Indian Bayou GCC: Seminole/Choctaw
Fairways at Indian Bayou Golf Club in Destin are generally wide and forgiving.
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4.5
2503 Reviews (2503)
5 Stars
1556
4 Stars
792
3 Stars
111
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
93.0%
Recommend this course
2381 out of 2503 reviews
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4.3
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
45 out of 54 reviews
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4.5
122 Reviews (122)
5 Stars
76
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.0%
Recommend this course
111 out of 122 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

4.5
2503 Reviews (2503)

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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5.0
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This course is always PURE

This is one of the nicest facilities I’ve ever played. I’m not a big spender when it comes to golf, but GolfNow/Groupon always helps when I’m on vacation. I paid around $80 for a round at Indian Bayou opposed to spending $150 for a regular rate round. I more than got my money’s worth. Greens had just been verticut and sanded around 2 weeks ago and rolled probably at a 10.

Fairways, greens, and sand traps were all groomed to perfection. Divots take easy as opposed to other courses being dry. This facility is very well maintained and groomed. Very friendly staff as well. They always make sure to pick me up at my vehicle and always load, unload, and clean my clubs. (That’s not a luxury I’m use to being from Norteast Georgia.)

Happiest 78 I’ve shot! Beautiful course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Vacay round

Indian Bayou is a well conditioned golf course. The fairways were really cut well! Before my round of golf began the staff went out of the way to find me a double cart so my wife and son could have plenty of room. I was able to take off early with the ok from the starter. The only gripe I could possibly have during my experience is the fact that I needed to purchase brand new golf balls as my rental clubs did not have any. My personal score would be 4.4/5. Had a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Windy weather
Used cart

nice course

Very scenic with nice green pine tree lined fairways. The course layout sets up for a draw on the majority of the holes. There is water which can't be seen from the tee on several holes, but it is just a short section in most cases. The fairways are decent in width, but a stray shot off to the side into the trees is not playable and in most cases a lost ball. Bermuda grass fairways and greens. It was pretty windy when I played. On a calm day, I feel that this course could yield multiple birdie chances. Nice course and I would love to play it again. It would have been nice if a beverage cart had come around.

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

Absolutely one of the best conditioned course i’ve been on in awhile!

Everything was awesome! Course was a pleasure to play and in great shape! Greens were true and fair.

Don’t miss a chance to play this course if in the area who won’t be disappointed! Will definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic Experience

Booked a round here on a whim and am very glad I did. My wife and I played 18 on a Sunday afternoon, and course was in great shape and a good challenge without being overwhelmingly difficult. Pace of play was amazing - I think we got around in 3 1/2 hours, and it didn’t feel like we were going particularly fast. Greens were fast but fair to good shots, and will definitely play here again the next time I’m at the beach!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Class!

Perfectly conditioned course, challenging but not cruel! I played on my 69th birthday and they offer a red white tee combo that keeps it fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Consistent!

A wide open feel in the layout and overall consistency was truly impressive. A very challenging layout from the more forward tees with my distance and fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
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 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice golf course

This course really nice and playable. Give it a shot

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

Enjoyed playing this course!

I thought the course was in very good shape. The layout is fun, several holes offer some risk/reward shots. I would definitely recommend to friends and look forward to playing again.

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

Greens were very slow and bumpy. Have not healed from aeration

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time!

Friendly and helpful staff, nice range and putting green, started before tee time, played in 3 1/2 hours, terrific round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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