Bluewater Bay Resort - Bay: #6
A view of the 6th hole at Bay Course from Bluewater Bay Resort
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2.6
1381 Reviews (1381)
5 Stars
207
4 Stars
464
3 Stars
341
2 Stars
184
1 Stars
185
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.8
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.7
42.8%
Recommend this course
909 out of 1381 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.9
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
40.0%
Recommend this course
14 out of 35 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.2
106 Reviews (106)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
41
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.3
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.9
27.4%
Recommend this course
29 out of 106 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6555 yards
Slope 141
Rating 71.8
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Bluewater Bay Golf Club
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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

2.6
1381 Reviews (1381)

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 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
Verified Purchaser
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
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 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course, Great Onion Rings

I’m visiting from Chicago. I found this place. I loved it. It’s golf, in Florida, in December. I’m not picky. Play this course. When you are done, go inside, go to the bar inside and see deer the onion rings. No lie. Incredible.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Marsh Course

Marsh course refurbished with rye grass overseeding and is good condition for this time of the year. A bit challenging but a great course to tune up your skills or just a relaxing round of golf. Great views of the Choctawatchee Bay will add to your play as an added benefit!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

NEVER AGAIN

This place has gone back and forth over the years from fun to flat out robbery. They were bought out by foreign investors who refuse to invest a dime into its upkeep. There’s no driving range, half of the course is constantly closed, and the tee boxes and greens are a joke. Play Rocky Bayou for about the same price or goofy golf down the road is more fun and a better bang for your buck!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

2 2much

Sad that the general public has no idea what poor conditions this course is in - don't do it GP

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Poor conditions

In spite of the heat, we played. Bay side was hot and horrible conditions. Didn't matter if you were in the middle of the fairway or on the green - very dry and lousy conditions. 100% TERRIBLE. Marsh side was better but still needs a lot of water and work. I forget what hole it was but they were watering the sand trap and I called the pro shop - who knows if they did anything. I've gotta do a better job with reviews before booking this course again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not terrible course, but certainly not the best in the area

Course is a conjoined two 9 hole courses consisting of "Marsh" and "Bay". Golf Carts felt new, but were missing coolers (And you couldn't bring your own). No driving range for warm ups (I think a couple of sim bays in the pro shop building would be perfect for this location). Marsh #1 is very rough (think stiff sand trap with a bit of green thrown in) with the pin missing all together. Bay #1 and #2 are also in very rough shape, but the rest of the course is ok. They did some course change ups which 18Birdies isn't tracking so that really didn't help much keeping score (but I'm a scratch golfer on my 3rd real round so it doesn't matter much to me). Lots of houses to hit so definitely not trying to hit any bombs at the risk of injuring anyone or hitting anything. Would play again just for practice, but no great expectations.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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