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This is course is currently closed due to hurricane damage in October 2018. A reopening date has not yet been determined.

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Value
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Layout
4.2
Friendliness
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Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6913 yards
Slope 126
Rating 73.3

Editor's Note: The Meadows Course is currently closed, due to the damage from Hurricane Michael. See Bay Point Resort - Nicklaus Course listing for the remaining 18 holes that are still open.

Bay Point offers two scenic championship courses that are situated right along the Emerald Coast overlooking the pristine waters of St. Andrews Bay. Both golf courses offer a unique experience but the same beautiful scenery. The Meadows Course is classic country club golf with a playability that endures day in and day out. The layout features tight fairways, numerous bunkers, and lakes that present different challenges every time you play. The course is also heavily wooded with trees lining the fairways. One feature of the design that never changes though, is that it always demands accuracy and careful strategy. At 6,913 yards, the golf course allows long hitters to really shine. Bay Point's two 18-hole courses are complemented by practice facilities that include an immaculately manicured putting green and driving range.

Course Details

Year Built 1973
Golf Season Year round
Architect Willard Byrd (1973)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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 Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Sports

Tennis

Reviews

3.9
232 Reviews (232)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 29
Narrow Fairways 19
Water Hazards 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 19
Playing Multiple Courses 15
Seniors 13
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 22
At a Resort 20
Near Local Attractions 16

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Too slow

The course was in beautiful condition but it took 3 hours to play the front—we left after 9. There were marshalls on the course, but apparently pace of play was not a priority. There were at times a 2-hole gap between the group in front of us and the group ahead of them—very frustrating!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 62
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

nice course

it was a great course and it would be a good for golfers with 15 to 25 handicap as long as you played from the forward tees. it was a challenge when played from over 6000 yds.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

OK course

Golf course layout was OK and condition was fair with average greens. Pace of play was so slow that we skipped three holes to get ahead of the slow players. Amenities were poor. No Water on the course and only one restroom. One restroom was out of order and the other was very rundown. There was a cart girl if you needed ice. The Restaurant was closed for renovation.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Te Course is great!!

The course is well maintained. Fairways and greens
are in excellent shape. I sometimes have problem
finding my ball when it lands on the fairway's second
cut of bermuda grass.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a beautiful golf course

The course is well maintained. The second cut rough on the fairways are hard. The balls seems to
disappear in the rough. You really have to look hard to find your ball. Otherwise, it is a beautiful
course and I enjoy the challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

great golf course

It was very busy but the Marshall had me skip some holes to get ahead of the foursomes in front of me
and come back to the holes that missed. Very good
decision for the Marshall to get players moving.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Goat Ranch

Don't waste your time/$. Terrible course. Junky/unkept conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was still saturated from all the rain moving through the area. I would still play the course but in nicer conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Will definitely be back!!

We visited Panama City this past week for a Golf/ beach Trip and this course made the trip UNFORGETTABLE! The staff was remarkably friendly and made us feel right at home the moment we parked the car. A gentleman met us in the parking lot to welcome us and take our clubs while we went to the Pro Shop. Inside, there was a great selection of accessories at very reasonable prices. I got a Bay Point hat and glove there!

The course has a great layout and is VERY well maintained. Each hole offers a different challenge but set up well for any handicap. We also chose to ride the GOLF BOARDS which really enhanced our experience.

Overall, I can't say enough about the staff and golfing experience this clubs provides. I can't wait to visit again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Thanks for the awesome review!! Glad you guys had a good time and hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The correct pace of play.

Playing the Meadows course by myself was so much better than rehab! Golfnow.com gift card on a Monday was within this old guy's budget and right on target! I will get back here on my next trip to PCB.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course but be prepared

Only saw drink cart 1 time on 18 holes. Didn't see any water coolers so go out with a cooler or a couple of bottles.

Course was nice, good condition, well taken care of. Worth playing

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

My review is actually for BP Nicklaus Course.

Review is for BP Nicklaus Course since the Meadows Course was closed due to rain. Staff put the 2 of us on the BP Nicklaus at same price of $36/person we paid for Meadows through GolfNow, a very nice gesture. Our entire experience with the staff was excellent, all were very nice and helpful.

The course was in good condition and enjoyable to play, although nothing exceptional other than the one hole that runs along the bay. For the $36 rate we paid it was a great value and glad we had the opportunity to play the Nicklaus Course. But at the full rate of $66-86 per person it seems a bit over priced to me. Keep in mind it is a property catering to vacationers drawn to the Nicklaus name which has to be taken into account on the rates.
If playing a Nicklaus Course is a big deal to you then you'll probably enjoy this one. It's a good course but a little short on "WOW" considering the Nicklaus name and expectation around that.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Architecture is great condition we're terrible

This was a pretty cool design and some really neat holes. I enjoyed it off the tee box, but the greens were horrendous. They were super slow even for a resort course and not just over grown but there were bald spots on most of the greens that would effect putts from anywhere. I don't know if I would expect them to advertise that the course isn't in good shape but most courses offer an aeriation discount. This was far worse than aeriation and there was discount. I was extremely disappointed and I hope some other people read this and find some better golf on there vacation this year. Stay away, hopefully they get this fixed before next year.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course!!

Wonderful course and very nice staff. Would recommend to anyone for a great experience!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great golf!!!!!!

This was one of the best courses I have ever played. Great condition and the staff was excellent. I highly recommend anyone in the area to try this place out.

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