Raven at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Not very friendly staff to be honest. Everyone in the group felt the same way. He asked me if I played before. I said yes, u cross a bridge. He said I thought u played here before. That bridge is for the driving range. I did not respond, but I was pretty sure I crossed a bridge to first hole. Got to starter and he asked if played here before. I said yes, but was unsure of what bridge given what the pro shop said. The the starter says it sounds like u never played here before, not joking. I am thinking what’s the big deal. There are bridges everywhere. When done, I just parked cart where I saw a spot, no signs anywhere. The cart guy rudely tells me I am supposed to drive it to tbe drop off. Again no signs. Great course. Played well, just a bad experience at first and last.

Courses were nice but overpriced.

The staff was not very friendly or competent

The driving range was closed

As a member of Sandestin Golf Resort, I can say Raven is one of the best courses in the area. If you are visiting and want to get a round in, look no further than Raven. Challenging course layout with well cared for greens and fairways. Tee boxes are taken care of, but expect some wear given this is a vacation resort. One of my favorite places to play and I play here often!

Greens too slow. Always comment wish you had a senior tee between the current 5000 yds red tees to the jump of 5800 yds currently.

The course layout is tough but fair. The key is patience when playing the Raven. Take what the course gives and don’t get to aggressive.

Very good layout with challenging holes. Pace of play was very good. Course needs more racks and the on course restrooms need to be upgraded. One of our favorites in the Destin area

Very challenging and fun course! Course conditions were superb! Great staff and very well run course. Will definitely be back again!

The Raven is an ok course but the greens were really slow and very grainy which effect your putting in a very unpredictable way. Also the course is not fully open since #18 is closed due to work on the fairway. Unfortunately there are not enough golf courses around and with the tourist these courses get high prices.

Very nice course layout with moderate green speed. Some pin holes appeared to be lifted since slower speeds at the hole often veered away from the hole. Tee markers could use a coat of paint to more easily distinguish them. White and silver often looked the same.

Fantastic course. Nice greens, highly recommend. I’d say 5/5 but that is reserved for only a couple courses.

Played with my wife and another couple, all in our 60’s. The course is challenging but fair. Greens rolled true and were moderate in speed . The Raven is worth playing !

The Raven is typical Florida golf. Plenty of water and bunkers with basically dormant bermuda fairways and rough.. Greens were healthy and good speed but the cups didn't appear to have been changed for a couple of days.. Golf shop staff was cordial and informative. Pace of play acceptable (4:10).. The Golf Now price made it a fairly good value but paying rack rate or even guest rate given the course conditions would be too much $$$. I believe that most players are members or get the guest punch card which would be about $60 for this course and $40 for the other two public Sandestin course. Overall, I went as a single and joined another single and a twosome of members and it worked out fine. Being from the midwest I am accustomed to playing on green grass but that's the way it is here.

First the obvious: hole 18 is closed for water main repair. No problem as you get to play 16A and B. Some parts of the fairway on different holes are a bit damp do to poor run off; overall does not take away from the whole golf experience. The rest of the course is fantastic and wonderfully laid out. I always enjoy Raven and have a great time no matter what I score! Also the staff at the pro shop are excellent. Despite being busy (which is a great thing), they are always accommodating and friendly. I highly recommend playing Raven!