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Value
1.9
Layout
3.3
Friendliness
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Pace
4.0
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6626 yards
Slope 125
Rating 71.5

Panama Country Club is situated on the Intracoastal Waterway along the Gulf of Mexico. Donald Ross designed the golf course in 1927. Eight of the holes still reflect his original work. The fairways range in size from narrow to medium width and they are strategically routed through the natural features of the environment, not only preserving them but also allowing them to come into play. The course is mostly flat, making it pleasant to walk, but there are a few subtle contours that provide a challenging element to the layout. A number of holes also feature water hazards. The small greens play fast, indicative of the era in which they were built. Panama Country Club's greens are in consistently good condition year-round thanks to a 2005 resurfacing project.

Course Details

Year Built 1927
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tifdwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1927) MacCurrach Golf

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Reviews

1.8
196 Reviews (196)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 10
Bunkers 9
Undulating Greens 7
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 11
Seniors 10
Walkers 10
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 16
Worth the Drive 11

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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Best manicured course in the area/ IMO

My wife and I teed off at 1PM & had some waiting on the front 9, but back was clear sailing finishing in just under 3 hrs. The course is totally over seeded except the rough. the bunkers where done, fairways & greens cut and well groomed. we played 1 day after heavy rains and only had a few soft spots, and no special cart restrictions. The course is lush looking.
Pro shop staff super friendly, even though we were booked through golfnow on at a great price. He had our names and didn't ask for any paperwork. Best reception that I have ever received using Golf now bookings.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Overseeded and good shape

First time playing this course and will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice gem of course, couple of hidden ponds to watch out for.

This was a great value deal. Very nice & pretty course. Fairly open, but short dogleg holes play longer due to positioning. Couple of hidden ponds that you have to watch out for. Wife enjoyed playing it which is always important. Definitely on our play again list.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyed the course.

We paid for 18 holes. We started the first 9 holes but we were behind an 8 some and in front of them was a 6 some. We finished the first 9 in about 2.5 hrs but with the back up on 10 with those two groups in front of us we decided to play the first nine again because there was no one playing. We would not have been able to play 18 if we had played on behind those 2 groups. Please note this is not a complaint but wanted to let someone know that this was problematic. We are easy to get along with however.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden treasure in Panama City area

I found the course to be a great course, well maintained and reasonably priced for the area. I'll will play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice old style course

Played this course end of October. Course had been recently over seeded so the greens were fairly slow. But for the price it was a very enjoyable round

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fast Play Bargain

Excellent older course. Very challenging yet fair test of golf. Course played soft/long due to greens staff watering in over-seeding for the winter months.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great golfing experience!

I have wanted to play this course for a long time now and was able to do so with a great deal from golf now. The course was everything I expected and more a very challenging layout with lots of dog legs that required you to shape shots both ways,bunkers were well maintained and the greens were in awesome shape, the only thing that kept me from giving five stars were the yardage markers not enough of them and it was not explained if distances were measured to front or center of greens found it difficult to pull the right club so a laser distance device is highly recommended. The clubhouse was great and the view from the restaurant after the round was spectacular!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for all skill level players.

Wide fairways..litte rough...greens good speed...traditional layout...great overall condition

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I like the layout of the course.

The course has a nice layout although some of the doglegs are rather challenging if you end up in the wrong spot. The tee boxes were lacking grass on some but for the most part the course was very enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in great shape. Great value for the price

Course was in great shape. Great value for the money. Highly recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great country club atmosphere!

Good course to navigate for first time visitor.
Well maintained.
Easy to see and avoid hazards
Sand traps need lots of work due to rain, otherwise would be OK
Exceptionally quiet venue
Will play again while on vacation

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great value

Of the three courses that we played, in Panama City, this course was by far the best!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is improving.

Average course for Panama City, Fl. Rain had damage course but staff is bring course back to good condition.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old course as expected, nice old trees

No beverage cart, one hole closed and one temp. Green . Was told before round but not before paid and to late. Hard to find.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time playing, will play again. .

The course was really wet from 60 inches of rain during the last 2 months so it was cart path only. It is Avery challenging course grand I would like to play it when dry.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice older course.

Nice par 71 course in Lynn Haven. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Good golf carts. Rain runs off pretty well. Many large fox squirrels. Strange looking animals.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Had a great time for a low cost.

The course was outstanding, even though it was very wet. I was pleased with the layout of the course, allowing a golfer of my ability to experience success. I hope to return to this course when I return to the area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, chalanging but not unplayable. Only issue I had was that if you weren't in the fairway the ruff was us open conditions.lost balls :-(

Would play again. But would not over play holes and get in ruff as much. I would also keep an eye on exactly where the ball landed if off the fairway.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Donald Ross. Need I say more?

A Donald Ross design worthy of consideration. The greens were not perfect, but the club was actively addressing their problems. There are only a hand full of the original Ross holes left, but the redesign kept to the Ross concept and most golfers would not notice the difference. The staff was super friendly, and the members, I can't stress more just how friendly they were to a couple of outsiders playing their course. I have never been made to feel more welcome at any course as I was here. I will play this course again and I will take friends with me!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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