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Links at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

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4.3
1881 Reviews (1881)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
764
3 Stars
178
2 Stars
56
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
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93.3%
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1734 out of 1881 reviews
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4.3
135 Reviews (135)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
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2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.3%
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126 out of 135 reviews
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4.3
253 Reviews (253)
5 Stars
120
4 Stars
100
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.7%
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237 out of 253 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6710 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.2

The Links Course at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is the ultimate in risk-reward golf. The architect, Tom Jackson, routed five holes along the bay and then wound the course inland across rolling undulations. In order to prevail against the blustery Gulf Coast winds, accuracy and proper club selection are essential, making it a true shot-maker's golf course. In addition to being right along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay, the Baytowne Marina serves as a backdrop to the course, providing even more stunning views of the Emerald Coast. Of the four championship golf courses that Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers, the Links is one of the original two and also one of the most popular. The layout offers a unique links experience that all skill levels can enjoy, especially since it features four different sets of tees.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 72 6710 yards 72.2 135
Gold (W) 72 6710 yards 79.1 137
Blue 72 6238 yards 70.2 124
Blue (W) 72 6238 yards 76.5 131
White 72 5761 yards 69.0 114
White (W) 72 5761 yards 73.8 126
Red (W) 72 4897 yards 69.1 115
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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: 72.7/139 514 359 193 415 193 414 371 355 536 3350 425 529 172 504 338 412 164 391 425 3360 6710
Blue M: 70.6/132 W: 76.8/134 458 338 175 401 174 392 343 334 496 3111 399 502 165 483 312 380 139 347 400 3127 6238
White M: 69.1/119 W: 74.2/129 432 317 157 367 156 352 315 310 456 2862 373 475 138 462 286 359 114 317 375 2899 5761
Red M: 65.2/110 W: 69.7/117 334 301 133 312 142 279 279 252 416 2448 299 435 124 371 260 300 95 287 278 2449 4897
Handicap 5 13 17 3 15 1 9 11 7 4 8 18 2 12 10 16 14 6
Par 5 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 5 36 4 5 3 5 4 4 3 4 4 36 72

Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Jackson (1971)

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

Reviews

4.3
1881 Reviews (1881)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 46
Bunkers 35
Narrow Fairways 23
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 25
Advanced Golfers 22
Playing Multiple Courses 14
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 35
Convenient to the City 19
Near Local Attractions 18

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MarieTodd
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Water Closet

Starter and cart guys are great! Friendly and helpful! Pretty course and fun to play. Only played 9 this time and finished up at 4:15. Quick trip upstairs to restroom and on my way…nope! Only bathrooms are locked up and Pros long gone. No problem. Cart guys have let me use the employee restroom downstairs but wait…their restroom is out of order. They have to go across the street too! Come on guys…the amenities don’t fit the golf course. For gosh sakes, add a portable water closet if this is the best you got.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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u898195304
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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BobCYoung
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Links Course

Nice scenic course and challenging. Nice greens. No ranger slow play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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normsanford
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging track.

Pace was a bit slow on the front, but the group let us play through on 10. Problem solved.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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unclewinky
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

scenic course

Links is one of my favorites in the Destin area. Greens are overseeded and a bit slow but the overall layout and scenic views make it a fun course. Sand traps need reworking. Bring some extra balls if you don't hit it straight because there's plenty of water to swallow them up.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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uQRVY6483QR
Played On
Reviews 160
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Bay View Course

I always enjoy playing golf here, however; someone has to check the bathroom at the back 9, because it looks like it has not been clean for days. The toilet was filled of toilet papers that it was not flushing although there's water in it. Put a BIG Sign for people/golfers to read " not to put toilet papers in the toilet", and provide a trash Can near the toilet, so golfers can pitch the toilet paper there... I know that I am suppose to review golf only, but outdoor bathroom is part of the golf course too.
The Starter John Dee is awesome, he let me tee off early because it was wide open...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Pohlski
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My favorite course in the area

What’s to say I love everything about this golf course it’s my favorite. Has every aspect of golf I enjoy

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314159787847
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Links

Greens were very good, with lots of undulations.
Fairways dormant this time of year. A nice and challenging course. Disappointed range was closed and was cart path only.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Tom5686117
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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tanstav7547
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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wZVvZE5L2ebgwhk6Ndyc
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u314163661112
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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u314163661112
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Links

Fun course, difficult, but not bad. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Pastpat59
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice track

Conduction for mid-winter was really good. Nice layout and helpful staff. Enjoyed the experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314164758510
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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BobCYoung
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Links

Beautiful course. Nice greens. Slow play a fivesome in front of us. No rangers

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u8667030
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Links never disappoints

Good conditions for January. Greens in nice shape. Love the views of the Bay on this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u314162514900
Played On
Reviews 3
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

The Links

This is a good golf course that I have played many times. It was in good shape and the price was good. The only negative is that it was a very slow round. It took five hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Jeff3591379
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314162514900
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My Round at the Links

It was a fun day. I had a good playing partner.
The golf course was in good shape. The weather was decent.

The only problem was that it was terribly slow.
It took 5 hours to play. A round of golf should never be more than 3 and a half hours.

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