Links at Sandestin Resort: #14
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4.2
2177 Reviews (2177)
5 Stars
982
4 Stars
893
3 Stars
216
2 Stars
64
1 Stars
22
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
90.4%
Recommend this course
1993 out of 2177 reviews
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4.1
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
79.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 34 reviews
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4.3
139 Reviews (139)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
63
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
91.4%
Recommend this course
127 out of 139 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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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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4.2
2177 Reviews (2177)

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great

It was a great experience and glad I got a chance to play this course. Great shape and great layout

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Needs an update

Nice course. Needs an update to clubhouse. Top dressed greens without notifying us. Would not have played if we had known.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 173
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

The Links

Nice layout but greens are just very slow compared to the other courses in Destin

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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