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4.2
1064 Reviews (1064)
5 Stars
557
4 Stars
445
3 Stars
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2 Stars
9
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
91.7%
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1026 out of 1064 reviews
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4.1
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.0%
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22 out of 25 reviews
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4.2
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
87.9%
Recommend this course
29 out of 33 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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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
1064 Reviews (1064)

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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

For the value one of the best courses in the area by far.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Relaxing Day

Enjoyed 36. holes of golf. Course in excellent shape. Weather was not to hot,

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good play for price

Course waa in overall pretty good condition, although the greens could have been better (they had been punched what looks like a few weeks earlier). Plenty of options for tee selection for seniors and youth. Course is pretty strait forward with tree lined fairways that will punish tee shots to far off line.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Rocky review

Good fair layout. Greens had be aerated but still fine. Blue tees were fair but challenging. Great value.

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

Summer vacation

Great golf for the money, majority of holes are repetitive layout, some scenery with water on a few holes, would definitely come back again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent tract.

Loved everything about the course. The rolling terrain, wide fairways and smooth putting services.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent course, great price.

About a 45 minute drive...but well worth it! Great course, in great condition...18 holes with cart for 35.00, can’t beat that.

Special thank you to Barbara (think this is her name)...she was in the pro shop and got me set up to play...made me feel like I was at my home club.

Also a shout out to Ryan, the young man who helped with my cart, thanks for the lift to my r tree i know after the round.

This is a beautiful mature private course in excellent condition that has some picturesque water holes...and excellent greens.

Thank for a great round and friendly staff.

Dan

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of my favorite courses

This is an old course but very well maintained. It is designed by the great Earl Stone of Mobile Alabama.. I play every course I find his name on because it is designed for the everyday golfer. Rocky Bayou is one of his masterpieces. The staff is friendly and accommodating, the greens are exceptional and the layout is challenging but fair. If you are visiting the Gulf Coast in the Destin/Ft Walton area and want to enjoy a round of golf this is the place.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course, Not Nice Ladies’ League

Great price, very nice course. We would play this course again. Six of us played, early tee time. Had the course to ourselves. Parking lot was empty. We tee’d off as a six-some; why not? The course was empty.

However, on the fourth hole tee box, a member of the Rocky Bayou Board — she told us right away when she rolled up — said that the womens’ league was teeing off on the first tee box soon. She said she couldn’t have us playing six at a time. We all looked back a few holes — empty. We looked ahead a hole— nobody. We all looked back at her. She looked at us. Waiting. Because we are nice, we said we would split into two 3’s. It’s her course, clearly. So be carfule out there.

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

Outstanding

What a wonderful golf course this is. The greens had undulations and rolled really well. The fairways, bunkers and tee boxes were great. The landscaping is some of the best that I have ever seen at a golf course. Great place to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pace of play was dreadful

I play this course often because it’s in good condition and a really fun and challenging layout. Today I teed off at 10:30. It wasn’t that busy but I guess we were playing behind the last group of the members gaggle. The pace of play was terrible. At one point there were 3 groups waiting on the 12 tee box. I guess before booking a tee time I’ll ask what time the gaggle is playing to try and avoid being stuck behind them. On the bright side, The Course is in good condition and greens roll really nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Sandy Greens

I've played Rocky 5 times since April, it's always green and grass everywhere. Not sure why they keep dumping sand on the greens, first couple times I played they were perfect, but since they aerated them they always have sand in spots, more area with sand than not. . Still roll well without bumps. Would like it better if the whole green was sanded rather than spots, creates inconsistency. Chipping areas, tee boxes and fairways are nice. Great value and generally not crowded during the week. I like that from the back tees the par 3's play 190-185-195-220. They also provide bottled water every 4-5 holes. Definitely worth playing this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Pleasantly surprised!

I played this course while vacationing on the beach in Destin. I was looking for a nice course to play but didn’t want to spend the $75-$125 price that most of the courses near by charge. I booked the $29 twilight rate and was blown away at the value. Yes, it was a bit of a drive from our condo but it was 100% worth it. This course was every bit as nice as the other, more expensive courses that I have played in the area. I highly recommend it.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

First time playing here. Great layout, challenging holes, fast greens with surprising hidden breaks,. Only problem was slow pace of play...old timers ahead of us...not aware of the backup they had behind them... not playing ready golf...very frustrating. But sitting there ,taking in the beauty of the course layout, did help take the edge off. Will be back for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 111
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

This course has a great layout

Everything is greening up coming out of winter. The fairways are plush and the greens are fast and grown in since the aerification a few weeks ago. Had a pleasant Memorial Day on the course, one of the best in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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