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Golf in Destin, Fl

Posted on 2/20/20 at 6:38 pm
Posted by classicgold
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Member since Feb 2017
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Posted on 2/20/20 at 6:38 pm
Going at the end of May and need a few suggestions between some courses:
Bluewater Bay
Emerald Bay
Regatta Bay
Santa Rosa

Only have time to play 1, and I have never played any of them. Any suggestions on which one I should try out?
Posted by NOLATiger86
New Orleans
Member since Oct 2005
8193 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 7:13 pm to
Kelly Plantation.

If it has to be out of those 4, Emerald Bay.
This post was edited on 2/20/20 at 7:15 pm
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
32543 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 7:47 pm to
Bluewater bay is across the toll bridge and is an old school neighborhood golf course. There is a reason it’s so cheap in golf now. I play it in June when it’s $20 and My BIL who only plays once a year is with me. We drink beer and enjoy getting away.

The rest are resort courses.

Regatta redid their greens last year. I haven’t played since, but it’s a great course.

Emerald Bay is always a great place.

Santa Rosa I have never played.

Kelley plantation is always primo

There is also the SanDestin courses.
Raven
Baytowne
Links
In that order. I wouldn’t play Links over any on your list.


BEWARE!!! These places punch greens often. Call before you book, and Golfnow is your friend.
This post was edited on 2/20/20 at 7:49 pm
Posted by Janky
Team Primo
Member since Jun 2011
35957 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 8:00 pm to
Windswept dunes is good one that no one really knows about.
Posted by classicgold
bfe
Member since Feb 2017
4693 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 9:03 pm to
I just picked those 4 because I think I have a free round to those with a promotion through my condo.
Posted by skipbayless614
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2009
493 posts
Posted on 2/20/20 at 10:38 pm to
Kelly is one I wish I could play every weekend
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
32543 posts
Posted on 2/21/20 at 6:19 am to
quote:

I just picked those 4 because I think I have a free round to those with a promotion through my condo.


Then, play Regatta Bay
Posted by LCtiger3
Member since Sep 2017
222 posts
Posted on 2/21/20 at 6:57 am to
Regatta
Posted by DivotBreath
On the course
Member since Oct 2007
3506 posts
Posted on 2/21/20 at 8:15 am to
Last summer I played Indian Bayou, Kelly Plantation and Windswept Dunes. If price is not a factor and you want the full “Country Club” experience, then I’d say:

1. Kelly Plantation
2. Indian Bayou
3. Windswept Dunes

If you are price conscious and only care about the golf, then:

1. Windswept Dunes $80
2. Indian Bayou $40 (Golf Now deal)
3. Kelly Plantation $165

All three courses were in great shape. Indian Bayou had the best greens at the time, but only by a small margin. Windswept Dunes is about 20 minute drive from 30A area and was a challenging course - wide fairways but long, they have a small pro shop with a grill, very low frills.
Posted by The Swindler
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Aug 2018
139 posts
Posted on 2/21/20 at 8:48 am to
You dont go to Destin and not play Kelly Plantation, listen to the people
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
32543 posts
Posted on 2/21/20 at 9:36 am to
quote:

2. Indian Bayou

Damn, I forgot to mention Indian Bayou. I love that place. Yeunling on tap served in dimple mugs in the club house.
Posted by CajunMAP
Biloxi, Mississippi
Member since Jan 2019
223 posts
Posted on 2/21/20 at 10:28 am to
Regatta Bay!
Posted by NOLATiger86
New Orleans
Member since Oct 2005
8193 posts
Posted on 2/21/20 at 4:26 pm to
Is Regatta back to being in good shape after renovations?
Posted by CajunMAP
Biloxi, Mississippi
Member since Jan 2019
223 posts
Posted on 2/24/20 at 10:40 am to
My friend that lives there said it is very good - greens firm but smooth. They have not renovated all the holes that were planned, but have the greens done and major renovations completed on #17.
Posted by Warfarer
Dothan, AL
Member since May 2010
12128 posts
Posted on 2/27/20 at 5:41 pm to
quote:

Going at the end of May and need a few suggestions between some courses:
Bluewater Bay


I have always enjoyed Bluewater Bay but I lived in a townhouse there when I got out of high school for 6 months and played a lot of golf so it is sort of nostalgia for me. It is a tighter but shorter course than the others which lends itself to my long irons off the tee and still being able to score well.

Emerald Bay and Regatta have been long standing nice courses. It's been a long time since I played either but they have both been great a long time. Can'g go wrong with a free round at either.

I've never played Kelly although people swear by it around the area. I think it was a Fred Couples group course.
Posted by ElderTiger
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2010
6999 posts
Posted on 3/1/20 at 8:07 pm to
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Windswept dunes is good one that no one really knows about.


Played this course last year and was impressed. It’s worth the 30 minute drive from Destin.
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