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Bay Forest Golf Course
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6768 yards | 73.0 | 135 |
| White | 72 | 6249 yards | 70.4 | 125 |
| Gold | 72 | 5661 yards | 64.8 | 107 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5661 yards | 73.4 | 133 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5132 yards | 71.0 | 127 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 73.5/137 | 406 | 402 | 184 | 499 | 418 | 171 | 516 | 187 | 376 | 3159 | 521 | 510 | 436 | 180 | 542 | 451 | 383 | 180 | 452 | 3655 | 6814 |
| White M: 71.0/130 | 389 | 368 | 158 | 459 | 390 | 151 | 480 | 161 | 353 | 2909 | 486 | 482 | 396 | 148 | 503 | 420 | 360 | 155 | 415 | 3365 | 6274 |
| Gold M: 68.7/119 W: 73.2/131 | 364 | 354 | 135 | 428 | 311 | 135 | 424 | 140 | 341 | 2632 | 444 | 453 | 359 | 138 | 461 | 355 | 306 | 145 | 368 | 3029 | 5661 |
| Red M: 66.1/115 W: 70.8/124 | 336 | 339 | 120 | 402 | 270 | 130 | 396 | 127 | 321 | 2441 | 409 | 412 | 321 | 111 | 397 | 327 | 266 | 135 | 313 | 2691 | 5132 |
| Handicap | 6 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 3 |
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Great municipal course
I've been playing Bay Forest golf course since 1993 and it has always been kept up with and manicured top notch. Greens are up to speed and cut regularly. Bad reviews say greens are too fast but thats just hacks who have no clue.
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Best value in the area
Greens were fantastic, pace of play was smooth, and the cart girl made her way around 3-4 times. Friendly staff and great course conditions overall. Will definitely be back!
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Hard & Fast
Greens were great, fairways hard & fast. Great value.
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Course layout and staff
3 par fives all in 9 holes are unique!!! Very rare and I like that. I am usually a walk-on and they have accommodated me the best they could and my hat is off to them. I play when I can for my wife is battling cancer which doesn’t allow me to book in advance.
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Paths
Cart paths are in dire need of attention. Course was cart paths only on the day I played. I understand the need to require that as the course was very wet. Staying on the paths was pretty unpleasant due to the incredibly bumpy ride.
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Hi, markdt! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Bay Forest Golf Course!
Excellent course! Highly Recommend it!
Excellent and well managed course, very well maintained greens, very friendly staff.
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Disappointing 5 some
Live this course and highly enjoy it. It was disappointing they let 2 five somes ahead of us and no help getting pst them. I have no problem I suppose if people want to play a 5 some but at least give a little Marshall help to someone trying to play through.
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Course
Fairways and greens are in excellent shape . Highly recommend ..
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Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Bay Forest Golf Course!
Hi, chanceimhoff. 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.
Hi, rdoyal13. 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.
Best course conditions played all year!!
A lot of courses struggled with the freeze, greens and rain, not this place. Greens in great shape, fairways is good shape. Best course for your money in the area IMO.
Hi, PSK2329. 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 and thank you for your 5-star rating, jameshall616! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Bay Forest Golf Course!
Great Course
Staff very helpful today. Even loaned me a putter. I foolishly forgot mine in another vehicle. This course is a hidden gem near Houston. Well maintained, greens a really good, can’t beat it for the price. I’ll be back soon.
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Great Value, inexpensive range balls
As good of greens as there are in Houston area. Great things being done on fairways.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, DanHarms! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Bay Forest Golf Course!
Super value
Played on a Wednesday afternoon. Was not busy and pace of play was perfect. The overall condition of course was outstanding. The location is not convenient for me but it’s worth the drive. One of Houston’s best values! Staff could be friendlier but that’s my only negative.
Hi, cpreston292. 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.
Hidden Gem
Been golfing in area for 3 years now and never played Bay Forrest look what I’ve been missing!
Superb course layout with a great mix of par 3 ,4 and some reachable 5 s even for me !
Fairways greens and overall course in top condition water in play for I would say 80% of the time but not overly difficult if you think about where your safe area is
Greens ran fast and true but took some reading make sure you look from all around !
My only problem is normally I’m a single player and they don’t publish online for singles I don’t mind being paired up or added to a group in fact that’s what Golf is about
Will be back as soon as possible loved it
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Great course
The course itself was in great shape. I don’t know who made maintenance mad, but the pin locations were no joke! Super challenging but, as always, a ton of fun.
Hi, u150801962. 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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