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2.9
988 Reviews (988)
5 Stars
167
4 Stars
368
3 Stars
247
2 Stars
111
1 Stars
95
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.2
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.7
53.8%
Recommend this course
703 out of 988 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.8
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
12
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.2
Layout
3.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
51.9%
Recommend this course
40 out of 77 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.6
131 Reviews (131)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
30
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.8
Layout
3.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
43.5%
Recommend this course
57 out of 131 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 Bluewater Bay Golf Club 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

Reviews

2.9
988 Reviews (988)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Watching the Game 10
Amazing Food 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 48
Bunkers 39
Narrow Fairways 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 31
Playing Multiple Courses 28
Seniors 26
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 29
Worth the Drive 20
In the 'Burbs 16

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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 98
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pretty rough for the price

Played this course before and it was in very nice shape overall. When we played this last time the greens were in terrible shape for the price. It is listed on golf now for $30 plus dollars, and the fairways needed mowing and the greens had major bare/rough spots throughout the course. I may be back again, but I will call first and see how conditions are.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Condition

Should be given a heads up on course conditions before paying fees. They have closed two nines and combined one of the remaing. Pace of play fine as not many players.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course In Transition

The front nine (Bay course) is in rough shape as they transition to a new course configuration and the loss of their driving range. The greens were scalded and the tee boxes were mostly bare. The back nine (Marsh course) was a bit better, but not by much. Hopefully new management will have it back in better shape in a year.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pitiful greens

Do not play it right now . The greens are unplayable. We played for $29. Terrible

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Waste of money

The fairways are in terrible condition, the greens with exception of 2 holes were terrible. So confusing because it is 2 courses in one. Did not enjoy it. For that money I would have definitely went elsewhere

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value

Not a bad course, huge distance between holes. You would be crazy to walk it. The greens could use so attention but overall, a pleasant experience. Long drive from Pensacola but I would probably play it if I were in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Played On
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs TLC

Bare fairways, closed tee boxes, and generally not well maintained.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Bay Course is the Worst

The first 3 holes on the Bay course had less than 25% grass coverage and were so bumpy we didn't even attempt to putt. It was impossible to putt. Getting to holes 8 and 9 took forever as they were completely separated from the first 7 holes. The fairways looked like cow pastures The Marsh course was slightly better ( at least it looked like a golf course) but we had to stop after the first hole on that 9 due to rain.
We got a rain check for half of what we paid but if we EVER go back we'll play the Marsh course twice. They couldn't pay me to play the Bay course again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Bluewater Bay Greens

I don't know what happened to the greens and the overall condition of the course. The greens have been punched and sanded, but there is little to no grass under the sand, just dirt. See attached picture.
This used to be a wonderful, 36-hole, track, that has shrunken to just 18 holes. You'd think with half the number of holes to care for, the greens keeper could present a pristine, well manicured golf course. This is not the case. It is just short of "cow pasture" designation. I know ownership changed recently... I can only assume the new management team does not know how to care for and run a viable golf course. It's a shame. I won't be spending my money to play there anytime soon. Let's hope some critical feedback will move the new owners to spend some money and make Bluewater Bay a viable golf venue once again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, at least fix the greens.

I love the course and overall layout, but for Pete’s sake, put some money into the greens. They are horrible when they could easily be the best in town.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens are dead and also several fairways. Enough said.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Avoid

Course is in terrible shape from the greens, fairways and tee boxes. Not sure they own a mower. Staff was good. No beverage cart or food available

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible layout, worse conditions

The course is in terrible shape, the tee boxes are almost entirely sand, the greens are diseased and the fairways/playable rough have large dead spots. Even if the course was in better shape the layout is difficult with very narrow sections and strongly discourages using driver off the tee. It is a tough round and offers little in the way of fun. Lots of blind t shots and weeds in the rough made lost balls a far too often occurrence.

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