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Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

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4.3
1441 Reviews (1441)
5 Stars
634
4 Stars
603
3 Stars
142
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
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91.8%
Recommend this course
1319 out of 1441 reviews
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4.3
152 Reviews (152)
5 Stars
66
4 Stars
66
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.4%
Recommend this course
139 out of 152 reviews
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4.3
294 Reviews (294)
5 Stars
127
4 Stars
128
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.5%
Recommend this course
269 out of 294 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6710 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.2

The Links Course at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is the ultimate in risk-reward golf. The architect, Tom Jackson, routed five holes along the bay and then wound the course inland across rolling undulations. In order to prevail against the blustery Gulf Coast winds, accuracy and proper club selection are essential, making it a true shot-maker's golf course. In addition to being right along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay, the Baytowne Marina serves as a backdrop to the course, providing even more stunning views of the Emerald Coast. Of the four championship golf courses that Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers, the Links is one of the original two and also one of the most popular. The layout offers a unique links experience that all skill levels can enjoy, especially since it features four different sets of tees.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 72 6710 yards 72.2 135
Gold (W) 72 6710 yards 79.1 137
Blue 72 6238 yards 70.2 124
Blue (W) 72 6238 yards 76.5 131
White 72 5761 yards 69.0 114
White (W) 72 5761 yards 73.8 126
Red (W) 72 4897 yards 69.1 115
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Scorecard for Links Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Gold M: 72.7/139 514 359 193 415 193 414 371 355 536 3350 425 529 172 504 338 412 164 391 425 3360 6710
Blue M: 70.6/132 W: 76.8/134 458 338 175 401 174 392 343 334 496 3111 399 502 165 483 312 380 139 347 400 3127 6238
White M: 69.1/119 W: 74.2/129 432 317 157 367 156 352 315 310 456 2862 373 475 138 462 286 359 114 317 375 2899 5761
Red M: 65.2/110 W: 69.7/117 334 301 133 312 142 279 279 252 416 2448 299 435 124 371 260 300 95 287 278 2449 4897
Handicap 5 13 17 3 15 1 9 11 7 4 8 18 2 12 10 16 14 6
Par 5 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 5 36 4 5 3 5 4 4 3 4 4 36 72

Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Jackson (1971)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Sandestin Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No Denim, Collared Shirt and Bermuda Shorts Required

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Reviews

4.3
1441 Reviews (1441)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 45
Bunkers 34
Narrow Fairways 23
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 25
Advanced Golfers 21
Playing Multiple Courses 13
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 34
Convenient to the City 19
Near Local Attractions 18

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Conditions Average
Value Fair
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Hot weather
Used cart

Links

This a beautiful course. I have played all over the US and this course is in the top 5.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Hot weather
Conditions Excellent
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Good
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Perfect weather
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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ghasley
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The Links

Excellent layout that requires thinking. It’s not a long course but requires some accuracy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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bgould1021
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Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Scenic course, below average greens

We booked the first tee time of the day so pace of play wasn’t an issue. The range is irons only which will cost most golfers some strokes on the first few holes. Tee boxes and fairways were in pretty good shape. The rough is thick but fair. Greens were very disappointing for a $100 round. Extremely slow, you have to hammer putts to get them to the hole. Overall the scenery makes it worth playing once, but probably will pick a different track next visit.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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Pace Excellent
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