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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Average Rating
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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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2.2
107 Reviews (107)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
42
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.3
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.8
29.0%
Recommend this course
31 out of 107 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 14
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bluewater Bay

This course is 2 separate 9 hole courses. Bay and Marsh. It’s not premier like Kelly Plantation but at $25 it ain’t KP price either. I enjoyed myself and felt challenged.

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

Good late fall day

Course was in great shape for late fall. Greens in great shape. Pace of play was good except when I caught up with a five some of not very good golfers on last 4 holes. Overall great course, will play it again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 173
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice golf course

This is a nice golf course, however it needs a little TLC. This was my 2nd time playing since 3 years ago, so I got a little bit lost going at the back 9 Marsh. For first timers you might need someone to escort you if you are not sure where to go because it's a little bit long of a drive with the golf cart. Otherwise it's a nice golf course to go play and enjoy the day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 122
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
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

New Bay 9

Did not play but want to provide a compliment.

Best decision made that old Lake 9 will become the new Bay 9. Not sure how current Bay 1 could have been used with the new development - and nobody wants a par 71 course. The old Lake 9 becoming a par 4 has easy access and finishes up at the Clubhouse. Great idea! Millers Run, Balmoral, and Glenlake Circle owners thank you! I hope this is a permanent solution. I will now plan to return to golf at Bluewater Bay.

Keep it permanent please!!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent

They have started to fix their greens. Much better than recent months. For the price it’s a good afternoon round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 122
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Always a pleasure

Enjoyed the course and the staff was friendly and courteous. I am concerned about the possibility of reduce the course for construction purposes.

They already closed 9 holes. If they reduce the course anymore, I will most likely not return.

Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Do not book!

This is quite possibly one of the worst golf courses I’ve ever golfed on. If you miss the green by 5 yards you’re hitting off of dirt or weeds. The tee boxes are overgrown, the fairways are decent though in majority of spots. Bunkers are pretty good, and some of the views of the bay are fantastic. For the money you can catch courses like kelly plantation on a special for just $15-20 more, which is an absolutely fantastic course. It’s not worth your money or time to book this place, you’ll have a much more enjoyable time somewhere else.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

BWB

Good course but could be improved immensely by mowing around tee boxes and fairways. They probably had to cut back due to C19.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The greens are in great shape. Most holes are surrounded by condos. 2 holes have a bay Veiw. The staff was fantastic. I lost a head cover and they went above and beyond to get it for me. We picked a bad time to play I think. We had no one behind us till 4th hole. Then locals came. Everyone in their own cart and speed golfing. We kept letting them play through and we weren’t playing slow. Felt like someone breathing down your neck the whole round. No one’s fault really. Just bad luck and timing. But course in great shape. Lots of trees and hazards.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Beautiful scenery and fun course. Pretty short course so a lot of lay ups. Great course for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good day on the links

Course in good shape enjoyed marsh more than bay areas near the course better kept on marsh side look like they are going to sale holes on bay side more house coming

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