4114 Jan Cooley Dr., Panama City Beach, Florida 32408, US
(850) 236-6000
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About Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf and Spa Resort

Surrounded by a 1,100-acre wildlife sanctuary, the AAA Four-Diamond Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf and Spa Resort is a peaceful retreat for golfers overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Visitors get access to Bay Point Golf Club, home to the only Nicklaus Design golf course in northwest Florida.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★
Acres1500
Year Opened1986
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Sheraton Panama City Beach Golf and Spa Resort

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4.1
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Water, water, water!

It appeared that water was everywhere. The course is fun, scenic and you have to really think about your shots. There were several holes that the driver was left in the bag due to the need for accuracy. Due to that issue, I played the course better than I expected. All in all, this is the best course in the PCB area in my opinion.

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

Good day for gold

Course was in good shape. Greens were bumpy, causing ball to bounce which hurt pace and direction. Staff was friendly and helpful. Nice to have range balls included with fee. Played a threesome in 3.5 hrs. Beverage cart not available for the afternoon. Front 9 does not return to clubhouse and bar closed before round was completed. Need to stock up before you start your round. Will play this again. Very challenging from Tee #2 for seniors.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nicklaus design

Tough course but fun! Bay views are great in some areas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout

I play a lot of golf and play everywhere.

This was a nice course layout. It’s early to have good conditions so I would hope they improve.

The play was very slow and the members in front could care less.letting them out and walking to boot.

I don’t care if you play really bad golf but don’t do it slowly.

No ready golf.

Rangers down here are afraid to say anything to anyone.

This would be a much better course at 75 dollars and not at 120!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 136
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Kentucky Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Water, Water Everywhere

All previous reviews are right on point (pun intended) - nice clubhouse, friendly and helpful staff, electric carts, generous fairways, true rolling greens, fluffy bunkers, etc.

My problem and frustration - there's water everywhere! From the bay to creeks to ponds and lakes, every fairway or hole has water (or swamp) to either hit beside or over.

Don't get me wrong you'll have a great experience on this impressive Nicklaus layout that's starting to show it's age.

So, if you're like me and occasionally spray your drives and iron shots you may want to bring extra balls.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Always a great time at Bay Point

Course is fun and challenging. Greens are tough to read but in good condition

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Layout with Nice Views

Best course in the area. Greens were nice as was whole course. Pace of play was a bit slow.

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

This course has lots of water!

Generous fairways, very nice rolling greens. The bunkers are as fluffy as beach sand. I loved it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course but staff organization & friendliness needs to improve

This was my 2nd time playing Bay Point, the course was in great shape and we had a good time. My only concern / complaint was with the starter and beginning of our round. He made our 7am twosome hold back 3 tee times (until 7:27) to group up with two singles, saying we would play too fast and catch up to the watering crews on the course. Being on vacation with families waiting on us, we intentionally booked the first tee time of the day to finished our round as early a possible. Being forced in to this delayed foursome was an extreme inconvenience for us and delayed our day. When we pushed back on the starter's directions here, he got frustrated with us and blamed the "already printed tee sheet." Not sure where the disconnect is at Bay Point, but these details need to be managed better. I will say, the pro shop and cart attendees were very friendly - so probably just a problem with the starter we had.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Best option in PCB

I walked the course with a local 3-some. According to them, and my research, this is the best option in PCB. From arrival, the clubhouse was pretty nice, the staff was 10/10 and had great rapport with the locals. Very easy to find the first tee, putting green and range. For the cost and the location, the course was in good condition. Bunkers were all fantastic. Greens were relatively fast. Quite a few holes had fun views and only a couple were unexciting. Can't beat it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rainy days and Mondays

Even though it was rainy, the course played well. The greens rolled true and the traps were wet sand on top but white fluff under. The entire course drains very well! I will definitely play it again next time I'm in Panama City!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Love this course

Best course in Panama City Beach, and they know it. This is also the most expensive course in PCB. Great place to have and play in tournaments.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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