Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
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About
Baytowne Golf Club at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort is routed from the beach to the bay, providing stunning views along the way. The course rolls across the few elevation changes that the area has to offer. Although it opened in 1984, the golf course didn't reach its peak until it underwent extensive renovation in 2005, which were carried out by the original designer, Tom Jackson. The layout features rolling fairways lined with mature pines that are generous and times but can be tight when you least expect it. The large, undulating greens can also play faster than what you might be expecting. Water, which comes into play on 12 holes, is a prominent feature of Baytowne Golf Club as are the numerous bunkers strategically placed throughout.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6804 yards | 73.2 | 138 |
| Blue | 72 | 6125 yards | 69.9 | 130 |
| White | 72 | 5517 yards | 65.4 | 114 |
| Red | 72 | 4770 yards | 67.7 | 120 |
| Black | 72 | 3002 yards | 57.8 | 92 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.2/138 | 381 | 430 | 161 | 446 | 491 | 403 | 189 | 358 | 542 | 3401 | 412 | 165 | 554 | 463 | 190 | 552 | 439 | 191 | 429 | 3395 | 6796 |
| Blue M: 69.9/130 | 334 | 385 | 130 | 424 | 473 | 379 | 153 | 310 | 506 | 3094 | 362 | 138 | 525 | 420 | 160 | 448 | 397 | 160 | 391 | 3001 | 6095 |
| White M: 65.4/114 | 281 | 356 | 100 | 396 | 403 | 353 | 106 | 278 | 471 | 2744 | 329 | 111 | 484 | 392 | 129 | 424 | 379 | 134 | 360 | 2742 | 5486 |
| Red W: 67.7/120 | 233 | 292 | 72 | 364 | 368 | 287 | 82 | 231 | 439 | 2368 | 292 | 68 | 405 | 354 | 93 | 402 | 338 | 102 | 312 | 2366 | 4734 |
| Black W: 57.8/92 | 165 | 193 | 72 | 222 | 283 | 178 | 82 | 164 | 248 | 1607 | 120 | 68 | 266 | 125 | 78 | 259 | 212 | 85 | 182 | 1395 | 3002 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 |
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Photo submitted by SoWalMD on 09/08/2021
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 09/20/2019
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 09/20/2019
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 09/20/2019
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 09/20/2019
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 09/20/2019
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16th from the fairway Photo submitted by u7885576 on 07/08/2019
Keep it in the fairway
When on vacation on 30A, I like to work in at least one round at Baytowne. The course is always well maintained. It has lots of water and sand hazards, so I have to discipline myself to keep it in the fairway with a conservative strategy and a cocky swing. I can score here from the blue tees with fairway woods and irons if my driver does not behave.
Beautiful Baytowne
The course was in pristine shape. The course gave a warning about greens that were in overseed recovery. They gave the appropriate discounted rate. I would have paid full price though. The conditions did not noticeably negatively impact my round. There was rain the previous two days and it was muddy, but that was expected. I actually had my best round in years so that helped too.
Greens were terrible
The overall layout of the course is a good track and challenge. If I would’ve been informed that the greens had been over seeded, and were probably the slowest greens I have ever played on I would’ve never played there.
Don't get out of the truck
There are a lot of lousy reviews about this course due to the greens being in poor condition. Hey! that's true. They have an invasive grass issue and it's a sad story. This is a fun layout and the staff are all really good people. Don't take it out on them. Go play and enjoy the layout. It's a fun golf course.
Good course except for greens.
The overall course was good and enjoyable. However it did not appear that the greens had been rolled or mowed for a while. They were quite slow and rather bumpy. A little care with greens and would b very enjoyable course. Staff is great, very friendly and helpful. Hope greens are in better condition my next trip.
Course MUCH improved
I am a member at Sandestin and regularly play at most of the courses.
On Oct 30, 2023 I would rate the following
Tees - perfect, well manicured
Fairway - lush, well mowed, excellent
Rough - mowed but deep enough to be penal if you miss in the wrong place (as it should be)
Greens - good, rolling well, not slow but not fast either. You still must strike the putt, but it's predictable.
This is a HUGE improvement over 30 days ago. Worth playing once more
We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!
Beautiful Course
The course layout is wonderful. The course is in good shape, but the sand traps were pretty hard. The staff was very professional and helpful
Greens are in terrible shape. Very difficult to putt when the balls are bouncing all over the place. Very slow also.
We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!
We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!
We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!
Greens are terrible
Greens as bad or worse than neglected municipal course.
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!