Bluewater Bay Resort - Bay: #6
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2.6
1384 Reviews (1384)
5 Stars
207
4 Stars
466
3 Stars
341
2 Stars
184
1 Stars
186
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.8
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.7
41.9%
Recommend this course
911 out of 1384 reviews
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2.9
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
6
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
42.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 38 reviews
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Avg Rating
2.2
106 Reviews (106)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
42
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.3
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
3.8
29.2%
Recommend this course
31 out of 106 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
1384 Reviews (1384)

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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
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Construction

Due to some construction on hole number 1 other holes were changed with good signage, if followed, but if one has a GPS it's not in tune with the way the holes are arranged. It still was a good venue for me to practice and get the feel of Florida golfing again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bluewater

The staff was very helpful and friendly. Jack the Marshal was exceptionally helpful with very specific directions to the 1st, 8th & 9th not to leave out the Marsh course since the whole course intertwined in and around the homes. I thought the course played tough given the water and tall pines bordering the fairways. The greens were in great shape. Bring your top course management thoughts to score well! It’s a bargain for the price!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Good practice course

Course needs maintenance but I knew what I was getting into before I scheduled. Good practice course and a good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 129
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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Previously Played

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Transitioning

They course layout was fine. Some very interesting holes, I think they are fun. Unfortunately the GPS didn’t know what hole it was on so yardage and hazards where unknown. Selecting the right clubs was impossible.

The grounds needed attention. Mowing, cleaning etc. No driving range, being developed into housing.

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

Blue water Bay

The staff and price of this course was very very good. The course layout as well as the condition of the tee box’s and the fairways did however turn me away from this course. For an average golfer the fairways tend to be a little tight because of all of the surrounding houses which I wasn’t a fan of.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Construction

There's aot of construction (or destruction as the staff called it) going on. The driving range was demolished to make way for more housing. The course it's self is in good shape and the staff is really nice. The normal price is a little high considering there's not much in the way of practice area but I'll go again when GN has a discount.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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