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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%
Recommend this course
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%
Recommend this course
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 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Course was in good shape for the time of year. Loved the rolling hills in FL!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value/nice course

First, got a hot deal for $22 which was really a steal. Fairways really rolled which (being from North East) had not seen all summer. Greens are in great condition except for a few patchy spots and rolled true but maybe a little slower than they could have. Played blue tees but father/uncle played the golds and daughter played from ladies. So good tee choices and thought the blues were challenging w/o being too difficult. Whites were 500 yards shorter so made the right choice. Course layout is really nice and and par 3's offer a good challenge on distance.

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

Worth the drive from the beaches

Definitely worth the short 15 minute drive from the beaches and paying the tolls. Much cheaper course than those on the peninsula and far more character. Played it right after Christmas and the conditions were great, would love to play here in the Spring. Rolling terrain is unusual for Florida. Pace of play was great. Played in a twosome with my daughter and we rarely had to wait. If in Destin looking for a place to play I highly recommend Rocky Bayou.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Rocky Bayou is a great golf course with very nice greens love playing here

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 67
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Timer - Awesome Value for the Money!

Course was in great shape, especially considering how late in the season we played it. Challenging layout but still fun for the high handicapper. Just a tad over a 4 hr round. For the money, I think it’s hard to find that kind of golf elsewhere on the bay side.

Definitely coming back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course!

Loved Rocky Bayou! Beautiful rolling terrain, interesting holes and friendly, informative Pro. Challenging and well-manicured course. Greens were in perfect shape and very challenging with contours and speed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape

Pace of play was terrible, group in front was taking sweet old time. With daylight savings you have to play ready golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 67
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 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time at RB

Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Good warm up area, generous fairways to get to started and plenty of picturesque and challenging holes ahead. Will be back ASAP

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A really fun course. Not too easy, not too hard. More hills than you find at most Florida courses. Not as much water as most Florida courses. Greens were perfect. Fairways and sand traps were very good. I played by myself on a Sunday morning and I was substantially alone. Played at a comfortably fast pace without delays. Perfect. The staff was extremely helpful and pleasant. I was surprised that its' location was only a short drive from the Bay Bridge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 67
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 67
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very nice course!!

The staff was very helpful from the initial phone call. It continued upon arrival. Range balls included and great practice grounds. The course was in great shape as well as greens. Will definitly be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

play at the rock...

love it... the layout... tee choices... hills... bunkers... water... sooo beautiful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Really good course

The course was in very good shape. It was light drizzle raining but not bad. I took a cart, however, walking this course would be fine.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course!

My favorite new course in Destin. Great course layout and fair. Just pick the right tees for you. Will definitely play the again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Different than most coastel courses

The locals treated us great, this was a good price for a slid golf course!

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