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4.1
1633 Reviews (1633)
5 Stars
702
4 Stars
604
3 Stars
208
2 Stars
68
1 Stars
51
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
84.6%
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1395 out of 1633 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 23 reviews
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4.0
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.6%
Recommend this course
71 out of 87 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7152 yards
Slope 143
Rating 74.3

Bay Point Golf Club's Nicklaus Course at Sheraton Bay Point Resort is the only Nicklaus Design course in Northwest Florida. The golf course was formerly Lagoon Legend, which had a reputation for being one of the Florida Panhandle's toughest layouts. In 2004, the golf course closed and underwent a major renovation by the Nicklaus Design team. It reopened a year later with rave reviews. The redesign included restructuring the tees, greens, and bunkers and also re-contouring the fairways. The scenic landscape of scrub oaks, towering pines, and saltwater marshes was carefully preserved though. The golf course maintained the challenging aspects of the original but infused a play-ability that makes it accessible to all skill levels. Also like the former course, the new Nicklaus design offers the same stunning views of St. Andrew's Bay. In the fall of 2018, the Nicklaus Course completed a greens conversion to Tif-Eagle Bermuda-grass greens to bring championship greens to a championship course. Bay Point Golf Club has won the Panama City News Herald's "Best of Bay" in 2016, 2017, and 2018. The Nicklaus Course has hosted US Open Local qualifiers and is a home course of the FSU Women's Golf Team and will host their Division 1 Invitational in February of 2020.

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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Greens Tif-Eagle Ultra-Dwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bruce Devlin (1986) Nicklaus (2005) Rick Robbins Gary Nicklaus (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

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Available Sports

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Reviews

4.1
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iTimmy63

One of my absolute favorite courses when I’m in the Panama City Beach area. It’s Florida, so water and sand on every hole. Great place to play regardless of your skill level. Four tee boxes to chose from for your level and fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Plays Once a month
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Bay point golf course

First time playing golf at bay point, very challenging course, especially from the 3 tee boxes. We have played alot of the courses in the area, this one is very nice.

I think its a great value after 2pm, 8am tee time, not so much.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Pathetic

No marshal on the course even though one is paying premium prices. 5some with 3 of the group kids under 12. only 2 bags. I'm sure they did not pay the $100 for each person. Also, the foursome in behind the fivesome were hitting more than one ball at a time. One of the players in the foursome was barefooted and wearing t-shirt. I thought there was golf attire required. Started at 4pm and did not get to finish my round. It didn't get dark until 8:15. I will not go back!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Layout!

Overall the golf course was in great condition! The course layout is really challenging but fair. The only think I could see improving is the majority of the greens has little grass clusters or weeds. I thought it was just a pile of mowed grass on the first hole and quickly realized it wasn’t. I the end of the day that’s my only negative remark, but the greens rolled true and very receptive. I’m definitely going to come back again and play, I’ve played several up closer to Destin at $150-$200 a round and I thought the layout and overall condition was a little better here at BayPoint. Thanks!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

52.00

Course was in great condition and pace of play was outstanding. Love this place.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
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
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very good course

One of the best golf courses in this area, however the price is ridiculous. This is also the most expensive course in the area. I have golfed all over the pan handle of Florida. The price of this course has increased every years for the last 3 years.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for Panama City

Great course to play while on vacation. Somewhat challenging but fun layout and forgiving.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a great day

The course, Fairways are good/ open at times for high handicappers, but strategically placed bunkers and dog legs, Ensure you’re thinking through your shot placement for your above average golfer. Greens were great and beautifully crosscut. Course has a great layout and a very pretty design. Would say it’s at a RJT level for the area, Will 100% play again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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