A view of a fairway at Baytowne from Sandestin Resort
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3.9
1603 Reviews (1603)
5 Stars
584
4 Stars
679
3 Stars
214
2 Stars
78
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
77.5%
Recommend this course
1349 out of 1603 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.3
176 Reviews (176)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
52
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
20
Conditions
2.8
Value
2.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
52.3%
Recommend this course
92 out of 176 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
345 Reviews (345)
5 Stars
101
4 Stars
123
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
21
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
71.9%
Recommend this course
248 out of 345 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6804 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.2

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Jackson (1986) Tom Jackson (2005)

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

Reviews

3.9
1603 Reviews (1603)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 49
Bunkers 44
Undulating Greens 16
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 22
Advanced Golfers 22
Playing Multiple Courses 20
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 44
Near Local Attractions 26
Convenient to the City 23

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Value Excellent
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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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
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3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/02/2023

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!

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/02/2023

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!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens are in terrible shape. Very difficult to putt when the balls are bouncing all over the place. Very slow also.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/02/2023

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!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 11/02/2023

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!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/02/2023

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!

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Reviews 1
2.0
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Previously Played

Greens are terrible

Greens as bad or worse than neglected municipal course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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