Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

The greens were very bumpy and had too much sand on them. There were too many range balls on hole number one that were left in the sand traps.

This was my first time playing the Links. Layout of the course was challenging and enjoyable. Fairways and tee boxes were in good shape.

Greens were hit or miss, they have been recently aerated and some were still a little patchy/bumpy but tolerable. I live in southwest Florida and the lack of rain has challenged even some of the nicest courses with upkeep and maintenance.

Cart girl was active and saw her twice on the front and back 9 which was nice since some courses either lack a cart service or it’s inconsistent.

I booked this as a hot deal at around $70 and was very satisfied. The range is irons only, putting green practice area was in decent shape and they allow some light chipping on it as well.

The course was in poor shape. The greens were in poor condition and this was shared in the GolfNow app. The lady at the desk shared that the greens were in poor shape when we arrived and to be aware. In my opinion, this should be disclosed prior to signing up to play.

Additionally, we were asked to speed up play on our foursome. We decided not to putt on a hole to do as requested and immediately ran into another group where we waited at the tee box. We finished in 3 hrs and 45 minutes overall for 18 holes with four people for perspective. My guess is that they overbooked. The greens turned two putts into three putts.

Last, the condos on the course gave way to pedestrians on the course and walking through to look at the ponds. Kids in golf carts were riding on the cart paths as well.

It is a public course and some things can be expected, but I would not return to this course.

The back 9 play was so awful. We actual met the group in front and behind us. Nobody was happy. Finally called the club house..

Spoke w Tom and Jerry (real name tags). Was told if we didn’t like the pace that we could come in and get a rain check. Played out the hole and drove in. Passed 2 foursomes and then found the problem. They had a fivesome w 2 empty holes in front of them.

Went to pro shop, was give rain check for 3 holes instead of 4. No desire to play here again.

We visited Destin the week of 18-25 May, pre-sharks (as far as we know). I had prearranged a tee-time for myself, my son, my son-in-law, and a friend from Virginia to play the Raven on 23 May. From the parking lot attendants, to the welcoming gentleman behind the counter, to the nice young lady serving us beverages every few holes, it was a great experience. As for the course, it was in good shape, greens rolled true, the overall layout was nice, and the 6th hole was as advertised.

I am a member here and the links is definitely my favorite course. The greens are healing nicely now and putt true and the rest of the course is in great shape. If we could get a few tee boxes repaired, the course would be perfect.

The greens were likely a 3 or 4 on the stimpmeter although supposedly aeration occurred a month ago. We knew we were in for a long day when the starter told us fivesomes were welcome. The fivesome in front of us all failed to hit the fairway and/or carry 150 yards off the first tee. When we finally got to the first green, the green possessed more sand on the surface than the hardpan bunkers. Maybe Baytowne is a great course to play if you have the yips, since you will not experience anything resembling putting.

We had to skip some holes to avoid the slowest of the slow on the course.

Loved the course, but for the price not sure I’d fully consider it. I know it’s a tourist area and prices are higher (compared to Ohio prices Im use to), but I find it difficult to pay $110 on a course. Fairways were good but the two things I care about the most were mediocre. Tee boxes were pretty tore up and green we very grainy and not so good. I’d still give the course a 4/5 since it’s a course I’d play once just to see, but wouldn’t pay that high price again. I played Regatta and preferred that.

We thoroughly enjoyed our round. The course was in great shape despite the fact that the greens were still recovering from aeration. The course offered a great value.

Greens are infested and not in good condition. I would not play it unless that’s fixed. It’s rough and dry patches with tall grass

First time playing this course and thoroughly enjoyed my round. A nice blend of length and challenges. As well as some great scenery from the holes on the bay.

Would definitely play this course again.

I have never played on worst greens in my life. Putting on the fringe would've been easier than the actual green

As you know, many of the sand traps are under repair. Horrible.