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Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

4.3
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Links at Sandestin Resort: #14
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4.3
2208 Reviews (2208)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
217
2 Stars
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1 Stars
22
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
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90.1%
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2023 out of 2208 reviews
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4.4
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.9%
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39 out of 42 reviews
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4.3
128 Reviews (128)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
91.4%
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117 out of 128 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: 72.6/140 514 359 193 415 193 414 371 355 536 3350 425 529 172 504 338 412 164 391 425 3360 6710
Blue M: 70.5/133 W: 76.5/144 458 338 175 401 174 392 343 334 496 3111 399 502 165 483 312 380 139 347 400 3127 6238
White M: 68.6/122 W: 73.8/138 432 317 157 367 156 352 315 310 456 2862 373 475 138 462 286 359 114 317 375 2899 5761
Member-Combo M: 66.5/113 W: 71.2/136 432 317 157 312 156 279 315 310 416 2694 299 475 138 462 286 300 114 317 278 2669 5363
Red M: 64.6/108 W: 69.2/122 334 301 133 312 142 279 279 252 416 2448 299 435 124 371 260 300 95 287 278 2449 4897
Black Combo M: 62.8/105 W: 66.9/117 334 301 133 230 142 279 230 252 325 2226 250 380 124 371 260 230 95 287 278 2275 4501
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
Handicap (W) 15 7 17 3 13 9 5 11 1 2 6 18 12 4 8 14 16 10
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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
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4.3
2208 Reviews (2208)

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u314160996548
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful, Fair Test of Golf for All Levels.

Really nice course, interesting with variety of scenery and course layout. We really enjoyed it, and with the exception of a very few greens that were in transition, excellent shape (all greens were eminently playable). On the back nine, Brown Pelicans were hunting, diving and splashing, catching fish. They were a treat to see. I’d recommend this course for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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totallrob
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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u000713441
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Links

The course is in great shape and it plays as a thinking persons course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u000001642076
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Links golf club

Great views of the ocean, playable.

Greens were overseeded, so not ideal!

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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peytonplace
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u808907014
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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u808907014
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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u591134267
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Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u9518253
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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gscheinman
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice course

Nothing special. Very nice course in decent shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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William4833333
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Jammernet
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Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Used to be better

We played this course 5 years ago and enjoyed it.

The most recent experience was below average and disappointing. The pace of play was horrendous as there was no one following proper tee times and we were told to just go when you see an opening. We got stuck behind two very slow foursomes and there was no marshall on the course at all,.( they probably did not want to pay for this position)

The course conditions were very dry as they do not seem to water the fairways. We golfed another course not on the resort , a couple of days later which had beautiful fairways and superior service and friendliness.We can confrirm the lack of care at Sandestin Links and customer service.

Sandestin resort has changed owners many times from what I haved heard. It is quite evident from the downward condition of the resort itself and the condition of it's golf courses , I would golf somewhere else in the area.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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u000005653613
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Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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VIfjJXo1sjqPilzVw7RG
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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u591134267
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u000003960893
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Confition

Compared to previous visits the course condition was not nearly what it was even last year

The traps are Terri le

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u314159644236
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u000003948909
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I would say that this course would be much better when there has been rainfall because it was so dry. The pace of play was very poor on the back nine, on one hole we had four groups. There was no Marshall that could’ve expedited play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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u9518253
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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u6097001
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course deteriorated

Most tee boxes have bare spots and voids to stand in. Greens are inconsistent. Sand in bunkers very compressed and grass growing in some bunkers. The golf course is not in good condition.

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