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4.3
273 Reviews (273)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
95.2%
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252 out of 273 reviews
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4.3
10 Reviews (10)
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 10 reviews
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4.1
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.1%
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27 out of 29 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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4.3
273 Reviews (273)
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Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Always in great shape!

I've only played this course about a dozen times over the last 7 years, but it is always in phenomenal shape. I call it resort quality. It is definitely "target golf." You really have to pay attention to the GPS in the cart. It is significantly easier from the blue tees than the black. From the blues you can do well with a 200-220 yd. club vs. the driver. Over all it is a great golfing experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Outstanding course

Outstanding course with great surroundings. A little pricey, especially considering the location but the course makes it worth the money. Beware there is very little to do in Carrabelle .

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Try this one

Very nice course,challenging but fair. Bring your A game and you can score well. On the other hand,if you are spraying the ball, bring a dozen. They had just aerated and sanded the greens,yet they still putted well. Some forced carries,Great sand,attractive setting, I really liked this course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Wetlands target style of golf that is very fun to play and where it doesn't hurt to bring a few extra balls you don't mind losing.

The greens were aerated and top dressed with sand several days prior to our play but the course played fine. The carts are equipped with GPS with lots of distances that really help with shot and club selections. The last par 5 on the back nine is quite a test that we all failed. I will definitely be back when the greens have fully recovered and, hopefully, my game is up to the task to get revenge on the par 5.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Wonderful layout and test

A great test of your skill level with well placed water and sand traps. We played when the greens had been topped dressed so it was more difficult than usual. I highly recommend this course. Staff are great and a wonderful restaurant and bar are available when you finish your round.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Round of Golf

Course was in excellent condition. Very well maintained. Course is easy for high handicappers and challenging for low handicappers it all depends on tee box.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

A hidden gem

This course may be a drive from most of the area, but is always in perfect condition, and is a beautiful and challenging layout. Lots of scenery and nature to see.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Incorporating the wetlands and Audubon society guidelines makes for a beautiful and challenging experience.

For a 15 handicapper as my self I would usually not afford myself the normal $65 green free on such an fine course. Thanks to GolfNow.com I got to play it.
I recommend bring a number of your less favorite balls. Until you get your course management under control on this course you may loose several on your first round and most likely not find them.
Unless you are a long and straight off the tee consider a lay up shot off the tee on a couple of the par fives. I'll let you figure out which ones.
The course tore me up but I enjoyed almost every moment.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

excellent course, very challenging

smooth acceptance of Golf Now voucher, and very friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Worth the drive to play an exceptional golf course!

Excellent golf course. Not your conventional 2 or 3 shot venue. Requires forethought each hole as you play through and around the marsh. If you are below average player, it will be a long day

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

GREAT GOLF COURSE

BEAUTIFUL golf course, great wildlife, perfect greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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This is a great, challenging golf course

This is a great golf course. The fairways and greens were in great shape. It is a tight golf course with a premium on hitting to the right spots. In many cases the driver can be left in the bag. Do not go looking for golf balls because you might find more than you bargained for. The biggest draw back is that it is in the middle of nowhere and can be a little bit of a drive from certain areas. I did enjoy the views of the coast close by. I would definitely recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Don't miss this perfect 10

The first drive requires a 180 yards carry over a preserved area. Welcome to St-James. The course was in perfect shape. Looks like nobody played it before. This is a very difficult challenge. Many holes have a preserve area to go over with your tee shot. And for a surprise, there is another one before reaching the green. No fairway meets another so you cannot miss right or left. A weak shot will end up in the preserve. Long is no option either. The toughest test of golf I have had since a long time. Bring some balls. I love challenges and I was mentally exhausted by the end of the day. But I spent a fantastic day. I will definitely be back. We have seen deers, alligators and wild pigs. Wow!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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