Links at Sandestin Resort: #14
View from #14 on the Links course at Sandestin Resort
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4.2
2170 Reviews (2170)
5 Stars
981
4 Stars
890
3 Stars
213
2 Stars
64
1 Stars
22
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
90.3%
Recommend this course
1988 out of 2170 reviews
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4.3
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.4%
Recommend this course
75 out of 83 reviews
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4.2
212 Reviews (212)
5 Stars
86
4 Stars
97
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.6%
Recommend this course
192 out of 212 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
2170 Reviews (2170)

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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 16
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
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Was well worth it.

Wanted to play a course while we visited from Texas, glad we chose The Links. Great place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Had a great time on the links today, it was in great shape and enjoyed the round very much.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 173
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

beautiful golf course

A must play when you are in the area.

I have been playing golf here for about 5 years now, and I always love and enjoy playing golf here. The pro shop named, Jerry is always welcoming me back and he was always pleasant with all the customers he checked in.

Also the Starter named, Michael is very accommodating to all golfers. The bag boys are always ready to take care of the golf bags upon arrival and after golf to clean and load up my golf bag.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful views when on the water side of the course

Overall good day of golf. However the pace if play was a little slow. Did notice a group of five walking and a few others that slowed the pace down. The cart paths were broken up pretty bad but other than that the day was great. I would recommend keeping the snack bar open later than 4 pm for later rounds.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Played her today for the first time. Course in good condition. It was a holiday so pay a play was pretty quick since I played early. Overall, definitely will play again when I’m back here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

First time playing here

This is my first time playing this course. It was a holiday weekend and with the Golf now deal of $100. I would say this was definitely one of the better values to play out here. Greens are in good condition. Course was in good condition pay a play was four hours though when we got to the back nine, they decided to send a single out in between two foursome. Not sure why it did slow us down, but all in all Was a good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf cart retriever boy

This kid was the rudest kid that I have ever met

He was rushing me to give up my cart while I was trying to teach my daughter how to putt.

It was 6:00 and they were still open

He talked back to me with an attitude and wouldn’t be quiet when I was speaking . They should teach them how to speak in those situations. I told him that there was watermelon rhines and trash in the ice chest and that I had to clean it. he said that”It wasn’t his problem “

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great condition

Course is excellent, in great condition and i would recommend it to every type of golfer.

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