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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4.4
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.2%
Recommend this course
40 out of 42 reviews
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4.3
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
44
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
89.7%
Recommend this course
78 out of 87 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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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not enough stations at the range for the two courses that have access , ran out of balls bc so many were using the facility.

Otherwise we had a great time

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/30/2023

Thank you for leaving a review of your experience at our course. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration to improve our facilities. Thank you for visiting us and we're glad to hear that you still had a great time!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/30/2023

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!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/30/2023

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 Raven at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Another Day In Paradise

Played with my grandson Sam 17,handicap5 . Quote, Best course I have played . The staff, and the course, were first rate. Fairways perfect, greens ran true.

Highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/25/2023

Thank you for your kind review! We are glad to hear that you had a great experience playing on our course with your grandson, Sam. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Must Play Course!!

This course was in great shape and has the perfect amount of bunkers and hazards but still fun to navigate shots. Greens were in great shape as well!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/23/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We truly appreciate your kind words about our course. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Raven Golf Course

Course was in great condition, however, would have been nice to have known that the greens were just aerated.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/22/2023

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the aerated greens during your visit and we appreciate your feedback. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My favorite course in Destin

The layout and condition make this the best course in Destin IMHO. The staff is great, but some of the older first tee marshals have a bit of an attitude.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/21/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your positive feedback on the layout and condition of our course. We apologize for any negative experiences you may have had and will pass it on to the teams in charge. We appreciate your feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved it

Very playable. Course was in great condition even with the greens being punched a week earlier.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 08/21/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our business. We are glad to hear that you found the course to be in great condition. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

First course in Florida I’ve ever played and it was absolutely stunning. Exceeded all expectations. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend playing if you’re in the Destin/Miramar Beach area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/21/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our course stunning and that our staff was helpful and friendly. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to have you back soon for another enjoyable round of golf.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Will be good soon

Course was very nice. Fairways and tee boxes were great. Only problem was aeration on all the greens and a couple bad ones. Going to take a couple weeks for them to get to rolling good. Wasn’t even worth putting anything close - no pure rolls. Just putt and pray.

Staff was friendly except for Marshall who suggested we speed up or potentially skip a hole (because a threesome in three carts had caught up to our foursome in two) when we were only seven minutes behind nine holes in. Other than that, solid experience- would come back in future if prices stay around $100.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/22/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our course. We appreciate your feedback and will pass it on to the teams in charge. We hope to see you back in the future!

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great round

Was very nice despite the aeration. Fun course. Super hot out but plenty of places to hide in the shade. No water on the course so bring plenty

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/22/2023

Thank you for visiting us at Raven 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 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/21/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Raven at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/13/2023

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 Raven at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

Played On
Reviews 33
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/13/2023

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!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Raven

Great Course but they don’t know how to take care of tif eagle. Way way too much grass on their slow slow greens.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Expecting More

The important stuff first. The course was beautiful and well maintained. The fairways were like carpets. Only criticism of course itself was that the greens are very inconsistent. One green lightening fast and the next shaggy slow.

Now the issues as I saw them, these may not matter to others. 1. In the pro shop it was explained that we could buy drinks from bar to start then, even though we don’t come back to clubhouse, we could purchase drinks near the turn at snack shack. We teed off at 1:50 reached shack at 3:35 to find it closed.

2. The mentioned drink cart came by when we’re on 6 then once more while on 16. Too long in between in 90deg Florida heat. If this is the norm the club should supply water coolers at tee boxes.

3. Club guys, and pro shop personnel were friendly and accommodating. Not so much for the starter who was curt and supplied little info about the course.

Final summary: Had a great day overall, course was demanding but very playable. If you can get a deal or care less about money this is a good round. I don’t see this as a $150 course or experience. $79 or $89 yes.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were darn near perfect

Course was in in great shape, as usual, but those greens were almost perfect.

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

Thank you for your kind words about our course and the great condition it was in. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun Track somewhat challenging

Very nice layout, somewhat challenging. Good course conditions although the greens are quite slow and very grainy for my liking. Grass was healthy though and I understand they are getting ready to punch plus with the heat. I believe they get a lot of rounds out there so that may be the reason they keep them longer.

Practice area is not great, slim pickings on balls when I got there. The putting green had some weeds on it also. Staff seemed very pleasant the starter was very knowledgeable.

Note: the course design is a bit weird around 6 & 7 - 15 & 16 it just doesn’t flow very well there. We got a little mixed up as to we’re to go and I’m sure we weren’t the first ones.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/22/2023

Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the layout of our course and found the staff to be pleasant and knowledgeable. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we strive to improve our course. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/13/2023

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 Raven at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

Played On
Reviews 3
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 Excellent
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Commented on 08/13/2023

Hi! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Raven at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

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