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Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #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 |
| 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
This course not worth the money
As a golf professional and for the price there is no way i could recommend this course. Course layout is nice. However the greens are in terrible shape and the fairways have no grass on them. The nicest thing on the course are the bunkers. Here is a tip to superintendent. Every hole has water on it. find a way to water your course.
Greens
We've played Baypoint many times but this is our first time this year. The greens are in terrible shape. I don't know if this is seasonal or the beginning of trouble with the greens, but this is not in line with a course that costs $100 + a round.
Nice layout
More difficult than your average resort course. Lots of trouble but fair and playable. Great layout, but still in the hustle and bustle of the city. The shop staff hadn’t shown up when I got there so it was kinda a mess to get checked in. Overall was nice course.
Challenging course with good views
It rained pretty hard the night before, but the course dried out by 11:30, and played really well. A lot of water, and if you buy WW balls like I do (woods and water) make sure you bring plenty of extras.
Love it
The day we played there was 20 mph winds and gusts to 30+. The playing conditions chewed us up but we still had a great time.
Loved this course.
Got lost a few times! Signage could be better. Long long course for women. Found it a bit pricey for the area but overall we loved it.
We had never been there before and had no idea where the first hole was. Had to ask cart guys. Otherwise it was a beautiful course.
Poor Green Conditions
Played this course last year during an annual group outing. Course was great, but challenging so we tried it again this week.
The overall course condition was VERY disappointing....especially at the price of $105. I've seen municipal courses in better condition for less money. The greens were in terrible condition...brown spots and grass plugs all over. In fact, there wasn't one green in good condition on the entire course. The tee boxes and fairways were not much better. Bottom line, not what we expected for $105 on a Jack Nicklaus branded course.
Suffice to say, we won't be back next year.
Beautiful course
Well worth the money. Great shape. What a challenge. Don’t miss playing this one.
Just ok shape right now
Some of the greens need help. Course was in ok shape. Price should reflect current conditions (it doesn't). Drive 40 minutes and play Windswept Dunes. It is in great shape right now.
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