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2.6
1387 Reviews (1387)
5 Stars
207
4 Stars
467
3 Stars
342
2 Stars
185
1 Stars
186
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.8
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.7
42.5%
Recommend this course
913 out of 1387 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.0
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.2
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
45.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 40 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.3
99 Reviews (99)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
37
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.4
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
3.9
32.3%
Recommend this course
32 out of 99 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Resort
Par 36
Length 3290 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Editor's Note: The Magnolia Nine was closed in 2013. See The Golf Club at Bluewater Bay listing.

Course Details

Year Built 1993
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jerry Pate (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
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

2.6
1387 Reviews (1387)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
Watching the Game 12
19th Hole Specials 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 50
Bunkers 41
Narrow Fairways 27
This course/club is great for:
Locals 33
Playing Multiple Courses 28
Seniors 27
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 31
Worth the Drive 22
In the 'Burbs 17

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Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

In need of a cash infusion

Bluewater was in unplayable shape. 6 greens had grass on them, and the rest were awful. Nothing was mowed and the tee boxes are unrecognizable. We feel badly for the gentleman at the front desk who was very welcoming and apologetic for the greens. It is a waste of time and money to play this course at the present time. So sorry to see another potential good course go down the drain.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Conditions were terrible. Play anywhere else before going here!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 123
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Disarray

I have played this course for many years. I was deeply disturbed by the condition of the course, especially the greens. I do understand that they are under new management but to let the course get to this point, its disappointing. That's the reason for the low rating. The cost to play this time is not justified based on the condition of the course. Hope they come back soon.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Under Renovation

Course is pretty much a disaster right now. Try back at the end of the season

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It is what it is

This course is in reconditioning mode, as they are closing one course and consolidating to one set of 18 - they are even reworking the entire clubhouse. I still enjoy it, and the greens are in good shape. Later this year I think this course will be greatly improved.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Blue water bay

The course is old and in pretty rough condition. Super tight nice layout, but it's a work in progress. They are building a range, and working on the course. I expect everything will improve and will check them out later in the year.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course closing

The course is working towards closing and going out of business. Not being kept up and driving range and half the course is already closed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice People, Poor Condition

Considering the number of courses in the area, you can definitely do better. Thankfully, it was less than $40 to play. Glad I didn’t pay more.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens and Fairways

The Bay Course was in terrible shape. The greens had dirt patches and were very slow. The fairways resembled cow pastures.The Bay Course should close until it’s in playable condition. The Marsh Course however was in much better shape but still needs fairway work.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average course with rude Marshall

The guy at the shop was nice, he accommodated a friend to play with me and rented him some clubs, didn’t explain too much about the course and its rules, so we had to find out by ourselves that there was a “Marshall’” who wanted not to be ignored by being rude, he asked for our names and proof of payment. I mean, if we knew we had to check in with him we would have done it, the same way he could have introduced himself and explained the rules to start playing. There was some construction around and I didn’t recognize him as the Marshall. Will never play here again, from what I have heard, there are too many nice courses in the area and feel like I just wasted a round at this course.

No water to drink at any hole, just warm Gatorade at the shop.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Conditions are getting worse

Course is not in good shape and is worse every time we go. Apparently the Bluewater Bay community bought it and I hope they put money into it. Restaurant is closed and no snacks or beverages there. But it was cheap, soo glad we didn't pay any more to play.

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