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- Monday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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13 Reviews
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19 December 2017
Over the past several years, the Panama City Beach area has really cleaned up its act. No longer is it college's spring destination for uninhibited college kids. The real estate market is booming, area businesses are rebounding nicely, and the hotel industry is once again beginning to flourish. All is good in Florida's panhandle.
And all is good at the Sheraton Bay Point Resort - Panama City Beach's premier golf destination. The resort is situated on historic St. Andrews Bay and is a perfect getaway destination for couples, families and golfers. Yes, golfers. The property, which is home to 36 holes of bay front golf including the panhandle's only Nicklaus design, recently underwent a complete remodel of the lodging, restaurants and golf clubhouse and the final results are nothing short of amazing. Sheraton Bay Point is the only AAA 4-Diamond franchise hotel along the Emerald Coast, with 320 sharply appointed guest rooms, 65 of which are one-bedroom suites. Located about a 7-iron away from the main hotel and on the fairway of the Nicklaus Course's 3rd and 6th holes is a collection of golf villas that feature both hotel style rooms as well as one-bedroom suites that can sleep up to four golfers comfortably.
On property and a short cart ride away from the hotel are two of northwest Florida's finest golf courses: The Willard Byrd designed Meadows Course and the Nicklaus Course. The Nicklaus Course is the crown jewel at Bay Point and plays 7,152 yards from the back tees with a rating of 74.3 and a slope of 143. Most golfers will be challenged from Tee 2 (6,430/70.7/132) and still leave with a little dignity intact. Ladies will be tested from a distance of 4,974 yards, yet still enjoy themselves.
The first five holes of the Nicklaus Course set the tone for your round. The first hole showcases the water that can become your nemesis on 17 of the next 18 holes. It's a dogleg right around a lake that requires an accurate shot off the tee up around the 150-yard marker. From there, you'll have a slightly uphill approach to a green protected in the front by two deep bunkers.
Number 18 is a great finishing hole and is almost the mirror image of the opening hole. It requires a forced carry over water that plays all the way down the left side, with more of the wet stuff short and right of the green. A tee shot over the water and slightly left of the fairway bunker will leave a short pitch shot into an elevated triangular green protected on all three sides by sand. A great end to a great round.
The Meadows Course dates back to 1965 and uses the original 328 Bermuda pushup greens. They're still in great shape, a lasting testament to a good grounds crew. The Meadows plays 6,913 yards from the back tees. Tee 2 plays about 550 yards shorter and is still a challenge for most. This course has stood the test of time and can play tough - especially if you tend to spray the ball. Case in point is Number 4, a narrow par 4 (372 yards from Tee 2), slight dogleg right that is the course's #1 handicap. Center or just left of center off the tee is the preferred shot, just be sure to avoid the fairway bunker on the left. From there, trust your club selection into a small, elevated, triangular green protected on all sides by sand.
The Meadows also finishes with one of the layout's most memorable holes, a 384-yard (Tee 2) dogleg right par 4 with bunkers on either side off the tee right at the bend. A good drive will leave a mid to long iron into a small green protected on the right with water and sand on either side. Another strong finishing hole.
The winter months are a great time to visit the resort and take advantage of everything Bay Point has to offer. And, since Northwest Florida's seasonality peaks in the summer, a great value can be had between January and March.response / report this review -
09 November 2017
Great courses, both have character. Nice and friendly staff. Very good value!
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06 October 2017
I was back in the 30A area and decided to give this another go. The customer service was outstanding today, and the course was in terrific shape. They have won the 5th star for my review, and I'll definitely be back!
Really enjoyed the Nicklaus course today, however they have a customer service issue. The lady in the pro-shop was polite and courteous, as was the young man who helped when I finished at dusk, but the older guy who initially loaded my clubs in the cart should be doing something which doesn't require engaging the public. If it were just about the course I would definitely give it 5 stars, but customer service matters, and I would rather not have someone who obviously hates either their job, other humans, or both be the ambassador at the start. I told him I was ok getting my own bag, but he still jerked it out of my trunk, threw it onto the cart half-ass, and let three of my clubs slide out of the bag, leaving them behind in my vehicle. After I fixed that, I smiled and asked him to point me to the first hole, he acted as if I were stupid for not already knowing. Again, the course was outstanding, and it was great to play one which Nicklaus designed. Good roll on the fairways, tight well-kept greens, interesting water hazards, and a couple proper restroom facilities. Not as hard as I expected, but still challenging enough. I would say I'd play it again or its sister course (The Meadows), but there's so much golf in the area without having to deal with a jerk, I'm not sure I will make the 45 minute drive to deal with that guy again.response / report this review -
29 August 2017
It was a pleasure working with Bay Point in planning a golf trip. They had friendly staff who loaded our clubs on clean and fully charged Golf Boards that were lined up and ready to go when we got there. Both courses offered a great variety that made the challenge very enjoyable. We hope to be making another trip soon!
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12 August 2017
What a terrific place to visit & play 36 holes! "Meadows" course is a tight well maintained course. The "Nick" course is newer & boasts water in 16 out of the 18 holes. Either course is a challenge & well worth the time.
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01 July 2017
Overall staff was very nice.
Course layout was very appealing.
Unfortunately the greens were terrible. Very very slow and had been top dressed.response / report this review -
26 May 2017
Let me know if Val Blazer is ever looking for a new work place. She would fit in nicely at the Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando. Her Kindness and follow up information was very helpful. Thanks Val for making our golf experience at Bay point an enjoyable 18!
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11 May 2017
Really enjoyed the Nicklaus course today, however they have a customer service issue. The lady in the pro-shop was polite and courteous, as was the young man who helped when I finished at dusk, but the older guy who initially loaded my clubs in the cart should be doing something which doesn't require engaging the public. If it were just about the course I would definitely give it 5 stars, but customer service matters, and I would rather not have someone who obviously hates either their job, other humans, or both be the ambassador at the start. I told him I was ok getting my own bag, but he still jerked it out of my trunk, threw it onto the cart half-ass, and let three of my clubs slide out of the bag, leaving them behind in my vehicle. After I fixed that, I smiled and asked him to point me to the first hole, he acted as if I were stupid for not already knowing. Again, the course was outstanding, and it was great to play one which Nicklaus designed. Good roll on the fairways, tight well-kept greens, interesting water hazards, and a couple proper restroom facilities. Not as hard as I expected, but still challenging enough. I would say I'd play it again or its sister course (The Meadows), but there's so much golf in the area without having to deal with a jerk, I'm not sure I will make the 45 minute drive to deal with that guy again.
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28 April 2017
Great layout and customer service, challenging course from the tips
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01 April 2017
The staff here are the BEST. So nice. The greens are super nice. Unbelievable views.
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11 February 2017
Real great time on the Nicklaus side. As soon as I arrived I was greeted by a charming young man by the name of Seth. Not only was he very pleasant and personable, but he did a great job of using his muscles to help me get my bag out of my car and on to the golf cart which he provided for me. The course was in great shape. I measured the height of the roughs several times throughout my round and they remained consistent. I even made a double bogey on number 3, a real tough hole. The beverage cart operator was pleasant as well, taking care of my alcohol needs effectively and often. Beer is a must for this course. It is very tough and I think it is much easier to play it drunk when you aren't worried as much. The only bad part of my round was that I wasn't able to see Seth that much. Hopefully next time he can caddy for me :)
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30 July 2016
Stayed here for one night with my family. At first glance there is a thick layer of dust on top of picture frames, and pieces of the bathroom wall is missing. The blankets had stains on them as well. It wasn't until morning when my wife complained that something bit her while reading in bed. Then my daughter's started complaining that something bit them as well. My wife started looking around and discovered the bed had fleas in them. Both my daughter's who slept in different beds woke up with several bug bites from their toes, up their bodies, and on their necks. Both my wife and I also had bug bites but our reaction to them wasn't as severe. I brought this to the attention of the front desk. The woman we spoke to said they had a long term tenant stay in the same room but they were not allowed pets. This building was pet friendly because the room below us had a dog. I'm pretty disgusted with our stay, and I feel bad for my children because the bites not only itch but they hurt.
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08 June 2016
Absolutely amazing course and staff..it was my first experience there but you can bet I will play here every time I'm in Panama City! Everyone from the man who brought my cart/got my clubs loaded to the pro shop attendants to the course starter was absolutely top notch..plus the course is beautiful/challenging!
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