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Destin area golf
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:18 am
Posted on 6/9/26 at 9:18 am
Folks, my family is headed to the beach at the end of the month. My dad and I will get away for a couple of rounds. I know the course scene pretty well. We've been going down to that area for 20 years.
The last two times we've gone down, we've played a familiar course with horrendous greens at the time. Regatta Bay's were borderline unplayable in 2023, and Windswept Dunes were awful last summer. I've played both in very good condition over the years which made both surprising.
I'm looking for perspective from folks that have played in Destin over the last 6 weeks or so if possible. Anywhere we should avoid? I'm looking at:
Kelly Plantation
Regatta Bay
Raven
Windswept Dunes
Emerald Bay
It doesn't have to be Augusta, but we don't want to be playing Plinko from 8 feet.
The last two times we've gone down, we've played a familiar course with horrendous greens at the time. Regatta Bay's were borderline unplayable in 2023, and Windswept Dunes were awful last summer. I've played both in very good condition over the years which made both surprising.
I'm looking for perspective from folks that have played in Destin over the last 6 weeks or so if possible. Anywhere we should avoid? I'm looking at:
Kelly Plantation
Regatta Bay
Raven
Windswept Dunes
Emerald Bay
It doesn't have to be Augusta, but we don't want to be playing Plinko from 8 feet.
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Posted on 6/9/26 at 10:57 am to Hunt the Fan
KELLY- I've played Kelly Plantation so many times with my brother and dad when I've gone down there and it's always in good shape. I have never played it and been disappointed. the green fees are steep sometimes, but I typically have my home course's golf pro contact them and get a discounted rate.
Never played regatta
RAVEN- It was an absolute pleasure to play last time I was there, they had just had a ladies professional event there the week before and the course was immaculate. I would play it again even at $150+++
WINDSWEPT- I played windswept dunes on my way back from the PGA Show in January and it was in phenomenal shape considering it was winter time. I would go back, i 'wasnt too impressed with their range though. They didn't overseed the range tee so it wasnt the best hitting area, not really something to complain about though.
Never played Emerald bay
Indian Bayou- never played it but heard it's always fantastic
BURNT PINE- You didn't mention this one but it's a private course in the subdivision near raven and the other courses, but back to mentioning your home courses head pro... he contacted them for us and we were able to go out there and play. Was an amazing facility and they were very hospitable.
DONT PLAY BAYTOWNE
DONT PLAY THE LINKS
DONT PLAY SEASCAPE
Never played regatta
RAVEN- It was an absolute pleasure to play last time I was there, they had just had a ladies professional event there the week before and the course was immaculate. I would play it again even at $150+++
WINDSWEPT- I played windswept dunes on my way back from the PGA Show in January and it was in phenomenal shape considering it was winter time. I would go back, i 'wasnt too impressed with their range though. They didn't overseed the range tee so it wasnt the best hitting area, not really something to complain about though.
Never played Emerald bay
Indian Bayou- never played it but heard it's always fantastic
BURNT PINE- You didn't mention this one but it's a private course in the subdivision near raven and the other courses, but back to mentioning your home courses head pro... he contacted them for us and we were able to go out there and play. Was an amazing facility and they were very hospitable.
DONT PLAY BAYTOWNE
DONT PLAY THE LINKS
DONT PLAY SEASCAPE
Posted on 6/9/26 at 11:30 am to Hunt the Fan
I just got back from Destin. I played twice.
Indian Bayou and Regatta are both in great shape.
Indian Bayou and Regatta are both in great shape.
Posted on 6/9/26 at 12:34 pm to Hunt the Fan
Indian Bayou was fun.
Posted on 6/10/26 at 9:45 am to Hunt the Fan
I’ve never had a bad experience at Windswept, but I think I’m going to give Indian Bayou a try this time around since it’s so close to my condo.Heading there the last week in June, so I’m also interested in the current conditions of the course.
Posted on 6/10/26 at 11:04 am to Hunt the Fan
I played all the SanDestin courses last week they were in excellent condition.
Posted on 6/10/26 at 11:21 am to classicgold
Check the airification schedules. It’s about that time.
Posted on 6/10/26 at 12:50 pm to Hunt the Fan
I have a raincheck for 2 at Indian Bayou. I think it is good til the end of the month. You can have it if you want. I'm in Mandeville.
Posted on 6/13/26 at 10:58 am to Hunt the Fan
I’ve played most of them.
Kelly - always immaculate. Ice cold apples on #10 Tee hit the spot. We did have an issue with a marshal up our arse for no reason last year. Never mind it was 2 groups in front of us that was the problem.
Regatta - Nice course after the renovation. When I played it was hot as hell and soft from recent rain. Only way to play it at an affordable price is to tee off after 10 am which is suicide in the summer. In my opinion it’s not worth the $200 for an early morning tee time. Course employees were great though. Constantly bringing you cold towels.
Emerald Bay - I’ve thought about booking here multiple times, but I read some reports that the bugs are horrendous on that course and it’s like playing in the middle of a plague.
Indian Bayou - really fun track. Best value of the good Destin courses. Course employees were great. Greens were immaculate. Would play again anytime
Raven - ive kept an eye on Raven for several years and finally going to play it next week when we’re down there.
Windswept - never played it
Seascape - the City Park of Destin, minus the historical part
Kelly - always immaculate. Ice cold apples on #10 Tee hit the spot. We did have an issue with a marshal up our arse for no reason last year. Never mind it was 2 groups in front of us that was the problem.
Regatta - Nice course after the renovation. When I played it was hot as hell and soft from recent rain. Only way to play it at an affordable price is to tee off after 10 am which is suicide in the summer. In my opinion it’s not worth the $200 for an early morning tee time. Course employees were great though. Constantly bringing you cold towels.
Emerald Bay - I’ve thought about booking here multiple times, but I read some reports that the bugs are horrendous on that course and it’s like playing in the middle of a plague.
Indian Bayou - really fun track. Best value of the good Destin courses. Course employees were great. Greens were immaculate. Would play again anytime
Raven - ive kept an eye on Raven for several years and finally going to play it next week when we’re down there.
Windswept - never played it
Seascape - the City Park of Destin, minus the historical part
This post was edited on 6/16/26 at 7:45 pm
Posted on 6/16/26 at 8:23 am to Hunt the Fan
Kelly Plantation - Played early May and it was in great shape. Also played in 2024 and it was fantastic then as well. It's more expensive than probably all the others except for Regatta, but it's a nicer course than the others and Regatta. If you're going to spring on only one $150+ round then I'd definitely do Kelly over Regatta
Windswept Dunes- Played in 2024 and enjoyed the heck out of it
Indian Bayou- Played in 2024 and enjoyed it as well
The Links- Played a few times and it's always been in good shape, save for when they have done maintenance to the greens.
Regatta Bay- Played in early May and it was in great shape, save for the greens which had just been punched so they were slow.
Baytowne- was good for a cheaper price
Emerald Bay- Never played, but heard good things.
Seascape- Never played, but have heard it was horrible.
Windswept Dunes- Played in 2024 and enjoyed the heck out of it
Indian Bayou- Played in 2024 and enjoyed it as well
The Links- Played a few times and it's always been in good shape, save for when they have done maintenance to the greens.
Regatta Bay- Played in early May and it was in great shape, save for the greens which had just been punched so they were slow.
Baytowne- was good for a cheaper price
Emerald Bay- Never played, but heard good things.
Seascape- Never played, but have heard it was horrible.
Posted on 6/19/26 at 11:46 am to Hunt the Fan
Regatta Bay is a great track. Been around 13 years since I played but a ton of fun.
Posted on 6/19/26 at 12:13 pm to Hunt the Fan
I’m a member at emerald bay. It’ll rank 4th on your list after Kelly, regatta and raven. But best bang for your buck for price.
I like windswept but your looking at an hour each way travel time if you are in Destin.
I see someone mentioned bugs at emerald bay. Never had that issue.
I like windswept but your looking at an hour each way travel time if you are in Destin.
I see someone mentioned bugs at emerald bay. Never had that issue.
Posted on 6/19/26 at 3:48 pm to Cool Hand Luke
My raincheck to Indian Bayou is good until 7/26. I'm still willing to give it to someone if they are going that way before then.
Posted on 6/19/26 at 4:40 pm to Cool Hand Luke
I’ll take it if you still have it
Posted on 6/19/26 at 5:38 pm to Shalimar Sid
Send me an address to mail it to you unless you know another way
Posted on 6/19/26 at 6:00 pm to Cool Hand Luke
No problem
You are the man. Thank you
You are the man. Thank you
This post was edited on 6/19/26 at 6:09 pm
Posted on 6/19/26 at 6:00 pm to Shalimar Sid
You can take it down now
Posted on 6/19/26 at 6:03 pm to Cool Hand Luke
I will put it in the mail tomorrow
Posted on 6/19/26 at 6:38 pm to Cool Hand Luke
Thanks CHL. Put your return address on the envelope. I have a Challenge Coin from the Bomb School that is pretty cool.
Posted on 6/19/26 at 9:36 pm to dek81572
I played Indian Bayou yesterday, was a great course.
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