Baytowne at Sandestin Resort
A view of a fairway at Baytowne from Sandestin Resort
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3.8
2129 Reviews (2129)
5 Stars
714
4 Stars
882
3 Stars
321
2 Stars
131
1 Stars
81
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
72.7%
Recommend this course
1724 out of 2129 reviews
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4.1
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.7%
Recommend this course
60 out of 70 reviews
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3.8
116 Reviews (116)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
72.4%
Recommend this course
84 out of 116 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
2129 Reviews (2129)

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 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Over rated

Outside staff was very friendly. Behind the counter staff was not good. They acted put out and not wanting to be there. Play was slow. Had to wait on almost every shot. Greens had not been cut. Putting was a waste of time. I have putted on faster shaggy carpet. Okay layout. Played the links course and everything was better.

Great views .

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mediocre24

Course was good.Golf bag guys weren’t very helpful or friendly. Driving range small not enough spaces at the range. Came early and had to wait at least 20 minutes for a driving range spot.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Signage and golf carts

This was our first time playing this course. Our entire foursome found getting from one hole to the next was beyond difficult. The worst signage to navigate from one hole to the next. Next our cart was malfunctioning from the very star and continued during our entire round. The problem was: When you put the cart in reverse you had to physically bang on the switch several times to get into the forward. Both the cart attendants knew about this problem and acted as it was normal. In fact one said we could switch carts, but other carts may have this same problem. And the cart windshield was extremely dirty. Where is the manage? We will not be coming back.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great round

Enjoyed Baytown course and the layout. Had forgotten about all the bunkers but were very playable. Definitely would play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Links Course Sandestin

The Links Course Pro Shop is located upstairs along with the restrooms. This is very is vey inconvenient and contributes to slow play.

Several of the sand traps are not maintained on both the Links and Baytowne courses, essentially mid holes and unplayable.

About half the time the driving ranges are closed because of wet conditions. It seems like with all the revenue these course receive they could maintain the driving range and sand traps.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent course

Had a nice round (7:40 AM tee time) playing with a father and son from Ohio. Busy pro shop check-in since it also serves the Raven course. Conditions were very good except the greens, which were extremely slow. Could have been cut more and rolled but perhaps they were left a little long for cutting and rolling for a junior amateur tournament that was coming up on the weekend. Got a $65 deal, regular $99.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Nice course, terrible greens

Decent resort course. Nice layout with some fun holes, but greens were brutal. Cut longer than most fairways. Like putting on shag. Have played the other 2 courses in this resort and way better. Keep it consistent. Other courses in the area a better option.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Baytowne

The course was very good however the greens were very, very slow compared to other courses I've played. Spent 18 holes trying to get the ball to the hole. Almost seemed as though the greens were not mowed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Overpriced

Do not pay more than $50 to play this course…night and day difference from Raven, which is great!! Staff was great, course was in rough shape and below average…

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A1 golf course... but greens too slow

4/5 overall. I'll come back 2 moré time this month..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow

I didn’t have super high expectations but this course was awesome not a single filler hole or a bad lie the whole round plan on playing all 3 courses here Baytowne Links and Raven which hosted the Emerald Classic Korn Ferry event a few years ago

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Always enjoy Baytowne

First time playing back nine. More challenging than the front. Fun coarse.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course fun, greens frustrating

Course was fun to play, layout presented a nice challenge , greens were very slow, not cut.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Birdie's are nice!

Enjoyed the day course was in good shape...Thanks for the great day 😊 Steve and Marnie from Washington State!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointing

The Course was in terrible shape. Long shaggy greens. Bare spots on the fairways. Soaking wet, poor drainage.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens great!

While the greens were in fantastic shape, some of the existing cartpaths were in need of repair, and one should be added down #9.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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