Raven at Sandestin Resort: #4
Raven at Sandestin Resort: #4
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4.3
1617 Reviews (1617)
5 Stars
927
4 Stars
529
3 Stars
114
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
89.0%
Recommend this course
1504 out of 1617 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.7%
Recommend this course
42 out of 49 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
158 Reviews (158)
5 Stars
74
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.6%
Recommend this course
140 out of 158 reviews
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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
1617 Reviews (1617)

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Played On
Reviews 49
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 49
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Help

My wife fell and hit her head 1 hour before the tee time. I ended up taking her to the hospital. I tried to cancel 1 of the 3times booked but the app wouldn’t allow it. They put 2 players with by friends so no loss of money. I have been with you for several years. Would appreciate a credit for one round. Thank you in advance

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great round

I play The Raven whenever I am in town. The course was very busy but pace of play was 4 hour round. The course is in great shape best I have seen lately. Fairways are greening, bunkers well kept and greens were at decent pace for winter golf. Highly recommend this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Plenty of better courses in the area

The Sandestin courses have gone down hill every year.

The staff inside and out are just downright rude and should not work with the public. You work at a sub bar course and have a private course attitude.

The starter lady should not be working in the public as she was yelling at people.

Bag guys are awesome

Food at the turn was closed and the cart girl was only around once.

Kate the cart girl made the miserable experience a bit better.

Spend your money down the street where the appreciate golfers.

All three courses need some love or sell them to someone that will buy effort into maintaining them.

Links has the best views down in the area yet the course conditions are dismal at best.

Staff can help or hurt and here they obviously hire sub par people who don’t want to be working.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

I would play again

Course is looking a bit run down, that being said it is off season but some of the bridges and things look like they could use a little TLC. Range was very busy and most of the balls were covered in dirt and not cleaned.Paired with two great guys and had a lovely day. We did see the cart lady many times during the round so that was great.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good shape for this time of year.

Just a few days ago there was 6” of snow on the course. The crew had it in great shape; only drawback was the 90* rule. But better than “cart path only”. Always get paired up with great people. Best golf course hot dogs around!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Awesome course despite the cranky starters

Play this course often. This is a great track but the lack of friendliness from the starters amazes me.

I always make sure to spend money inside to support the shop. Tip the cart guys well as they are also great.

The people inside the shop are super friendly and helpful.

Then you walk out to someone who is completely cranked out for having to be working never pleasant .

This woman yesterday was yelling at the guy yesterday for wanting his own cart as he had a cough and didn’t want to get anyone sick.

There are plenty of friendly people who would want to work.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Would play again if in the area

Visiting friends in the area, it was 45 degrees and had rained the day and night before. There were large puddles in a few bunkers, but otherwise the course had drained very well. Unfortunately it was cart path only. Like many resort courses, the fairways are pretty wide, but the approach shots and greens are challenging. Water is in play on many holes, but it’s not target golf. I’d be happy to play it again on a nice warm day.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Raven review

The Raven in Sandestin is a very good golf course and I would highly recommend playing it! Lots of shot selections and conditions were good for early January. The greens rolled extremely nicely!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Cart Path Only/No Range

Todays play was cart path only due to a rain shower overnight we were told however the the course was dry. It obviously slowed our play. The range was was closed too. The course itself was in great shape. I would play the course again as long as it’s not cart path only.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Golf Packages

Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort Package

FROM $217 (USD)
MIRAMAR BEACH, FL | Enjoy 4 nights' accommodations at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and 4 rounds of golf at The Links Golf Club, Baytowne Golf Club, Raven Golf Club, and Burnt Pine Golf Club.

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