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Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

3.6
1989 Reviews 1989
Baytowne at Sandestin Resort
A view of a fairway at Baytowne from Sandestin Resort

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3.6
1989 Reviews 1989 Reviews
5 Stars
666
4 Stars
833
3 Stars
296
2 Stars
119
1 Stars
75
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
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68.8%
Recommend this course
1621 out of 1989 reviews
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4.1
91 Reviews 91 Reviews
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.2%
Recommend this course
83 out of 91 reviews
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3.5
271 Reviews 271 Reviews
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
105
3 Stars
56
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
24
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.8%
Recommend this course
181 out of 271 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6804 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.2

Baytowne Golf Club at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort is routed from the beach to the bay, providing stunning views along the way. The course rolls across the few elevation changes that the area has to offer. Although it opened in 1984, the golf course didn't reach its peak until it underwent extensive renovation in 2005, which were carried out by the original designer, Tom Jackson. The layout features rolling fairways lined with mature pines that are generous and times but can be tight when you least expect it. The large, undulating greens can also play faster than what you might be expecting. Water, which comes into play on 12 holes, is a prominent feature of Baytowne Golf Club as are the numerous bunkers strategically placed throughout.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 72 6804 yards 73.2 138
Blue 72 6125 yards 69.9 130
White 72 5517 yards 65.4 114
Red 72 4770 yards 67.7 120
Black 72 3002 yards 57.8 92
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Baytowne Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Gold M: 73.2/138 381 430 161 446 491 403 189 358 542 3401 412 165 554 463 190 552 439 191 429 3395 6796
Blue M: 69.9/130 334 385 130 424 473 379 153 310 506 3094 362 138 525 420 160 448 397 160 391 3001 6095
White M: 65.4/114 281 356 100 396 403 353 106 278 471 2744 329 111 484 392 129 424 379 134 360 2742 5486
Red W: 67.7/120 233 292 72 364 368 287 82 231 439 2368 292 68 405 354 93 402 338 102 312 2366 4734
Black W: 57.8/92 165 193 72 222 283 178 82 164 248 1607 120 68 266 125 78 259 212 85 182 1395 3002
Handicap 13 7 17 1 5 11 15 9 3 12 18 6 2 14 8 10 16 4
Par 4 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 5 36 4 3 5 4 3 5 4 3 4 35 71
Handicap (W) 13 7 15 3 11 9 17 5 1 8 18 14 2 16 6 12 10 4

Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Jackson (1986) Tom Jackson (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Sandestin Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No Denim, Collared Shirt and Bermuda Shorts Required

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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Reviews

3.6
1989 Reviews (1989)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 52
Bunkers 46
Undulating Greens 17
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 22
Advanced Golfers 22
Playing Multiple Courses 21
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 46
Near Local Attractions 27
Convenient to the City 23

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u314162272459
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Baytowne Course

i have not played this course in 6-months due to the greens being in such poor condition the previous times I played this course. I was hoping they would be in better condition but I was very disappointed. Bumpy, incredibly slow, and so many holes where pin locations were previously that have not grown back. If spending the money to golf at San Destin, I would not recommend playing the Baytowne course. Everything else about Baytowne was great (fairways, layout, tee boxes, staff), but it seems like the greens are just not important.

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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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William4833333
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course

SMALL putting green for TWO courses. SMALL bathroom for two courses. Practice range ran out of balls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u926080807
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A good round

The course was in good condition. The pace of play was good. It was great for 9 holes. Not sure why it really slowed down on back.

If you are used to fast greens please please please go the practice green to help adjust. I’m guess rolling 8 and have been playing 11s and just an adjustment.

This course should have no doubles and should be your personal best. Go for it.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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jbhurt24
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Matthew2265749
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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uVyQp2Tys2hotCPbjRju
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u918522372
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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EWag4yqmzXfsN5e9dpfu
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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kLNpGXyM398qLQeKw6wu
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314162430387
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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keithkinsella
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not far from being excellent

Golf course was in good shape, not perfect… Not quite worth the $115 for green fee… Very good layout with a lot of water in play… If it’s windy the course can get pretty tricky… Overall, a very good day and a good track

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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0zveSfMogxPjZJt3nh89
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000005288329
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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u314166795302
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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JulieBabcock10
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course, beautiful setting

Beautiful setting! Wonderful staff. Back 9 ion pristine shape….front 9 not maintained as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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pflerick
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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torimurr
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No sand in the many bunkers

The many sand traps were in horrible condition The cart path is in desperate need of repair. The practice range was set up for only 8 to 10 golfers —-less than half the number needed to serve their two 18 hole courses.

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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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u314159451032
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u314159451032
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u314159451032
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They let 5-some’s play

We were behind a 5-some that slowed everything down. When we called the pro shop, they said they let 5-some’s play. Never heard of this. Thats the only thing negative - otherwise it was great golfing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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