Raven at Sandestin Resort: #4
Raven at Sandestin Resort: #4
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4.3
1660 Reviews (1660)
5 Stars
952
4 Stars
542
3 Stars
117
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
89.3%
Recommend this course
1545 out of 1660 reviews
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4.4
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
13
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
45
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
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
1660 Reviews (1660)

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 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun round

Played with 3 players who loved golf pace of play was great never waited or had anyone behind Greens had recently been sanded but we’re still very playable large variety of holes made it interesting

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were recently sanded but otherwise course was great was paired 3 other people who made the experience even more fun Will definitely play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Playable & Enjoyable

First time playing The Raven. Very playable and enjoyable course with nice variety of holes. Better golfers can be challenged from the back tees. Tee boxes and greens were in good condition, traps can use work, most need more sand. Pace of play was excellent, staff were pleasant. There is a small outside seating area for drinks and food, no grill room. Highly recommend for a visiting, vacationing golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow

Greens were super slow, and pace of play was not monitored at all. Waited for atleast 5 mins on every tee box and greens to clear. Course was in decent shape though, just needed to cut the greens down to up the speed.

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

Florida Golf Day

Fantastic course. Beautiful scenery! Excellent day!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very pleasant, great shape

Course was in fantastic condition. Greens well kept, pace was good. Course design had some interesting challenges without trying too hard to be gimmicky. Very friendly staff. Good pro shop selection. Would play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Will be better later

Beautiful course. Wide fairways but water is in play on a number of holes. Greens were still recovering from aeration which we knew ahead of time.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Raven

I read several reviews on course, I experienced some of the similar issues, bunkers were very inconsistent, greens were just ok but they had been aerorated around the first of month, so you have to expect time to heal. The seat on my cart had a big rip on it and every time I got in it would scratch my leg, very unacceptable for a golf course charging these rates. The guy at front desk was not very inviting just name and tee time is all he ask. Not welcome glad you’re here or anything close. The starter was not friendly at all, no information giving about coarse was provided, again name and tee time. I will not play this course again when visiting I understand there are other courses in the area that would be joyful to play. Please do not play this course.

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

Not fair to review

Great layout absolutely beautiful course. Unfortunately we played a coupe week post punch and the greens weren’t where I anticipated them to be but I would assume they perfect post punch. We were just too early.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s the Little Things

Course was still recovering from aeration 3 weeks earlier. That said, cups had not been recut in several days and tee boxes were not well cared for in general. Clean cut cups, flat and trim tee boxes, and care of the fringe would help appearances and playability. Need consistent Marshall appearances..

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart shortage and aerated greens

In general, the course was in good shape, and I usually enjoy playing Ravin, but the greens were beginning to heal from aeration but you couldn’t tell by the green fee.

Also, at the first tee box, the Marshall made me share a cart with a rando they paired me up with, because they were ‘running low on carts.’ I had take all my stuff out of the cart they gave me and move it over to his. He said they ran out the day before - which means they chose to overbook anyway. It was a bad experience at a normally good course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Outstanding

Course layout is great and challenging greens were punched two weeks ago and are in good condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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