Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
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: 73.8/140 | 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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Par 4 16 Photo submitted by u314159831003 on 03/19/2025
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Several holes looked like this. Photo submitted by u053200452 on 10/13/2024
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Another hole that had not been changed in days. Photo submitted by u053200452 on 10/13/2024
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Most of the traps were very unkempt Photo submitted by u053200452 on 10/13/2024
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Yes that is the green. Photo submitted by 46ObY6W4BoIYFkHCt7WH on 09/24/2024
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Hole #1 Green Photo submitted by u000001493158 on 05/29/2024
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16th from the fairway Photo submitted by u7885576 on 07/08/2019
Golf cart GPS system did not work until Marshall fixed it on hole 7. No sand in cups to fill divits! Ya'll need to do better!
Fun course
Played with my grandson, a new player, and found the course in good shape & somewhat forgiving.
Course needs cold drinking water and ice on the course. If not able to Provide cold water, then provide or allow bottled water.
Bag Drop Staff was not welcoming or informative upon arrival for first time guests.
I was paired up with two other players that had a start time 17 minutes prior to mine. I would have rather played with my pair rather than being moved up.
Slow greens, overpriced for what it is.
This course has 6 holes that are high quality and interesting in terms of the layout… 6 holes that are pretty good, and 6 holes that are kind of filler. In particular the 2 par 3’s by the power lines are kind of an afterthought. The greens were really disappointing…. Very slow, frustratingly slow. For $130 I expect better green quality. I would have been fine if I paid $60-$70. There’s lots of better options in the area.
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First time
Green we’re sandy but that happens. Pace was very slow at first but opened up later. Beautiful course layout
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Golf Now Pricing Makes the Course Affordable
Slow play for sure. Greens are not rolled and bumpy. Acceptable, but they can do much better.
Would not pay full price here, but Golf Now makes this an enjoyable place for the money at 65-75 dollars. If you pay 100 plus no bueno.
Greens are “Not Great” No balls on the Driving Range.
General condition good. Greens are not rolled and generally compared to other courses in the area sub-par. Pretty frustrating. Driving range area great, however if there are no balls to hit then that says it all. Probably under staffed like most courses in the area.
Great course
Great course for the money. Decent pace of play. Course was in great shape. Plenty of hazards, so pretty tough for a bogey golfer but overall a great time and will be back!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our course and found it to be in great shape. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Good course
Solid course. Good layout. Great way to start your SanDestin golf adventure. Pretty wide fairways. Receptive greens. A touch slower than expected but rolled pretty true. Would be nice if players repaired their pitch marks but that’s not the course’s fault. A nice challenge but not overwhelming for mid to high handicappers. All in all a good day and a good round.
Sandestin Baytowne
A fun course, pretty challenging, a little tight, but in pretty good shape. Driving range was closed to to damage from recent weather but it looked fine? This is a common issue at Sandestin for a number of excuses. It’s always something it seems? Greens are kinda choppy and very slow. Fairways are always pretty good. Tee boxes are just ok. Pace of play was great today. Sandestin is pretty expensive for a course with no driving range, no towels, no water, etc.
Nice Course
24 hours after being hit by a tornado and heavy rain. The course was in good condition. Range was closed.
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Misleading
The staff were all great and very friendly. When I booked the tee time on golf now it said that practice facility was included, but it was closed. The course was also cart path only and punched (also not mentioned). Overall I would have much rather played a different course if I had known what the conditions were.
Greens sandy
The sand that was thrown down on the greens was inconsistent and lumpy in places. Difficult to judge speed for putts.
Great course to play. Layout was very nice and course was in good condition. Only thing is the greens were slower then expected. Takes some adjusting, but overall a great experience. Would definitely play again.
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!
Greens
The slowest greens I have ever played on. Ruined the round for me
Expect a5 hour round
The courses are well maintained except for several tee boxes that need rebuilding broken up cart paths and broken down sea walls. They do nothing to speed up slow play. Expect a 4 1/2 to 5 hour round consistently. Wait on every shot.
Classic Resort Course
$110 for the summer is absurd. Course layout is very cool as it goes through the property. Fairways and tee boxes are fine. Greens are soooo soft and hairy and not much conpelxtity to them. But that’s most resort courses so
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