Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

The range was closed due to poor weather earlier in the day but considering all the rain the course held up really well. It was in great shape. Not overly difficult but lots of great views!

Average course, rained a majority of the time. Driving range packed, no room to warm up, loud people, loud music, thought I was at a frat party.

We played 2 courses in the Destin, FL area. The Links ($127) and Indian Bayou ($172). I would pay the extra $45 and play Indian Bayou. Indian Bayou is manicured and beautiful. I was not overly impressed with The Links course except for the holes by the bay.

The Links course was not manicured. Just a basic golf course with very grainy Bermuda greens. The greens were rough and bumpy.

The memorable holes were the ones by the bay (6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 15). I liked the par 5, 11th hole too. Dogleg left with a large tree to the right that comes into play on your 2nd shot. Do you lay up to allow you to hit over this tree or try to hit in the narrow slot to the left of the tree. A large magnolia tree hovers over the left greenside bunker.

Areas of concern on the course:

3 holes with overhanging branches affecting your tee shot. Holes 2, 5 & 8.

Extremely wet areas in front of these greens. Holes 7, 8, 9 & 12.

Hole 8 had water in a bunker.

The red tee on hole 4 was mounded and in rough shape.

The signage on the course was very poor. I wasn’t sure where the next hole was several times. On hole 10, you see two pins. Not sure which one you’re playing too. The other pin you see is hole 17.

The course was in great shape and it's very scenic. It gives you a lot of different looks which made you think strategy each hole. The greens had recently been aerated but had recovered quickly and they were fast. Good on the greens keeping team. Overall a nice experience.

On a side note I forget his name(sorry) but the young man attending your clubs was an amazing gentleman.

Great course. Greens rough and slow bit knew it before we started. Would still play again.

Greens were sanded and harry. But the course is pristine and the views are beautiful. Would highly recommend. GofNow had a great price, saved at ton.

The course had recently been aeeified but recovers enough to have very little impact on our round. As for those who complain about the cart paths, you should try a Louisiana course sometime. A few bad spots due to tree roots, but otherwise, that is a none issue. We'll be back!

Definitely one of the tougher courses I’ve played due to plenty of water and tight fairways, but one of the best backdrops to have.

The course was in okay condition. Pace of play was decent. My playing partner and I arrived about 30 minutes prior to our tee time. We met with the starter about 10 minutes prior to our tee time. He was very rude and claimed that we better get on the tee box now if we're going to play. Ended up on the green of the first hole prior to our actual designated tee time, so ended up ahead of schedule. Just no sense in the old dude being a complete douche.

For a course with a lot of play, no money is being spent. The cart paths are in terrible condition. Not worth the money and no discount with aeration. Paid $100. Not worth $40 and the second “best” in Sandestin. Troubling as Sandestin used to be a great course to play. Not now unfortunately. If you can’t fix the cart paths, you obviously don’t care. Tried to post photos but can’t

This was my first time playing this course. I'll be brief but direct, it's now my second FAVORITE course of all time. I've been an avid golfer for 40 plus years and played courses like Harbor Town "Hilton Head" SC, Thornblade and the preserve at Keowee in upstate SC. I've played in almost every US State, "THE LINKS" is only second to "REGATTA BAY" Miramar Beach Florida in my personal opinion. From the layout of the course and scenery to the staff, amenities, and value for quality of play you owe it to yourself to experience this awesome golf link experience.

Greens in horrible shape, especially the front nine. Back nine a little better but green fees should’ve been reduced. It was worse than airiated greens.

People were great and the course was not perfect conditions but vey nice and playable., I got a special rate due too the greens being aerated in last two weeks, Aeration was not a terrible roll on the greens. I will try it again when its not been aerated. Nice layout!

The greens were just aerated a few days ago. The staff said they were 70% healed but I would put it at 30%. The course is in good shape, but they need to have more water on the course to drink on a hot August day.

Really nice course, well maintain throughout the course. The staff was very nice and helpful especially Ms. Morgan inn the club house.....from Ken....Army Special Force