Indian Bayou GCC: Seminole/Choctaw
Fairways at Indian Bayou Golf Club in Destin are generally wide and forgiving.
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4.6
2494 Reviews (2494)
5 Stars
1555
4 Stars
788
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
94.6%
Recommend this course
2376 out of 2494 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
88.9%
Recommend this course
40 out of 45 reviews
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4.6
119 Reviews (119)
5 Stars
81
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.1%
Recommend this course
112 out of 119 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
2494 Reviews (2494)

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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Beautiful and Fast

We loved this course so much on the first day of our trip, that we canceled the course set for the 2nd and and returned to Enjoy Round 2.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
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Reviews 1
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3.0
First Time Playing

Met expectations

Course was in OK conditions, greens were slightly fast but fairly contaminated. Fairways were in pretty good conditionn but not outstanding shape. fringes were 3.5 / 5 conditions. Paid more than i would of wanted to for what i though was equivalent to a nice municipal course. Not a super tight course, pin positions were challenging positions however not very undulating. Overall about what i expected given its peak tourist season down here around spring break time. Scenery and ambiance of the course was nice and all the staff were very nice

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Spring break

We always book tee times for our golf rounds at Indian Bayou.

I highly recommend this course.

If you’re looking for a golf challenge at a great course in Destin, consider Indian Bayou.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

3/31/24 - worth it.

11:20 am tt. $138 including taxes for me, $75 for my junior son. Best course so far - greens fast, firm yet receptive. Challenging with some tight driving holes but fair layout. Check your yardage off the tee on doglegs. Cart GPS was crucial . Bunkers were nice. Played Shalimar before this and that was rough all around…. Bluewater Bay was a bit better, haven’t played the other higher priced courses in the area yet, but would recommend Indian Bayou.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 9
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 Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice layout...does need a marshall to move slow play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Awesome Greens

Well kept course with very good greens at a reasonable price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
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 Excellent
Amenities Good
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 Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course in great shape. Pro shop was well stocked and the pro was really friendly. The course staff was also great. Really nice driving range.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good shape for March. Greens were great as always.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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