Links at Sandestin Resort: #14
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4.2
2185 Reviews (2185)
5 Stars
986
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%
Recommend this course
2001 out of 2185 reviews
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4.1
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
83.8%
Recommend this course
31 out of 37 reviews
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4.3
135 Reviews (135)
5 Stars
56
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
91.1%
Recommend this course
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
2185 Reviews (2185)

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Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Enjoyable Round

The course is challenging as ever, in very good shape for this time of year and the greens were wonderful. Very impressed with the sand traps as well because they were wet and the sand was soft. Will be back. Highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Great layout!

Prob the most scenic course in the area. The staff is prob the rudest bag boys I’ve ever come across. The dude with the round bucket hat, go find another job!!! Took 3 pga course pros and everyone said the same thing. What is up with that guy.

We won’t be back..

If one hates the job that much, quit and don’t work either the public.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun round

Challenging golf, but mostly generous landing areas. Mistakes will likely end up in water. Greens were good but not great. A touch slow. In all good winter golf.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Husker

Very nice course with above average winter conditions. Played in 4 hours. Greens fast and in nice shape. Recommend you try this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Chilly Round!

Played on 12/31 teeing off just after lunch; was pretty chilly. Not my first time playing here. The course was in good shape, but the greens were very slow. That said, it is head and shoulders in better condition than Baytowne (avoid Baytowne). The courses at Sandestin have so much potential, just wish they would put in the effort to make the greens and traps nice. We were staying on property, so it is very convenient to play here. Would recommend if staying on property at Sandestin and looking for convenience.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Scenic layout with good conditions

Nice scenic layout. Resort course that gets a lot of play. Good conditions. Greens were rolling ok and true. Not that fast. Pace of play was about 4:20hrs. Recommend if you get a deal at $99.00 and below.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Day

The Links should be a much better course for what they charge. There were several holes where it was evident they had water problems. The bathrooms on hole 6 are filthy and full of bugs.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Links Course

Greens were terribly long and cuts varied from green to green. Drink cart stopped at 2 pm as we finished front nine. Clubhouse was closed at 4 after the round so no post round souvenirs or restrooms.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course, terrible staff.

Course had great views. Course was in good condition. Staff was rude. Pulled up at the end of our round to the bag drop but told we couldn’t drop our bags off at the bag drop because there was a tournament and they needed the space for their carts. so they told us to turn our cart around and park it, and then carry our bags to our car in the parking lot. So after paying over $100 to play staff made us feel like we’re playing on a municipal course. Pro shop staff was rude . There are much better courses in the Destin area to play that are in the same price range.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome views

Nice layout. Plenty of water to lose a ball n or two. Six holes ir so are open to the bay on the back nine!

Front nine definitely plays easier.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Absolutely Fantastic

Played this course on a last minute hot deal ($50.99!) and was not disappointed. After a morning full of rain, I was expecting the course to be soggy. Once I got there, was informed it was cart path only (as expected), but the 2 I was paired with had not checked in, so I got sent off early as a single! The course was in fantastic condition. Greens rolled fairly fast and true. They had maintained a good level of firmness even after the rain. Fairways understandably had some softer areas but the ball still mostly bounced and they were in great shape as well. Ended up playing as a 5-some with the group in front of me and still maintained a 4 hour pace of play. Layout provided many different sight lines and varying types of holes. Spectacular views of the bay, and challenging holes along the water. 100% will play again if back in the area.

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

Pretty Good

Very enjoyable course. Scenic, not overly difficult. For the price, could be a bit better maintained - bridges in poor condition, greens quick but bumpy, green surrounds a little weedy. Driving range is limited to irons only.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Played this course 9/16,9/17,9/18. Course condition was great. Only negative was a couple of the traps didn’t have much sand. More like a waste area. Pace was fine until last round. In fairness they were finishing up a tournament (scramble format) so it was backed up. It was a 2:00 round. Three guys in front of us hit multiple balls off the tee in every direction. We ended up playing front twice so we could finish. But, obviously really liked course as we chose to play it 3 days in a row.

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