Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club

We played here yesterday and it was absolutely lovely! We were hesitant because of the reviews about construction but it didn't bother us at all. It was only on two holes and didn't affect our experience. The greens at courses in this area were damaged by the snow in February (explains the reviews on a lot of the Destin area courses) BUT Regatta Bay greens were perfect! Fast and beautiful. Emerald Bay greens were not nearly as nice - we played there on Monday. Still a great course though. The service at Regatta was on point. We felt like royalty. Pace of play was great on a weekday - our round took 4 hours. Sidenote - they have an awesome selection of COSTA sunglasses in the pro shop and they weren't any more expensive than any other store. I found a gorgeous pair. And they have those wonderful ponytail hats that are hard to find!!!! Cobb salad was very very good for lunch after our round. We will definitely play here again. I am a newer golfer (two years in July) and shot a 115 and only lost two sleeves of balls which I was told was pretty good haha! And yes ... my man made it out of that bunker in the picture and putted a long ass putt for par!! We laughed and smiled for the next three holes!

Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club was such a fun golf experience! The course is well-maintained and offers a great challenge without being overwhelming. It’s conveniently located just a short drive from Panama City Beach, making it an easy and worthwhile getaway from the beach scene. The views were beautiful, and the staff was welcoming and helpful. Definitely a fantastic spot to enjoy a round of golf whether you’re a local or just visiting the area. Looking forward to coming back next time we’re in town!

I was really surprised at how torn up the course was. Bare patches on most of the fairways and around the greens. There was maintenance on a lot of the holes and you had to hit into their workers constantly. Fun course layout and views would probably be better if it didn't feel like you were playing on a construction site. Greens were in good shape and hole layouts were fun but absolutely not worth $200.