Bluewater Bay Resort - Bay: #6
A view of the 6th hole at Bay Course from Bluewater Bay Resort
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2.6
1391 Reviews (1391)
5 Stars
207
4 Stars
467
3 Stars
343
2 Stars
187
1 Stars
187
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.8
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.8
40.9%
Recommend this course
913 out of 1391 reviews
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2.8
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
6
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
39.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 43 reviews
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2.4
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
26
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.5
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
32.6%
Recommend this course
28 out of 86 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

2.6
1391 Reviews (1391)

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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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent Course

Course is in rough shape, but has great potential. Should be much cheaper until conditions are addressed. Greens are awful

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A value course

Condition not good, greens patchy, fairways rough. Golf shop Josie was a hoot. Our group enjoyed her attitude.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wonderful Afternoon

Loved being out at there. The views were unbelievable and the course played pretty pure. The staff was so kind, informative, and accommodating to my wife and I. 100% worth the money

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 118
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pretty rough for the price

Played this course before and it was in very nice shape overall. When we played this last time the greens were in terrible shape for the price. It is listed on golf now for $30 plus dollars, and the fairways needed mowing and the greens had major bare/rough spots throughout the course. I may be back again, but I will call first and see how conditions are.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

A suck course

Greens are gone not playable at all, fairways have no grass, tee boxes are scrub and sand. Embarrassing to find this course in GolfNow it should be taken down Pro said they’ve been working on acquiring the course for a year and I told em the best thing they could do is plow it under and start over. When discussing this with her all said was “sorry”.

GolfNow needs to take this course out if system .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Condition

Should be given a heads up on course conditions before paying fees. They have closed two nines and combined one of the remaing. Pace of play fine as not many players.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course In Transition

The front nine (Bay course) is in rough shape as they transition to a new course configuration and the loss of their driving range. The greens were scalded and the tee boxes were mostly bare. The back nine (Marsh course) was a bit better, but not by much. Hopefully new management will have it back in better shape in a year.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pitiful greens

Do not play it right now . The greens are unplayable. We played for $29. Terrible

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Waste of money

The fairways are in terrible condition, the greens with exception of 2 holes were terrible. So confusing because it is 2 courses in one. Did not enjoy it. For that money I would have definitely went elsewhere

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs TLC

Bare fairways, closed tee boxes, and generally not well maintained.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value

Not a bad course, huge distance between holes. You would be crazy to walk it. The greens could use so attention but overall, a pleasant experience. Long drive from Pensacola but I would probably play it if I were in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
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
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