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4.2
1052 Reviews (1052)
5 Stars
552
4 Stars
438
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
92.6%
Recommend this course
1014 out of 1052 reviews
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3.8
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.9
75.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 16 reviews
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4.1
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
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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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
1052 Reviews (1052)

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 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value!

This is a traditional layout, very good condition. A must play in this area. Great greens.

Conditions Good
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
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Best Kept Secret Off All Gulf Coast Courses

What to love...

1. Fastest greens that roll true.

2. Elevation change.

3. Friendly staff.

4. Local members play fast.

If you are looking to challenge your game, this is the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A favorite of ours - fun course to play. Good vibes from staff and members.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

fast round

Course was in best condition in years. Greens good and quick. The course was not crowded so played in 3 hours 12 minutes. Fairways are very wide and hazards are limited so course plays quite easy. (I shot my age minus one!)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

A must play

If you are a golfer and ever in the Destin area you have to play this course. The layout and quality of this course is excellent. The value for money is off the chart.

It is very easy to get to from the mid-bay bridge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A nice course with several challenging holes, especially the 18th. The course was in very good shape and the staff was friendly. I would recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Private Club Conditions

Enjoyed this course , well worth the short drive from the coast. Fairways were immaculate , greens had a little pace to them . This course needs to be on you list for 39.00 what a bargain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 108
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Keep it in the Fairway!

The Course is in magnificent condition. Just maybe the rough is a bit to thick, but its that way at every course in this region at this time of year. Greens are in superb condition. Staff was very accommodating and friendly as always.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Niceville gem

A bit off the beaten path but we'll worth the drive. Course is in great shape and provide a challenging yet friendly test of your golf skills. If you live along the Gulf coast or just visiting you won't be disappointed by taking the time to play at Rocky Bayou.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, great time.

I played this course for the first time and likes it so much I went back the next day. This course was in great shape and was not punishing on the occasional bad shot. Will make sure i play this course each year i visit the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hole in one

The course was in very good shape. Was crowded but moved along good. Staff friendly. Free practice balls and great practce area. After 25 years I got my first hole in one on Hole 4 a 146 yd par 3 over watet

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 108
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Wet but Playable.

Had a very light sprinkle of rain all day, but have no control over Mother Nature. There never was any puddling of water, course drains very well. The course however was in perfect shape. Fairways are beautiful and plush. But try and keep your tee shot on the fairway, the rough is just a bit over the top of the ball and makes for a very challenging shot to get out of the rough. The greens are perfect and fast. Still slightly firm but starting to hold a good approach shot. The new Tiff Eagle Bermuda greens are just barely a year opened to full play now. The Course Super has done a fabulous job on the new green renovations. A most enjoyable place to play, one of the best kept courses in the FL Panhandle.

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

Great course

Rocky Bayou golf course is a Great course. Open lay out and greens have to be tops in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course.

Get to area usually at least once a year and this is one of the best courses we like to play at for the value. Thanks again for the staff making it another wonderful experience!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

One of our favorite courses in the area. Played it for the first time Saturday and will definitely be back. Great value, nice layout, beautiful greens, new carts. They even have free bottled water for guests on the course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

very nice course

The course was well maintained... both fairways and greens. Greens have some nice undulations which makes putting interesting. The reception from staff was not very welcoming. All in all the course was fun to play and very scenic.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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