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Destin Course Recommendation
Posted on 5/20/24 at 9:15 am
Posted on 5/20/24 at 9:15 am
Going in two weeks and will be able to play 1 afternoon. These are the 4 I'm looking at, in order of preference strictly from the pictures on the website.
Which of these would y'all recommend?
Regatta Bay
Kelly Plantation
Emerald Bay
Indian Bayou
Which of these would y'all recommend?
Regatta Bay
Kelly Plantation
Emerald Bay
Indian Bayou
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Posted on 5/20/24 at 9:34 am to Doug_H
From my experience, I'd rank these:
1. Kelly Plantation
2. Regatta Bay
1. Kelly Plantation
2. Regatta Bay
Posted on 5/20/24 at 9:37 am to Stuttgart Tiger
What makes the ranking for you? Better course conditions? Better views? Tougher/easier course?
Posted on 5/20/24 at 9:41 am to Doug_H
Indian Bayou was in excellent condition 2 weeks ago. Kelly too but IB's greens were better.
Didn't play the other 2 on that trip but typically good. I would call to see if anyone has punched greens, avoid if they did.
Didn't play the other 2 on that trip but typically good. I would call to see if anyone has punched greens, avoid if they did.
Posted on 5/20/24 at 9:44 am to Doug_H
In years past, I've always found Kelly Plantation to be in better condition. Most of my golf down there has been played at the courses in Baytowne and near the Sandestin Hilton.
Both Kelly and Regetta were in nicer condition than The Ravin or Links. Burnt Pine is nice, but I've heard it went 100% private last year or year before. If I'm not mistaken, I think Kelly offers the nicer views of the Bay. Those chilled apples and towels that Kelly provides are nice on hot, humid days!
Both Kelly and Regetta were in nicer condition than The Ravin or Links. Burnt Pine is nice, but I've heard it went 100% private last year or year before. If I'm not mistaken, I think Kelly offers the nicer views of the Bay. Those chilled apples and towels that Kelly provides are nice on hot, humid days!
This post was edited on 5/21/24 at 9:33 am
Posted on 5/20/24 at 10:19 am to Doug_H
Ill be there on Saturday! Cant wait 
Posted on 5/20/24 at 11:03 am to Stuttgart Tiger
quote:
Both Kelly and Regetta we in nicer condition than The Ravin or Links
I played the Links last summer and it was in good shape, so if those are better then that would be perfect
Posted on 5/20/24 at 5:50 pm to Doug_H
Kelly is probably the better choice. It’s usually one of the ones we play when we go. I’ll be there next week playing Windswept Dunes and the Raven though. Haven’t played raven in forever.
Posted on 5/20/24 at 7:23 pm to ahunt1905
Raven is arguably the most underrated course on the gulf coast.
Posted on 5/20/24 at 7:48 pm to ahunt1905
Agree, Kelly is my personal favorite followed by Regatta. I typically play both and that is the extent of my golfing hall passes since I typically also go offshore one day as well on our Destin vacations. One year I played just the courses at SanDestin and concur the Raven is legit.
I honestly think a guys trip to Destin would be awesome just because I would love to just play golf and do dumb shite without a bride to keep me in check.
I honestly think a guys trip to Destin would be awesome just because I would love to just play golf and do dumb shite without a bride to keep me in check.
Posted on 5/20/24 at 8:40 pm to MWP
Burnt Pine is the only course I play down there so I cannot speak to it. But I have heard both Kelly and regatta are good public options. Having said that, if you can find a way to play Burnt Pine it is the jewel of the area
Posted on 5/21/24 at 5:48 am to MWP
Kelly Plantation sounds like the winner here, so I'm going to book that one! If we can squeeze a second round in we'll try Regatta or Raven.
I appreciate the input folks!
I appreciate the input folks!
Posted on 5/21/24 at 10:06 am to Doug_H
I have played the following courses and rank them:
1. Windswept Dunes - most challenging and best design; basic pro shop/grill, not a resort course; best price; 25 minute drive from Destin.
2. Kelly Plantation - resort course and price
3. Indian Bayou - older style club but kept in good shape
4. Regatta Bay - resort course and over priced
5. The Raven - resort course and over priced
1. Windswept Dunes - most challenging and best design; basic pro shop/grill, not a resort course; best price; 25 minute drive from Destin.
2. Kelly Plantation - resort course and price
3. Indian Bayou - older style club but kept in good shape
4. Regatta Bay - resort course and over priced
5. The Raven - resort course and over priced
Posted on 5/21/24 at 1:19 pm to AZTiger7072
quote:
if you can find a way to play Burnt Pine it is the jewel of the area
100%. Played Burnt Pine last summer as we were staying at a Sandestin Resort. It's a private course but you can play if you are staying on property. It was one of my favorite courses I've ever played. It doesn't get a lot of traffic so everything is in pristine condition. The fairways were some of the nicest I've ever played on. If you can find a way to get on, don't miss out. Resort guests can bring non-resort guests as well, if you know someone staying at a Sandestin property.
ETA: some pics I took when we played. It rained a lot that week so it was a little wet but not too bad.
This post was edited on 5/21/24 at 1:32 pm
Posted on 5/22/24 at 8:09 am to Doug_H
Heading to Kelly Friday mid morning. Can give you report afterwards, but know if a group that played it yesterday and said greens were perfect. Go Tigers.
Posted on 5/23/24 at 9:24 am to 3TimeAllParish
I just called Regatta, they punched a week or 2 ago. He said they’re a little slow but fine. They’re not punching again until late August.
Im going to play there Sunday or Monday. I’ll report back
Im going to play there Sunday or Monday. I’ll report back
Posted on 5/23/24 at 9:41 am to Doug_H
We play Indian Bayou every year. IMO, for the price, it’s the best value.
I’ll be there first week of June.
I’ll be there first week of June.
Posted on 5/28/24 at 7:54 pm to Doug_H
Just played Windswept Dunes today. Fairways were great. Green seem to be battling something because there were plugs everywhere. Mostly around the edges but a few greens had em in the middle of the greens.
Posted on 5/29/24 at 8:27 am to Doug_H
I’ve played 3/4, not having played Emerald. Kelly is clear 1 but Indian Bayou is a actually great course and think it’s typically a little cheaper than regatta. Love the layout and greens at IB
Posted on 5/29/24 at 8:37 am to CoachChappy
Regatta is in good shape.
The tee boxes were torn up. One of them was almost unplayable. I mentioned it to the guys in the pro shop.
I would play it again at $100 but wouldn’t pay more than that.
The tee boxes were torn up. One of them was almost unplayable. I mentioned it to the guys in the pro shop.
I would play it again at $100 but wouldn’t pay more than that.
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