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4.2
1057 Reviews (1057)
5 Stars
554
4 Stars
441
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
91.5%
Recommend this course
1019 out of 1057 reviews
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4.0
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
85.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 20 reviews
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4.1
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
87.1%
Recommend this course
27 out of 31 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high marks, featuring interesting holes including notable elevation changes that set it apart from typical Florida courses. Well-maintained fairways, quality greens, and a friendly staff make this a rewarding round at strong value.

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Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6901 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.0
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Rocky Bayou Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1973
Greens TifEagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Amick (1973) Earl Stone (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2016 #20)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2015 #19)
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Reviews

4.2
1057 Reviews (1057)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 11
Undulating Greens 11
Elevation Changes 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Advanced Golfers 12
Seniors 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 13
Convenient to the City 11
In the 'Burbs 7

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Played On
Reviews 3
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

GREAT COURSE!!

This is my favorite course in this area. The grounds are always kept top notch. It is a fun and challenging course, you have plan your misses accordingly. Greens are undulated and quick. It's always a great experience and I can't wait to go back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome!

As I have been on vacation in the Destin area for many years, I have only played golf along the Destin stretch of highway 98. I decided to reach out further and did an Internet search and found Frankie Bayou with mostly all good reviews. I am a seven handicap golfer and not that I am fussy but I always enjoy playing a course that is kept up well and has great maintenance and nice, smooth fast running greens. This course has everything you could desire. it has plenty of length if you want to play from the Tips and plenty of challenges along the way.

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

Beautiful and a lot of fun!

Wonderful and not crowded.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great condition

Nice course in excellent condition. Unusually hilly for Florida. Playing again on Sunday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 125
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 125
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Tee boxes

Love the course but some the tee boxes are getting pretty bad especially number 4 white.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Nice Destin area Course - Just Across Mid Bay Bridge

Very nice course & very fair rates on Golf Now … the course is in very good condition. The course is very picturesque as easy to find. The greens are a bit faster than most courses in Destin .. well worth the price .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a good option on the Bayou

RB is a great option when looking for golf in the Destin area. Nice layout, pace of play is difficulty very good, greens are fast, a little bumpy and good value. We had lots of rain and no issues.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good, but overrated

We made the drive to Niceville from the beach to play this course, because of the price and high rating (4.6 or higher). While it was fun, many of the reviews were exaggerated. Some said "immaculate", and that's not even close to accurate. It's like a nice park course. The greens were the best part and it didn't have any major weaknesses, but immaculate? Cmon. Long story short, we thought we had found an inland hidden gem, and while it's a good course in good shape, it's not any better than the Sandestin or Destin courses that are rated lower (more in the 4.2 range). Still, for $70 it was good value and a good time. Just temper your expectations.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very very slow play, it took almost 5 hrs to get thru 14 holes. This was even a Monday.

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Danger no Ranger

Ok this is. Great value if you don’t mind waiting. It took almost 6 hours to play 18. The value is there and the green were in good condition. The food at the snack shop was really good and. CHeck in was fast and easy as well. I would go back as it was just our first time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 125
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Great course but

This is one of my favorite courses in the area and I play it about once a month. The course is always in good shape the greens were rolling great and fast but this time a couple of the tee boxes needed some work. Number 10 white tee box has holes and since it’s small it’s hard to find room for your feet without stepping in a hole.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course!

Never fails to be immaculately kept! A true gem! Includes beauty, hawks adding to the beauty and a fun experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, in good condition and a very good value compared to Destin courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Delightful, well maintained course of beauty!

We love to play at Rocky, nice to see golf deals again. The course is always well maintained and manicured. Always, a delightful day at Rocky. Who keeps score when you are enjoying it so much?

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