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4.3
1033 Reviews (1033)
5 Stars
547
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
96.4%
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999 out of 1033 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
100.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 17 reviews
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4.2
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
96.1%
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74 out of 77 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
1033 Reviews (1033)
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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4.0
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Conditions Average
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Layout Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
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5.0
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Previously Played

Love Rocky

Play Rocky bayou whenever we come down to the condo in Destin two times a year, most times. It’s an excellent course and although the greens were sanded this time because of the aeration course was an overall pretty good shape – staff is always awesome.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Range balls

Only course in the area that does not give range balls with golfnow tee time. You have to pay extra , crazy!!! Also dry spots everywhere tee box and fairways

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

Good course. Needs water.

It has been a dry week or so in the area and the grass is showing it. Some tee boxes were completely brown but greens were better.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Good experience.

Good conditions despite them just having aerating the greens. Always like this course. Good pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hot day on the links

I enjoyed the course, and it was in good shape, however as others have noted if you stray from the fairway the grass is high, and it is difficult to find your ball.

Beautiful day but as can be expected in August the temperature made it a tough round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Not bad for the price.

Fairways were extremely dry. Some tee boxes needed help as well. PCD of play was not managed well. Had an 5-som in front of us. Overall, fun for the cost.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

A real treat! Scenic, playable, and enjoyable. Hope to play again in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 124
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Course is looking good!

Overall I give the course a 7 out of 10. The greens have recovered well from being aerated and rolling great. Still need some work on a couple tee boxes and the grass off the fairway is way too high making it almost impossible to find your ball a few feet off the fairway and some of the greens. I know we’ve had a lot of rain but this course drains extremely well so the rain doesn’t keep them from cutting that badly overgrown grass.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Conditions

This course is in great shape all around from the tee boxes to the greens. With the hot deal, this has to be the best value for the quality of the course in this area. Without the hot deal, it’s still worth the price tag. Well worth the drive to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
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
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good bang for your buck

Got a good deal on GolfNow and gotta say it was a great course. Good practice facilities with good bar and great spot to play if you’re a local or on vacation. My dad, brother in law and I are from Arkansas and all had the same opinion. Greens are undulated but not too fast so makes a fun challenge, mostly driver friendly from the tee. Overall great experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 124
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Definition of a hidden gem.

Don’t let the drive from the beach keep you from playing here. It’s an awesome course. Not your typical Florida vibe. Lots of elevation changes. Greens and fairways are above average for the area Club house is adequate and best hot dog at the turn we’ve had in a long time. Great experience. Course is challenging but fun.

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

One if the best kept courses around

Beautifully kept grounds, pitching, putting, and driving amenities!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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