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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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout, not so great condition

I was able to play as soon as I arrived. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Course has a good layout, but was in need of routine maintenance - mowing tees, lack of water, some rough spots on greens. It was under new management by the golf community, so perhaps these issues will be addressed.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

AWFUL CROOkS

Been playing here every time I come down and this will be the last time. Each year it has the course has went down and it was especially horrible this time. After booking there was no mention of playing the front 9 twice due to the rest of the course being down. No discounted price offered. The course was HORRIBLE a cow pasture would make a better course. The greens were brown and the tee boxes had NO grass. The worst part is I left my range finder there and when I called back the next morning they said they would look for it and didn’t my info so I had to call back and give them my info. This place has went down hill a lot and is in desperate need of staff who are actually clean and are repeatable. I hope this gets to whoever needs to see this and cleans house and gets the place looking better

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Amazing course.

Course is amazing. Have to buy food and beer from the pro shop now that mulligans is gone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

In need of a cash infusion

Bluewater was in unplayable shape. 6 greens had grass on them, and the rest were awful. Nothing was mowed and the tee boxes are unrecognizable. We feel badly for the gentleman at the front desk who was very welcoming and apologetic for the greens. It is a waste of time and money to play this course at the present time. So sorry to see another potential good course go down the drain.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Conditions were terrible. Play anywhere else before going here!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
1.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 123
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
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Previously Played

Disarray

I have played this course for many years. I was deeply disturbed by the condition of the course, especially the greens. I do understand that they are under new management but to let the course get to this point, its disappointing. That's the reason for the low rating. The cost to play this time is not justified based on the condition of the course. Hope they come back soon.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Under Renovation

Course is pretty much a disaster right now. Try back at the end of the season

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It is what it is

This course is in reconditioning mode, as they are closing one course and consolidating to one set of 18 - they are even reworking the entire clubhouse. I still enjoy it, and the greens are in good shape. Later this year I think this course will be greatly improved.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Blue water bay

The course is old and in pretty rough condition. Super tight nice layout, but it's a work in progress. They are building a range, and working on the course. I expect everything will improve and will check them out later in the year.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course closing

The course is working towards closing and going out of business. Not being kept up and driving range and half the course is already closed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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