
Baytowne at Sandestin Course
Sandestin Resort


About this course
Baytowne at Sandestin is one of four golf courses at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort on Florida's Emerald Coast. Designed by Tom Jackson and opened in the mid-1980s, the course occupies the resort's interior landscape, winding through residential areas and natural wetlands characteristic of the region's coastal plain topography. The layout features relatively flat terrain with water hazards coming into play on multiple holes, reflecting the low-lying geography of this part of the Florida Panhandle. The course measures approximately 6,900 yards from the back tees and plays as a resort-style layout accessible to a range of skill levels. Bermuda grass covers fairways and greens, typical for the Gulf Coast climate. The routing incorporates the area's native vegetation, including pines and palmettos, along with the lakes and marshes that define much of the property's character. Several holes require carries over water or strategic positioning to avoid hazards that guard greens and landing areas. As part of the Sandestin Resort complex, Baytowne serves both resort guests and members in a vacation-oriented setting. The course operates within a larger amenity package that includes accommodations, dining, and access to the resort's other golf facilities. The Emerald Coast location places it near Destin and the beaches of South Walton County, making it part of a regional golf destination that attracts visitors year-round, particularly during the milder months outside Florida's summer heat and humidity.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Sandestin, FL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,828 yards
- Difficulty
- 140
- Course Vaults score
- 7.1
Getting there
The gateway to Sandestin Resort is Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City, a straightforward forty-minute drive west along the Emerald Coast, though many guests opt for the slightly longer journey from Pensacola International when connections favor it. Private arrivals find their mark at Destin Executive Airport, positioned mere minutes from the resort's sprawling beachfront gates. The final stretch follows Highway 98 as it hugs the sugar-white shoreline, the Gulf's impossible turquoise gradually revealing itself between coastal developments before the road turns inland toward Sandestin's 2,400-acre domain - a self-contained world where championship golf, yacht-lined marina, and pristine beach converge along the protected waters of Choctawhatchee Bay.

FAQ
Common questions about Baytowne at Sandestin at Sandestin Resort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Baytowne at Sandestin at Sandestin Resort has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 22 logged golfers.
Yes. Baytowne at Sandestin at Sandestin Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Baytowne at Sandestin is 71.
Baytowne at Sandestin plays 6,828 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Baytowne at Sandestin is 140.
Baytowne at Sandestin is a 18-hole course.





