Baytowne at Sandestin Resort
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3.8
2102 Reviews (2102)
5 Stars
704
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
73.6%
Recommend this course
1704 out of 2102 reviews
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4.3
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.2%
Recommend this course
41 out of 44 reviews
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3.8
117 Reviews (117)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
43
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
73.5%
Recommend this course
86 out of 117 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
2102 Reviews (2102)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs work

Fairways, bunkers, and tee boxes were in good condition but the greens (save for one or two) were some of the worst I’ve seen. Just awful. Driving range was closed and a very small practice area for chipping/putting. In relation to the green fee, this course fell well below expectation

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/25/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Your feedback helps us do better. Thank you for visiting Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Aging course; nice staff

Greens were below average. Bumpy greens. Course etiquette by the non-golfers staying around the course was very poor. Layout is fine but on a crowded day course can easily see a lot of slow pace. Fortunately not very crowded.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/25/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens

The greens were not in very good condition. With all of the rain the last week the rest of the course was very playable

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/19/2022

We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/15/2022

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible greens for the fee

No reason greens in this area should be in this condition. Water, sand, mow, something. Speeds were inconsistent, uneven mowing, random grass sprouts affecting the line. Disappointing.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/19/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us, and for the 3 stars. We're sorry to hear the course may not have been in the best shape on the day of your round. We appreciate your feedback as we work to make any necessary improvements. Thank you for choosing to golf with us, and we look forward to seeing you again soon at Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/25/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/11/2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

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Commented on 07/11/2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/11/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

DO NOT USE GOLF PASS

It is best to call the course itself to book a tee time. Golf Pass is difficult to use excpecially if you are cancelled due to weather, I had to call 4 times to get my money back and they said it was a one time courtesy - The old course was closed and they have your money before you play so not worth it I would say only a HOT DEAL is possible worth it if you book the day before and know the weather will be good. Sandestin get rid of golf pass

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/25/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/11/2022

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Loved the course

Course was well maintained and staff was awesome!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/25/2022

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Baytowne - About What You'd Expect at the Beach

Super wet so some spots were mucky. Some holes weren't as 'loved' as others (on the backside of the course towards the beach). Not worth over $80-90 a round. Staff was super helpful. Starter kept things moving.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/15/2022

Thank you for your review and for the 4 stars. We will pass along your feedback to our team at Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Half good half bad

Fairways, rough, most tee boxes were in good shape. Course layout was a bit challenging in terms of forcing longer hitters to decide risk vs. reward. Greens were slow with inconsistent speed between greens. Small greens as well which wouldn't have been as bad if there was consistent speed, firmness between each. Parts of the back nine could use some more love as the front nine was in great shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/19/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dirty cart, no scorecard, no towel, greens painfully slow, no yardage markers, 5-some in front of me that didn’t even know to let me thru, no Marshall, no water on the course. Will never go back. It’s like they gave up

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/19/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Your feedback helps us do better. Thank you for visiting Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A little wet

Overall is a fun course. Enough risk/reward to make it interesting. Only negative was the course was very wet. Had to keep carts in the rough otherwise had a fun time.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/19/2022

Thank you for visiting us at Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the Money

We had a good time and pace of play was great! I think 3 stars is a fair rating. Staff was very nice, course was average condition and no better than my local muni that cost $45 to play. The price point was just to high for what the course was.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/06/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/05/2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 07/05/2022

We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

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

Good course, bad shape

Course layout was challenging and beautiful, but the course itself was not in good shape. The greens, in particular, were awful and had patches of burnt grass (played slow) and somewhat normal grass (played fast) all over the place. It’s obvious they’re doing some kind of work to the greens, but that should have been posted on their site and reflected in the price. A $100+/round course in it’s current state it is not.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/06/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We understand your frustration with the course conditions. Please bear with us as we work diligently to make improvements. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course. Friendly Staff. Super friendly!

Great course in Great shape. Super friendly staff. Amazing vacation course. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/30/2022

Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Please visit us again soon!

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