Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| 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 |
| 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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A fun links setup.
The course was in very good condition. Some easy holes and some difficult ones. Next time I'll play the up tees.
Good value.
The driving range is limited to iron only. It's hard to warm up without some driver practice, but all in all a fun round.
Great course for every level
The course was in great shape. Any level of player can have a great experience. I'll play it again the next time I'm in Destin.
Great
It was a great experience and glad I got a chance to play this course. Great shape and great layout
Needs an update
Nice course. Needs an update to clubhouse. Top dressed greens without notifying us. Would not have played if we had known.
This course is challenging
I’m over 60 so I played the white tees. It had some doglegs, nice holes along the bay. Fairway bunkers definitely came into play. Overall I really liked the layout. Would definitely play again. The staff was a lot friendlier in the pro shop that the guy at the Raven.
Greens terrible
All the SanDestin courses seem to have gotten worse over last 3 or so years. Greens at Links had just been covered with sand so putting was impossible. There was no warning of this when booking and there was no reduction in price. Ridiculous to pay $100 for course in this condition and probably not worth more than $75 at all. This was a Hot Deal at $100. These courses are still existing on prior reputation and the tourist trap mentality. I’ll not be playing any SanDestin courses in the future at their prices.
beautiful golf course
I always enjoyed playing this golf course.
The staff were awesome especially Morgan and Billy. The fairways and greens are well maintained, and the sceneries are wonderful overlooking at the Choctawhatchee Bay.
The Links
Nice layout but greens are just very slow compared to the other courses in Destin
Great Par 3
Provided you manage your expectations this is a wonderful 10-hole par 3 course that represents a great value versus other courses in the area. I recommend it to anyone.
Definitely the blue pill
Of all the courses we could’ve played, we played here and I regret it. It was like a zoo. All throughout the Golfing experience There were kids on scooters riding on the cart paths, The signature holes were littered with fisherman along the edge of the fairway and behind the green.
People that lived in the condos on those holes next to the tea boxes obviously had no concern or thought for the people on the tee (loud and boisterous) Best experience was the super kind guy behind the pro shop counter. The cart guy obviously hated his job because he would the cart up, slam the brake on and leave.
Go play emerald Bay, Burnt Pines, or for that matter, make the drive and play legacy or Baypoint. It was like being at a carnival. Extended golf carts were running around in and out of the course was absolutely free for all and the worst golfing experience I’ve ever had in Florida. The pace of play was horrible. The water in between the holes looked like a sewage storage pit. The maintenance on this course is in dire need of a refresh. The one positive thing I will say is that the layout is actually pretty cool. Be wary of the people teeing off on whole nine if you’re in reach of them on the Teebox of seven.
Links review
I enjoyed the course. If I’m back in this area in the future, I’ll play it again. The greens were good , but not great. They rolled fine. No complaints about this course.
Links
I am a member of the Bay Town courses and it is frustrating that I receive this from you every time I make a tee time through our on-line reservation system.