Baytowne at Sandestin Resort
A view of a fairway at Baytowne from Sandestin Resort
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3.7
2058 Reviews (2058)
5 Stars
684
4 Stars
854
3 Stars
313
2 Stars
127
1 Stars
80
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
71.3%
Recommend this course
1663 out of 2058 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
61.6%
Recommend this course
45 out of 73 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
173 Reviews (173)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
78
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
76.9%
Recommend this course
133 out of 173 reviews
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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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3.7
2058 Reviews (2058)

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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Bad greens

I’ve been to sandestin many times in the past and always had a great experience. I was surprised to find the greens at Baytown look like a fairway strain of Bermuda grass has taken over. You can still see spots where there was Bermuda grass made for putting. It reminded me of playing on temporary greens cut in the fairway only much worse. It was very disappointing as they were not really playable. The pro shop told us they just had a lot of grain to them. How embarrassing it must be for them.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love Baytowne

One of our favorite courses to play. Wish they would offer 9-hole rates.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

Arrived for 8am tee time;7:45 hit balls

and teed off on time.Weather was fantastic Course conditions fairly good the greens were awful 😞 were not mowed and rolled at about a six on a stimp measure.I booked online previous day. All went smoothly except for the greens This was Saturday morning primetime

Not sure why greens wouldn’t have been mowed

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

The course had a nice layout and was in good shape with the exception of the greens, which were discussed in the description on line.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Greens were not as bad as other reviews would have led me to believe, 2-3 greens were pretty rough, others were not bad, however speed of greens was very slow

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Green review

This course needs to be shutdown and greens replaced . I was warned when I arrived. These greens are pathetic. The ball moved 4 directions on a 10 foot putt. Take your green fees somewhere else. So sad because course is a great layout. Have to pay me to play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

M Pool

The greens were the roughest I have played this year and I play once a week.Everything else was good but the greens hadn’t need rolled in what looked like at least a week

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Really enjoyed the course. The Greens though… were rough and bumpy the day we played. Thank you to the guys working in the clubhouse who altered us to the greens conditions ahead of time.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course

Most of the course was great. The greens were a little bumpy but not as bad as I expected. Good little course overall. I’d play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor greens persist

They change cups only every few days

Horrible condition with gouges at cup edge

Greens slow and irregular

Condition same no matter time of year

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Another perspective

Played the course again for the 2nd time in 4 days.

Fairways and tees are plush and very nice.

Bunkers were fluffy enough that I had an embedded lie or two (my fault it was embedded, not the course's).

Greens - rolled good. Probably 8 on stimpmeter. A little discoloration on most greens but didn't affect the roll. A few 'fuzzy' spots' that were obvious if you read the grain of the putt. Overall, fun.

This is a great course for a fun recreational round. The greens are slower than a 'championship' course, but Baytowne is NOT a championship course. It's a resort course that gets a LOT of play. If you are a low handicapper, you might be disappointed. If you are an average golfer...play the course and have fun.

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