Indian Bayou GCC: Seminole/Choctaw
Fairways at Indian Bayou Golf Club in Destin are generally wide and forgiving.
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4.5
2507 Reviews (2507)
5 Stars
1558
4 Stars
793
3 Stars
112
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
93.2%
Recommend this course
2385 out of 2507 reviews
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4.2
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
84.2%
Recommend this course
48 out of 57 reviews
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4.5
120 Reviews (120)
5 Stars
75
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.8%
Recommend this course
109 out of 120 reviews
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Course Highlights
Indian Bayou consistently impresses with beautifully maintained fairways, true-rolling greens, and a tight tree-lined layout that rewards accurate ball-striking. Exceptionally warm staff, smooth rounds under three hours, and outstanding value make this a top Florida Panhandle destination.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7078 yards
Slope 132
Rating 74.4
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Course Details

Year Built 1978
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Earl Stone (1978)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "The Bayou Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2020 #14)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2020 #15) (2019 #23)
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Reviews

4.5
2507 Reviews (2507)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 29
Brunch 14
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 66
Bunkers 65
Forced Carries 39
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 57
Playing Multiple Courses 45
A Weekend Splurge 39
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 76
Near the Airport 43
Near Local Attractions 40

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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Reviews 1
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5.0
Verified Purchaser

Favorite Course in the Panhandle

Great layout and great conditions! We played exactly 14 days post aerification and outside of aesthetics, the greens rolled true. Conditions from tee to green were 10 out of 10! Ultimately from my experience, you either pay for views or quality conditions in this area, with a trade off depending on which you choose. If you want a solid golf course, this is your place!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor conditions

First time playing this course. Greens were freshly plugged so I can’t speak to their normal quality. I was told they normally have good greens but not when we were there. Overall course conditions were definitely lacking. Lots of thin and barespots on tee boxes and fairways. Every hole seemed to be a dogleg of some kind. Pretty tight course for driver. Only way I would come back is if the conditions improved. Would probably spend my money elsewhere though if I’m being honest. Not my cup of tea. Regatta bay, Raven, Kelly are much better options.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love Indian

My son and I try to play Indian every year we come down to Destin. I love the character of the course. It is not the most lush course in Destin but I believe it has the most character. This year my cousin came with us to play and he enjoyed it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Punched greens played awesome !

One of my favorite courses in the area on vacation.

I wish they gave a smidge of a discount for aeration. Other than that it is well worth the money

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Green fees were too pricey for their current conditions

Greens were aerified, very bumpy. Fairways were lacking in grass, needing more watering.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Course needs to use full disclosure when the aerate the course.

Paid $127 per person on golf now. The site did say that the greens were aerated when booked. When we showed up a few days later we were told only one nine is open, aeration was currently being performed today and we had to play that nine twice. Fact is the greens were being aerated now, the fairway, which was mostly crab grass and a lot of bare spots were recently aerated. Very unenjoyable round of golf. Played this course in previous years, always enjoyed it. Extremely disappointed!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice old fashioned course.

Good alternative to the resort courses. Nice staff, relatively short, decent condition.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun playable course

Loved it enough to play several times. Would play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
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 Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 112
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Challenging course

I enjoyed the course and recommend it to anyone in the Destin area. Greens rolled true and has lots of undulation and contours to challenge anyone. Lots of tight holes lined with pine trees and plenty of bunkers to stay away from. Considering how dry it has been in the area, I was impressed with the conditions and the staff at the facility.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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