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
46.7%
Recommend this course
900 out of 1361 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
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%
Recommend this course
9 out of 22 reviews
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Avg Rating
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%
Recommend this course
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.

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

2.7
1361 Reviews (1361)

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Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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
Played On
Reviews 8
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
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
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
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
Played On
Reviews 9
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent value and nice views

I saw some bad reviews about this course but I thought the course was in very good shape. They over seeded the greens and tee boxes and they were very good. Great views of the bay! Very friendly and helpful staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways are in rough shape. Greens are green but very bumpy. Layout is challenging .typical for a residential course with homes on both sides. We played in January so expected rougher conditions and it didn't let us down on that.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Customer

Very friendly and accommodating, would recommend checking the course out

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Recommend

A little wet in spots due to recent rain, but overall a good day. Played in under 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Under Water

Course was cart path only. Bay Course was extremely wet, and very bad conditions. Marsh Course was better, and could have had carts in fairway except for two holes. Staff allowed us out early as no one else was on the course. Signage to Marsh Course was very poor.

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