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
124 Reviews (124)
5 Stars
84
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
115 out of 124 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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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
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Reviews 4
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5.0
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Great Course!

First time playing and loved the friendly staff, nice clubhouse and practice greens/range. Course is a tight layout that forces shots to be on line and greens roll very true! Absolutely would play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 328
Handicap 5-9
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Perfect weather
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Underrated Gem In The Destin Area

We played 2 courses in the Destin, FL area. The Links at Sandestin ($127) and Indian Bayou ($172). I would pay the extra $45 and play Indian Bayou. Indian Bayou is manicured and beautiful. Most of the holes were tree-lined with large pines, which have all the branches removed up to 20-30 feet. The fairway grass/rough comes right up to the cart paths. No brown areas at all – just perfect. You rarely see this. The staff brought a cart to your car once you arrived.

The greens were a thinner blade of Bermuda grass which putted much better than the Links at Sandestin. It was more like putting on bent grass back in the Midwest.

Most of the holes allow you to run the ball up on the green. I could only think of one hole with a forced carry over a bunker to get to the green.

If I had any negatives about the course, they have some small, quirky greens. Having course knowledge would be helpful on these holes. We played the white/red combo (5,500 yards) and the course plays like target golf. It takes the driver out of your hand, especially on the back nine. I thought the front nine was the better nine. Holes 14 & 16 are a bit quirky.

The courses used to have 3 nines, but they now only have 18 holes. They sold the other nine holes to a housing developer.

I asked my playing partner – how would you describe Indian Bayou. He said, “just beautiful”. The higher greens fee is well worth making a trip out to Indian Bayou. We wished we played it twice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the better courses in Destin

Indian Bayou is currently in great shape. Tee boxes are well manicured, fairways are taken care of and the greens roll true. Played a very quick round in under 3 hours. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
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Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Punched greens

Overall a great course. Just happened to pick a weekend just after they had punched and sanded the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition

Indian Bayou is in great shape. Top course in the florida panhandle.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic Course

Not a single thing to complain about this course was absolutely amazing and well worth the price!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Indian Bayou

Golf course is an absolute great condition. Course lay out, pace of play, and greens are amazing. Fairways are beautiful and wide open.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

9 Hole course

Course is a fun 9 hole course with a great price. Especially when you want to drop in and get a quick 9 in.

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

Best deal in town

I played this course with my college-age son. We had an amazing experience. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The course was beautiful, and the greens and sand traps were in great condition. It is a bit more secluded and less "touristy" than some of the Sandestin courses. We loved that vibe. Lots of beautiful pine needles covering the tree-lined areas off the fairway. I would recommend it to anyone.

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

The course was beautifully maintained staff was friendly and I actually shot ok. First time playing here and I’ll be back next year when I’m in town.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always enjoy playing at Indian Bayou. Just wish the price was a bit more reasonable so I could play it more often.

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