Nature Walk GC
A view from a fairway at Nature Walk Golf Club.
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3.6
605 Reviews (605)
5 Stars
104
4 Stars
240
3 Stars
144
2 Stars
75
1 Stars
42
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.3
77.7%
Recommend this course
465 out of 605 reviews
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4.1
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.9%
Recommend this course
32 out of 36 reviews
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4.0
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.5%
Recommend this course
45 out of 52 reviews
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Course Highlights
This affordable par-3 layout delivers outstanding value, with carts included and friendly staff making it ideal for beginners and casual golfers. Recent visitors note the course is in the best shape seen in years, with most greens playing excellently.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 60
Length 3512 yards
Slope 93
Rating 59.6

Nature Walk Golf Club, as its name would suggest, sprawls across a scenic landscape blanketed with majestic oaks and Florida pines. The course boasts well manicured fairways as well as immense playability, both of which have been factors in its growing popularity. While the layout may not satisfy golfers looking for monstrous pot bunkers and lengthy par 5s, it does provide a fair amount of challenge. A number of sparkling blue lakes come into play throughout as well as bunkers that closely hug the greens. Nature Walk Golf Club is both gentle enough for beginners while being a great casual round for more seasoned golfers. The warm atmosphere, excellent conditions, and easy of play can be enjoyed no matter what skill level. Golfers can also utilize the extensive practice facilities, which include a driving range, a putting and chipping green, and a pitching green complete with a practice bunker.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Clifton, Ezell & Clifton (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed Yes, with permission only
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.6
605 Reviews (605)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 16
Narrow Fairways 10
Thick Rough 6
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 19
Seniors 19
Walkers 15
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 12
In the 'Burbs 9
Worth the Drive 8

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Greens are rough

Nice layout and friendly staff. This is a nice place to knock off the rust if you haven’t played in a while. The greens are really in rough shape. Since it’s an executive course it attracts a lot of newby’s to golf which slows the pace down considerably. Overall a good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Convenient

Ironically, Panama City doesn't have a lot of affordable golf options. Even the Panama Country Club that I used to belong to when I lived in PC is expensive as a non-member. I play NW when I am in town visiting my grandkids. It is very close, has a driving range and practice area, and the course is decent enough. Yesterday, the greens were in pretty bad shape, with many bare spots that were sanded. If you're looking for a non-serious round, NW works. One note: I saw a young couple (not golfing ) from the surrounding neighborhood taking a stroll on the course. I had to wait for them to clear out of the way before I teed off on #1. Maybe they have an arrangement with NW; however, I find it dangerous and it should not be permitted. It's a golf course, not a walking park.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
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Previously Played

Could be so much better

It's a fun little par 60 that's great for beginners. The staff is very friendly. The layout is fun but there's a ton of room for improvement. The greens are just terrible. They just stopped offering twilight rates so I'm they put some of the money into fixing them. It looks like they never get watered. It's just bumpy sand with patches of grass on several holes. They have no Marshall that I've seen, which would have been nice when suck behind a 5 some that decided to drive carts on the green. If you hit more than 3 feet into the woods you have no chance of finding it, so be aware. Overall, it's fun and affordable, but manage your expectations

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens 😳

There should be a sign at the course, “We apologize for our greens.” Other than that very nice little course.

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

Amazing Hospitality!

My wife and I were in Panama for the week and decided to book a few tee times in the surrounding area, let me say we’re so happy to have booked with nature walk. My wife doesn’t golf much so it was so nice to see how accommodating they were to make her feel at home. For the price the course is amazing, the hole locations and short par 3’s are so fun and challenging. The crew working on the course was very nice as well they’re doing an amazing job keeping everything in tip top shape, if you’re looking for friendly staff and a fun time you have to check out Nature Walk! We will definitely be back when we’re in the area!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

The need to fix the greens

Everything is pretty good but the greens really need to be redone. It’s not even fun to play because your putts will jump and wobble everywhere. Same with the practice greens.

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

Nice layout, greens need work.

Decided to get in a quick 18 with my son on our vacation to Panama City. I really liked the layout of the course. The greens were cut well but needed some work. Most greens had big dead areas that made putting almost impossible. Good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It was fun course

For the price point it is a good course. Great course to practice your short game. Lots of par 3 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Improved!

Course has very much improved over the last few months! It’s a nice quick course!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unfulfilled potential

This could be a really fun course and is great for beginners. The staff is always friendly. Most of the sand traps have been filled in. It would be nice to have a few to contend with. The course was very busy and the pace of play was slow. I was playing with my wife and son and we are all beginners so at least we didn't feel rushed to keep up. The biggest issue is the greens. They are hard, sandy, and bumpy. I had several putts bounce and jump on the way to the hole and it for sure cost me strokes. It's very frustrating.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Dead fish and smelled

Played 18 walking course layout out is good just the dead fish on the pond shore and the smell from it was horrible and there is no course manager or Marshall so pace of play is like a traffic jam… Plenty of time to practice your short game in the tee box.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

No greens

Fairways were ok. Greens are still a mess, mostly dirt. Luckily we played a 3 person scramble, so no 3 putts. Should cost $20 to $25 tops.

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