Indian Bayou GCC: Seminole/Choctaw
Fairways at Indian Bayou Golf Club in Destin are generally wide and forgiving.
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4.6
2499 Reviews (2499)
5 Stars
1556
4 Stars
789
3 Stars
111
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
93.3%
Recommend this course
2378 out of 2499 reviews
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4.3
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.0%
Recommend this course
42 out of 50 reviews
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4.5
120 Reviews (120)
5 Stars
78
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.7%
Recommend this course
110 out of 120 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
2499 Reviews (2499)

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 24
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Previously Played

Fun Course

Only reason I didn't give perfect scores is aeration had just been done. Good layout and nice amenities.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Average

Course was alright. Layout is nice and pace of play was perfect. We knew the greens were getting punched but they did not say anything about the fairways being punched. Don’t think it’s worth $100 right now.

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

Top notch

Everyone was friendly- course is beautiful. You’ll like this course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Super course and great staff

We enjoyed Indian Bayou once again and plan on playing here whenever we are in Destin. Super staff and very nice course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First time playing

First time in the area, enjoyed the course, played quick. Staff was very accommodating, enjoyable round.

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

Indian Bayou was perfect

Great course and staff. I got teamed up with another individual and he was a nice local guy. Course was in great condition and perfect for my vacation week away from home. Would definitely play here again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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greens and general course conditions are always superb and the staff are very accommodating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
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
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf at Indian Bayou

Very friendly layout that is kept up well! Very convenient if staying anywhere on Holiday Isle.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

Tourist Trap

Overall Rating - Fair, I can compare Indian Bayou Golf Club to our municipal courses in the Carolinas and or Daytona area, which are in far better shape.

Pace Of Play - Behind a group of five.

Course Conditions - The greens are in great shape once you get on, approach collars all around the course are in need of attention. Seems as though all attention has been to the greens at it shows.

Staff Friendliness - Check in no issues, starter let me out 1 hour early with another group, cart staff exceptional.

Value For The Money - Tourist trap for the tee and Indian Bayou Golf Club isn’t the only one, chatting with the cart staff BEFORE the round, I was told that the course was a great choice for play because its in far better shape than others in the immediate area.

Nothing more here your mileage may vary.

More to come, as I will experience courses around Portofino Island and eastern Alabama.

Course Layout - Is fun, fair and challenging with a few risk reward holes. To take advantage of the aforementioned, you may have to move the ball a foot or so for a cleaner lie in the fairways due to more attention being applied to the greens.

Off-Course Amenities - Again, tourist trap as I traveled from Portofino Island to play in and visit Destin.

My 0.02

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Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Course was in good shape. greens extremely fast, took a few holes to adjust. would play again next time in Destin

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 107
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
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