Links at Sandestin Resort: #14
View from #14 on the Links course at Sandestin Resort
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4.3
2237 Reviews (2237)
5 Stars
1013
4 Stars
918
3 Stars
218
2 Stars
66
1 Stars
22
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
89.8%
Recommend this course
2050 out of 2237 reviews
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4.4
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.0%
Recommend this course
57 out of 60 reviews
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4.3
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.5%
Recommend this course
85 out of 95 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Links delivers a highly rated layout with stunning water views, including the memorable hole 15 right off the water. Friendly staff, solid course conditions, and strong value make this Destin-area course well worth the visit.

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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Reviews

4.3
2237 Reviews (2237)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 46
Bunkers 35
Narrow Fairways 23
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 25
Advanced Golfers 22
Playing Multiple Courses 14
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 35
Convenient to the City 19
Near Local Attractions 18

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Possibly my favorite course in the Destin area. It’s not long and can penalize you for using long clubs. However, the course gives you a number of holes along the bay.and lots of challenging but manageable approach and short game shots.

For the value the course was in great shape. I would have loved to hit woods and hybrids at the range but it’s irons only. Pace of play is likely slow. We started 10 minutes late due to the group in front of us. I would expect afternoon play might back up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sandestin Links

I really enjoyed this course.

It’s very challenging, tight, especially in the wind.

The course is very picturesque, lots of bay views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf links

I played here and you need to be a where there are roots under the grass even 30 yards out from some of the trees

I injured my right arm hitting my shot from 1 on them and then other places the grass is like it is floating on water and your ball plugs

I really wasn’t expecting this stuff

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great layout

The layout is great, and the staff is friendly. However, the price of $130 for greens that don’t roll true and some that are filled with weeds seems unreasonable.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Holiday Golfer

Course in great shape for the time of year, greens were pretty good. #2 fairway, disappointing, had to move the ball to hit 2nd shot.

Staff was good, with the exception of a fivesome out then a foursome then our twosome, seemed to be a lot of twosomes, which feels slow, but actually was only 7 minutes slow, but when it’s 2 then 2 then 5 then 4 then us it feels slow

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Views

Incredible views, greens were slow, but very consistent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Most holes have water. Wind was brutal.

The course was in great shape, beautiful greens. Lots of water around the holes required accuracy off the tee. The wind off the big water was absolutely brutal -3 clubs. Not sure why a nice course would allow a five some but they did so play came to screeching halt when we caught up to them on the back nine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great shape

Played this course a bunch of times and every time it’s been amazing views and average condition. This time it’s better than ever and the course was in feet shape. One of my favorites in the area for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always challenging, in a good way.

Good condition considering March 4th. Definitely like to play more long irons, particularly off the tee. I play it a couple times every year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace 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

Beautiful views of the bay. Nice design with choice of tee boxes.

Never played the course before. It's spreadout and you have to cross streets with traffic. Got lost between 12 and 13. Signage should be provided to 13 tee box from 12 green. It was frustrating and lost 5-10 minutes on the round. Other than that the course is fantastic and my wife and I played it on a windy day and off season as far as the grass growing to be cut.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful

One of the most scenic courses I played this week. Highly recommended

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Most fun course in sandestin

This course is the most scenic on the three available courses here. It has the most potential to be fantastic of the three. It need several modestly priced improvements. Move the pro shop to the lower lever and include the snack shop. Improve the practice facility. And tune up the bunkers.

For winter the conditions are ok.

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