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Joe Finger laid the Bayou out in the 1970s. The links-style course he carved out of the 200 acres along Moses Bayou has plenty of water and elevated tees and greens. The Galveston Bay winds affect this open course, so the 6,665-yard, par 72 plays significantly longer. Every par 5 is over 500 yards, and four of the par 4s are over 400 yards.

On the front, the long par 4 No. 6 is tough because the approach must carry the bayou to a tiny green. And No. 10 involves a lake off the tee and on the approach.

The back is what really tears into the soul of a golfer, though, presenting a 580-yard double dogleg on No. 15 followed just a short while later by the ridiculous 475-yard par 4 17th. This hole is lined on the left by old Moses, and water hazards creep into the fairway. The inevitably long approach goes into an elevated green guarded by water.

Getting there : From Hwy. 146 south, turn right on Loop 197, and head over to Ted Dudley Dr. Turn right, and the course is on the right side of the street.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6665 yds
Rating 71.0
Slope 114
Type Public/Municipal

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Dress code Proper golf attire required. Collar shirts with sleeves must be worn.

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Year Built 1974
Greens Mini-Verde Ultra Dwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Joe Finger (1974) Mike Nuzzo (2014)
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3.6
3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 668 reviews
77.4%
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Course Highlights
Bayou Golf Course delivers outstanding value, consistently praised as the best bang for your buck in the Houston-Galveston area. Exceptionally friendly staff and a water-protected layout that challenges golfers of all skill levels keep players coming back.
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