semi-private · Panama City Beach, FL · 18 holes
Bay Point Golf Club - Nicklaus Course
Par72
Tips7,053 yd
Rating / slope74.5 / 137
Green fees seen$76–$91
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tee 1 | 7,053 | 74.5 / 137 | – |
| Tee 2 | 6,377 | 70.9 / 131 | – |
| Tee 3 | 5,948 | 74.5 / 137 | – |
| Tee 3/4 | 5,275 | 71.0 / 123 | – |
| Tee 4 | 4,948 | 68.8 / 118 | – |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Shoulder | $76.99-$91.99 (GolfNow Hot Deals, late Oct-Nov 2026) |
|---|---|
| Locals | Memberships available (2026 application on site). |
GolfPass/GolfNow, seen 2026-10-26
Before you book
| Access | Membership club that sells public tee times on its own GolfNow-powered site and GolfNow. Off the board: east signpost (Panama City Beach). The former Sheraton/Wyndham resort link is gone. |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | Not published. GolfNow prepaid times are non-refundable per one listing. |
| Overseed / closures | Not published. Aerification with special pricing listed in past years for early May, mid-June and mid-August (Aug 11-12 alert on club site); a reviewer found punched greens in Aug 2026. |
| Designer | Bruce Devlin (1986 original); rebuilt 2005 by Nicklaus Design (Gary Nicklaus, Rick Robbins) |
| Opened | 1986 |
| Style | Water-heavy marsh and lagoon course on St. Andrew Bay; water on 16 of 18 holes per a reviewer. |
| Drive from Destin Harbor | 85 min (53.5 mi) |
| Phone | 850-235-6950 |
| Address | 4701 Bay Point Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32408 |
Local knowledge
- Bring extra balls: water on 16 of 18 holes.
- Late-October reviewers praise greens; avoid the August aerification window.
- Pace can be slow on busy days (one Oct 2026 review left after 16).
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Bay Point Golf Club - Nicklaus Course?
Green fees we have seen range from $76–$91, depending on season and time of day.
How hard is Bay Point Golf Club - Nicklaus Course?
From the back tees it measures 7,053 yards with a course rating of 74.5 and a slope of 137. 4 - slope 137 from the tips and water on nearly every hole.
How far ahead can you book Bay Point Golf Club - Nicklaus Course?
Not published. GolfNow prepaid times are non-refundable per one listing.
How far is Bay Point Golf Club - Nicklaus Course from Destin?
About 85 minutes (53.5 miles) by road from Destin Harbor in light traffic.
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