Links at Sandestin Resort: #14
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4.2
2186 Reviews (2186)
5 Stars
987
4 Stars
896
3 Stars
216
2 Stars
65
1 Stars
22
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
90.1%
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2002 out of 2186 reviews
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4.2
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
84.2%
Recommend this course
32 out of 38 reviews
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4.3
135 Reviews (135)
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
91.1%
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123 out of 135 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
2186 Reviews (2186)

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Commented on 07/14/2023

We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

The day we played was cart path only. Tee boxes, fairways and greens were good. The staff were friendly. It was a nice round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/23/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your experience at our golf course. We're glad to hear that you found our tee boxes, fairways, and greens in good condition. We appreciate your kind words about our staff! Please visit again soon!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/14/2023

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

2nd time playing here and 2nd great experience. Course is well kept from the greens to the fairways to the rough areas. Staff were friendly which is always a plus.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're glad to hear that you had a great experience playing at our course. We appreciate your continued support and hope to see you again soon!

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Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/10/2023

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Gorgeous course!

I loved absolutely everything about this course. The fairways were perfect, the greens neatly manicured, and a challenge for any level of player with the abundance of water and bunkers. Will definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/10/2023

We appreciate your wonderful review of our course! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the well-maintained fairways, manicured greens, and the challenging layout. Thank you for your kind feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/14/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great cource

Guard did not no were links was at but we found it.were mean about being in wrong lane. But once at course it was great. Great veiws of the bay.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/10/2023

Thank you for visiting us at Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course / Nice stff

We had a great time playing our first round at the links. The staff was very nice and very accommodating. When our game was cut short because of weather, they gladly offered a rain check for our back nine..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're glad to hear that you had a great time at our golf course and that our staff was accommodating. We hope you join us for another round in the future!

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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Idiot Marshal

We had to wait to hit on every shot. On the 7th hole the marshall drives up to the tee where we are waiting, glares at us while we are hitting. He watches as our first player hits a drive within 10 yards of the group ahead after waiting five minutes for them to clear.

After all of us hit the marshall tells us to '"let's get it going".

I hope you find a better marshal going forward starting tomorrow.

Difficulty Fairly Easy
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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

Fun Course Great Views

Played during family vacation with my 12 year old son. The course was in great condition and was fun for both of us. Lots of water from all the ocean views, so bring a few extra balls. Tee boxes could use a little love but overall a great experience. Will play again in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our golf course. We are glad to hear that you and your son had a great experience. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Solid course, rarer style, great ambiance.

The Links @ Sandestin provides an atypical experience with a wide variety of shot types. Tee shot accuracy is at a premium but extreme carry is not required. Course is in good condition even in extreme summer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/10/2023

Thank you for visiting us at Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

The course itself was great, I had a fun time playing on vacation. The greens were very, very slow. I’m not for sure if it was because it was so hot out or they are always that slow. That’s me just pointing out the details, I would still recommend for sure.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/11/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Views

Golf at the Links can be a very relaxing experience, The views of the manicured course rolling into the bay while a lone palm tree in the distance sways will take the nerves down a notch. Due to the pace of play police the course is not enjoyable as the scenery would suggest, on the first par three on the front side we had to wait several minutes for the green to clear. Once cleared we hit our tee shots. As we entered our carts the Marshall approached us complaining there was too big of gap between us and the group in front,

if the goal is to play as fast as one can perhaps a shot clock is in order. Or the 4 lawn mowers in the middle of the fairways on requiring us to wait could be avoided with a different mowing schedule. Or God forbid, don't over book the course.($$$$$-aint happening)

Greens were long and slow, probably protecting them from the heat. Sand was crusty on top but soft as talc underneath. Facilities were nice and functional. They usually have cart boys to help at the bag drop but I didn't see any. They were there, they just were not helping with the carts or bags. Proshop shop guys and the starter were very nice and professional.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/05/2023

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

Played On
Reviews 2
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
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Commented on 07/05/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

wonderful course

this is the second year in a row my son and i have played this course. This year the weather wasnt the best. in fact a tornado hit very close to us. we waited the weather out and had a good day. the staff is awesome.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tornado interrupted our round

Overall course was exactly as I remember playing it 10 years ago. It had been raining all week in Destin - Miramar area and we did not get a chance to finish our round as a severe storm headed that way and it turned out to be a tornado. Course staff was attentive and got us out off the course and secured the carts.

I would like to play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/05/2023

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course management required

Tough little course. Significant course management required. Wind was an issue. Driving range was irons only. But I really liked it. We had fun. Opportunities for cool pics. Definitely want to play again.

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