Indian Bayou GCC: Seminole/Choctaw
Fairways at Indian Bayou Golf Club in Destin are generally wide and forgiving.
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4.6
2498 Reviews (2498)
5 Stars
1556
4 Stars
789
3 Stars
110
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
93.8%
Recommend this course
2378 out of 2498 reviews
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4.3
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.7%
Recommend this course
42 out of 49 reviews
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4.6
119 Reviews (119)
5 Stars
78
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.4%
Recommend this course
110 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
2498 Reviews (2498)

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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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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IB review

Excellent course overall. Fairways excellent, rough are penal in spots . Greens are the best in Destin area !

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great Course

The course is in great condition in all aspects: greens, fairways, traps, tees, etc. The practice areas were really nice and well maintained.

The GPS on the carts worked well and was very helpful.

The course was so nice and so enjoyable that we played 4 times last week (M, W, T, F).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course w aged clubhouse

A very great course, challenging and fun, very little water, super soft bunkers. Only "complaint" would be the 60s Vegas vibe of the clubhouse which has nothing to do with the course. I'd definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great greens!

First time playing this course and I was super impressed. The staff was very nice and the course was in great condition. My favorite part were the greens by far. They were super fast which took some getting used to but very true and in my opinion resembled greens of a PGA course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Nice course

The greens were in great shape, fairways too, and the staff were very accommodating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
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
Previously Played

Well kept Greens best in the area so far!

Staff was wonderful , bag attendant and restaurant I received excellent customer service. Layout was fun nothing exciting very classic north Florida golf. Fairly flat surfaces with raised greens, greens weren’t too large and the bunkers are set quite away from the putting surfaces typical resort style bunkers. Overall the conditions of the course were very good, very few weeds nothing but healthy Bermuda around the putting surfaces. Greens weren’t fast but also not slow and they held their lines very good they had recently verti cut them and top dressed which helps with grainy Bermuda . Bunkers are well maintained and not too deep. Fairways and teeing areas were in excellent shape freshly cut and healthy. Practice tee and green were in great shape with new golf balls. I did not see a beverage cart but to be fair there wasn’t much traffic on the course to demand that. Clubhouse had some pretty good options for shirts and hats also.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

KayBee

We play Baytown down the road and the greens were HORRIBLE. IB greens were on point! Staff was super friendly! Thanks all!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good choice in the Destin area

Course was in great shape and offered a number of stunning views on the mostly-secluded holes. This track will not beat you up as you’re generally hitting to wide fairways from ample tee options with few forced carries. Best part was the course was not largely surrounded by houses. Very nice!!! This review is from a 19 handicap club golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Amazing! Excellent Greens!

Indian Bayou was fantastic. The course was in great shape and the greens rolled incredibly true. From the moment we arrived, the staff was great and made for an excellent day. Destin has many solid and challenging courses, and Indian Bayou should be considered among the best. We were able to get one of the daily Hot Deals, which made the round even better. I can't recommend this course enough.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Money

Maybe if i didnt remember playing indian bayou for $40 i wouldn't mind $100+. Improvements have been made and we had a great day!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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