Bluewater Bay Resort - Marsh: #4
A view of the 4th green at Marsh Course from Bluewater Bay Resort

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2.7
1350 Reviews (1350)
5 Stars
202
4 Stars
460
3 Stars
336
2 Stars
171
1 Stars
181
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.0
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.8
50.9%
Recommend this course
898 out of 1350 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.9
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.6
Value
2.9
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
53.3%
Recommend this course
8 out of 15 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.3
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
42
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.4
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.9
35.3%
Recommend this course
36 out of 102 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Resort
Par 36
Length 3372 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Editor's Note: Course closed for business. See The Golf Club at Bluewater Bay listing.

Course Details

Year Built 1987
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Fazio (1987) Jerry Pate (1987)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
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

2.7
1350 Reviews (1350)

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Solid course for the money!

Great course, that is spread out over a large area. Some very good fairways layouts, with some tough doglegs. Pin placement and greens were solid. They have just been recently arriated so speed was variable. Decent course for the money!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was in pretty ragged conditions

It rained a lot the night before, so there was a lot of standing water on the course. The course layout is nice but needs some maintenance. Because it rained a log the night before, we had no one pressing us, and pretty much had the course to oursrlves.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Environment for a traveling golfer!

Course was interesting, greens were slow but puttable. Price point was perfect and the golf carts were really fast, for the long trip back to the clubhouse from the 18th hole.

The gem of the trip was the beautiful people in the Taproom. Rachel was lovely and all of the Bingo players were extremely pleasant.

Looking forward to my next visit to Niceville.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

Content, not thrilled

No driving range ): Tee boxes were not cut, regularly not even level, and the greens had far too many bare spots. Fairways were “okay” but nothing special. For the money, you get what you pay for, and I’m okay with that.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still not in nice shape

I was told course was in better shape but it wasn’t much better. Fairways were not good, greens rolled at different speeds and many had bad areas. Would be good to see if new owners can get it in better condition

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of the most unique courses I ever played

I come to the Destin area a couple times a year and try to play different courses. Of course, most are extremely expensive and I usually avoid them unless I get a hot deal. In the past, I had checked the course reviews out online about Bluewater and talked to locals who also give somewhat negative opinions about this course going down over the years. However this year, the reviews were more optimistic and I decided to take a chance for the price I was able to get through Golfnow. They have been doing some overseeding and a little other work that has probably helped. However, this was still a tough course for an average golfer like me. There are many doglegs, bunkers, and forced carries throughout this layout. If you don't have a pretty good drive, you're in trouble on many holes. Fairways are also tight and greens are pretty small. The Marsh course was in a little better shape than the Bay course. If you can get a good price, then play it just for a new experience. The staff there were very nice and helpful. Don't think you're going to walk this course though. It goes on for miles and good luck when you try to find the number 1 tee on the Marsh course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 114
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Making a Comeback

I have played this course as far back as when it had 27 holes. The last time I played this course about a year ago I was not very pleased. It seemed the fairways were struggling and the greens certainly left something to be desired.

That being said I was pleasantly surprised by the condition of things this time out. The fairways were considerably better and the greens were great. There was a spot or two that still needed to fill in, but by and large the conditions were more than acceptable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent value!

Greens are in very good condition, as are the sand traps. Tee boxes and fairways coming along after some winter damage. Marsh course the better of the 2 9-holes. Great layout. With just a little more support this course could return to its glory days, and benefit both golfers and the community!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course for the money

Needs a bit of maintenance on some of the greens, fairways and tee boxes but for the price is about what I expected. Staff was very freindly.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

The green are in very good conditions,but the rest need lot of love

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly staff, back green was in better shape than the front , but overall a good day of golf, will play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course Conditions. Friendly Staff!

Michelle in the club house was so nice and had a great music playlist going! The bar was very cool with sports memorabilia everywhere and a serious Masters atmosphere. The course played great, most every fairway had good grass and the greens were smooth, just a little slow. Quite a few leaves out from the recent wind/rain storm. But other than that it was a perfect day on Bluewater Bay, HIGHLY recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Affordable course with above average conditions!

The course overall is under prior year renovation and is currently in above average condition. All putting greens with the exception of one is in excellent conditions, some fairways are better than others and you can tell they are growing back from the prior year renovation. I would highly recommend this course for the cost, location, layout, and excellent pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time

First time in course I liked the layout. The greens were good and bunkers were taken care of .

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