Bluewater Bay Resort - Magnolia Course

First off, the staff was very friendly and the course layout was good. However, the course’s conditions were very sub par. The fairways were like playing on a packed down beach with a little grass on them. The greens were an embarrassment for the owners. The greens were so rough that a 12 foot putt would bounce in 3 different directions. It’s a shame because the course’s layout provides many great views of the pin with the bay directly behind them. A lot of holes are open enough to offer a lot of forgiveness. To get to #1’s of both courses you have to drive the cart almost a 1/4 mile from the clubhouse. It’s half the cost of many courses in this area so the conditions explain that.

The greens were horrible! The pace of play was even worse. Unfortunately lost a repeat customer after playing there for years!

Nice course meandering through the trees. Need a lot of work on the greens. Good value for the dollar if you don’t mind some poor greens. I would recommend for the under $40 per round crowd.

I like the course the issue was the greens were in bad shape.

Nice people and great layout. Unfortunately, they have lost their greens. They are working on getting them back but it may take until next year. Wish them the best of luck!!

We have played this course every year while in Destin for vacation. The price is usually pretty fair for a pretty fun course with some obstacles.

This year however the course is in the worse shape than it’s been ever. Most of the greens were not even close to green more than that some barely had grass on them.

Heard they will be overseeing soon so that will help but we will try again next year but will not play anymore rounds there on this trip.

Hope this helps the golfers with limited time in the area.

I am a local and have played Blue water Bay several times. The pace of play has always been great partly because the course conditions haven’t been so good. But the rate to play on a Tom Fazios designed golf course is very affordable. The staff is super friendly and I met the new PGA pro they have Ashton Crowe. He was telling me about all the plans they have to get the course back to the potential it has to be very beautiful. They have a new management group Elite golf and a new superintendent he spoke highly of with great expectations. I have already noticed things improving throughout the course and am looking forward to see the transformation over the next year.

Beautiful scenery surrounds the golf course along with the perfect layout to enable the tremendous potential. There was course construction going on when we played, but it seems like they have big plans in store for the course. Their Director of Operations and Restoration, Ashton Crowe, is doing a fantastic job leading the way and has great foresight for the course. This will be a top-notch course in no time!

Both the Bay and Marsh courses are located in beautiful surroundings and have the potential to be much better. They are both enjoyable and be affordable. The greens require completely rehabbing but that did not detract from an enjoyable round. Ashton Crowe was an enthusiastic ambassador for the facility and made us very welcome.

Very nice staff. No amenities other than drinks. Very good layout as you would expect from the designer. However course conditions are terrible. Sparse fairways and greens of dirt and crabgrass. Suppose to be new company and greenskeeper taking over. Would love to play the course if the conditions greatly improved. I would only play again in current condition as a practice round just for the layout. A real shame the course was let go.

While the workers were friendly and the price was nice, the condition of the greens was so bad that it still made it not worth it. If you're looking to swing your clubs for a cheap price, and not worried about score, then go for it. If you're a better golfer and trying to score low, then stay away.

For an inexpensive round, it is fine. Played here many times. The greens have gotten much worse since we played here in August.. The HOA just bought it and we hear there is a new management company. It could be just the transition, but we are hopeful they will be putting money into it to make it better. Layout is great but condition is poor.

The staff was friendly. The club had 2-9 hole courses but only one side was open at the time we played. The course we played looked like it was also under renovation. The fairways were very tight. The greens were not in very good shape either. It has a lot of potential but at this time, pay more and play one of the other courses around Destin/Fort Walton area.

Course layout is very nice and challenging. Greens needs some work but it was great play for the cost

Played there 6 years ago it was great was so disappointed when we got there this year

Made reservations online the lady acted like tee time was filling up fast so we grabbed it when we got there not a soul was in the parking lot 1st Red flag. The greens was dead and weed infested.

It was the most exhausting day of golf the greens was beyond playable

Needless to say that place is checked off my list.

Back 9 on the marsh highlight was the view but you don’t play views

I love golf and have never met a course I couldn't deal with. Have played this course in the past when it was in fine shape and very enjoyable. However, the greens were in pretty sad shape. We are willing to amend the rules to allow for a maximum 2 putt with a chance at a 1 putt, and these greens dictated such a rule. We will continue to monitor the situation and determine at a later date if we wish to give it another go.

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!!!!