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 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

A little disappointed, but still nice.

This is a nice course. The staff is helpful and friendly and the carts are modern and well-kept. I was quite surprised that there wasn't an actual clubhouse with a restaurant and bar, only a concession stand outside.

Many holes run along the bay coastline, which is beautiful. This also makes for a confusing layout as some holes are not visible from the previous hole and they were poorly marked. I was disappointed that some of the holes did not have complete cart paths, which is a pet peave of mine. My biggest issue with the course is that a lot of tee boxes were uneven, with dips and slants.

While I'd recommend, I was expecting a little nicer upkeep given the gorgeous location.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Day

Good day overall, but several groups including us got caught behind a party of 4 that made it clear they were in no hurry.

We spent more time sitting in the cart than golfing during the back 9.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ready to aerate

Greens were shabby. Some short grass, patches of weeds, ball marks. Unlike the last time I played the course.

Suggest you check with the course prior to booking.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best layouts in Destin

There are some courses in Destin with faster greens and slightly better grass, but Baytown has the best layout with elevation change, ocean views, and just enough water in play.

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

Wrong time to play.

The greens were horrible. The course is closing this week for maintenance. Not the time to play when this about to be done.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A fun links setup.

The course was in very good condition. Some easy holes and some difficult ones. Next time I'll play the up tees.

Good value.

The driving range is limited to iron only. It's hard to warm up without some driver practice, but all in all a fun round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overpriced

Course was not in the condition you would expect when you pay 150 dollars and up. Greens were what you’d find at your local municipal course. The cups looked like they hadn’t been changed in many days. The sides of the cups were worn so bad they were hardly round anymore. The practice facility was awful and the practice green was full of weeds. The mid round snack shack was closed and the carts need to be upgraded. I wouldn’t recommend this course. There’s plenty to choose from, don’t waste your time and money on this place.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

Fairways were great. Being on the green? Not so much.

Bumps, grass clumps, no grass, ball marks. Being prepared for aeration.

But if it were in better condition it could be a fun course.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible greens

Greens were overgrown and not well maintained at all.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun Course

My first time playing Raven Club was a good experience. Staff was very friendly despite how busy it was. Airline lost my clubs so I had to rent a bag. That as super easy to do and the bad had a descent set of Big Bertha clubs to use.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

tough course with nice greens

Everything was top notch. The only issue was pace of play. We couldn't take the carts on the fairways because of rain from the night before so that lead to a 5 hour round

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for every level

The course was in great shape. Any level of player can have a great experience. I'll play it again the next time I'm in Destin.

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

Great golf, was told to hurry up

We spent $1000 between 4 golfers to play here on vacation. Great course, very beautiful. We were told three times to speed up our play. We weren’t going slow at all. There was no one behind us pressing either, and we could see the people in front of us finishing the hole when we walked up to the tees.

For spending really good money, I feel like we didn’t enjoy our time to the fullest because we were being rushed the whole time. Other than that, the course was beautiful and it was my third time playing there. Doesn’t disappoint!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great

It was a great experience and glad I got a chance to play this course. Great shape and great layout

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Terrible greens

Greens were in terrible condition. Many weeds in the turf, and poorly maintained.. Extremely slow and inconsistent. Greens status ruined the experience. Paid $100 to play the course, and had a $30 experience.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Needs an update

Nice course. Needs an update to clubhouse. Top dressed greens without notifying us. Would not have played if we had known.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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