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The Golf Club at Bluewater Bay

2.6
1381 Reviews (1381)
Bluewater Bay Resort - Bay: #6
A view of the 6th hole at Bay Course from Bluewater Bay Resort

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2.6
1381 Reviews (1381)
5 Stars
207
4 Stars
464
3 Stars
341
2 Stars
184
1 Stars
185
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.8
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.7
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42.8%
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909 out of 1381 reviews
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2.9
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
41.0%
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16 out of 39 reviews
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2.2
106 Reviews (106)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
41
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.3
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.9
27.4%
Recommend this course
29 out of 106 reviews
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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
1381 Reviews (1381)

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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8dbZI8fsMkWelcPS5Gty
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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normsanford
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So much potential here.

Greens very slow but they looked like they had been top dressed, so maybe a green cut is scheduled soon. Bunkers were okay and fairways need some work for sure.

I understand there is new management here, so I hope they will invest both time and money on the course.

I will be back soon to see what’s happening. The layout is quite good.

Norm

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u666542189
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
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 Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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SWestoby
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u314162623070
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Reviews 1
2.0
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Previously Played

Fairways have little grass and very hard. Greens are good

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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trh10201
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Terrible

You had to wait over an hour because they can’t afford enough golf carts. The starter said go play a $100 dollar course if you don’t like waiting. I got a refund and went to a different course.

GN should not be associated with Blue Water Bay.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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u2948865
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Clyr1AlhfANwvSxbwjhb
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Go play Bluewater Bay!!

Excellent time challenging course priced great. Staff was so king and accommodating. Rental clubs were great shape and price (Srixon). We'll be back to play this hidden gem!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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dmessgolf
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Very unprofessional

20 plus players waiting for carts no communication as to when any would be available. Left folks standing and waiting for an hour past their tee times and no chance to complete 18 before dark. Management had no idea what was going on with carts not coming in and made no attempt to find out. Most unbelievable level of incompetence I experienced. Asked for and received a refund. Might be a great course but unfortunately I will never know because I won’t be back.

Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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u146995286
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Jdarnley1
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u000006806928
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
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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dcsgolfer
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bluewater Golf

Grass is sparse, greens in poor condition. Not a native of Florida so don’t know if it’s the cold weather. Great layout.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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u2948865
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Terry8625161
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000006806928
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent value and nice views

I saw some bad reviews about this course but I thought the course was in very good shape. They over seeded the greens and tee boxes and they were very good. Great views of the bay! Very friendly and helpful staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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sandtmunro
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways are in rough shape. Greens are green but very bumpy. Layout is challenging .typical for a residential course with homes on both sides. We played in January so expected rougher conditions and it didn't let us down on that.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u064547177
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Customer

Very friendly and accommodating, would recommend checking the course out

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314159787847
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Recommend

A little wet in spots due to recent rain, but overall a good day. Played in under 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Dovercoast19
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Under Water

Course was cart path only. Bay Course was extremely wet, and very bad conditions. Marsh Course was better, and could have had carts in fairway except for two holes. Staff allowed us out early as no one else was on the course. Signage to Marsh Course was very poor.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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