Indian Bayou GCC: Seminole/Choctaw
Fairways at Indian Bayou Golf Club in Destin are generally wide and forgiving.
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4.5
2508 Reviews (2508)
5 Stars
1558
4 Stars
794
3 Stars
112
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
93.2%
Recommend this course
2386 out of 2508 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.5%
Recommend this course
49 out of 58 reviews
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4.5
120 Reviews (120)
5 Stars
75
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.8%
Recommend this course
109 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 74.4
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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
2508 Reviews (2508)

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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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 4
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 49
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4.0
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Pond Work

Tee boxes, greens and Fairways were above average. However, all the work being done on the ponds was distracting. Charging too much h for current conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
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2.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 198
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

PACE: "Thank you" to the starter that realized he had a 2some and 2 singles in a 4some, saw plenty of space on the tee sheet, and sent the 2some out and then the 2 singles out together after that. Pace moved much better than a 4some. Much appreciated!

CONDITIONS: Fairways and rough were still dormant, but the greens, tee boxes and bunkers were excellent. Actually, I played 5 courses in Destin during my visit and Indian Bayou had the best greens, by far.

VALUE: Feels like it's priced a little high compared to other courses in the area, but that's probably why their greens were so good.

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

Great course that is challenging

Had a blast. Course was laid out nicely and pin placements brought on the challenge! Will definitely come back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Schaefer Review

A very nice course. After playing multiple courses in the area Indian Bayou has the best greens! They role true and smooth.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good time at Indian Bayou

We started at noon with no one in front of us so we had a great round. Fairways and greens in good condition. There was some work on the water hazards but it did not affect play. I would recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace of play

Paid a hundred dollars to be behind a bachelor party of 14. Played a five hour round and know one came to make them pick the pace up

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Indian Bayou Play

Indian Bayou is a very nice course. If you want to avoid the water hazards found in some of the other courses this is the course. The greens were perfect! They are the Best in Destin.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Good Golf

Golf was good despite cool and windy conditions. Greens and fairways very nice. Several challenging and interesting holes..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Review

Good day. Experience was great. Construction around course but did not affect play.

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