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Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

3.8
2101 Reviews (2101)
Baytowne at Sandestin Resort
A view of a fairway at Baytowne from Sandestin Resort

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3.8
2101 Reviews (2101)
5 Stars
703
4 Stars
873
3 Stars
316
2 Stars
129
1 Stars
80
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
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73.5%
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1703 out of 2101 reviews
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4.3
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.0%
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40 out of 43 reviews
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3.8
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
73.7%
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87 out of 118 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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Tees
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
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Baytowne Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Gold M: 73.8/140 384 433 162 450 486 401 189 379 544 3428 412 165 558 463 190 554 438 191 429 3400 6828
Blue M: 69.6/131 W: 75.6/138 335 381 130 424 474 362 149 309 506 3070 353 138 528 421 167 446 394 159 391 2997 6067
White M: 67.2/118 W: 72.6/132 283 360 100 396 403 352 106 276 471 2747 329 111 490 395 132 433 379 134 380 2783 5530
White/Red M: 65.0/113 W: 70.0/128 283 294 100 364 403 352 106 276 438 2616 329 111 408 287 132 433 379 134 299 2512 5128
Red M: 62.7/106 W: 67.4/116 235 294 75 364 367 288 84 229 438 2374 292 68 408 287 95 405 338 102 299 2294 4668
Red/Black M: 59.8/97 W: 62.3/103 235 294 75 226 367 178 84 229 248 1936 292 68 266 287 95 259 338 102 181 1888 3824
Black M: 56.8/91 W: 58.9/97 167 196 72 226 278 178 82 164 248 1611 120 68 266 125 78 259 212 86 181 1395 3006
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 5 15 11 7 3 17 9 1 8 18 2 12 16 6 10 14 4
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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
2101 Reviews (2101)

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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MargoElaineFreewalt
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u365276748
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Slow go

The pace of play was slow. The greens were punched but we were expecting that for the price we paid. Overall we had a enjoyable round and we will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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u314165017158
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing golf course

The course was beautiful, and well taken care of. I played after they aerated the greens so that was the only down side, however it was heavily discounted. Will be back!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u314159580994
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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u314161760609
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Baytowne course 4/20/24

Course is in excellent shape except for the greens. Not sure if they had a lot of rain prior to me playing (I know they didn’t for a few days prior to me playing) but the greens were extremely hairy and slow. I’ve played here on several occasions and they weren’t this slow. I am going back this week so hopefully they have been able to at least mow them if not mow and and roll them. Overall it’s a beautiful course with a beautiful back drop!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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dmerrill
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good

Course is “middle of the road”

Greens were slow

Course conditions were okay

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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u591134267
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Reviews 22
3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u3737252
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Fun layout, poor conditions

The course layout is absolutely perfect. There are absolutely fun and challenging holes from the back tees. The ball sat up nicely in the fairways.

Very disappointed in the greens and tee boxes. The value($) does not justify it from tee to green. I’m not sure I’ve played slower greens than Baytowne. It was almost unbearable because the greens wouldn’t play pure. The tee boxes need some serious attention too. I was having to tee the ball 2-3ft behind every marker to find a flat spot or a spot with firm/lush grass.

I wouldn’t play this course again based on the green speed and tee boxes because every hole was so uncomfortable.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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u000001394257
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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sgfulkerson
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Needs improvement

Greens were slow, but much improved from last fall. Tee boxes were in very rough condition. Fairways and bunkers were marginal. I own a home on the 14th hole. So I know it Gets a lot of play, but for the amount of revenue this course generates it should be better maintained

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u314163746198
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

In bad shape

I was surprised at the price to play since we were informed after our round that the greens caught a disease last year and they had let them grow out. putting was horrible as the greens were beaten up bad. no true roll.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u314160869351
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens

Previous reviews mentioned slowness of the greens and they were not wrong. Way too slow

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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u591134267
Played On
Reviews 22
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Walt5260567
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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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VLbtuITn76UaibPhtLzo
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played 18 holes in 3 1/2 hours, !!

Nice layout, fairways are good, greens are challenging but no beverage cart all day 😢

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u591134267
Played On
Reviews 22
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Walt5260567
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Jenius3
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fine course, Yet Expensive

The experience overall was okay, however it was extremely expensive for the quality. BEWARE these are the slowest greens I think I’ve ever seen!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u4869506
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u000007641597
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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