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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
41.2%
Recommend this course
913 out of 1389 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.0
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
42.9%
Recommend this course
18 out of 42 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
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.

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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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

poor course condition

For the price Blue Water Bay is not worth the money. This course closed one of it's 4-9 hole courses a while back leaving 3-9 hole courses open. It now appears as though they plan on closing 1 or 2 more of the 3 remaining courses as they are not maintaining any of the remaining courses. Most of the greens have many large bare spots on them and many fairways are either very weedy or also have large patches of bare spots. It almost appears as though they have fired their greens keepers. In this area with so many good golf courses I would definitely say look elsewhere to get in a good round of golf for your money.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

very nice day on links

Had a great day on course. No delays in play. Couse was in good condition. Got paired up with 2 nice gents and had a good time

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Gone way downhill

Used to be a really nice 27 hole course. Now it's down to 18 and in poor shape. Tee boxes are like cow pastures and fairways are so-so. Greens are ok. Can't see it lasting much longer if they don't get on the ball.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Incentivized Review
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bluewater Bay

What used to be a premier course in the area has really gone downhill in recent years.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome

Superb hospitality beautiful picturesque best most beautiful course I ever played at. Can’t say enough. I always play new courses. Will always play here when I come to Florida

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good value, friendly staff

We enjoyed the course and nice views from several holes. Unfortunately, add $8 in toll fees if you're staying in Destin. No

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome

Great course with some tough holes and some amazing views!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course layout

Like the meandering course thru the housing, nice views. Course in particular tee blocks need tlc. Enjoy playing here. Thanks

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice day with good friend

Second time playing. Able to improve my game (beginner) and enjoy course layout thru some really nice homes. Looking forward to playing again

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible

Please save your money, this course is in terrible shape and is not worth the time or money to play.

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

Excellent staff. Very Friendly.

We originally booked 9 holes on golf now. We played so quickly on the first nine that we decided to play 9 more. When I went to pay, a gentleman named Fritz refunded my original 9 and rebooked us for 18 which saved us money and it included $10 drink vouchers. Fritz was extremely friendly as was the entire staff. The course was decent but a good value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Perfecf

Staff is professional, understanding, and knowledgeable. Drought right now but course is in great shape, highly recommend. From Indiana, I have no affiliation with anyone from the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting layout

Played Marsh and Bay winding thru established neighborhoods. Enjoyed the course as a novice player. Lots of tees under repair. Not a big deal for us. Will play here again and score better!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/08/2019

Thank you for your review and for recognizing that we are repairing our tees. We have many course improvements that we are working on and look forward to seeing you back. If you ever need lessons call 850-897-3241 and ask for Fritz our Director of Golf.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Not well maintained

Tee boxes were not well maintained so first impressions are less than expected.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Blue Water Bay golf course was in absolutely terrible condition. I would never play there again. Awful overall condition, very disappointing.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/08/2019

I am sorry that you saw the overall condition as terrible. We do have many tee boxes under repair and the extremely hot and dry weather has been super challenging. The Clubhouse has a new Slick Mick's restaurant and we will continue with our golf course repairs. Please contact the Director of Golf

850-897-3241 and hopefully after our repairs are completed we can get you to try us again.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sad

Steadily going downhill for the last few years probably won’t play there again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/08/2019

We have been repairing the course and trying to improve the over-all experience. We have a new Sports Bar and Grill partner with Slick Mick's and we are focusing our efforts on improving the course. Please contact our Director of Golf 850-897-3241 and hopefully there is something he can do to get you to try us again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 117
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Conditions were 50/50

Played the Bay and the Marsh. The Bay could use some work. The tee boxes were being worked on in spots, and instead of something mowed off to the side or in front, all the tees were forward. It made it feel like you weren't playing the course as you expected. The greens had some issues, but putted fairly true. The Marsh seemed in much better shape. The fairways were much nicer, and if I remember correctly all tee boxes were at their correct location and distance. Despite the conditions the staff was extremely friendly and we will be back if at all possible.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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