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4.0
1341 Reviews (1341)
5 Stars
563
4 Stars
505
3 Stars
167
2 Stars
61
1 Stars
45
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
82.5%
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1139 out of 1341 reviews
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4.2
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.7%
Recommend this course
101 out of 109 reviews
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4.2
237 Reviews (237)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
97
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.5%
Recommend this course
212 out of 237 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7152 yards
Slope 143
Rating 74.3

Bay Point Golf Club's Nicklaus Course at Sheraton Bay Point Resort is the only Nicklaus Design course in Northwest Florida. The golf course was formerly Lagoon Legend, which had a reputation for being one of the Florida Panhandle's toughest layouts. In 2004, the golf course closed and underwent a major renovation by the Nicklaus Design team. It reopened a year later with rave reviews. The redesign included restructuring the tees, greens, and bunkers and also re-contouring the fairways. The scenic landscape of scrub oaks, towering pines, and saltwater marshes was carefully preserved though. The golf course maintained the challenging aspects of the original but infused a play-ability that makes it accessible to all skill levels. Also like the former course, the new Nicklaus design offers the same stunning views of St. Andrew's Bay. In the fall of 2018, the Nicklaus Course completed a greens conversion to Tif-Eagle Bermuda-grass greens to bring championship greens to a championship course. Bay Point Golf Club has won the Panama City News Herald's "Best of Bay" in 2016, 2017, and 2018. The Nicklaus Course has hosted US Open Local qualifiers and is a home course of the FSU Women's Golf Team and will host their Division 1 Invitational in February of 2020.

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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Greens Tif-Eagle Ultra-Dwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bruce Devlin (1986) Nicklaus (2005) Rick Robbins Gary Nicklaus (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Sports

Tennis

Reviews

4.0
1341 Reviews (1341)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 40
Bunkers 35
Forced Carries 34
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 34
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 26
A Weekend Splurge 23
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 32
Convenient to the City 24
Worth the Drive 22

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BAY POINT

Course is well designed with a good variety of holes, user friendly if you play the proper tees. Greens need a little work. But overall a very nice course for this area

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 1
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 6
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Recovering?

Google maps sends you to a maintenance shed on #14. If you are following GPS, stop and park when you 👀 see ⛳️ 🏌️‍♂️ golf carts. Folks are nice. The course looks to be under major renovation. Thanks to all for the hard work. Very nice restrooms exactly where you need them.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bring extra balls

Be accurate or you'll be wet. Lots of water, bring extra balls.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Sweet course

Beautiful little place in PCB. Had the feel of a florida golf course. I do think it’s overpriced for the quality of golf. if you found this course inland or anywhere else besides the gulf coast, may be cheaper. with that said, i loved the layout, loved how well the course is marked. i wish they had a pin sheet for the cart for the hole locations. it’s a real beauty that is very close to being above exceptional. greens need some work, but i’ve played on a lot worse.

will be back to get those twilight rates.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

The greens looked terrible, 20+ old cups visible on every green. Didn’t like the layout. 0 forgiveness on slight misses. Wouldn’t go back

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course condition

It is a very nice course. The fairways are in good condition. The hole design is also good. Don't care much for the confusing travel between holes. The number one down fall is the greens. The speed is inconsistent . Also the greens are slow for a good golf course. Lastly, the greens are a bit too firm.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good value

We got the after 2:00 rate of $72. Staff was friendly and efficient. Directions to the course is somewhat confusing. Course is in pretty good shape considering it is early March.
However, greens were slow and some had patches of weeds. Overall good value. When we finished at 6:00, everything was closed, I presume b/c it is spring

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Didn't honor GolfNow

Arrived early and the pro shop had no record of my Golf Now reservation...a Hot Deal rate. Would not honor the Golf Now rate and charged 130 for round. The course isn't in 130 condition.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

OK, but Pricy.

There are not many quality courses around Panama City, so the price of a mediocre course is more than you'd find in other warm climes. $100 after noon is not what you’d normally expect to pay. First 5 holes were tricked up - lots of angles and water. After that the course is fairly normal. Greens were a tad slow with lots of poa which made putting more difficult. Plus, we crossed roads between holes often. Overall it’s an OK course with few other options in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First 9 was too much carry over hazards. Back 9 was better. Greens were fair but challenging

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

It’s also very nice to meet other golfers. As much as I don’t mind golfing as a twosome, I think that a foursome helps increase the speed of the game.

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