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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #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
Great place to play
I played the course twice on my vacation to PCB. Both times were completely different staffs working, but both days were exceptional. Very friendly, extremely helpful and great attitudes. The course itself was in great condition. Greens were smooth and fast as well as difficult which makes for some fun puts. Bunkers were in good shape. Tees and fairways were in very good condition. Will definitely play again and recommend to anyone of any skill level.
Stay Classy
I’m highlighting the amenities that were once there but are no longer. Breakfast sandwiches are only available on weekends, there may or may not be a cart attendant after 12p depending on their mood or circumstances. The club just purchased a fleet of new carts, the sun goes down at 4p but you’re lumped in with strangers sharing carts & rounds even if you’re tee time is after noon. There are friendly marshals making you share times/carts with others, whilst reminding you that you’re playing too slow when your sandwiched between members playing from 3’s & 4’s all while they monitor your group from each hole. Seems to be roughly 5 seconds between tee times & the practice range hosts a whopping 5 or so golfers outside of member area. Oh, and if you’re interested in membership to make your experience a bit better, those are suspended. I work nights & spend most of my days golfing (usually here) at the course closest to me but this last experience has driven me to other courses regardless of the drive for the foreseeable future.
Stop looking
Stop searching for a course in Panama City, this is the place to play. Loved the staff and course!
FANTASTIC!
I have played this course many times in the past, but this was absolutely the best condition I have ever seen it in! The greens were perfect, fairways and tea boxes were great! Met in the parking lot by an exceptionally friendly gentleman to help me with my clubs, starter was very personable!
Everything from start to end was an A+ experience!
Course was challenging but fair,
Take the advice of the starter and play at the member tees. I will play this course again
Great Layout
Bay Point is a challenging course complete with well placed obstacles and hazards. Staff was very helpful, offering tips and information to make navigation and play enjoyable. Minor damage on a couple of greens. Other than that the course was in beautiful shape. New cups were cut each day we played. One more shout out for the staff. They were awesome!
What Nicklaus designed this place?
This course is a decent municipal level course , but Nicklaus would b embarrassed to have his name associated w/ this place .
Tee boxes, fairways and greens were in average shape , with the green rolling very roughly; akin to putting on a bumpy indoor /outdoor green carpet.
Signage was minimal and the route from 3 green to 4 tee was very poorly marked .The Oregon Trail was shorter!
I was guessing all day on yardage despite having my range finder .
Pace of play was great . I was a single in a cart and was able to play multiple shots around the green and still finish in 3 hours . There were very few memorable holes ; 0 in fact .
The 1 bright spot was the staff. They were friendly and very helpful.The range and putting green were adequate .
I would not play the course again . $100 for a $45 value
Great staff
We found the staff were not only friendly but very helpful, makes a good course seem even better.