Baytowne at Sandestin Resort
A view of a fairway at Baytowne from Sandestin Resort
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3.8
2099 Reviews (2099)
5 Stars
702
4 Stars
873
3 Stars
316
2 Stars
128
1 Stars
80
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
73.7%
Recommend this course
1702 out of 2099 reviews
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4.3
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.9%
Recommend this course
39 out of 42 reviews
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3.9
124 Reviews (124)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.8%
Recommend this course
94 out of 124 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high marks for its challenging and scenic design, with beautiful landscapes enhancing the overall round. Friendly, attentive staff and a smooth pace of play make for a welcoming experience from start to finish.

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
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Reviews

3.8
2099 Reviews (2099)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 52
Bunkers 46
Undulating Greens 17
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 22
Advanced Golfers 22
Playing Multiple Courses 21
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 46
Near Local Attractions 27
Convenient to the City 23

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Reviews 3
3.0
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Previously Played

It’s always ok

It’s always just ok. Staff is ok, greens were trash but they warned us ahead of time so that’s fine. The course is just always ok but I wouldn’t pay the full amount they ask for. Too many other options.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Used to love this course

We knew they were losing the greens but never thought it was that bad … at least they could keep them cut equally, but there are tufts of longer grass making the ball go anywhere. Also the sand traps are just awful, like the gave up on maintaining them also. At least fairways were good. Pace of play was awful… a foursome 2 groups ahead of us was soooo slow… had to wait on practically every shot! We are here for 5 weeks… definitely not going back…. Which is too bad as it used to be one of my favorite in the area! They lowered their price but still way too expensive for course condition

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

greens

The fairways were great and rough was good but the greens were the worse i have ever played !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The greens were burnt up very little green grass on them. I should have been refunded my round . No one afford a replay round on the other course next to it was Raven or anything about sorry or nothing. I did learn on thing even high-in courses don't care about customer's that play there just as long as they get greens fees !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Terrible Greens

And the staff seemed proud that the green fee was low.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice

Greens were being worked on. Biggest issue was the mediocre amenities.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has horrible greens!

The greens on this course are the worst I have ever played on. We were warned by the staff that they were in bad shape, which was an understatement. They said there was no plan by the ownership to put any money into the course to fix the greens. Golf Now needs to remove this course from their website until they are fixed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Afternoon golf outing

The fairways were great but the greens

were rough

If they get the greens back in shape they will

Make the course great I

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens were unplayable!

We have platted here many times. The greens were unplayable! $100 to play those greens is a joke!

Conditions Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Don't Play here!!!!

The greens were the worse I've ever played!!!

There was no warning about the greens or i would have played the course! Do not play!

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Worst greens

Have never played on greens this bad.

Fairways, greens and tees were overgrown.

Such a shame as the course layout is great.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

Immaculate Fairways - Worst Greens EVER

We booked this course through GolfNow and the pictures were incredible. Staff in the clubhouse was extremely friendly, but they never told us the conditions of the greens. From the tee box on number one we were well pleased with how well the fairways were manicured. When we got to the first green, we absolutely couldn’t believe it. Since we weren’t told of this, we thought it was a one or two hole thing. Every green was entirely unplayable. There is no way this course should charge more than $30 to play since every green is un-puttable. Very nice fairways but putting is kind of part of the game.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

TERRIBLE GREENS!!!!!

So let’s just start off with, don’t be fooled by the 30% discount, this course is not playable, greens are absolutely terrible, they tell you the greens are not the best but still playable but not until you talk to the starter! this course should be closed until they can’t get their greens playable. I would not recommend playing even if it was free. Greens are where you score, you can’t do it at this course. Save your money and look elsewhere, biggest waste of $90 I’ve ever seen

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice

The greens were under repair and were almost unplayable. Other than that it was a nice course. Would be better if there was a decent “19th hole”.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Worst greens I’ve ever seen

Do not pay more than $60 to play or you’ll be disappointed. The greens were lumpy and half dead. Horrible shape! The tee boxes have overgrown weeds all over them. The fairways are okay and do get better on the back 9. Course layout is great, it’s a shame they have let it get this bad.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

All greens and most tee boxes are trashed

Worst greens and Tee box conditions I’ve ever seen on a high dollar course. Weeds, wrong height adjustment on the mower, dead spots, brown spots from fertilizer spills. You name it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

BayeTowne golf course in Miramar

This course was in the worst condition of any course I’ve ever played. Greens were un-puttable. I will never return.

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