Links at Sandestin Resort: #14
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4.3
2240 Reviews (2240)
5 Stars
1014
4 Stars
919
3 Stars
218
2 Stars
67
1 Stars
22
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
89.7%
Recommend this course
2052 out of 2240 reviews
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4.4
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
24
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
93.0%
Recommend this course
53 out of 57 reviews
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4.3
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.2%
Recommend this course
83 out of 93 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
2240 Reviews (2240)

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
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/13/2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/13/2023

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 03/13/2023

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!

Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

worth the trip from P C

Only bad thing was the weather, off and on storms throughout the day. What a beautiful layout and the greens were very receptive. Usually the nicer courses the greens are way too fast for me, these were just the rite speed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/14/2023

Thanks for the great review and for choosing Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wet & Foggy

Started at 1:00 and played 18 with fog rolling in on the back nine. Cart path only due to wet conditions but we got our round in and enjoyed the course. Love the marsh/bay views.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/12/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Should have been closed or delayed

It was like playing into the black lagoon with the amount of fog - should have delayed starts or closed until playable. Bag help was no help at end of round. Of course is pretty you couldn’t tell.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

This course was amazing!! Absolutely beautiful views! Great conditions. Can't wait to play again in the spring or summer when its warmer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/14/2023

Thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Love the layout of the course and no issues with pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing course!

Had a 7:50am tee time. Got there early and they had a driving range (irons only) to warm up. Got paired up with two amazing people from Atlanta. Course was beautiful. From the woods to the bay, the course had some of the best views. It was a challenging course, but well worth it. Hole 14 is an amazing hole along the bay. Slow down and take that hole all in! Cannot be playing golf in Illinois in December, so it is great to hit the course in Florida.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/14/2023

Thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/13/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 03/13/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Sensational Sandestin

Fabulous first time playing here. Beautiful course in great place to play. Great value for the money. Would recommend to anyone. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/14/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

Played On
Reviews 2
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 03/13/2023

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 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value winter season

Great value during the winter season.. excellent Course conditions with medium paced greens … unique layout with challenges and decisions to be made on nearly every hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/14/2023

Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tennessee First Timers

We’re from the Nashville TN area and chose S-Links because of its proximity to our stay in Santa Rosa Beach and now we know it was the right choice. The course is challenging but why take it on if it’s not. The staff was very friendly. The heavy rain the previous day made it a cart path only round and with the walks we had to take across the fairway and getting a little lost because we were first timers to the course they sent John D ( out delightful starter) out to ask us to pick up the pace. He was very nice and understanding. We appreciated his friendly demeanor.

The fairways and greens had drained very well and it was a treat to play on such a well maintained course. We hope to play it again someday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 03/14/2023

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Played On
Reviews 126
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Beautiful views but a pretty cold day for me

Beautiful views on many of the holes are worth seeing. The course has more water than any I’ve sever played but it’s fair. I really enjoyed playing this course and definitely will be coming back on a much warmer day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

poor score - wonderful round

Had perhaps my highest score of the year and loved every minute of it. We played on a weekday off season and took advantage of their twilight rates with a 12:10 starting time. Starter got us off at 11:40. Temperature was 75 with a light breeze. The fairways were in better condition than the greens I normally play and the greens were the best I encountered this year. Risk - Reward is the perfect description. If you dare, and succeed, you can shave shots. If Karma intercedes, it only takes a couple holes to ruin a days scorecard. We loved it and will play again next time we are down. Bonus is they have three excellent courses with as much water and sand as you could dream of. ...Its a bargain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/14/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/13/2023

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 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/13/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love it

I love this golf course. It’s not like any other that I’ve played in north Florida. The greens are inviting and although average speed are true. Some of the scenery is Pebble Beachesque. Some long par fours and tough par fives, (I’m 65 so). Shot 39 on the front and had my but handed to me on the back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/14/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort thanks you!

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