Bluewater Bay Resort - Bay: #6
A view of the 6th hole at Bay Course from Bluewater Bay Resort
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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
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
42
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.3
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.8
28.6%
Recommend this course
30 out of 105 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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Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Good value

Overall, the course is a decent value for the money. The greens are in average condition, with some repair areas on the greens. The fairways are slightly below average. The sand traps are below average with grass growing in some of them. The course is short, so if you’re long off the tee - it’s driver/wedge. I hit irons off the tee to change it up.

Overall though, the course is pretty cheap if you get a GolfNow “Hot Deal”. I’d pay $20 to play again, but not above $30.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Neighborhood golf at the Bay

Surrounded by private homes these nine hole courses have a nice layout - we played Bay and Marsh -, but tee boxes, sand traps and fairways are a bit rough. Greens are ok and well playable. If one wants better conditions it‘s always possible to spend double price or more and get one of Destins signature courses.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Love the course,,but

Wife and I play here often. We love the course, and the employees. We often get “stuck” behind a group of really slow players, who choose not to let us play through. This only happens when there is no marshal present. Please have on course presence to elevate this issue

Thank you

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Poor staff

Treated with disrespect from the beginning. Tried to take some new golfers on vacation to introduce them to the game. The staff did nothing to create an inclusive atmosphere.

Friendliness Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice Layout and Good Value

Fairways were open and greens were in decent shape. This course winds through a residential area and is likely the best value for the dollar in the Destin area

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

First time playing 4/6/2021

Fairways are bad. Ground is hard as a rock with no fluff. Like trying to chip off of concrete. Club house is small. Cook slept in so no food, snacks, or drinks. Greens and Tee boxes were in decent shape. Course was very cheap for 18 holes. Course does offer a couple of nice views of the bay. If looking to have a great score, don’t come here.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the drive over the bridge from Destin

Staying in Destin during spring break and looked to book a next day tee time around 8-9am. For the price and proximity to where we stay I would play this course every time I’m in Destin. Not as easy as you would think and overall was worth the price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value!

Course is a bit rough in places, but greens were good, cost was low for a vacation town, and there are some nice views along the water. Don’t expect a plush course, but all things considered we felt good about our experience.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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