Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
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About
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Photo submitted by jvtoomer on 05/22/2023
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Photo submitted by lhurt3 on 11/30/2021
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Photo submitted by SoWalMD on 09/08/2021
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Photo submitted by SoWalMD on 09/08/2021
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Photo submitted by kevinmoss on 06/04/2021
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Photo submitted by TomAndJudy on 02/25/2021
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Photo submitted by lhurt3 on 11/13/2020
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Photo submitted by Cory6647499 on 06/08/2020
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 09/20/2019
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 09/20/2019
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 09/20/2019
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 09/20/2019
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Photo submitted by MichaelLowe on 09/20/2019
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16th from the fairway Photo submitted by u7885576 on 07/08/2019
Greens
I’ve played this course several times recently .i enjoy the course overall but the greens are in need of being cut. The putting is so slow it makes the greens hard to read and its difficult to putt to the hole.
Nice course, terrible greens
Decent resort course. Nice layout with some fun holes, but greens were brutal. Cut longer than most fairways. Like putting on shag. Have played the other 2 courses in this resort and way better. Keep it consistent. Other courses in the area a better option.
Overpriced
Do not pay more than $50 to play this course…night and day difference from Raven, which is great!! Staff was great, course was in rough shape and below average…
Fun morning after frost delay
Have played here about five or six times. Course is in good shape. There was a one hour and 45 minute frost delay, but the proshop did not bother to email everyone about it like other clubs do.
Great experience
Really nice course, especially for the money. I brought my son and junior's get to play for free. The course actually had junior tees which were perfect for my 7 yr old.
About average
The guys in the pro shop were really nice. The course is short with a lot of bunkers, it was pretty wet around the greens. Green speed is slow but seemed to roll fine. Pace was a bit slow, these course don’t seem crowded but all the tee times were taken. Hard to explain. Worth playing if you are staying in Sandestin. Driving range was a bit rough and balls were dirty.
Poor Baytowne in Rough Shape
I've played here for 25 years about twice a year, and yesterday, I found the course in the worst shape ever. The greens are glorified shag carpet; your living room carpet has a truer and crisper roll. The green fringes and traps were untended and uncared for. It is December but the fairways were in tough shape and quite wet (not from rain). The staff is great; the food is great; even the rental clubs were great. But this is a wake up call to management: there are plenty of options for golf in the area and you all need to step up your game, pronto.
Conditions
Range was closed, no notice on their website, carts were rough only, no notice on their website.
It would be nice to see this info posted so as to cancel and rebook at a later date to experience the course at its best.
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Thank you the 5-Star Rating! We look forward to having you back soon at Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Baytowne at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
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