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Bluewater Bay Resort - Lake Course

2.8
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Bluewater Bay Resort
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2.8
1348 Reviews (1348)
5 Stars
200
4 Stars
460
3 Stars
336
2 Stars
171
1 Stars
181
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.8
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52.3%
Recommend this course
896 out of 1348 reviews
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2.0
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
22
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.0
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
26.1%
Recommend this course
12 out of 46 reviews
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2.4
122 Reviews (122)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
43
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.7
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
3.9
41.0%
Recommend this course
50 out of 122 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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2.8
1348 Reviews (1348)

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u000002307342
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible conditions

Many shots required hitting off hard packed dirt over bunkers. Greens weren’t much better. I played last year at the same time of year. I was impressed with the pretty decent conditions. This year was a huge disappointment.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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u314163721950
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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cor0097
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens haven’t been cut

Must be the time of year.

However, I would play it again for 35 bucks.

The tolls to the course and back are what spoils things!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u9187293
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow

Was told at the start it would be slow. It was.

The first mine we waited!! The second mine we were blessed by foursomes letting us play thru!

Overall, course was pretty decent!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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oughno
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314162436989
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The staff is wonderful. Go out of their way to help.

Fine, fine people!!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u314162436989
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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8dbZI8fsMkWelcPS5Gty
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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normsanford
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So much potential here.

Greens very slow but they looked like they had been top dressed, so maybe a green cut is scheduled soon. Bunkers were okay and fairways need some work for sure.

I understand there is new management here, so I hope they will invest both time and money on the course.

I will be back soon to see what’s happening. The layout is quite good.

Norm

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u666542189
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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SWestoby
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u314162623070
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways have little grass and very hard. Greens are good

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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trh10201
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible

You had to wait over an hour because they can’t afford enough golf carts. The starter said go play a $100 dollar course if you don’t like waiting. I got a refund and went to a different course.

GN should not be associated with Blue Water Bay.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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u2948865
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Clyr1AlhfANwvSxbwjhb
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Go play Bluewater Bay!!

Excellent time challenging course priced great. Staff was so king and accommodating. Rental clubs were great shape and price (Srixon). We'll be back to play this hidden gem!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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dmessgolf
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Very unprofessional

20 plus players waiting for carts no communication as to when any would be available. Left folks standing and waiting for an hour past their tee times and no chance to complete 18 before dark. Management had no idea what was going on with carts not coming in and made no attempt to find out. Most unbelievable level of incompetence I experienced. Asked for and received a refund. Might be a great course but unfortunately I will never know because I won’t be back.

Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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u146995286
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Jdarnley1
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u000006806928
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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dcsgolfer
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bluewater Golf

Grass is sparse, greens in poor condition. Not a native of Florida so don’t know if it’s the cold weather. Great layout.

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