Bluewater Bay Resort - Bay: #6
A view of the 6th hole at Bay Course from Bluewater Bay Resort
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2.5
1390 Reviews (1390)
5 Stars
207
4 Stars
467
3 Stars
343
2 Stars
186
1 Stars
187
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.7
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.7
41.0%
Recommend this course
913 out of 1390 reviews
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Average Rating
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2.9
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
6
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
40.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 42 reviews
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Average Rating
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2.3
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
33
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.4
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
31.9%
Recommend this course
30 out of 94 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and a smooth, uncrowded pace of play make for a relaxed round at this laid-back Florida course. The interesting layout across Marsh and Bay nines offers a fun challenge with scenic Choctawatchee Bay views.

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Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6555 yards
Slope 141
Rating 71.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1981
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Fazio (1981) Jerry Pate (1981)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Marina, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

2.5
1390 Reviews (1390)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
Watching the Game 12
19th Hole Specials 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 50
Bunkers 41
Narrow Fairways 27
This course/club is great for:
Locals 33
Playing Multiple Courses 28
Seniors 27
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 31
Worth the Drive 22
In the 'Burbs 17

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Reviews 123
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Good course

Greens in pretty good shape. Fairways need work. Otherwise enjoyed

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Course review

Fairways have no grass, and the greens need some work. (Very bumpy.)The pro shop was rude and I just didn’t feel comfortable.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairways non existent

Tees and greens were overseeded and had grain and colour to them. Fairways were non existent. No colour, all brown and very little brown grass. Hit off alot of hard pan as a fairway.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst course in the Florida Panna

This course should cost that most $20 to play the fairways are nonexistent. They’re all dirt and sand. The greens are in good shape. The layout is good but save your money. Go play anywhere but here.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 129
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Bad course

We played here 2 years ago but did remember the course conditions being this bad. You cannot fine any grass on the fairways. We actually used a tee after hitting off of sand/dirt for 9 holes. The layout and views are ok but I can say I have never played on a course that had no grass on the fairways. Don’t waste your money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

This will never be a $65 course. I will say that the tee boxes are the best I’ve seen them the last 4 years. The greens were better but bumpy. Fairways weren’t good.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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Previously Played

Needs a lot of TLC

The staff is very friendly but the course needs a lot of attention and investment to make it a quality course. The layout is great.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course has a great restaurant

course was not in good shape. got lost going to 1st tee box. greens were slow but in good shape. played first 9 in under 2 hrs, left after 3 holes on back 9, very slow and had a 5 some in front.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor condition

Stripe it down the middle and nothing but sand to hit off of. Very little grass in the fairways. Not dormant grass just very little grass on several fairways.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overpriced for what it is

The course in its own is okay nothing spectacular but a mid mid level community golf course unfortunately is priced at the same level as most of the local courses that it doesn’t really compare too. Pro shop has practically nothing in it and for 65 a round your better off taking your money elsewhere to a nicer course and amenities. If this was priced more in the 25-30 dollar range would be a hidden gem as it is minimally played and you can’t beat the ability to get a full round of 18 in within 3 hours and no real groups to hold you up.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairways in Tough Shape

Course layout wasnt bad except for one hole. The fairways were in tough shape. Grass was sparse and hitting off hard sandy surface much of the time. Fees quite reasonable though.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not a fun round

Bermuda fairways completely dormant. Offline shots in trees or water or ob. Greens ok

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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