Regatta Bay is Destin's most consistent public course. Robert C. Walker's design uses the wetlands without overdoing the water. The 8th hole over water might be the prettiest par 3 on the Emerald Coast. Trackman bays and the on-course café set Regatta Bay apart from the budget options.

Holes worth knowing

Walker designed every hole to be different — and the par 3 8th over water is the photograph.

5Par 5 · 566 yds

The longest par 5

Generous landing area off the tee, but elevation changes by the green make a two-shot finish nearly impossible. Best play: lay up to a 100-yard approach. Beware the bunker guarding the front of the green.

8Par 3 · 193 yds

May be the most beautiful par 3 on the Emerald Coast

— Robert C. Walker, course designer

All carry over water and bunkers. Aim for the front-right portion of the green regardless of pin placement. The picture hole at Regatta Bay.

16Par 4 · 432 yds

The toughest par 4

Water left, OB right, marsh crossing the fairway. Tee shot demands real precision. Green is inviting once you find the fairway — bunkered only on the left.

18Par 5 · 525 yds

The 'Tin Cup' closer

Locals call it 'Tin Cup' — a memorable risk-reward closer. Big drive makes it reachable in two; lay up no closer than 100 yards or you'll have an awkward angle.

Pick your tees

Tee

Yards

Rating

Slope

Best for

Black

6,894

72.5

134

Tournament play

Blue

6,455

71.0

129

Low handicaps

White

6,094

69.5

124

Most players

Gold

5,800

67.5 / 72.5

120 / 130

Seniors

Green

5,000

65.5

115

Forward tees

Orange

4,300

63.5

108

Family / shortest

After the round

The Grill at Regatta BayBreakfast, lunch, dinner

On-course caféSandwiches, snacks, drinks

Circulating beverage cartsOn course during play