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4.3
1050 Reviews (1050)
5 Stars
552
4 Stars
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3 Stars
50
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
94.9%
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1013 out of 1050 reviews
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4.1
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
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1
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
83.3%
Recommend this course
15 out of 18 reviews
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4.3
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
93.0%
Recommend this course
40 out of 43 reviews
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About

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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4.3
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love this course!

This is a beautiful course! Well kept and great scenery. Playing conditions are always good. Not overly difficult, but enough challenge to make it fun. Highly recommend!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Loved the course

This was our first time here. Couldn’t be happier. All Good.

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
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Aeration barely reduces incredible course

Beautiful!!

A little sand and some holes in the green no a big deal

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fave Local Course

Ok, we caught it when the greens were just aerated (my bad). But Rocky Bayou is a beautiful course and if I was going to join any course as a member it would definitely be Rocky Bayou.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens and fairways had just been aired and sandy. No one stated this before play

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course all around

Course is in great shape tee to green. Good fun layout with elevation changes not seen as much in FL. Amazing pricing also

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun experience.

My friend and I discovered this course (not being from the area) last year while we were down on vacation. We had been used to playing the more upscale courses in the Destin - Sandestin region, which honestly play a little tough for our ability. Rocky Bayou offers a friendly layout for the average golfer with good rolling greens and fairway grass that plays pretty well. We now like to play this course first when we come down before we jump onto a tougher course that usually beats us up. Friendly staff at the course too.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 137
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Kentucky Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lots To Like

This course checks off all boxes of excellence for an AFFORDABLE golfing experience. From its practice and chipping greens to the driving range it provides what you need to get your game started.

Tee boxes are fair but if you're here for the first time you may want to swallow the ego and move up one place to get a good feel for the fairways and green placement.

After a night of heavy rain we saw no sign of puddling except in a few bunkers. The fairways rolled forever and the greens were true.

We highly recommend Rocky Bayou and will look forward to playing there next spring.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

An affordable gem near Destin

Was looking for an affordable alternative to the overprice courses in Destin. Kelly Plantation was a $130 simply is nowhere near worth that. Was able to get this course for around $40 it was an absolute treat. It couldn't have played any more difficult since they had the US Open qualifier the day before and did not move the pins. Greens run fast and true, courses going to be fantastic in another couple weeks once all the Bermuda comes in. Tree lined layout plenty of water and very challenging for any player from the blue tees. Gentlemen of the pro shop told me only one player broke par from the tips at the US Open qualifier if that tells you anything, you may wanna play up to the white or play white blue combo.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Us open Qualifier conditions

I had a lot of fun with my buddies they had the course dried out for the us open qualifier and it was really tough but as expected. Loved the course and would definitely go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time here… and will be back!

Course plays amazing! Greens are fast and break true, pace was great, and the layout is beautiful! If you’re wondering if you should or shouldn’t play here, you should!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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