Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Tee 1 | 72 | 7053 yards | 74.5 | 137 |
| Tee 2 | 72 | 6377 yards | 70.9 | 131 |
| Tee 3 | 72 | 5948 yards | 69.2 | 125 |
| Tee 3 (W) | 73 | 5948 yards | 74.5 | 137 |
| Tee 3/4 | 72 | 5275 yards | 66.0 | 114 |
| Tee 3/4 (W) | 73 | 5275 yards | 71.0 | 123 |
| Tee 4 | 72 | 4948 yards | 64.3 | 106 |
| Tee 4 (W) | 73 | 4948 yards | 68.8 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee 1 M: 74.2/137 | 380 | 190 | 439 | 434 | 391 | 491 | 207 | 395 | 568 | 3495 | 167 | 461 | 518 | 289 | 485 | 566 | 449 | 231 | 392 | 3558 | 7053 |
| Tee 2 M: 71.2/130 W: 77.1/144 | 362 | 173 | 359 | 382 | 371 | 481 | 169 | 363 | 508 | 3168 | 135 | 420 | 494 | 272 | 402 | 528 | 409 | 183 | 366 | 3209 | 6377 |
| Tee 3 M: 69.2/125 W: 74.7/139 | 350 | 160 | 328 | 367 | 335 | 427 | 151 | 352 | 461 | 2931 | 89 | 400 | 482 | 260 | 357 | 515 | 402 | 165 | 347 | 3017 | 5948 |
| Tee 3/4 M: 65.5/115 W: 70.6/125 | 267 | 160 | 328 | 304 | 227 | 427 | 151 | 352 | 461 | 2677 | 89 | 319 | 401 | 260 | 357 | 430 | 306 | 165 | 271 | 2598 | 5275 |
| Tee 4 M: 63.9/109 W: 68.7/120 | 267 | 88 | 284 | 304 | 227 | 417 | 142 | 273 | 448 | 2450 | 75 | 319 | 401 | 204 | 342 | 430 | 306 | 150 | 271 | 2498 | 4948 |
| Tee 5 M: 59.9/102 W: 62.4/107 | 218 | 88 | 216 | 230 | 210 | 290 | 75 | 240 | 305 | 1872 | 75 | 252 | 283 | 164 | 242 | 317 | 261 | 150 | 225 | 1969 | 3841 |
| Handicap | 10 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 10 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 7 |
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Photo submitted by kylecsargent on 09/02/2025
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The 5th hole with the approach from the ”island fairway” Photo submitted by JayEmm on 04/23/2025
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No rough to speak of, which may appeal to some. Photo submitted by JayEmm on 04/23/2025
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Photo submitted by gkortman on 01/08/2025
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Photo submitted by gkortman on 01/08/2025
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Photo submitted by ThisGuyCharlie on 10/26/2024
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Photo submitted by dGraOqLMep99nId28yp7 on 08/18/2024
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Photo submitted by NJxDCdcMMb5AUWJC0rzo on 04/05/2024
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Photo submitted by BStewart94 on 11/23/2023
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Photo submitted by BStewart94 on 11/23/2023
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Photo submitted by BStewart94 on 11/23/2023
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Photo submitted by BStewart94 on 11/23/2023
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Photo submitted by ZxpnPXTn7dqgy9xfcibA on 08/03/2023
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Photo submitted by abc55 on 07/14/2023
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Ball stayed dry Photo submitted by u314164202554 on 06/27/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163183058 on 05/19/2023
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Tough beautiful golf hole. Photo submitted by u314163894733 on 05/10/2023
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Photo submitted by Jcyn25 on 04/08/2023
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Photo submitted by u4299850 on 02/26/2023
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Photo submitted by JFranzen on 05/22/2022
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Photo submitted by u715626257 on 05/15/2022
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Photo submitted by u715626257 on 05/15/2022
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Photo submitted by u239689801 on 01/07/2022
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Photo submitted by u818134521 on 01/07/2022
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Photo submitted by 2010mustang on 08/30/2021
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Photo submitted by u204541685 on 06/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u204541685 on 06/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u204541685 on 06/22/2021
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Photo submitted by 9eNAa1SL2ikOdIyP8rfo on 06/02/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160939851 on 10/20/2020
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Photo submitted by 28NocNs0dr2eyVWE8CDh on 10/09/2019
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Photo submitted by 28NocNs0dr2eyVWE8CDh on 10/09/2019
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Photo submitted by 28NocNs0dr2eyVWE8CDh on 10/09/2019
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View of the bay from fifth fairway. Photo submitted by 4nsicguy on 09/30/2019
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Photo submitted by Tdog5566 on 09/18/2019
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Photo submitted by Tdog5566 on 09/18/2019
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Photo submitted by Tdog5566 on 09/18/2019
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Aerial view of The Nicklaus Course at Sheraton Bay Point Resort Photo submitted by KielChristianson on 03/31/2018
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Hole 2 Nicklaus Course, Sheraton Bay Point Resort (long par 3) Photo submitted by KielChristianson on 03/31/2018
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Greenside at the par-3 17th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/27/2017
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From behind par-4 fourth hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/27/2017
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Par-3 seventh hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/27/2017
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Par-3 10th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/27/2017
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Second shot view on par-5 12th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/27/2017
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Approach shot on the signature par-4 fifth hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 07/27/2017
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Signature hole #5 - Par-4 Photo submitted by zbuechner4 on 11/28/2016
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Photo submitted by RobKempinski on 08/17/2015
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Photo submitted by Jason5085605 on 06/23/2013
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Hole 2 tee Photo submitted by mahavishnu on 04/02/2013
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Hole 3 tee Photo submitted by mahavishnu on 04/02/2013
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Hole 5 tee Photo submitted by mahavishnu on 04/02/2013
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Hole 12 tee Photo submitted by mahavishnu on 04/02/2013
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Hole 16 tee Photo submitted by mahavishnu on 04/02/2013
Great Layout with Nice Views
Best course in the area. Greens were nice as was whole course. Pace of play was a bit slow.
This course has lots of water!
Generous fairways, very nice rolling greens. The bunkers are as fluffy as beach sand. I loved it!
Great course but staff organization & friendliness needs to improve
This was my 2nd time playing Bay Point, the course was in great shape and we had a good time. My only concern / complaint was with the starter and beginning of our round. He made our 7am twosome hold back 3 tee times (until 7:27) to group up with two singles, saying we would play too fast and catch up to the watering crews on the course. Being on vacation with families waiting on us, we intentionally booked the first tee time of the day to finished our round as early a possible. Being forced in to this delayed foursome was an extreme inconvenience for us and delayed our day. When we pushed back on the starter's directions here, he got frustrated with us and blamed the "already printed tee sheet." Not sure where the disconnect is at Bay Point, but these details need to be managed better. I will say, the pro shop and cart attendees were very friendly - so probably just a problem with the starter we had.
Best option in PCB
I walked the course with a local 3-some. According to them, and my research, this is the best option in PCB. From arrival, the clubhouse was pretty nice, the staff was 10/10 and had great rapport with the locals. Very easy to find the first tee, putting green and range. For the cost and the location, the course was in good condition. Bunkers were all fantastic. Greens were relatively fast. Quite a few holes had fun views and only a couple were unexciting. Can't beat it.
Rainy days and Mondays
Even though it was rainy, the course played well. The greens rolled true and the traps were wet sand on top but white fluff under. The entire course drains very well! I will definitely play it again next time I'm in Panama City!
Love this course
Best course in Panama City Beach, and they know it. This is also the most expensive course in PCB. Great place to have and play in tournaments.
So-so
Played the course on back to back days. Most of the course conditions were good except some greens had some weed/grass that weren’t a good look and had some impact on putts. Other greens were good but all of them were on the slower side. Easier to stomach the cheaper afternoon green fees than the prime time price.
Not worth the money.
Paid over $100.00 for a round with cart. Early in the season the fairways were not in the best of shape. The green were long and were not cut recently. Staff was very good and customer oriented.
Needs attention
We love Baypoint but it really needs attention. The fairways are like concrete, they were aerated 2 months ago but are now just dead and scarred. It's impossible to chip as there's just no grass.
BayPoint is slipping
Nice track, terrible condition, no grass in the fairway…and it’s been that way for the entire month of March. It would also be nice if they joined the 21st century and put GPS in their carts. We played behind a 6-some…how is that even allowed? We got off the course at 5 pm and the clubhouse, pro shop, bathrooms were all closed.
Very disappointing. Come on BayPoint, you can do better than this for these high green fees. Don’t let yourself turn into Signal Hill!
Lot of money for the condition
The course layout is great and the greens were pretty good but the rest of the course didn't have any grass on it. The fairways and t boxes were almost dirt. I don't know if it's the time of year or what but i wouldn't recommend this course to anyone right now. Especially not for 95 bucks. Terrible F!
WEIRD
Golf etiquette is not being adhered to! The group behind us jumped us a hole and then we were waiting. Also 2 golfers parked on the street on the back nine, jumped on the hole behind us. We finally called the golf shop and someone came out and took care of the street jumpers. They didn't offer us any compensation for our inconvenience and the round was not cheap!
I don’t feel that fivesomes should be allowed to play on a coarse of this caliber. We were behind one for eleven holes.