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4.0
1379 Reviews (1379)
5 Stars
578
4 Stars
524
3 Stars
171
2 Stars
61
1 Stars
45
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
83.2%
Recommend this course
1173 out of 1379 reviews
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4.2
135 Reviews (135)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.9%
Recommend this course
124 out of 135 reviews
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4.2
240 Reviews (240)
5 Stars
102
4 Stars
99
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.6%
Recommend this course
215 out of 240 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
1379 Reviews (1379)

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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Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Florida Golf

Bay Point Nicklaus has a handful of challenging holes. The course needs to be played strategically to score well. From the back tees it is 7100 yards but did not feel like it played that long. The fairways are very accommodating and it can be difficult to miss the fairway on some holes. I wish the back nine was as challenging as the front. The course can be difficult over the first 7 holes. I would go back to play many times as it is the best course in PCB.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Generally good but not this time

I generally like Bay Point. Recently they need to limit the number of carts towards the end of the day. Stuck behind 4 waiting 10-15 min at each hole…

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course! Great staff!

Nice layout! I had my best round ever and broke 80 for the first time!

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

Best course in PCB!

This is by far the best kept course in Panama City Beach area. Do not waste your money anywhere else!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, would play again

This was a nice course and in good shape. Lots of water! I think 16 of the holes had water. I found all of them... The course layout does not have a turn at 9 near the club house, so grab whatever you want to take with you. We only saw the bev cart once. Glad I brought my own Gatorade. I enjoyed the course and would play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 86
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

If you are looking for an easy round, this course isn't for you. Water hazards on all but a few holes, lots of deep bunkers. But in great shape. Everything well manicured.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough course

Confusing as heck trying to get to the golf club. The first five holes are way too difficult. Very nice staff. Very well maintained course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in great shape. Greens a little slow but in good shape. Had a great Hotdeal price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

This is an excellent course in the Panama City area. Well maintained and offers come challenging holes. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A breezy day w/Nicklaus

The layout is challenging…more so playing Tees #1 and #2. Tees and fairways were in great shape but manygreens had weeds making the otherwise undulations more challenging. Very nicely landscaped course. Cart service has everything…including Tylenol and advil, and a drink that one native called a “Shot Straightener”…but didn’t seem to help this player.
Signature hole was PARTICULARLY fierce as there was a variable 15-20 mph South wind. 2+ extra club length. Carts do not have layout and distances to pin.
Best to play slowly in the off season to allow time to enjoy the surroundings: eagles, hawks, herons, egrets turtles etc.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Course to play

My first time playing this course, staff at check in was very friendly and provided an excellent overview of course. Starter also took great pride to explain the course, pen location etc. highly recommended playing with if you are visiting the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nicest course in Panama City Beach

Lots of picturesque views. Water on almost every hole. Made you think about shot selection on many holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bay Point

Probably one the most difficult courses in Panama City. Lot’s of water.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Out of Town Fan

This golf course has spoiled me from all the home courses I’ve played. The staff was overly accommodating and friendly. I felt as if it was my home course despite never playing here before.

I must say the course was very difficult-unexpectedly so. But that I guess is a fair challenge considering the climate.

Overall a fantastic experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Go Fore It!

I loved this course the minute we drove up. The nicest guy greeted us and brought us our cart. The pro shop staff was top notch! We loved the course . You see water, Big deal….GO FORE IT!!! It was a great time and challenging at the same time.
Afterwards the bag boy was so polite! Our entire experience was great! Would highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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