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Bluewater Bay Resort - Lake Course

2.7
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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
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46.7%
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900 out of 1361 reviews
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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%
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9 out of 22 reviews
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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%
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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.

Satellite Layout
Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 36 3485 yards
Blue 36 3137 yards
White 36 2954 yards
Red (W) 36 2785 yards
Green 36 2748 yards
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Lake/Marsh
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out Total
Gold M: 73.1/142 380 515 420 180 425 465 195 385 520 3485 6857
Blue M: 70.7/134 W: 76.6/143 340 472 375 150 390 415 170 350 475 3137 6203
White M: 68.1/128 W: 74.0/136 319 445 355 138 355 380 160 340 462 2954 5776
Red M: 64.6/117 W: 69.5/127 280 440 345 120 350 375 150 310 415 2785 5338
Handicap 7 15 3 17 1 5 9 11 13
Par 4 5 4 3 4 4 3 4 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 5 7 1 17 9 3 13 11 15

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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2.7
1361 Reviews (1361)

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jpmd1942
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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cxjohnston
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value

There are a couple of greens not in great shape but overall the course was in good shape. The star rating and previous reviews had me nervous but they really have done a good job of getting the course in shape.

Not a fan of the two nines starting several minutes from clubhouse. There was no cart girl on the course on Monday and it was a real pain to get to clubhouse for snacks and bathroom between nines.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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riegerjason
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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jfgtwo
Played On
Reviews 15
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

slow play

Nice staff. Conditions were OK; played worse.

Won't come back due to the very slow play.

Even saw 4 carts playing one hole.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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dhouse
Played On
Reviews 46
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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jfgtwo
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Slow Play.

Play was very slow. Course needs some maintenance. Some grains were good. Some greens were bad. Some fairways were good and some fairways were terrible. We even saw an eighth out there Probably will not return to play that course

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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rcdils06
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Making a solid comeback!

BWB is making a comeback, course is getting better, the greens are very true and roll nicely. The day we played was extremely cold and windy so we played at our own pace which was great. A couple holes still need some TLC but overall a lot of good holes with a sold nine holes of golf on the Bay Course, a very good value for the money. Would recommend

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u000006170312
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value for a nice course

We were pleasantly surprised at how nice the course was. Much better value than the courses closer to Miramar Beach. You’ll enjoy this course but look out for the teeny, tiny greens!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Tom5686117
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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tanstav7547
Played On
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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S3eLtP37JlfxS0QcIbD3
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u982369217
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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ezpar722
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Layout Good Price

Staff went out of there way and we will be back. Liked the course and layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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tbreidert
Played On
Reviews 114
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Pleasantly Surprised

The last time I played this course I was somewhat disappointed. I have played it off and on for several years and the last time it had definite issues on the greens and fairways. I was somewhat concerned about bringing some different friends for this outing. Well I was pleasantly surprised at the improvements since my last visit. I hope to play here again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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steffer
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Gradysapp
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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S3eLtP37JlfxS0QcIbD3
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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chM1964lX7ipQqHwU3ht
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Turn Around

What an excellent turn around this course is making!!! Had a blast with some buddies as the golf course is really starting to take shape with the overseed. Looks amazing and the greens are starting to roll better. Some holes are stuggling but I'm sure they will turn around as well. Would recommend this golf course in its current condition. Price was just right =)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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rlmettle
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good fairways and tees

Most of the greens were of average speed. Only a few of the greens were not smooth with defects. Fairways and tees were well maintained.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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tdorsey57
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course but…

Really nice layout and friendly staff. However, the front 9 greens were in horrible shape. Back 9 greens were in better shape but just ok at best.

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