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Amongst the chemical plants, refinery towers, and wood-lined waterways of La Porte lies the 18-hole Jay Riviere municipal known as Bay Forest. Riviere's design opened in 1988, featuring a tight front nine that opens up on the lake-dominated back side. Water is in play on 16 of 18 holes. Because of La Porte's proximity to the Gulf, the coastal winds make this a long course.
Despite its tight nature, the front nine offers a few nice birdie opportunities, including the short par 3 No. 6. This hole generally only requires a 9 iron to carry the bunker fronting the green.
On the back, the par 5 No. 10 is one of the most birdie-friendly holes on the course. It's followed by the signature No. 11-a great-looking dogleg right that bends around a pond to a well-bunkered green. The play with the approach on 11 is to leave it below the hole.
The par 5 No. 18 is a challenging finisher that requires good golf shots into the wind and the accuracy to avoid the water that sneaks into the fairway in the landing area from the right. The second shot must carry water and a bunker, and the recommended play on the approach is to keep it on the right side of the green.
Getting there : From Hwy. 45 south, take the 610 Loop north. When you come to Hwy. 225 head east and take the Pasadena exit. Turn right, find Hwy. 146 and go south (right). Next, get off at the Fairmont Pkwy. exit and turn left. When you get to South Broadway St., turn right and drive 1 mile to the course. The clubhouse is on the right side of the street.
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Hidden Gem
Hard to beat these greens on any course much less a municipal. Great course great shape. My only complaint is there were 2 5somes I saw on a beautiful Friday Afternoon. I think that caused a backup and we didn’t get to play 18.
But overall all is great.
TD
For a Public Course you will not find a staff as Good or a Course in as Great a Condition!
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Great time
Course has dried out and in great condition for anytime especially the winter.
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Needs improvement
I have been playing this course for over 16 years and it is starting to slip away from the current management. The biggest issue currently is drainage. Several of the holes are permanently cart path only even after weeks of no rain. The bunkers are unplayable and either need to be completely redone or converted to grass bunkers. The cart paths also need to be completely redone. If they aren't wiling to make changes they need to lower the price.
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Nice course with friendly staff. Greens were in exceptionally "green" condition. Ball washers still not working.
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Nice Course
The layout is a little strange but the course was great. The range was a swamp but everything else was good. Would play again.
Hi, justinsymmons. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Bay Forest Golf Course.
One of my favorite courses.
Trees, water, sand, corners and no gimmicks! Few courses you can say that about.
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Best value for a public course around south Houston
I have played Bay Forest a number of times, I keep coming back for the quality of the challenge, the condition of the greens and the friendliness of the staff. The length difference in the tee boxes makes for an interesting change in course management. The way the water comes into play on a number of holes requires good ball striking. It is in my opinion very good value for money. I would highly recommend Bay Forest to players of all skill levels.
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Good shape and nice layout
I would like to nominate Marshall Rick for La Porte employee of the month.
He picked up a dead skunk from the tee box with a rag and disposed of him in the woods .
Not me.
Seriously the staff is strong here and the course is a good value. Members are welcoming, come on out
Hi, golfrfish. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Bay Forest Golf Course.
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Hi, Stangle1. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Bay Forest Golf Course.
Hello, shibTX1. Thank you for visiting us at Bay Forest Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
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