Bay Dunes Golf Course just to the north of Panama City, is one of the so-called Scottish links-style courses we run across every so often. It’s a fairly open, championship layout with very few trees. What this means is, it’s a largely flat and uninteresting golf course. You shouldn’t let that put you off, however, there are some well-place water hazards that can come into play on 10 of the 18 holes, and the course can play a little tough at times, especially when the wind is blowing. If you love golf, the Bay Dunes Golf Course will provide you with an enjoyable round; that I can promise you, especially when you consider the very reasonable green fees.
The 18-hole Bay Dunes plays 6,577 yards from the tips for a par of 71. The course rating is 71.7 and the slope is 119. Designed by Jack Cunningham, the Bay Dunes golf course opened for play in 1993.
Green Fees: $36 - $45, includes cart; subject to change, so please check with the golf club for up to date rates
Where to Stay
Personally, I like the Watercolor Inn, Water Sound, Florida. A second option I can recommend is the Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa. Both are a little on the expensive side but, as always, you do get what you pay for.
For more options that might be a better fit with your budget, you can try the hotels listed in my Golf Travel Panama City Hotel Guide.
Contact:
Bay Dunes Golf Course, 5304 Majette Tower Rd., Panama City, FL 32404-4084, United States; P: (850) 872-1704, F: (850) 872-2010
How to Get There:
The closest major airport is the Panama City Bay County Airport located about eight miles from Panama City. You can look for the best airline and car rental deals with these two aggregators, which provide travelers with an up-to-date search tool to compare prices on airfares and car rentals of all ratings.
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