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The Golf Club at Bluewater Bay

2.6
1391 Reviews (1391)
Bluewater Bay Resort - Bay: #6
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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
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 72 6555 yards 71.8 141
Blue 72 5973 yards 69.5 128
White 72 5388 yards 67.0 121
Red (W) 72 4800 yards 69.0 125
Black 72 3399 yards 61.2 107
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Bay/Lake
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Gold M: 72.9/146 350 380 415 143 530 370 555 165 410 3318 380 515 420 180 425 465 195 385 520 3485 6803
Blue M: 70.3/138 320 340 345 125 500 345 525 143 350 2993 340 472 375 150 390 415 170 350 475 3137 6130
White M: 68.0/129 300 300 325 120 460 275 495 137 310 2722 319 445 355 138 355 380 160 340 462 2954 5676
Red W: 72.7/133 270 290 315 110 448 270 490 132 305 2630 280 440 345 120 350 375 150 310 415 2785 5415
Handicap 13 11 9 17 1 7 3 15 5 8 16 4 18 2 6 10 12 14
Par 4 4 4 3 5 4 5 3 4 36 4 5 4 3 4 4 3 4 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 13 11 7 17 1 9 5 15 3 6 8 2 18 10 4 14 12 16
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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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u000004313071
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 Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Cskkcooke
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marsh course is pretty

Bay course is ok but the Marsh course is really beautiful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Badmike
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Winter golf

Cold day (37*) to start with light breeze. Course just returning from winter dormantcy, Nice layout with tees for all players. Ask about military/ teacher/ first responders discount!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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thebestdeal
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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BigE73
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Value

The golf course was in really good condition considering all the rain. The staff was super friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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hwf4257
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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rlparker1
Played On
Reviews 123
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u1252241
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok to get swings in, but...

Course is in fair condition- lots of rough spots, but generally playable. Need to keep it in the fairway as just off is in someone’s backyard. More sand than water hazards. Inordinate number of doglegs to fit the course in to the land available. Course probably most appealing to mid to high handicappers (of which I am one) but that also contributes to slow pace of play. Good deal on Golfnow. Folks in clubhouse super friendly and helpful. If you’ve not played here before, be sure and get directions on how to get from front nine to back nine- as noted in other reviews, it’s a LONG cart ride.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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u440968581
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u000005416693
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great deal

Golf now price was great. Loved the layout. Needed some work on driving range

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Rjmursc
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bluewater Bay

Excellent staff. Nice course with some beautiful holes that go out to the bay. Some challenging holes too. Enjoyed the round!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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andre2107744
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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RoyRobbins
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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rlparker1
Played On
Reviews 123
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Always a pleasure

Second day in a row. Course mostly dried out. Tee boxes and most greens in good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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rlparker1
Played On
Reviews 123
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Always a pleasure

Enjoyed the course though it was cart path only due to heavy rains the day before. Plan to play again today. Hope it's not cart path only.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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rvalorose
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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partchie1
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Strange layout

Course was in ok condition for January. Staff is very friendly. From 9 green to 10 tee seems like it’s at least 3/4 of a mile. Tough walking course for sure.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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drainer
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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lorenfleet
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improving daily

A lot of work yet. New tee boxes good greens not so good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u000001091418
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
Windy weather
Used cart

Love the course

Love the course. Greens are starting to have some issues. Will continue to play as long as you don’t lose the greens!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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