Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Visiting friends in the area, it was 45 degrees and had rained the day and night before. There were large puddles in a few bunkers, but otherwise the course had drained very well. Unfortunately it was cart path only. Like many resort courses, the fairways are pretty wide, but the approach shots and greens are challenging. Water is in play on many holes, but it’s not target golf. I’d be happy to play it again on a nice warm day.

The course is a beauty. My friends and I booked an early tee time but the cold weather froze the ground and the staff professionally adjusted all tee time for the day. They let us in early to enjoy the warm pro shop, and watch some football ore-game shows. Once we were let onto the course we were met with excellently kept greens and a beautifully sculpted course. Well worth the money, and the pace of play was perfect for the 3 of us. Best Iron game I had since picking up golf was played on this course.

The Raven in Sandestin is a very good golf course and I would highly recommend playing it! Lots of shot selections and conditions were good for early January. The greens rolled extremely nicely!

Staff was friendly. I will be back in the future.

Couple things made for not the best experience.

Thankfully only in one trap all day but really no sand in any of them, more dirt and mud.

The starter tracked us down on the second hole and accused us as playing as a five-some and insisted one person didn’t pay. Very strange.

The 700-yard difference from the tips to the next set of tees is crazy, there really needs to be a 6200-6300 yard option, even if it is a recommended combo.

Todays play was cart path only due to a rain shower overnight we were told however the the course was dry. It obviously slowed our play. The range was was closed too. The course itself was in great shape. I would play the course again as long as it’s not cart path only.

The course was in good shape. Very enjoyable to play. Lots of hazards but wide landing areas .Will definitely play again.

Fun layout solid conditions for a 70$ course with the slow greens. Definitely a 5 hour loop but worth a visit.

I had an overall great experience. Everyone was very friendly. The course was in great shape. I have friends coming to Destin next week. It will be their first visit to Destin. The first course we are going to play will be the Raven.