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The Nicklaus
Course at Bay Point Golf Resort is the first and only Nicklaus Design course in
Northwest Florida. This award-winning course was redesigned and renovated from
2004-2005 and re-opened under its new name (formerly known as Lagoon Legends),
the Nicklaus Course at Bay Point on September 17, 2005. The Nicklaus Course
opened to rave reviews and was named by Travel + Leisure Golf as one of the most
worthy redesigns and notable debuts in the state of Florida. It was also a
finalist for the “2005 Renovation of the Year” by Crittenden Golf Inc.
The Nicklaus Course is truly of epic proportion, and the
layout lends itself for a truly memorable round, regardless of skill level. It
plays along the natural terrain of majestic scrub oaks, towering Florida pine
trees, sandy-white waste areas and salt-water marshes. The layout features
“illusionary” bunkers that are strategically placed to tempt golfers through a
“risk/reward” scenario and uncharacteristic elevation changes that are unique to
Northwest Florida.
Many holes are quite unique, for instance, hole number 17
features a green design reminiscent of a “fish bowl,” where the green is
actually recessed below the surrounding landscape, creating a challenging
semi-blind shot to the green. The signature hole, No. 5 offers spectacular
panoramic views of the Grand Lagoon and St. Andrews Bay. |
