9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy,
Sandestin, Florida FL 32550
Office
+1 (850) 267 8211Pro shop
+1 (850) 267 8144Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Rick Hileman (Director of Golf Operations)Academy
Sandestin Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Bayside and residential.
Designer:
Tom Jackson
The four 18-hole championship courses at Sandestin are:
Burnt Pine GC (par-72; 7001 yds from back tees; rating 74.7), located in the north of the Sandestin property, with its own clubhouse.
Raven GC (par-71; 6931 yds; rating 73.8) and Baytowne GC (par-71; 6804 yds; rating 73.2), located in the centre/south of the property, and sharing the same clubhouse.
The Links GC (par-72; 6710 yds; 72.2), located in the west of the Sandestin property, with its own clubhouse.
30.384769
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9 miles E of Destin
Sandestin (The Links)
The Links Course at Sandestin: Just east of Destin on Florida's Emerald Coast, the Sandestin Resort boasts four impressive championship golf courses. Set apart from the other three in terms of look, feel and location, the relatively open Links course offers many fabulous views onto Choctawhatchee Bay. It's arguably the most forgiving layout when there's no wind; and definitely the fiercest when there is.
From the par-4 6th to the par-5 9th on the front-nine, and the closing stretch on the back-nine from the par-5 13th, you'll find some of the most scenic holes on the Florida panhandle. Many of these holes hug the Bay's shoreline and bordering wetlands.
The stunning par-4 14th includes a dramatic carry onto an island green, while the par-4 15th threads its way to the green with water on both sides. The par-3 16th requires yet another well judged iron-shot across water, and the closing par-4 18th comprises an island fairway and water-surrounded green.
The bayside splendour of the par-5 9th (which might evoke thoughts of the closing hole at Harbour Town, or even Pebble!) more than compensates for holes 2 through 5, the layout's least interesting stretch, which loops around a residential development and alongside the Emerald Coast Parkway (Hwy 98).
Although not as impressively mounded or maintained as Sandestin's two standard-bearers (Burnt Pine and Raven), the Links course is all about having fun beside the Bay, with stunning views and great scenery to be enjoyed along the way.
Stay&Play at Sandestin: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted at certain times (contact Pro Shop for information).
Limited
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort is a 2,400-acre premier destination resort, located in Destin on Florida's Emerald Coast. Guests enter a world of 30 charming village neighborhoods featuring condominiums, villas, town homes and a wide variety of hotel accommodation.
The resort boasts more than seven miles of sugar-white sand beach and bayfront property, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 98-slip marina, water sports, children’s programs, a fitness center and spa, 65,000 square feet of meeting space and a pedestrian village complete with a wide array of shops, restaurants and vibrant nightlife.
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West, Destin, FL 32550
+1 (850) 267 8150
Visit websiteSandestin's 1,500 accommodations and vacation rentals are grouped into four resort areas: Beachside, Village, Dockside and Linkside. Each of the four Florida resorts offers a unique locale, secure environment, and a rate range designed to suit your style and accommodate your budget.
Burnt Pine; Raven; Baytowne; The Links
Emerald Bay
Regatta Bay; Kelly Plantation; Indian Bayou; Bluewater Bay; Santa Rosa.
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7).
After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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