Bluewater Bay Resort
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2.6
1387 Reviews (1387)
5 Stars
207
4 Stars
467
3 Stars
342
2 Stars
185
1 Stars
186
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.7
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.7
41.5%
Recommend this course
913 out of 1387 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.0
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.2
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
45.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 40 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.3
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
37
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.4
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
3.9
31.6%
Recommend this course
31 out of 98 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

2.6
1387 Reviews (1387)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
Watching the Game 12
19th Hole Specials 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 50
Bunkers 41
Narrow Fairways 27
This course/club is great for:
Locals 33
Playing Multiple Courses 28
Seniors 27
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 31
Worth the Drive 22
In the 'Burbs 17

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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Markings

Very nice course to play golf. It could use more markings for directions and to some of the holes

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough shape

Made reservation, no one mentioned aeration issue.

Course was in better condition a couple years ago, I don’t think they put as much effort into the course since they’re closing some of the holes to build houses.

Staff was friendly and accommodating, but course was disappointing

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course has improved

Bluewater GC has improved over the past year. Only draw backs are that the course does not drain well so playing after rain showers effects play. In addition, the driving range is closed too often.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

It was fine for what it is

Course was recently aerated which we knew going in so kept expectations lower... a lot of people on here acting like they paid $100 and expected top notch for the area.. the course is fine and I would play it again... worst part was the greens were still sandy from being aerated and some of the fairways were holding a lot of water due to recent rains... I got a hot deal tee time and paid $24 and I’m not mad about what I got to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok for the price

Greebs were just aerated this week. Not their fault for the calendar. Every course local is doing that this week. Fairways though we’re not great. Rough was awful. Tee boxes - well some didn’t exist and most were really unkempt. Views were just eh. The price was low. Fairways aren’t as tight as most let on. Would I play here again? Yes, I would like to try it again when greens are back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

If it wasnt for the bridge.........................

I think Bluewater bay would pull in more 30a vacationers if not for the bridge and traffic. granted $8 round trip toll is not a crippler; more an inconvenience. Why don't they accept all EZ pass formats? Staff was exceptional professional and friendly. Carts in good shape (of coarse GPS would be helpful).

Only complaint is the lack of signage between the holes and the two courses.

Twice I got a little lost between holes.

Milligans the 19th hole is excellent. Bar, food, ambiance and the staff are great

Despite the traffic, I'll be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pleasantly surprised!

We have lived in the area for 6 years and in that time have played Bluewater Bay probably 8 times in total over the years.

I have never seen the course in better condition than now. It appears they have applied more effort into maintenance since closing the 9 holes called Lake. Marsh and Bay remain with the former having more generous landing areas. Most greens are on the small side and overall I'd characterize the track as "target golf".

Pete the starter and Marshall was very friendly and a good agent for the establishment. We even enjoyed on course beverage services and the lady was very hospitable and respectful of the players. She even shared free peanut butter crackers.

I forgot my cell phone in the cart and the representative in the pro shop was very helpful in making sure it was safeguarded and returned to me, with a follow up phone call confirming it was located.

Overall a wonderful time was had by my foursome and we intend to return soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 137
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Kentucky Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

If Only...

Having never played here before we were expecting a "resort" feel as the name "Bluewater Bay Resort" on their website would imply. Back in the day this was probably a cool 3x9-hole layout. Today it's down to 2x9, and only the second half is receiving the normal TLC a course deserves.

You get the feeling it's on its last legs as most of the facilities have not been updated. We joined up with a local couple who helped us navigate the meandering cart paths through dense neighborhoods. While the first 9 fairways and greens showed their age the second 9 looked newer and well kept.

Compared to current local pricing this was not worth more than the $30 GolfNow Hot Deal we got.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Relaxing Day

Great weather to play golf. Pace of play was good. Course is improving but worth the money. Keep making improvements and we will be playing it on our regular rotation.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Progress

I’ve been playing this course since I was a toddler and this last year the course has been better than it ever has in the past. I don’t know who they’ve hired or what they’ve done in regards to the groundskeeping crew but they need to keep it up. Proud to call this my number one course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Snowbird Golf

I've been a snowbird for the past 11 years and always play the course several times each year. For us it's a pleasure just to be out and hitting a ball. In winter, the course is a little rough. They do not over seed so the fairways are tight lies. Greens are just playable. If you don't want to pay $100+ at the high end courses, it's a good alternative.

Staff is excellent!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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