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4.1
1659 Reviews (1659)
5 Stars
709
4 Stars
611
3 Stars
217
2 Stars
71
1 Stars
51
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
81.9%
Recommend this course
1411 out of 1659 reviews
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3.6
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
2.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
61.8%
Recommend this course
21 out of 34 reviews
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3.9
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.0%
Recommend this course
60 out of 80 reviews
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Course Highlights
Bay Point's course layout consistently earns top marks, delivering a challenging and scenic round with water and sand features throughout. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play round out a premium golf experience.

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.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

4.1
1659 Reviews (1659)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 41
Bunkers 36
Forced Carries 34
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 34
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 26
A Weekend Splurge 23
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 33
Convenient to the City 24
Worth the Drive 22

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Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Inconsistent greens

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Fairways were good while most greens were rough with poa annua. Pace of play not marshaled well as group in front of us lagged several holes behind. Overpriced for conditions of most greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens could have been in better shape they had some kind of fungus

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice overall course

They need to do something about the poa grass on the greens otherwise a fun round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow, slow, slow.

4 and 1/2 hours round. Twosome after twosome. No marshal to speed it up. Greens are very patchy with a lot of little patches of a foreign grass. Definitely not worth the money they charge.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Never again

Had an afternoon tee time, paired with another single. Got right out with no issues. Ran into a single on #4, but did not catch him again on the front nine. Made the turn in 1.5 hours. Ran into a 5-some on #11 and waited on every shot Found out after the round that they were members and would not let as play through. Finally skipped #17, as it was getting late in the day. No ettiqute what so ever. I am meeting 11 other golfers from up north this week for some snowbird golf and we won't be playing here, thats for sure. No way to treat the public.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

In good condition except the tees were a bit ragged

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Like following a 5-some?

Had a 12:50 tee time with a sunset at 5;15. Should be able to finish, not. They put out a 5-some in front of us. We waited on every shot as did those following us. Not fun.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the price

It was a difficult course and was in very dry conditions as every course is right now. We played the first 9 in record time with nobody in front of us. The back nine we got stuck behind a group of 5 that refused to let us play through. It became very frustrating waiting and made play deteriorate as we became more frustrated. The course could be fun in better conditions and faster play.

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

Sub par

For $120 this course is not with the money. Greens were overall rough and in average shape. Being from Tampa I play a lot better courses for a lot less money. For the price I was very disappointed

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great layout

Great layout, greens a bit rough for this time of year.

Overall a good day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

fun course-fast greens

had a great time playing the course. would have liked to walk

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Staff very poor

Put us in a Thanksgiving tournament without our knowledge. Lucky we were able to change tee time to next day after having to argue gor several minutes. Day of play put us behind a 5-some! Marshall could have easily let us tee off ahead but said no.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Round!

The course was in wonderful condition even after more than 7 days of rain!! We enjoyed out round!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great golf day at Bay Point!

Teed off at 2:57 and finished 9 holes before dark…could have played 10. The course is in great shape. Greens putt true and fast, but not crazy fast. It was hard to hold some…landed in the middle and rolled off the back. A lot of water in play on the front 9, which adds to the challenge and beauty. Holes 4 and 5 on the bay were especially pretty and challenging. If you par them both, you’ll feel like you made birdies. Staff were super welcoming and engaging. Overall, I really enjoy playing here and will be back!

Make sure to hit Neons Bar 72 after your round—great service, food, and Saturday Game Day beer specials. We loved the covered patio vibe and had the pleasure of listening to some outstanding live singers/musicians.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Go To Course

We always enjoy playing Bay Point. The course is always in good shape, although they had just top dressed the greens so a little rough, and Staff is always accommodating.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 125
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Ouch

Love the course but unfortunately my hamstring gave out on the 5th hole. I’ll be back asap!

Conditions Good
Value Good
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

Worth every dime spent!

Upon arrival at the first tee, we warmed up at their driving range... the starter gave my wife a dozen golf balls... that made her day!... of course she lost half of them...lol... Pro shop staff was amazing , great choice in golf attire... and the food at club house was 1st rate!... great experience every time... worth every dime spent. The Serrano's

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