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
52.3%
Recommend this course
896 out of 1348 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.0
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
21
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.0
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
26.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 45 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
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.

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

2.8
1348 Reviews (1348)

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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

All Around Great Course

I play here often. I love this track. The Bay course requires some pretty precise shots and you need to be in the right position off the tees for your approach. Meandering through the trees and then ending up on the bay on hole 6 green is pretty cool.

The Marsh is longer and more wide open on the fairways. Still, your placement for your approach shot needs to be on the correct side of the fairways to have a clear shot to the green. And the view from the #4 tee box is outstanding!

The staff (Ashton, Ryan, Ronnie, Talon, etc.) are all so nice and professional. There are so many great people working here that it's always a pleasure anytime I play.

It looks like some positive changes are going to be made and I can't wait!!

A very challenging course with great people running the show!!! Not to mention it is very fairly priced compared to other courses in Niceville and Destin area.

Give it a try! You won't regret it! FORE!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Rough shape

The bay front 9 is in rough shape. Tee boxes and greens were awful. More crab grass on the greens than actual grass. The marsh back 9 was in a bit better shape. Greens were still not great. This course needs a lot of love.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

50/50

The Bay side is in need of attention. The Marsh side was quite nice. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. Hope the Bay side gets some attention.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Poor

This was a poor play for a golf course I’ve played in cow pastures that was better than this place

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

A lot of potential

Played this course for the second time today and met Ashton Crowe the head pro there who explained to me the plans for the future of this course. He did a great job managing pace of play and all of the staff is super friendly. Some of the conditions on a few holes weren’t great but as a mid level golfer just looking to go out and have fun you can’t ask for more.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

A lot of potential

I’ve played this course twice now and I’ve had a great time on both occasions. The views here are amazing and the staff is very friendly. I met Ashton Crowe today on the course, the head pro here, and he did a really awesome job managing pace of play and explaining what the future for the course will look like. The conditions of the fairways and greens weren’t the greatest but for someone who’s just looking to go out and have a fun round for a good price I recommend this course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Course has gone down hill

Unfortunately this was once a nice course —seemed like they were going to put some money into it to get it back to good condition but apparently something happened because the course is the worse I have seen in the area. Would not recommend it for any price.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Liking more and more

Fazio layout is a treat. In line with other reviews the Bay course has some rough spots on a couple of holes but improvements in process. The Marsh course is really a good play. Some great holes. Good conditions. Great pace of play. Heat and dryness always a battle this time of year in FL for the turf.

Will continue to play here.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun course amazing staff

The staff is some of the best I have encountered playing golf. They seemed genuinely excited that you were there playing golf at their course! The back 9 is fantastic and they have a plan in place to fix the front 9. The greens one the front 9 aren’t perfect but they are doable I didn’t find much issue with it messing up my putts. I look forward to seeing them improve the course and even in its current state I the price is very fair considering most course nearby are $70-$80 a round. I make it point to visit this course whenever I am in the area!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Nice Layout

3rd round here. I love the layout. Bay 9 has a couple of rough spots on hole 6. The Marsh 9 exceeds expectations and very pleasant to play. If you enjoy leisure pace of play and don’t need PGA conditions you will find BW Golf well worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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