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Bluewater Bay Resort - Magnolia Course

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2.8
1343 Reviews (1343)
5 Stars
199
4 Stars
460
3 Stars
334
2 Stars
170
1 Stars
180
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.1
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.8
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53.5%
Recommend this course
894 out of 1343 reviews
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1.8
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
36
Conditions
1.5
Value
1.9
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.1
StaffFriendliness
3.8
20.6%
Recommend this course
14 out of 68 reviews
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2.4
149 Reviews (149)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
48
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
43.0%
Recommend this course
64 out of 149 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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2.8
1343 Reviews (1343)

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u314162436989
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The staff is wonderful. Go out of their way to help.

Fine, fine people!!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u314162436989
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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8dbZI8fsMkWelcPS5Gty
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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normsanford
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So much potential here.

Greens very slow but they looked like they had been top dressed, so maybe a green cut is scheduled soon. Bunkers were okay and fairways need some work for sure.

I understand there is new management here, so I hope they will invest both time and money on the course.

I will be back soon to see what’s happening. The layout is quite good.

Norm

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u666542189
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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SWestoby
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u314162623070
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways have little grass and very hard. Greens are good

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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trh10201
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible

You had to wait over an hour because they can’t afford enough golf carts. The starter said go play a $100 dollar course if you don’t like waiting. I got a refund and went to a different course.

GN should not be associated with Blue Water Bay.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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u2948865
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Clyr1AlhfANwvSxbwjhb
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Go play Bluewater Bay!!

Excellent time challenging course priced great. Staff was so king and accommodating. Rental clubs were great shape and price (Srixon). We'll be back to play this hidden gem!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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dmessgolf
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Very unprofessional

20 plus players waiting for carts no communication as to when any would be available. Left folks standing and waiting for an hour past their tee times and no chance to complete 18 before dark. Management had no idea what was going on with carts not coming in and made no attempt to find out. Most unbelievable level of incompetence I experienced. Asked for and received a refund. Might be a great course but unfortunately I will never know because I won’t be back.

Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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u146995286
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Jdarnley1
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u000006806928
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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dcsgolfer
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bluewater Golf

Grass is sparse, greens in poor condition. Not a native of Florida so don’t know if it’s the cold weather. Great layout.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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u2948865
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Terry8625161
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000006806928
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent value and nice views

I saw some bad reviews about this course but I thought the course was in very good shape. They over seeded the greens and tee boxes and they were very good. Great views of the bay! Very friendly and helpful staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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sandtmunro
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways are in rough shape. Greens are green but very bumpy. Layout is challenging .typical for a residential course with homes on both sides. We played in January so expected rougher conditions and it didn't let us down on that.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u064547177
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Customer

Very friendly and accommodating, would recommend checking the course out

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