Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course in Panama City, Florida, USA

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.1

1652 Reviews (1652)

5 Stars

707

4 Stars

610

3 Stars

214

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.0

Value

3.6

Layout

4.4

Friendliness

4.6

Pace

4.2

Amenities

4.1

82.3%

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.7

29 Reviews (29)

5 Stars

4 Stars

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2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.5

Value

2.9

Layout

4.2

Pace

3.8

Amenities

3.9

StaffFriendliness

4.6

62.1%

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18 out of 29 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.0

83 Reviews (83)

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Conditions

3.9

Value

3.4

Layout

4.4

Pace

4.1

Amenities

4.1

StaffFriendliness

4.6

78.3%

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65 out of 83 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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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
#1	72	7152 yards	74.3	143
#2	72	6430 yards	70.7	132
#3	72	5972 yards	68.8	120
#3/4	72	5340 yards	66.5	114
#4	72	4974 yards	68.8	119

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Nicklaus

Metrics:

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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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

Available Sports

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Reviews

4.1

1652 Reviews (1652)

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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FAQ

What is the address of Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course?

Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course is located at 4701 Bay Point Road, Panama City Beach, Florida 32408, Bay County.

Is Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course open to the public?

Yes, Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course is open to the public.

What year did Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course open?

Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course was built in 1986.

Who designed Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course?

Bruce Devlin (1986), Nicklaus (2005), Rick Robbins and Gary Nicklaus (2005) are the architects of Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course.

What type of grass does Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course have?

Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course has Tif-Eagle Ultra-Dwarf Bermuda Grass greens.

What is the par of Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course

The par of Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course is 72.

What is the length of Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course

The length of Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course is 7152 yards.

What is the rating of Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course

The rating of Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course is 74.3.

What is the slope of Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course

The slope of Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course is 143.

What are the course conditions at Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course are good.

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