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2.6
1389 Reviews (1389)
5 Stars
207
4 Stars
467
3 Stars
343
2 Stars
186
1 Stars
186
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.7
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.7
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41.2%
Recommend this course
913 out of 1389 reviews
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2.9
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.1
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
41.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 41 reviews
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2.3
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
36
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.4
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.0
30.6%
Recommend this course
30 out of 98 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.

Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 36 3290 yards
Blue 36 3020 yards
White 36 2792 yards
Red (W) 36 2499 yards

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
1389 Reviews (1389)

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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stubgofer10
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bluewater Bay has a very nice layout and will test your drives on a few holes. Very forgiving and in very good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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u000004439457
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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rseeger
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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marnold54
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
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u000007730148
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Two completely different nines. Very enjoyable day. Staff extremely friendly

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u314160765627
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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stratford62
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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marnold54
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
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u197923811
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

Would love to play here in a month. Early spring was the only difference between good and great conditions. True greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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marnold54
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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ronglaser
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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boydbertram
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A few too many doglegs

Overall a good experience. Great golf for the price. A lot of tight fairways, not very forgiving if you miss. Some very challenging holes. The holes along the bay especially pleasant.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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u197923811
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u000007730148
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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marnold54
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Ok for the money.

Course has some nice holes but wasn’t in the greatest shape. Some greens on the second nine were a little rough. Price was low and enjoyed the round.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Johnwbach
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tight fairways and lots of trees

Many trees on a lot of holes and plenty of sand. Challenging course but very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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stratford62
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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rlparker1
Played On
Reviews 123
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Always a pleasure

Staff always friendly and courteous. Course in good shape. Will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000004313071
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Cskkcooke
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marsh course is pretty

Bay course is ok but the Marsh course is really beautiful.

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