Bluewater Bay Resort
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2.6
1364 Reviews (1364)
5 Stars
206
4 Stars
461
3 Stars
338
2 Stars
177
1 Stars
182
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.8
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.7
42.1%
Recommend this course
903 out of 1364 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.3
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.1
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
47.8%
Recommend this course
11 out of 23 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.2
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
40
Conditions
1.8
Value
2.2
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
3.9
27.4%
Recommend this course
26 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

2.6
1364 Reviews (1364)

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Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good value, friendly staff

We enjoyed the course and nice views from several holes. Unfortunately, add $8 in toll fees if you're staying in Destin. No

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome

Great course with some tough holes and some amazing views!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course layout

Like the meandering course thru the housing, nice views. Course in particular tee blocks need tlc. Enjoy playing here. Thanks

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice day with good friend

Second time playing. Able to improve my game (beginner) and enjoy course layout thru some really nice homes. Looking forward to playing again

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible

Please save your money, this course is in terrible shape and is not worth the time or money to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent staff. Very Friendly.

We originally booked 9 holes on golf now. We played so quickly on the first nine that we decided to play 9 more. When I went to pay, a gentleman named Fritz refunded my original 9 and rebooked us for 18 which saved us money and it included $10 drink vouchers. Fritz was extremely friendly as was the entire staff. The course was decent but a good value for the money.

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

Perfecf

Staff is professional, understanding, and knowledgeable. Drought right now but course is in great shape, highly recommend. From Indiana, I have no affiliation with anyone from the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting layout

Played Marsh and Bay winding thru established neighborhoods. Enjoyed the course as a novice player. Lots of tees under repair. Not a big deal for us. Will play here again and score better!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/08/2019

Thank you for your review and for recognizing that we are repairing our tees. We have many course improvements that we are working on and look forward to seeing you back. If you ever need lessons call 850-897-3241 and ask for Fritz our Director of Golf.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Not well maintained

Tee boxes were not well maintained so first impressions are less than expected.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Blue Water Bay golf course was in absolutely terrible condition. I would never play there again. Awful overall condition, very disappointing.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/08/2019

I am sorry that you saw the overall condition as terrible. We do have many tee boxes under repair and the extremely hot and dry weather has been super challenging. The Clubhouse has a new Slick Mick's restaurant and we will continue with our golf course repairs. Please contact the Director of Golf

850-897-3241 and hopefully after our repairs are completed we can get you to try us again.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sad

Steadily going downhill for the last few years probably won’t play there again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/08/2019

We have been repairing the course and trying to improve the over-all experience. We have a new Sports Bar and Grill partner with Slick Mick's and we are focusing our efforts on improving the course. Please contact our Director of Golf 850-897-3241 and hopefully there is something he can do to get you to try us again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
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 Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 114
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Conditions were 50/50

Played the Bay and the Marsh. The Bay could use some work. The tee boxes were being worked on in spots, and instead of something mowed off to the side or in front, all the tees were forward. It made it feel like you weren't playing the course as you expected. The greens had some issues, but putted fairly true. The Marsh seemed in much better shape. The fairways were much nicer, and if I remember correctly all tee boxes were at their correct location and distance. Despite the conditions the staff was extremely friendly and we will be back if at all possible.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Played the Marsh and Bay course

Both courses were in bad shape. The Marsh tee-boxes were not cut. Bay course tee boxes were in the fairway. I guess the tee boxes were under repair? The staff was very nice but the course needs better maintenance.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/30/2019

We are very proud of our staff and their ability to make our players happy despite the challenges we are facing. We are continuing to do repairs and improvements both on and off the courses. I hope on your next visit to the area you will try us again and see a noticeable

improvement.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Friendly staff. Very helpful and easy to deal with. We booked the wrong day through the golf now app. Staff worked with us and was able to get us on the course since we were on vacation. We played a second day in a row and enjoyed the course. Fairways were good. Several tee blocks under repair which was nice to see. Clean course!

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

Hottest day of the year

It was a record breaking temperature of 102. It was much appreciated that the staff drove out to the course to bring a cooler of ice water and provided towels to dip in the water to cook us down. We arrived early and they allowed us to tee off early. Clubhouse wasn’t open as it is being renovated however the beverage cart person had a great deal of subs, chips, cookie and drink. All staff was friendly and helpful. We booked thru Goff Now and received an excellent price.

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