Bay Point Golf & Tennis Club

The Meadows course at Bay Point Golf & Tennis Club occupies land along the northern shore of Florida's Panhandle, near Panama City. Designed by Bruce Devlin, an Australian professional golfer who transitioned to course architecture in the 1960s and 1970s, the layout reflects the flat to gently rolling terrain characteristic of this coastal region. Devlin, often working with partner Robert von Hagge, built numerous courses across the southern United States during this era, typically incorporating water features and strategic bunkering into relatively level sites. The course takes its name from the open, meadow-like character of portions of the property, though water comes into play on several holes—a common feature in this low-lying coastal zone where lakes and wetlands are abundant. The routing likely moves through a mix of tree-lined corridors and more exposed areas, with Bermuda grass fairways and greens suited to the warm, humid climate. Bay Point itself developed as a resort and residential community, and the Meadows serves alongside other golf facilities on the property. The setting provides views typical of northwest Florida's Gulf Coast region: stands of pine and live oak, palmetto understory, and occasional glimpses of St. Andrew Bay. The course serves both resort guests and members, fitting into the broader recreational amenities that define Bay Point as a destination for golf and tennis in the Panama City area.