9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Miramar Beach, Florida 32550, US
(888) 598-6336
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About Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

The Florida Panhandle is known for its world-class beaches, and since 1973, Sandestin has offered a Gulfside retreat and an increasing menu of golf options. Situated on 2,400 acres, the resort boasts more than 1,000 total rooms, suites and villas for couples, families and buddy groups. Its four golf courses include The Links, Baytowne, The Raven and Burnt Pine Golf Club. Burnt Pine is an otherwise private club that makes tee times available to resort guests. Sandestin's sheer size means that practically any beach resort amenity is available, including the large Baytowne Marina.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★
Acres2400
Year Opened1973
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Beach AccessYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day of golf

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/17/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/17/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First Time and will return

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!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 09/12/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best around

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Overall a good experience

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!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 322
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Missouri Advisor
Top 25 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Except For The Bay Views, I Left A Bit Disappointed

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lovely course

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good time at Raven

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!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Challenge

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Very Unfriendly Staff

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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