Raven at Sandestin Resort: #4
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4.5
1190 Reviews (1190)
5 Stars
718
4 Stars
367
3 Stars
75
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
93.0%
Recommend this course
1120 out of 1190 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
95.7%
Recommend this course
88 out of 92 reviews
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4.5
201 Reviews (201)
5 Stars
118
4 Stars
67
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
94.0%
Recommend this course
189 out of 201 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

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2018 #29)

Reviews

4.5
1190 Reviews (1190)

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 36
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 4
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
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Plays Once every three months
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great course , frustrating slow play

Enjoyed the front nine. Par 3 holes on backed everyone up. By 15th hole we had to wait on every shot due to a slow foursome in front of us. There was a foursome behind pushing us. No ranger to push foursome in front. I honestly did not enjoy the last 6 holes at all. No fun to wait, rush, wait, rush. Wait some more then try and hurry’

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Don’t expect to eat

Food is really poor and not much that doesn’t cook in a microwave. BAD!!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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4.0
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Previously Played

My Favorite Course in Sandestin

Lack of cart boys this year, compared to the past. Not just one experience. Had to unload our clubs ourselves after golf lots of times, because no one was around to help after golfing. You need more cart boys on site, but overall golf experience was very good

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

Raven Review 3/14:2023

The course was in good condition except the tee boxes. Could be due to being early Spring.

We were disappointed to be told when we arrived 45 minutes before our tee time that the practice range was closed due to a women’s collegiate tournament. I’m very happy for The Raven to host this event and these young ladies deserve the practice facility. I would have liked to have received an email notification prior to arriving early hoping to practice a bit. Also, the Ravens Nest at #10 was closed. Bummer.
Otherwise, very nice facility and I will return.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/13/2023

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Raven at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/13/2023

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Raven at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/13/2023

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!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great layout

Beautiful big golf course. Very nice layout. I will play here again for sure

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/14/2023

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
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/13/2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Raven at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/06/2023

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 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/06/2023

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!

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/13/2023

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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing layout

Very challenging, great layout.
The greens were very slow other than that would recommend.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/06/2023

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 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Need to hit it straight and plan on being out awhile

The course has a great look about it. Many hole have water to one side and trees on the other, so you need to hit it straight.
Slow play was my biggest complaint. The ranger was out several times and had asked the groups in front to pickup their pace, but no luck. As he said he could only ask. Why bother to have a ranger if he can not move groups ahead holes so there is not a gap of .2 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/06/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Raven at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wonderful Course

This RTJ design is awesome. Not too hard, but challenging with strategically place sand traps. It was busy, but play moved along nicely. Staff are awesome and the beverage cart came by continuously which was great since it was a warm day. Definitely, recommend this course if you are in Destin.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/06/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Raven at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!

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