Baytowne at 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
123 Reviews (123)
5 Stars
39
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
75.6%
Recommend this course
93 out of 123 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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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/05/2023

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

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!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Played with my grandson, a new player, and found the course in good shape & somewhat forgiving.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/05/2023

Thank you for reviewing us. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time

Green we’re sandy but that happens. Pace was very slow at first but opened up later. Beautiful course layout

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/14/2023

We appreciate your feedback. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!

Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/17/2023

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.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice Course

24 hours after being hit by a tornado and heavy rain. The course was in good condition. Range was closed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We hope you join us for another round soon!

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens sandy

The sand that was thrown down on the greens was inconsistent and lumpy in places. Difficult to judge speed for putts.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/14/2023

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 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens

The slowest greens I have ever played on. Ruined the round for me

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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