Links at Sandestin Resort: #14
View from #14 on the Links course at Sandestin Resort
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4.2
2180 Reviews (2180)
5 Stars
983
4 Stars
894
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
89.9%
Recommend this course
1996 out of 2180 reviews
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4.1
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.0%
Recommend this course
28 out of 35 reviews
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4.3
139 Reviews (139)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
63
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
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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Reviews

4.2
2180 Reviews (2180)

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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 9
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
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Links Gold Course

Course is amazing. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. Course is well taken care of and pace of place was amazing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Tough Track

Great course, but target golf. Lots of water and narrow fairways. Needs to be 50% off any time greens are punched/sanded. Great views of harbor

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Challenging shorter course with trouble if you don't control your ball flight. 7 or 8 holes on the Chochtawatchee Bay....great views. Gotten pricey like all courses in Walton County.

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

Fun course

Beautiful layout with 8 holes on the Choctawathcee Bay. Greens ok but could be better with a litlle more care.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Well Done

Course is well worth the money! Have not seen this course with this much grass in a few years….. greens were true, and green ( a little slow, but not complaining). Well done!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Needs maintenance

Tee boxes are not in good shape.

No ball washers and limited garbage cans.

No attendant at club drop off.

No rangers keeping pace of play.

Cracks (huge) in concrete all over.

Only benefit of course is the location/views.

Course needs to be maintained and professional at this price point.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great bay view links course in back nine

As the name “Link at Sandestin” says this course has several holes along the bay side of the Destin area. Back nine course is much prettier than front nine for that reason.

Only allowed irons for ranges due to short length but free range balls are a plus for easy warm ups prior to the rounding. Course layout is vet flat as typical in Florida but very demanding due to wind from bay/ocean. Conditions could be better for golf resorts but generally good conditions. Greens were not fast and had some weeds I. Some of the holes. Green fee was surprisingly reasonable so i can say this is a good course for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout with spectacular views

Always love playing this course. Mainly for the views. Picturesque. The pace of play is always a bit slow due to some first timers trying to play the tee boxes that they shouldn’t. At least that’s what the two groups ahead of me did.

This is a mainly a target golf layout due to the water, sand and tight fairways.

In good shape.

Food at the turn is priced right.

Also saw the cart attendant a few times during my round.

Enjoy the round by knowing it may be slow.

Take in the sights.

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

Best Course I've played

Im not a great golfer, but this course was a good time. Couple shots into the water, but with the views like that you can't be mad.

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