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4.1
1648 Reviews (1648)
5 Stars
706
4 Stars
608
3 Stars
213
2 Stars
70
1 Stars
51
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
82.4%
Recommend this course
1403 out of 1648 reviews
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3.7
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
60.0%
Recommend this course
15 out of 25 reviews
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4.0
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
79.3%
Recommend this course
69 out of 87 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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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

Food & Beverage

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

4.1
1648 Reviews (1648)

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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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Plenty of water holes

This golf course can be very difficult to the beginning golfer with water on 16 of the 18 holes, but fairways are wide enough that they shouldn’t be in play on most holes unless you are playing very badly. The golf course was in great shape and the cart girl was available around every 4-5 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 125
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

I have to play this course more

The course is in great shape and challenging. I’ve only played Bay Point 3 times in 6 years so without gps on the cart you can’t see all the water hazards so beware. I will be playing it more often in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Greens rolled true. Tough on placements of pins. Great views of lagoon

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A must play!

The impeccable course design and upkeep make it so fun to play. Some holes require accurate distance and direction - making it a nice challenge but playable for golfers of any skill. The natural scenery against the backdrop of the bay on some opening holes is so beautiful.

The staff will make you feel both at home and at ease.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

The course was in terrific shape all the way around. It’s a great challenging layout with water coming into play on almost every hole. Staff was very friendly as well and we plan on revisiting any time we’re in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Played this course for the first time yesterday and was very pleased! Lots of variation between holes but with one common factor - WATER! Lots of lakes, marshes and bayside play to keep things challenging. A real pleasure to play. Appreciated the number of hydration stations around the course. Really friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely play again when I’m in PCB.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Condition & Challenging

Course provided a challenge but fair play for our group. They have 4 different tees for all levels of golf. Course was in excellent condition even when it poured rain on us for a couple of holes. Service was excellent with beverage cart and nice lunch in the clubhouse after the round. There is water on every hole however much of it is easily avoided ( I did lose 2 balls). Overall a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very challenging. Loved it

The course challenged me on every hole and cost me 8 golf balls. Water on 16 of the holes and winds off the bay make shot selection very important. I can’t wait to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf

The course was in excellent condition. Club house staff was very professional and courteous. Highly recommend playing .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Little challenging

Course is a little challenging for an average golfers. Carts don't have GPS so bring an app. Will loose a few balls cause there's lots of water hazards. Great Course to play no bossy starter to deal with.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Some People just don’t belong

Vacation every year with my grown children, try to play Bay Point every time we can. Went out for a round on my 60th birthday- should’ve went somewhere else. Staff seemed put out we showed up for a 2:30 round , no beverage cart , pro shop closed. Plenty of members in bar area seemed bothered were there too. Too many other courses around, we will seek and play them next time. My home course in Texas way nicer and folks much more inviting.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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