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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Worst experience ever
First off, I liked the challenge of this course. The bag drop guys, man working the pro shop, and the starter, were super nice people. However, this was the absolute worst golfing experience I've ever had in my life, and I've been playing golf for 38 years. I paid 85 dollars each for my son and I. The tee boxes are average at best. The fairways were average, and the greens about the same. The worst part about this day wad we had to wait on and follow tractors working on the fairway for 5 - 10 mins before being allowed to tee off. We had to follow them for at least 3 or 4 holes, waiting every hole on them to get done, so we could tee off. After running into the tractors again on the back 9, and holding us up again for a few holes, the Marshall comes up and has the nerve to tell us the pick it up, we were playing to slow. We caught a group of 4 and waited every hoke on the last 4 or 5 holes of the back 9. I nearly got hit with golf balls, twice, with neither person hollering four. There were random golf carts driving around and through you on the course, and it's noise everywhere. If I were offered a free round of golf for my troubles, I'd throw it in the garbage, so I nor someone else had to go through what I did again. It wouldn't have been ad bad, if the director had dropped prices in at least half, knowing that such aggravating circumstances were going to be present on this day with the tractors working, but nope, it was full price. I seriously hope no one has to go through what I did, especially after paying full price, but they'll never get my money again.
Great Corse
Great corse in excellent condition. Greens were true and fast.
We had a great time!
Great course! Good condition
We went after 330 and got the lower rate. The course itself looked and great the greens rolled true. It is very spread out and you don’t go by the clubhouse until 18, so make sure to plan accordingly.
A few sandy spots on tee boxes but fairways and greens was good.
Early season
The course was in pretty good shape for early March. The greens where in great shape an consistent from hole to hole.
Great condition
Bay point tees, fairways, and green were in great condition. Some of the holes were hard to find because they were within some condominiums. Staff was friendly. Google maps had a problem finding it but I once played before so I tried a different way. They put us with two more Golfnow members and everyone was friendly
always top notch
If you enjoy great views and challenging golf, this course is for you
Fun venue in Panama City Beach, FL
Super friendly staff, challenging course layout, and a fun course to play. The course was in pretty good shape. The greens have a lot of change in direction, but roll really good. I definitely look forward to playing this course again.
M. W. Short
Lynn Haven, FL.
Great round
There was a charity tournament 8:00 shotgun start. When that ended around 1:45, we were able to play as a twosome on an empty course. Staff helpful to get us out asap. We enjoy this course and to play in 2:45 was awesome. We had lunch there before playing. Great food.
First time
Nice course , lots of water made it more difficult which was just fine. Would play it again