Raven at Sandestin Resort: #4
Raven at Sandestin Resort: #4
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4.3
1663 Reviews (1663)
5 Stars
954
4 Stars
543
3 Stars
117
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
89.7%
Recommend this course
1548 out of 1663 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.3%
Recommend this course
41 out of 43 reviews
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4.3
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.0%
Recommend this course
81 out of 90 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise, featuring a challenging variety of holes including a fabulous island green and plenty of water. Friendly staff, well-kept greens, and smooth pace of play make for a reliably enjoyable round.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6931 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.8

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers four 18-hole, championship courses designed by three renowned architects. Raven Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., was carefully carved through marshes, native wetlands, and towering pine forests. Jones created a layout that is hailed for being both modern and traditional. It is also notable for how it seamlessly flows into the surrounding nature. The golf course offers plenty of variety both in shot options and visual scenery. The diverse holes are accented by dramatic changes in color and texture throughout the landscape. Water comes into play frequently and there are a number of strategically placed sand traps. Golfers are presented with a myriad of different ways to play each hole, which means thoughtful strategy is a necessity. The golf course's large, undulating greens also make proper club selection essential.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifeagle
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (2000)

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

4.3
1663 Reviews (1663)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 50
Water Hazards 50
Forced Carries 35
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 37
Playing Multiple Courses 26
A Weekend Splurge 24
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 42
Convenient to the City 27
Near Local Attractions 19

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course is a visual treat!

The course is in nice winter condition.

The greens were undulating and quick so were fun to putt. The water and bunkering are a visual treat. The clubhouse staff were as friendly as the TSA or DMV, looked like they hated being there. The bagdrop guy and the starter were nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Course Condition Has Deteriorated

I know it’s winter, but we are here in Florida. I used to love this course, but the course condition has gone pretty far downhill. Tons of divots in the fairways. Greens inconsistent in speed. Worst thing is the staff had failed to update the pin position for the cart GPS system and it took Mr 4 holes of wondering why my club was off 15-20 yds before I pulled out my range finder to find a pin shown as 115 on the cart was actually 134 yds away. From then on I just used the range finder and ignored the cart system. Seems a shame to have it and make it useless or worse detrimental. It got better from then on, but still a very disappointing course even at the hot deal cost of $85. It’s usually well over $100. Just doesn’t bring the value for the money at this point. I won’t play it again until I hear they have it in shape. This despite a fantastic layout. It was one of the best in the area.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable course

Course had character. Enjoyed playing it— greens were challenging. Loved the layout

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 79
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Raven review

Great layout but very slow greens! Pace of play was slow at 4:45.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

The Raven

Thank you to the staff, you were outstanding

The course was a little rough but the weather was cool and it is the off season there.

The range was not open due to wet conditions but no mention off this was made when I booked the round, and it was closed then! No discount given. They also let a group of five go off in front of us the play was pretty slow but we made the best of it.

Would like to try this again later in the year, to see what it could be!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Raven at Sandestin

Extra wide fairways and relatively low rough make this course enjoyable even for high handicappers like me.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great deal - had a blast

Good golf course to play with plenty of scoring holes. Beautiful homes and lanscapes throughout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good golf day

Course in good overall shape. Started with long frost delay but we were third group out and played in 3:30.

Could use a few more beverage carts as we didn’t see any all day.

Nice to have a snack at the turn

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Review

I brought guests in from out of state to play with me at this course. The range is completely overwatered and very soggy and muddy. They were Very disappointed to have to hit range balls in with a range that shape. Also on the golf course, zero of the bunkers were raked by the staff for the course set up for the day. Numerous problems with the bunkers.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Practice area not very good especially chipping and putting green.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 125
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Great shape

The course is in great shape especially for this time of year. The greens are in excellent condition and faster than expected. Overall it’s a fun and challenging course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well designed

An enjoyable round! Glad that course has dried out so as to be able to drive to your ball.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 12/12/2023

Thanks so much for the great review. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Raven at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed The Raven

Played 2 days in a row. Heavy rain before so rough only first day 90 degree second. Fairways were wet in spots but greens were good. Enjoyed the course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/12/2023

Thanks so much for the great review. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Raven at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/12/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Raven at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

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