Links at Sandestin Resort: #14
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4.2
2174 Reviews (2174)
5 Stars
982
4 Stars
892
3 Stars
214
2 Stars
64
1 Stars
22
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
90.5%
Recommend this course
1991 out of 2174 reviews
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4.2
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.4%
Recommend this course
41 out of 48 reviews
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4.3
169 Reviews (169)
5 Stars
73
4 Stars
79
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.3%
Recommend this course
156 out of 169 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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Reviews

4.2
2174 Reviews (2174)

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

The Links

Loved the course, grouped with 3 others and we had a great time. The course is challenging but fun. Would definitely play here again if I ever come back to San Dest.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun time at the Links

Nice layout-bring plenty of golf balls if you are having a bad day. There is a lot of water on the course.

A Course Marshall would help with the pace of play

A sign indicating where the clubhouse is located would be helpful

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

Fun course to play. Plenty of nice views of the bay. Staff very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Links

Excellent value for beach courses. Not a championship golf course but.very nice layout and condition was very good. I would play again anytime.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fire the Greens Keeper

Great layout and friendly folks. It’s a fun track and not terribly difficult.

The greens are in rough shape. They aerated a month ago and you can still see punch marks everywhere. Looks like they did not use enough sand and clearly have not been rolled in some time. The back nine is better but your ball is still bouncing on all but two holes. I would recommend this course. No one can see your reviews but only stars. That’s weak.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Coach Hank

The staff is super friendly. The fairways were nice except for a few spots. The greens rolled nice! They do have a weed problem on many of the greens. Overall the course was worth the money!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

We were at twosome that played the first nine in an hour and a half, made the turn and there were three groups on number 10. Took us 2 1/2 hours to play the back. Starter was very friendly and nice. Pro shop staff were not friendly at all. Greens were OK. Very slow. For the money, it was worth it.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The links

The golf course itself was very challenging. If you’re looking for a course with beautiful views and a lot of water - this is the one. I booked during a few weeks after their aeration period was supposed to be over yet the greens still weren’t grown in. A couple holes had water leaks and so tee boxes were moved up which wasn’t an issue. I would definitely come back once greens were grown in and water issue fixed.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

M Broome

Great coarse. Aeration more of problem than expected. Had great time

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Links at Sandestin

Since the greens had recently been punched, the pro shop was discounting the green fees which was nice. I really liked the course. Lots of water everywhere but there were plenty of bail out areas so you didn't feel like you had to make the perfect shot every time. Plenty of difference from the different tees to make it as difficult as you wanted. My wife and I played with a single who had played the course before so he and I played the white tees, which were the mid/short length for the men. My wife played the red tees. A very enjoyable round of golf on the gulf coast.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Convenient location with lots of water.

Overall the course was pretty nice but I wasn't aware they had punched the greens so it wasn't possible.to try and shoot a good number due to.the greens.

The course appears to stat busy but I doubt I would play there again when.they go back.to full price unless its a tournament.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good value

Course was in good shape. Fairways excellent. Greens were still recovering from aeration which we knew ahead of time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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