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Rocky Bayou Country Club

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4.2
1061 Reviews (1061)
5 Stars
556
4 Stars
443
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
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91.6%
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1023 out of 1061 reviews
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4.1
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
87.5%
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21 out of 24 reviews
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4.1
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.1%
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6901 yards 73.0 133
Black/Blue 72 6668 yards 71.9 131
Blue 72 6408 yards 70.8 128
Blue/White 72 6174 yards 69.2 126
White (W) 72 5903 yards 73.7 128
White 72 5903 yards 67.8 119
White/Gold 72 5673 yards 66.7 116
Gold 72 5421 yards 65.6 114
Gold (W) 72 5421 yards 70.7 121
Gold/Red 72 5151 yards 64.2 109
Red 72 4933 yards 63.6 100
Red (W) 72 4933 yards 68.1 114
Teal 72 4135 yards 60.3 95
Teal (W) 72 4135 yards 63.6 105
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Scorecard for Rocky Bayou Country Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 73.0/133 368 405 539 192 365 410 480 189 422 3370 348 422 187 544 423 219 447 511 430 3531 6901
Black/Blue M: 71.9/131 368 405 509 158 348 410 480 189 388 3255 348 398 187 544 386 194 447 511 398 3413 6668
Blue M: 70.8/128 351 375 509 158 348 373 462 167 388 3131 315 398 169 523 386 194 411 483 398 3277 6408
Blue/White M: 69.2/126 351 344 509 158 326 373 462 144 364 3031 315 360 169 523 386 158 378 483 371 3143 6174
White M: 67.8/119 W: 73.7/128 337 344 478 140 326 339 438 144 364 2910 265 360 141 503 351 158 378 466 371 2993 5903
White/Gold M: 66.7/116 W: 72.2/123 337 307 478 140 261 339 438 144 364 2808 241 316 141 503 351 158 346 466 343 2865 5673
Gold M: 65.6/114 W: 70.7/121 330 307 444 132 261 335 432 139 325 2705 241 316 132 443 318 148 346 429 343 2716 5421
Gold/Red M: 64.2/109 W: 69.0/119 290 307 444 85 261 335 396 139 325 2582 241 316 132 399 318 110 346 429 278 2569 5151
Red M: 63.6/100 W: 68.1/114 290 302 417 85 259 300 396 113 302 2464 208 311 98 399 302 110 341 422 278 2469 4933
Teal M: 60.3/95 W: 63.6/105 240 260 340 85 259 230 330 113 230 2087 170 250 98 325 240 110 265 350 240 2048 4135
Handicap 11 5 13 9 3 7 17 15 1 14 10 18 6 2 8 4 16 12
Par 4 4 5 3 4 4 5 3 4 36 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 5 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 13 5 11 15 3 7 9 17 1 12 10 18 6 2 16 4 8 14
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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
1061 Reviews (1061)

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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samgflynn
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Very nice layout. This has the country club feel. I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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rabbitman1
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well worth the price

I’ll start by saying the greens had been punched by knowing that just hit it closer. The course was well-maintained very clean no run over trash cans well manicured ,by far the best course I’ve played in southwest Florida for that price point hands-down. Knowing the conditions on a very hot day with the beverage cart running in a timely fashion that nice. The fairways manicured help me striking the ball much better therefore leading to my lowest score of the season. Definitely will be back on a much cooler day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000005398880
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

best course in the Niceville area

Always a pleasure to play this course, especially when you get a golf now price

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Mark3429519
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fair Layout

Very fair course for average golfer. Friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314162814698
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Slow play and average layout

Compare of play was major issue. Had group of 5 older men and another group of 5 or 6 older men in group ahead of them. Held up the whole back nine and wouldn’t let a group of two through. Course in pretty good shape and layout is pretty easy not a challenging course at all. I would recommend one of the courses in Destin. Never heard of a course allowing 5 or 6 people to play and even worse hold up your whole course. Very poor management to allow this.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
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u000005398880
Played On
Reviews 37
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

Course is in great shape. One of the best courses in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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philip1836815
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u714984990
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u908062092
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better than Kelly Plantation

Ever since Rocky Bayou started overseeing the fairways during the winter, this course has been one of the best in the area. I am thankful they allow nonmembers to play, and I hope they keep it that way. Beautiful layout, impeccable condition, wonderful greens that really prove the difference between courses like Eglin/FWB and this course. Rocky Bayou is one of the best kept secrets in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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amcorley
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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baycock88
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden gem on the emerald coast

Course was in excellent shape. Best bang for your buck in the Destin area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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brandyprice62
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u130804111
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Jday91
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bayou Love

First time playing here, I am local to Panama City Beach and it’s just over an hour drive from me. This is now my favorite course around. Well kept course, tee boxes and greens are great, layout is nice, and all together it’s just a beautiful course. I will no doubt be here more often. Pro shop is nice and staff was friendly, separate grill and bar which was nice as well. Range balls were included and chipping and putting greens are there for you as well. Happy I made the drive out here for this!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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golfkhamphet
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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jackmahoney21
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u000005398880
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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HALKIRK
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun day with my son from Ohio

A little rain didn't even stop us. We always try to play this course as it is well maintained, challenging and reasonably priced.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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4birthday
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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ivinlee
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

favorite course

for the price, rocky bayou is the best value without paying a fortune to play.

an everyday golfer's joy to play"

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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