St. James Bay
Plan your round at St. James Bay
St. James Bay is an 18-hole, par-72 resort course in Carrabelle on Florida's Forgotten Coast, designed by Robert Walker. It is laid out across about 90 acres of wetland and is certified as an Audubon Signature Sanctuary course. Long carries over wetlands and water-framed par 3s define the round, and the resort offers on-site lodging and stay-and-play packages.
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Robert Walker
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Hole by hole
Walk the course
Hole 1
356
yds ·White
Named "Settle In". Favor the center-left off the tee, then expect a long carry over wetlands. Taking par here is a fine start.
Hole 2
122
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
268
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
361
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
347
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
162
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
412
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
423
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
380
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
325
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
160
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
313
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
394
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
320
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
473
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
306
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
146
yds ·White
A par 3 framed by water and the course's signature, most photographed hole. Commit to your club choice.
Hole 18
518
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | White | Green | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 5 | 439 | 397 | 356 | 336 | 200 |
| 2 | 3 | 11 | 171 | 139 | 122 | 100 | 90 |
| 3 | 4 | 13 | 336 | 290 | 268 | 213 | 150 |
| 4 | 4 | 7 | 467 | 423 | 361 | 363 | 290 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 433 | 404 | 347 | 310 | 245 |
| 6 | 3 | 9 | 217 | 194 | 162 | 145 | 140 |
| 7 | 5 | 17 | 517 | 453 | 412 | 368 | 345 |
| 8 | 5 | 15 | 501 | 462 | 423 | 380 | 299 |
| 9 | 4 | 3 | 422 | 381 | 380 | 342 | 283 |
| Out | 36 | 3,503 | 3,143 | 2,831 | 2,557 | 2,042 | |
| 10 | 4 | 6 | 364 | 350 | 325 | 300 | 230 |
| 11 | 3 | 14 | 210 | 169 | 160 | 165 | 132 |
| 12 | 4 | 12 | 388 | 339 | 313 | 292 | 213 |
| 13 | 4 | 2 | 439 | 418 | 394 | 323 | 291 |
| 14 | 4 | 18 | 384 | 346 | 320 | 271 | 259 |
| 15 | 5 | 10 | 542 | 522 | 473 | 439 | 332 |
| 16 | 4 | 8 | 396 | 344 | 306 | 285 | 210 |
| 17 | 3 | 16 | 204 | 168 | 146 | 104 | 99 |
| 18 | 5 | 4 | 572 | 542 | 518 | 489 | 380 |
| In | 36 | 3,499 | 3,198 | 2,955 | 2,668 | 2,146 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,002 | 6,341 | 5,786 | 5,225 | 4,188 | |
| Rating / Slope | 75.1 / 145 | 72.0 / 139 | 69.8 / 132 | 67.5 / 122 | 63.2 / 114 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 75.9 / 143 | 72.9 / 135 | 67.0 / 121 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Wear a collared shirt and soft spikes
- Book your tee time online ahead of time
- Play ready golf to keep the pace up
- Leave coolers and outside drinks at home
- Stay out of the wetlands and out-of-bounds areas
- Keep carts on the path around tees and greens
- Warm up on the range, putting green or chipping area
Arrival & check-in
The pro shop is open Sunday and Monday 7 am to 6 pm, Tuesday through Thursday 7 am to 8 pm, and Friday and Saturday 7 am to 9 pm. Tee times are booked online.
Dress code
Dress is country club casual. Collared shirts and soft spikes are required, and proper golf attire is expected at all times.
Carts & walking
The cart fleet is new and has GPS, phone chargers and Bluetooth. Carts must stay on the path around teeing areas and greens.
Practice facilities
There is a driving range, a putting green and a chipping area for warming up.
Rentals & pro shop
The pro shop carries Bridgestone, Callaway, Titleist and Swannies, and staff can help with equipment fitting.
Food & drink
Crooked River Grill is the resort's full-service restaurant and bar, open seven days for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Pace of play
The course asks players to play ready golf to avoid slow play.
Policies
Personal coolers and outside food and beverages are not allowed on the property. Twilight and replay rates vary by season, so check the booking system or call the pro shop. Local rules allow a drop within two club lengths of where the ball entered the wetlands, and players not on the back tees may cross to the far side of the wetlands and play from the drop zone.
Quick answers
St. James Bay at a glance
Is St. James Bay open to the public?
St. James Bay is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does St. James Bay have, and what's the par?
St. James Bay has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,188 to 7,002 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed St. James Bay?
St. James Bay was designed by Robert Walker.
What's the dress code at St. James Bay?
Dress is country club casual. Collared shirts and soft spikes are required, and proper golf attire is expected at all times.
What are the cart and walking rules at St. James Bay?
The cart fleet is new and has GPS, phone chargers and Bluetooth. Carts must stay on the path around teeing areas and greens.
What practice facilities does St. James Bay have?
There is a driving range, a putting green and a chipping area for warming up.
What's the pace of play at St. James Bay?
The course asks players to play ready golf to avoid slow play.
What food and drink does St. James Bay have?
Crooked River Grill is the resort's full-service restaurant and bar, open seven days for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
How do you book a tee time at St. James Bay?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (850) 697-9606.
Where is St. James Bay?
St. James Bay is at 151 Laughing Gull Lane, Carrabelle, FL 32322.
Info last reviewed October 25, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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