Indian Bayou GCC: Seminole/Choctaw
Fairways at Indian Bayou Golf Club in Destin are generally wide and forgiving.
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4.6
2484 Reviews (2484)
5 Stars
1552
4 Stars
781
3 Stars
110
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
93.9%
Recommend this course
2366 out of 2484 reviews
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4.5
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
85.7%
Recommend this course
30 out of 35 reviews
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4.6
123 Reviews (123)
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.7%
Recommend this course
114 out of 123 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 74.6
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Course Details

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

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
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

4.6
2484 Reviews (2484)

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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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Overpriced for course conditions

Played several courses in this area and this one was in the worst condition of them all. Fairways were dead and inconsistent. Greens were thick and very slow, and appeared that a 10 yr old mowed them. However, course has potential and hopefully some work is put in to it to make it worth what they charge.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor green maintenance

The people cutting the greens need to be fired or retrained.

It appears to me that they use the sit down type of mowers and just to back and forth. The out line or perimeter of the greens were not cut or defined as they should be. This course charges premium prices and the course should be $65-75 dollars at most.

The practice area is really good except for mats only where the turf part looks exceptional and should be available for iron play.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great start to the vacation

I enjoyed the round. Good condition. No complaints from me.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice round

Was matched up with another single and a couple. Good folks to play with. Course played well, slightly fast but very true greens.

Staff was excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great round here

Course is always in great condition and palsy’s well. Greens a little faster than usual yesterday but had a great time and will always be back to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice

Course was in great shape. Enjoyed the entire course. Starter was very nice and congenial. Will definitely be back.

Played On
Reviews 5
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

We played after heavy rains for multiple days. Even after all that rain, the greens were in great shape. Tee boxes are also in really good shape. Groundskeeper and crew are doing a great job.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great place to play

Arrived and was greeted warmly by every staff member I encountered, from the grounds staff to the starter. The course was as plush as the last time I played a couple years ago. Green running fast and true. Beautiful scenery with the perfect amount of water on the course. Bunkers were in great shape. The entire course is top tier. Highly recommended and I will definitely continue to keep this course in the rotation whenever I visit the area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

The layout is nice. Some fairways get a little tight and you do have to shape shots.. It’s an older course. Fairways and greens are nicely manicured. Greens are great, semi firm, will hold shots but are pretty quick.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course for an average hacker like me.

Great setup at this course. They were able to get us on the course ahead of our tee time which worked out well for us. Layout is fairly forgiving - except for a few trees we managed to hit. Fairway turf was good and greens rolled at a medium speed that I loved that day. Can't remember a round where I made so many long putts that really saved my score from being too bad. Will come back next time I'm in the Destin area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course and lots of doglegs.

Course was good and fair considering the dry conditions this year. I had to call the pro shop

to get the restroom code off the 14th hole. Would have been nice to know ahead of time.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience

Played the tips. Loved the layout and course was in wonderful shape. The greens were lightning fast but could read like a book. Staff was ready to help in anyway possible. Play this course if you have a chance ,you will enjoy!!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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