play a bit slow but was kept abreast that it would get better.

Will come back to play again.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 05/01/2023

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.

bNJLSKurAEBdMEb24hz2

Played On 04/24/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

First Time Playing

A picture tells a 129 stories

Not as hyped. Tough layout, you need to be long off the tee. Green areas are iffy. This is semi-private. . Got behind an extraordinary slow foursome but bitched at by some Starksville guys for holding them up. At the holes across from the shopping center. They must be members. Shrug. Challenging. But there are options. The clubhouse is shoddy. They don't assess the members hoping the tourists make up for it .

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 05/01/2023

Hi, 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!

RG59755AF9CCFC9C901

Played On 04/21/2023

Reviews 2

Handicap 0-4

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Course I've loved to play in the past...

4/21/2023

Staff is always first class, for sure... And a family that enjoys this wonderful game...,

Pre round warm up on mats.... for $$ not good!

Short game area... under repair...!

after 2019 renovations not much change and expected a bit more outa overall course conditions for the money.

Conditions Fair

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 04/24/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

u314163627143

Played On 04/19/2023

Reviews 1

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Beach Golf

Great time on the course. Condition was very good and fun to play. Front a little longer and back more precise part of the course. Would recommend to visitors because of convenience and design.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 04/24/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club thanks you!

etthomas0414

Played On 04/17/2023

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

April 17, 2023

Course was in great shape and remains one of the nicest in the area. Prices have jumped dramatically in the last two years and it is about to be out of our price range.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 04/24/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club thanks you!

u000005936813

Played On 04/19/2023

Reviews 3

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 04/24/2023

u000005288329

Played On 04/18/2023

Reviews 32

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 04/24/2023

Hi, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another great experience!

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u000007716010

Played On 04/18/2023

Reviews 45

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

2.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

High greens fee poor greens

The price I paid to play golf was extremely high considering the conditions of the grass around the greens and some of the greens themselves.

Until fixed I would not recommend this course. When paying high fees you expect a well keep course

Conditions Fair

Value Poor

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 04/24/2023

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams so we can work to make changes. Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly. Thank you for visiting Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

goldmag

Played On 04/18/2023

Reviews 10

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Very nice course.

Nice layout, good pace, friendly staff. A perfect day.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 04/24/2023

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.

jmanreed

Played On 04/10/2023

Reviews 9

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 04/24/2023

Andrew1101263

Played On 04/15/2023

Reviews 6

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Great Place!

Would definitely play again. Pace of play was a little slow, but most groups let us play through which was nice. Conditions were great, staff was awesome, and facilities were nice. Free range balls too. Greens were a touch slow, rolling maybe a 9. If the greens were faster, I would’ve given it a 10/10.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 04/24/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club thanks you!

u204514760

Played On 04/14/2023

Reviews 2

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Windy weather

Used cart

Around of harassment

It was an extremely windy day. From time to time, we had to wait for the group in front of us, but at no time was anyone waiting on us. Nonetheless, both the GPS screen and the marshal constantly harassed us for being behind pace. The wind was blowing 15-20 miles per hour all day. Nonetheless, we finished our round in about 4 hours and 15 minutes. Getting harassed under these conditions is ridiculous. I have played this course many times over the years, but I won't be back.

Conditions Average

Value Poor

Layout Good

Friendliness Poor

Pace Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 04/24/2023

Christophe4394783

Played On 04/14/2023

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Very nice course

Played at 7:03, first group out so pace wasn’t a problem, really enjoyed the course layout. Greens and fairways very nice to play on. Was it worth $200 to play , not sure but all the courses in the area seemed pricey. I would play again and recommend.

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

Commented on 04/24/2023

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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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