Bluewater Bay Resort - Bay: #6
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2.6
1392 Reviews (1392)
5 Stars
207
4 Stars
467
3 Stars
344
2 Stars
187
1 Stars
187
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.8
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.8
40.7%
Recommend this course
913 out of 1392 reviews
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2.8
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
6
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
38.6%
Recommend this course
17 out of 44 reviews
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2.5
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
23
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.5
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
32.9%
Recommend this course
27 out of 82 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
1392 Reviews (1392)

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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sad

Steadily going downhill for the last few years probably won’t play there again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/08/2019

We have been repairing the course and trying to improve the over-all experience. We have a new Sports Bar and Grill partner with Slick Mick's and we are focusing our efforts on improving the course. Please contact our Director of Golf 850-897-3241 and hopefully there is something he can do to get you to try us again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 118
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Conditions were 50/50

Played the Bay and the Marsh. The Bay could use some work. The tee boxes were being worked on in spots, and instead of something mowed off to the side or in front, all the tees were forward. It made it feel like you weren't playing the course as you expected. The greens had some issues, but putted fairly true. The Marsh seemed in much better shape. The fairways were much nicer, and if I remember correctly all tee boxes were at their correct location and distance. Despite the conditions the staff was extremely friendly and we will be back if at all possible.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Played the Marsh and Bay course

Both courses were in bad shape. The Marsh tee-boxes were not cut. Bay course tee boxes were in the fairway. I guess the tee boxes were under repair? The staff was very nice but the course needs better maintenance.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/30/2019

We are very proud of our staff and their ability to make our players happy despite the challenges we are facing. We are continuing to do repairs and improvements both on and off the courses. I hope on your next visit to the area you will try us again and see a noticeable

improvement.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Friendly staff. Very helpful and easy to deal with. We booked the wrong day through the golf now app. Staff worked with us and was able to get us on the course since we were on vacation. We played a second day in a row and enjoyed the course. Fairways were good. Several tee blocks under repair which was nice to see. Clean course!

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

Hottest day of the year

It was a record breaking temperature of 102. It was much appreciated that the staff drove out to the course to bring a cooler of ice water and provided towels to dip in the water to cook us down. We arrived early and they allowed us to tee off early. Clubhouse wasn’t open as it is being renovated however the beverage cart person had a great deal of subs, chips, cookie and drink. All staff was friendly and helpful. We booked thru Goff Now and received an excellent price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs work

The staff was very nice and helpful. The first nine was over grown and no signs to help players on the course. The second nine, was was being repaired and the tee boxes were pushed up and not mowed. The greens were in good condition. Fast pace of play,.

Paul SanMartino

Fort Worth Tx

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/29/2019

We have been working hard on improving the course condition. Our plan is first on our greens and then on the fairways. The tee boxes are next. Thank you for commenting on the greens being in good condition and the staff being friendly and helpful. Please come back and play again as we are continuing to improve the course conditions.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bluewater bay

Tee boxes were rough, tight course, but doable even for hackers. Staff was very friendly and accommodating

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/29/2019

Thank you for your 4 star rating. In the past few months we have been working hard, first on our greens and then on the fairways. The tee boxes are next. Please come back soon: it will be the same "excellent" friendly staff; "excellent" pace of play; and hopefully better tee box conditions, and maybe a fifth star from you!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Getting in bad shape.

Played here in the past and it was a nice course. But the last 2 times I have played here has been really bad. Course is in really bad shape. We paid $45.00 to play a pasture field basically. Won’t be going back anytime soon.

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

Poorly maintained

the course is in really bad shape. You literally don’t know what you’ll be hitting out of. Sand where it shouldn’t be... grass that’s entirely to high to get a decent hit, barely any grass where you tee off on several holes where you wouldn’t use a driver... etc. you couldn’t pay me to go back here.

The staff is really nice and helpful though. The food was pretty good, and the club house menu is legit.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/19/2019

We regret that your experience here was not better. Many recent golfers have noticed the improved condition of our greens and fairways, but have also commented, as you did, that several tee boxes are in rough shape. We are working on that and take your comments, and the others, to heart.

We appreciate hearing your feedback and will do something about it immediately. Please contact our Director of Golf (Fritz Johnson) at golf@bwbresort.com or 850-897-3241 so that we can find out how we can get you to try us again after we have made the recommended improvements.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

KevinM

We played 36 holes today and the courses were in great shape. We played the Lake and Bay courses today. We enjoy playing the Marsh course too. The staff was friendly and helpful. The pace of play was very fast and we will play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/20/2019

Glad you enjoyed your day at Bluewater Bay-all 36 holes of it! You got the full benefit of our August Special. Come visit again, soon- Marsh course reopens September 9, and thanks for telling your friends about us on Golf Now.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Buy a lawn mower

Been playing this corse for years It has been steadily going downhill every year Most the tea boxes were horrible the greens were OK

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Price is right

Like the title says the price is right for this course. Tee boxes were the biggest let down. Hitting balls out of the sand or rough should be how you start the hole. The Lake course isn’t marked so you’ are unsure of the hole you’re playing. Fairways were in good shape and greens were tough but fair. Evil pin placements today but ball roll was fair. Staff was amazing and would recommend this course for anyone looking for a quick round with a unique layout.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very Impressed

This course was much better than expected. My only complaints are me and my buddy played too fast!!! Also, a few of the greens were dead, but the fairways were in very good shape for hot Florida. Staff was very friendly and offered cold towels to put around our necks. Beautiful views on this course and very good for the price. Holes were very unique.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

I would play here again in a second. One of the best courses I’ve played in Florida for the money. Staff was very hospitable. Some of the tee boxes are a little rough but not a big deal, greens and fairways were good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Value for the Money

Staff was extremely friendly. Course overall was in good condition with the exception of a few tee boxes. For the money vs. some other local courses, it was an excellent value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great value for the money

The staff were very friendly and got us going very quickly and there is a bar that serves a nice breakfast sandwich and has coolers for drinks while golfing. The course had nice fairways and greens that are maintained well, but the rough is very grown and makes finding balls difficult. We played at our own pace with little interruption. Overall I found the price well worth it and enjoyed my round.

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