Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Gold | 72 | 6710 yards | 72.2 | 135 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 6710 yards | 79.1 | 137 |
| Blue | 72 | 6238 yards | 70.2 | 124 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6238 yards | 76.5 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 5761 yards | 69.0 | 114 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5761 yards | 73.8 | 126 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4897 yards | 69.1 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 72.6/140 | 514 | 359 | 193 | 415 | 193 | 414 | 371 | 355 | 536 | 3350 | 425 | 529 | 172 | 504 | 338 | 412 | 164 | 391 | 425 | 3360 | 6710 |
| Blue M: 70.5/133 W: 76.5/144 | 458 | 338 | 175 | 401 | 174 | 392 | 343 | 334 | 496 | 3111 | 399 | 502 | 165 | 483 | 312 | 380 | 139 | 347 | 400 | 3127 | 6238 |
| White M: 68.6/122 W: 73.8/138 | 432 | 317 | 157 | 367 | 156 | 352 | 315 | 310 | 456 | 2862 | 373 | 475 | 138 | 462 | 286 | 359 | 114 | 317 | 375 | 2899 | 5761 |
| Member-Combo M: 66.5/113 W: 71.2/136 | 432 | 317 | 157 | 312 | 156 | 279 | 315 | 310 | 416 | 2694 | 299 | 475 | 138 | 462 | 286 | 300 | 114 | 317 | 278 | 2669 | 5363 |
| Red M: 64.6/108 W: 69.2/122 | 334 | 301 | 133 | 312 | 142 | 279 | 279 | 252 | 416 | 2448 | 299 | 435 | 124 | 371 | 260 | 300 | 95 | 287 | 278 | 2449 | 4897 |
| Black Combo M: 62.8/105 W: 66.9/117 | 334 | 301 | 133 | 230 | 142 | 279 | 230 | 252 | 325 | 2226 | 250 | 380 | 124 | 371 | 260 | 230 | 95 | 287 | 278 | 2275 | 4501 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 15 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 10 |
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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.
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.
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.
Husker
Very nice course with above average winter conditions. Played in 4 hours. Greens fast and in nice shape. Recommend you try this course.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.