Bluewater Bay Resort - Bay: #6
A view of the 6th hole at Bay Course from Bluewater Bay Resort
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2.7
1354 Reviews (1354)
5 Stars
203
4 Stars
460
3 Stars
338
2 Stars
172
1 Stars
181
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.9
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.7
47.5%
Recommend this course
899 out of 1354 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.1
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.1
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.0
50.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 16 reviews
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2.2
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
40
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.4
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.9
32.7%
Recommend this course
32 out of 98 reviews
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About

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

2.7
1354 Reviews (1354)

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not in great shape

Fairways and in particular greens on the Bay Course where in really bad shape. Marsh course was better but overall the course conditions were very disappointing. It was a shame because the staff were really friendly and helpful

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Bay Course is the Worst

The first 3 holes on the Bay course had less than 25% grass coverage and were so bumpy we didn't even attempt to putt. It was impossible to putt. Getting to holes 8 and 9 took forever as they were completely separated from the first 7 holes. The fairways looked like cow pastures The Marsh course was slightly better ( at least it looked like a golf course) but we had to stop after the first hole on that 9 due to rain.

We got a rain check for half of what we paid but if we EVER go back we'll play the Marsh course twice. They couldn't pay me to play the Bay course again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Bluewater Bay Greens

I don't know what happened to the greens and the overall condition of the course. The greens have been punched and sanded, but there is little to no grass under the sand, just dirt. See attached picture.

This used to be a wonderful, 36-hole, track, that has shrunken to just 18 holes. You'd think with half the number of holes to care for, the greens keeper could present a pristine, well manicured golf course. This is not the case. It is just short of "cow pasture" designation. I know ownership changed recently... I can only assume the new management team does not know how to care for and run a viable golf course. It's a shame. I won't be spending my money to play there anytime soon. Let's hope some critical feedback will move the new owners to spend some money and make Bluewater Bay a viable golf venue once again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, at least fix the greens.

I love the course and overall layout, but for Pete’s sake, put some money into the greens. They are horrible when they could easily be the best in town.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens are dead and also several fairways. Enough said.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible layout, worse conditions

The course is in terrible shape, the tee boxes are almost entirely sand, the greens are diseased and the fairways/playable rough have large dead spots. Even if the course was in better shape the layout is difficult with very narrow sections and strongly discourages using driver off the tee. It is a tough round and offers little in the way of fun. Lots of blind t shots and weeds in the rough made lost balls a far too often occurrence.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Avoid

Course is in terrible shape from the greens, fairways and tee boxes. Not sure they own a mower. Staff was good. No beverage cart or food available

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible Course

Been playing golf for 40 years this is the second worse course I have ever played… worst was in Outer Banks but this one was close . I would not play this course for free…terrible greens … terrible fairways… terrible T boxes… even terrible golf cart paths…. Any resemblance between this and a golf course is purely accidental.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Work in progress

This is a good course that just needs more attention.

It’s a nice layout with some great holes.

Management issues seem to be getting better.

Course maintenance is what needs to happen.

Know what your getting into playing this course and you will have a better day. The price is right. Help this course stay around and give it a chance.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course was in horrible condition. No signage to help you get through the course. For the first time ever I actually quit my round after 9 holes. Should be removed from golf now

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing

Terrible course

The layout is awful. Your driving all over the place to find holes. Conditions are bad. Sand tee boxes, spotty fairways, out of control rough, and greens have disease on marsh course.

Bay course greens are a little better but not much. If you were to hit a couple good shots to overcome the course, the greens would take it from you with crabgrass roots all over them.

Will never play this course again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course was in rough condition. Very over grown in areas and the greens were in terrible shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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