Bluewater Bay Resort
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2.7
1361 Reviews (1361)
5 Stars
203
4 Stars
461
3 Stars
338
2 Stars
177
1 Stars
182
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.9
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.7
46.7%
Recommend this course
900 out of 1361 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.9
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.5
Value
2.8
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
40.9%
Recommend this course
9 out of 22 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.1
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
40
Conditions
1.8
Value
2.2
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
3.9
26.3%
Recommend this course
25 out of 95 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Resort
Par 36
Length 3485 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Editor's Note: Course closed for business. See The Golf Club at Bluewater Bay listing.

Course Details

Year Built 1981
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Fazio (1981) Jerry Pate (1981)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Marina, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

2.7
1361 Reviews (1361)

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Played On
Reviews 1
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 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Need a Starter

First there is no place to warm up.

They need to add golf carts.

I was told that I may have give my cart due to the possible lack of golf carts.

The firt tee was a quarter mile down the road.

with no starter at the tee (Willy Nilly Set up)

I played by myself when II should have been paired up with a threesome two groups in front of me. (I joined them after 6 holes)

The other nine was worse. It was a 10 minute cart ride to the tee box.

A twosome of locals cut in front of us and one part was playing 2 balls. When we made a comment about cutting in all we received was rude remarks.

The course was in good shape but there needs to be better structure and oversite on the starting tee and at the turn to control the progress of play.

The long rides to the along with no starter at the first tees to control the players made the round unfortunate. And left a bad taste in my mouth for play.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value

This course was in nice shape with green grass. The greens were a little slower than what I am used to but they were in good shape as well. They have a couple of holes on the bay which are very pretty and a little challenging. Overall it was a nice course and a very enjoyable day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good experience

Accommodating people

VERY playable course

Very enjoyable

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

This course had great features and layout

Course was in great shape, including fairways and greens

Easy check in with friendly staff. First time playing loved the layout and design.

Great job Bluewater bay.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bluewater Bay

This course was in great condition, the best fairway I have played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better than expected

We had read the reviews on the course and the staff so were prepared for a not so pleasant experience. However, the round turned out to be ok. No issues with staff, easy check in, great instructions from the Marshall and directions to the first tee. A couple of the greens had issues but the others were great. Layout was not a back and forth and my partner liked that. Pace of play was ok, there was a foursome two groups in front and that slowed things down but overall it was an acceptable pace, “I’ve seen far worse. I felt like it was a good course to get your feet wet on for the first round of the season and was, other than noted greens, in pretty good condition. I would not skip this because of the ratings.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bluewater Bay

Liked the green fairways and greens.

Challenging course layout and somewhat narrow fairways. Played in 31/2 hours.

Start is a long distance from clubhouse and don’t recommend trying to walk.

Overall, a pleasant experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not bad for the money

The course doesn’t drain well in places after rain. The greens were in decent shape but slow. The course is not marked well at all so you definitely need to have some type of range finder to know your distance. Clubhouse bar/restaurant wasn’t open on the day I played. Wanted to get a vodka OJ but that wasn’t an option.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Decent couse

Played a couple years ago and it was in horrible shape. This year heard it was improved and it was. Would return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not a great conditioned course but good value for the money

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It’s ok

I read some of the rating that gave it a bad rating and totally disagree . For the dollar it is very good product. The greens are in good condition, fairways ok and sand traps very good. If you are a8 handicap or lower don’t play it it is to short for you even from the tips. A handicap higher then an eight will like it. Had a good time playing

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