Indian Bayou GCC: Seminole/Choctaw
Fairways at Indian Bayou Golf Club in Destin are generally wide and forgiving.
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4.5
2520 Reviews (2520)
5 Stars
1566
4 Stars
797
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
92.2%
Recommend this course
2397 out of 2520 reviews
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4.3
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.1%
Recommend this course
57 out of 67 reviews
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4.5
116 Reviews (116)
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
89.7%
Recommend this course
104 out of 116 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
2520 Reviews (2520)

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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Great greens but…

The greens were in great shape and the layout is fun. As for the rest of the course, fairways and rough were very thin. I get it’s a little early in the season, but the rates don’t reflect that. They are doing a lot of tree maintenance which is great but when they are chain sawing and wood chipping on the hole you are playing on and within 30 feet of you most would consider that very distracting, let alone poor etiquette. This was on 3 different holes. Pace of play was great and staff was friendly. If we hadn’t gotten the hot deals rate of $85, I would have been very disappointed with the course for $130+.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, great location…

Course was in good shape…. My normal expectations on course conditions are about greens and grass on tees and fairways…. Greens here were in great shape… rolled very true…. Fairways and tee boxes were above average for this time of year…. Overall, great course and I would play again… but honestly not sure if it’s worth the $155 rate, although this could be the going rate for a decent course in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

This was one of the higher priced course is my son and I golfed at while in Destin. By golf standard I would say it was an average price for a beautiful course. It was worth every penny. Beautiful conditions. I was also blessed to watch my 13-year-old son get his first par.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 107
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
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
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Verified Purchaser
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
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
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
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Verified Purchaser
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
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