That may seem a bit severe, but the carries are not long, and the landing areas are not tight. And there is an exhilarting feeling from executing the successful shot over trouble. Tee placement is not the only outstanding thing about the Regatta Bay course. But the quality is subtle. There is no single spectacular signature hole, The variety of holes is outstanding, and nearly every one is distinctive and memorable.
Conditioning is excellent, in keeping with the overall upscale nature of the development.
Walker didn't set out to control players with the carries from the tee. What he was was trying to do was keep play crossing the wetlands rather than alongside them, with balls having the chance to roll down into trouble. The best news of all is that the Regatta Bay course is accessible. While there will be members, the course is open to the public, and intentions are that it remain that way. Regatta Bay is symbolic of the development of the area known as the Emerald Coast.