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4.4
268 Reviews (268)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
20
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
95.3%
Recommend this course
248 out of 268 reviews
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4.2
11 Reviews (11)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
11 out of 11 reviews
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4.3
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.8%
Recommend this course
30 out of 31 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 6601 yards
Slope 139
Rating 72.0

Located in Carrabelle just minutes from the pristine white beaches of St. George Island and Cape San Blas, St. James Bay Resort boasts the only Audubon Signature Sanctuary golf course in the area. It's not an understatement to say that water is the course's most formidable feature. There are 15 lakes throughout the landscape that present a hazard on every hole. Towering pines and colorful flowers accent the scenic parkland as well. In addition to the natural hazards that have been seamlessly incorporated, bunkers were carefully added to strategic locations to make the course more challenging, but they still allow the landscape to truly shine. In addition to the golf course, St. James Bay offers a full practice facility with a driving range, a chipping green with a bunker, and two putting greens.

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Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Walker (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

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4.4
268 Reviews (268)
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course on Nature's Doorstep

This course is definitely a challenge — you’ve got to hit the ball straight or you’ll be in the marsh or water before you know it. It’s a true shotmaker’s course with some blind shots, so bring a few extra balls. That said, it’s absolutely gorgeous. The setting is serene and relaxing, with nature all around you, which makes it a really enjoyable place to play. Tough, but worth it.

We also saw all kinds of wildlife during our round, including a baby gator sunbathing next to one of the ponds. It just adds to the unique experience out here. And a special shoutout to Lisa in the pro shop — she was awesome and really made us feel welcome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Staff

Enjoyed our round at St. James Bay. New owner and they are working on getting the course in shape. Course is not in bad shape. Greens in good condition. Some Tee Boxes need some TLC. Owner purchased new carts and remodled the bar area. Love the new outside patio! Will definitely play again when in the area. Very reasonable priced with Hot Deal.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Worth the drive from Port St. Joe

Great fun course that is worth driving to from PSJ

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

Lots of water and swamps.

Tough conditions, very tight and long. Challenging tract. Seniors need to definitely play up.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Ghost Town

This was one of the nicest courses I've ever played. Fairways were nice, greens we're great. Fun and challenging layout.

When we pulled up for a 3:20 hot deal, there were no cars in the parking lot. We played all 18 holes and never saw another golfer the entire time on any hole anywhere. Very odd for a very nice course. We asked a worker where everyone was?.. maybe there was a tournament before us, but no. They said it was a normal day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Weeds and aeration

Need to get control of the weed I have never seen it this bad and no aeration warning before playing online by GN.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

aerification

Weeds are coming in around the greens and on and there was no aerification warning. Green needed more sand!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course has an interesting layout

The course has an interesting layout and the condition were ok. When I arrived they said they did not shoe my tee time in there system. But they charged me less than what Teeoff showed. It is a placement course. If you like hitting your driver, long, this may not be the course for you. Greens were average but they did hold shots pretty well. I would play it again .

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time playing the course and the computer layouts on the cart were very misleading. So many areas where we need to layup didn’t really show on the monitor as swampy or deep rough areas. Very difficult for women (older) that had long areas to hit over and no shorter areas for us to hit over . I think I lost more balls on this course than I did the rest of the week of our vacation.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Tough course

Course is in transition from winter but still in good shape and they have hired a person to come in and make improvements.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Neat Layout

Nice layout yet challenging. Conditions were good for time of year. Greens in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Neat Layout

Course layout challenging with carry and water. Conditions were good considering the season. Staff and amenities are great.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Challenging layout

The course was in good condition considering the time of year. The layout is challenging with carry and water. Pace of play was acceptable and helpful and pleasant staff.. Nice grill

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

A Neat Track

The course is challenging with the carries and water. Greens run true and in decent condition considering the time of year. Overall a gem.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A very hard course but absolutely beautiful! Greens were well maintained as well as the fairways. I stayed in awe at it's beauty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Once again I enjoyed the course. The layout is great. The putting and pace of play were slow but the challenge of the course was ideal. The greens need spraying for the poa annual but all in all it was a great day at st. James bay!

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