Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Played this course 9/16,9/17,9/18. Course condition was great. Only negative was a couple of the traps didn’t have much sand. More like a waste area. Pace was fine until last round. In fairness they were finishing up a tournament (scramble format) so it was backed up. It was a 2:00 round. Three guys in front of us hit multiple balls off the tee in every direction. We ended up playing front twice so we could finish. But, obviously really liked course as we chose to play it 3 days in a row.

The clubhouse folks warned us that the greens were a work in progress as they had “lost” them earlier in the year - did NOT result in a reduced price for play. They had top dressed the greens the day before, and they were not as bad as I thought they would be, but were slow. In particular, hole 13 was HORRIBLE, not because of condition of the green - the fairway was void of grass , not dirt, but definitely not as nice as all the other holes. Almost like they had not watered it for a long time…

Still, fun to play, would not hesitate to play again even in the current condition.

Have played this course numerous times times over the years and not sure what has happened, but greens mower is scalping the greens, tee boxes for red and white are in rough shape plus the pin cup cutter is tearing a portion of the hole. Staff is amazing but can't make up for poor course conditions

Fun layout and the staff was very friendly. Maybe its the time of year but the course and the greens in particular, were in pretty bad shape. Gave up putting after two holes. Should not be charging anywhere near the $100 mark.

Overall disappointing.

This is my favorite course in the Destin area.

Super fun to play without being TOO easy - requires proper placement of the ball on a lot of shots, but not so long to intimidate a newer player.

Enjoyed the round, course well conditioned and greens were very fast coming from the Midwest. Staff was very courteous and helpful. We played a foursome in under 4 hours even waiting on a few shots on the twosome in front of us.

Everything about the links course was spectacular !!! I will definitely be returning to play again and possibly try the other two courses as well !!!

Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The course was in very good condition. We played on Sunday in under four hours. Highly recommend

Course was in wonderful shape. Super fun course to play!!

Spend a couple weeks a year in Destin area and have played many spots over the years. I play a sister track "The Links" 10+ times (actually played Links Monday.) first time playing Baytowne and will prob book again before leaving.

Paid Hot Deal for $59 + $35 for non playing rider

Greeted by staff at bag drop and counter at pro shop. Super friendly and informative for first time play.

The starter was very nice and we talked for a couple minutes. The other players in the group no show so he sent us off at scheduled time, by second hole the group in front waved us through and we played 18 in 2.5 hours.

Boxes looked great and fairways super.

The greens were a very slow but rolled true. I struggled w greens

I left my phone in the cart and I called 30 mins after we left, they found it and held at the pro shop when I returned couple hours later. THANKS!

I played 4 course this week and to be honest, it was my favorite by far. Will be back next year

They do warn you about the greens ahead of time but they are rough. Very slow putting and lots of weeds and dead spots. The course layout is great and it’s challenging. I would definitely play it again!

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.