Sandestin offers a world-class golf experience on four championship courses:Raven Golf Club, Burnt Pine Golf Club, Baytowne Golf Club and The Links Course. Daily fee play for public and resort guests, as well as stay and play golf packages are available year round. Home of the 2006 and 2007 Boeing Championship at Sandestin, an official PGA TOUR Champions Tour event, the Raven Golf Club is masterfully carved through the marshes, wetlands and pine trees of Sandestin. Robert Trent Jones Jr. crafted this unique and visually stunning 6900-yard par 71 into what he calls “a true modern traditional.” Named #14 in Florida by Golf Magazine’s list of the “Best Near You,” Raven is a natural wonder that presents drama and strategy on every tee. Guests are presented with a myriad of exciting shot options while experiencing dramatic changes in color and texture throughout the course.

Burnt Pine Golf Club is a golf experience unrivaled on Florida’s Northwest coast. Course architect Rees Jones proves in this 7000-yard layout why he is one of the most respected architects in the world. Burnt Pine’s rolling fairways and strategically placed bunkers invite golfers to take a different approach to every hole. Breathtaking views along the Choctawhatchee Bay highlight the back nine, while the front side brings golfers through the forests and wetlands of the Emerald Coast. Named “Number Twenty in Florida” by Golfweek. Burnt Pine is available on a limited basis to Sandestin guests.

Directions Located on Highway 98, 8 miles east of the Mid Bay Bridge. 25 minutes from Fort Walton Beach, 25 minutes from Panama City Beach, 60 minutes from Pensacola. Course Amenities Resort 72-holes, Soft Spikes, Accommodations, Walking Permitted, Golf Packages, Alcoholic Beverages, Grill & Snacks, Club Rental

Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort-Course Details

Raven Golf Club

Raven Golf Club, home in 2006 and 2007 to a stop on the PGA Champions Tour, is masterfully carved through the marshes, wetlands and pine trees of Sandestin. Robert Trent Jones Jr. crafted this unique and visually stunning par 71 layout into what he calls "a true modern traditional." Voted "Best New Course in Florida in 2000" by Florida Golf News, hailed with 4 1/2 Stars by Golf Digest in 2006 and 2008, and named "#14 in Florida" by Golf Magazine, Raven is a must play during your stay. Raven Golf Club plays from 5,060 to 6,931 yards and offers four sets of tees. Raven Golf Club call: (850) 267-8155.

Burnt Pine Golf Club

Rees Jones proves why he is one of the most respected architects in the world in this, the most heralded and most exclusive of Sandestin's four courses. Breathtaking views along the Choctawhatchee Bay highlight the back nine, while the front side brings golfers through the pine forests and wetlands of the Emerald Coast. Side by side with Sandestin's Raven Golf Club, it is the only place in the world where Rees and Robert Trent Jones Jr. courses meet. Burnt Pine plays from 5,153 to 7,001 yards and offers four sets of tees. Burnt Pine Golf Club call: (850) 267-6500.

Baytowne Golf Club

Extensively renovated in the summer of 2005 by original course architect Tom Jackson, this course hailed three times by Golf Digest's Places to Play with 4 ½ Stars, takes guests from the beach to the bay, and boasts some of the only elevation changes in the area. Baytowne Golf Club is as forgiving from the forward tees as it is challenging from the championship ones, and now includes a fifth set of junior tees. Baytowne plays to a par 71, and ranges from 3,002 to 6,804 yards. Baytowne Golf Club call (850) 267-8155.

The Links Course

The Links Course at Sandestin is the ultimate in risk reward golf that provides guests with the most spectacular views on the Emerald Coast. Renowned architect Tom Jackson designed this winding layout against the backdrop of the Baytowne Marina and the Choctawhatchee Bay. With five holes that run along the bay, guests are treated to a links' style golf outing like no other on the Emerald Coast. The Links Course plays from 4,969 to 6,710-yards and has four sets of tees. The Links Course call: (850) 267-8144.

Thank you: SANDESTIN GOLF & BEACH RESORT

We had a great time shooting the videos for our " Video Caddy " website, and new iPhone App, " T-Pro Golf Caddy ". The staff at Sandestin certainly rolled out the red carpet for us when we visited last October . What a great resort! What a great time!

A special thank you to all the staff especially, to Laurie Hobbs Director of Marketing & Lesan Gouge Group Co-ordinator at Sandestin for all your help. With your co-operation our new iPhone App T-Pro Golf Caddy has reached over twenty-five countries. We appreciate you posting our videos on your facebook page http://www.facebook.com/Sandestin " Golf Tip of the Week ". Thanks again for all your help, we look forward to working with you in the future.

Warmest regards,

Ted & Buck